Artist Administrator

Main Duties

We’re hiring an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Artist Administrator to join our team. As an integral part of the Artist & Partnerships department, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our artist database, ensuring accurate data entry and reporting.

The ideal candidate will actively seek out and network with artists with the purpose of expanding our roster. You will assist in planning and delivering a range of events, support marketing efforts, and provide administrative support to the Artist & Partnerships Manager. Strong communication, administrative, and written skills, combined with a passion for art history, are highly desirable for this role.

• Manage and maintain Artiq’s artist database, including daily data entry of artists and artworks, ensuring that all relevant information is accurately inputted and reported to the Artist & Partnerships Manager.

• Support the Artist & Partnerships Manager in the signing process including following up with artists and ensuring they provide all relevant information.

• Work with the Operations department to oversee the stocklist of incoming and outgoing artworks, both online and in storage.

• Assist on the upkeep of artists’ mailing list by uploading and editing contact details to relevant platform.

• Rewrite artists’ statements and biographies to ensure that Artiq’s voice is represented.

• Proactively audit and update Artiq’s online catalogue to ensure it is up to date and accurate.

• Actively research and network with emerging and mid-career artists and studios, attending industry events and exhibitions to grow Artiq’s roster of artists.

• Actively research online for potential new signings and report to Artist & Partnerships Manager Manager weekly.

• Research catalogue artists’ exhibitions, awards and events to share with the broader team and Artiq’s audiences.

• Assist in the planning and delivery of Artiq events, including Quarterly Artists’ Drinks, The Graduate Art Prize, Queer Frontiers, clients’ events, and company-wide events.

• Support on marketing efforts that relates to Artiq’s artist community, including website articles, artist interviews and newsletters.

• Schedule artists calls & studios visits.

• Attend artists calls & studio visits as required by the Artist & Partnerships Manager.

• Ensure smooth communication with artists, archives, and galleries.

• Be an ambassador for Artiq, raising our profile in the art and creative industries.

• Provide administrative support to the Artist & Partnership Manager in delivering on artist and partnership targets.

• Demonstrate commercial awareness in all aspects of the role.

• Develop sound business processes, systems, and record-keeping practices.

• Drive efficiencies and find cost-savings and innovations wherever possible.

• Always maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the company.

Skills and Experience Required

Understanding of the Arts Industry.