Gallery Art Handler

Job overview

The Gallery Art Handler is an onsite role at Phillips’ Park Avenue galleries in New York, NY, with stated pay of $30 per hour. The position serves as the primary onsite contact for the Private Sale / Exhibition department. The role supports installations, exhibitions, auctions, and private viewings by handling artwork and coordinating gallery presentation and operational needs. It also assists with exhibition planning, art-handler direction, risk management, and auction audio-video work.

What you'll do

• Install and deinstall exhibitions
• unload, unpack, label, inspect, store, pack, and load artwork
• prepare private viewings, including display, lighting, patching, painting, and furniture
• maintain installation tools and supplies
• assist with exhibition layout, inventory, freight coordination, signage, and auction setups
• provide direction and training assistance to freelance art handlers
• attend previews and assist with photo and video shoots
• work with conservators and framers as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

gallery art handler

new york ny

phillips auctioneers

park avenue gallery

art installation

exhibitions

private viewings

auction setup

artwork handling

gallery lighting

audio-video

freelance handler direction

$30 per hour

weekend and off-hours availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires one year of auction house, gallery, or museum experience and a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent experience. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and long hours during peak auction season may be required; local travel between the gallery, warehouse, and conservators may be required.

About the employer

Phillips Auctioneers LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.