In preparation for InLight Richmond 2012, we will be hosting an all-day, hands-on lantern-making workshop at Cultsha Xpo. Bring your family and friends and join us! Presented by CultureWorks, Cultsha Xpo offers Richmond the opportunity to learn more about and support area non-profits like 1708 Gallery AT NO EXPENSE TO YOU.

Visitors to Cultsha Xpo will need to register as Cultural Shareholders. If you registered last year your registration is still good.  If you have NOT registered and you register online  before June 11 and use our code (1708) then CultureWorks will donate $1 to 1708!

Register here:

http://www.richmondcultureworks.org/cultsha/CultshaSignup.aspx

$75,000 worth of CultshaBucks will be distributed to each Cultural Shareholders at the event. This is FREE money to use and we hope that you will spend it with 1708 Gallery! At the end of the event, all participating organizations will trade in the CultshaBucks that they have received for REAL dollars.

This is the first in a series of lantern making workshops organized by 1708 Gallery.  Workshops will take place throughout the summer and fall in preparation for the Community Lantern Parade that kicks off InLight Richmond 2012. InLight Richmond 2012 will take place at its inaugural location along the broad street arts corridor.

PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDARS AND REGISTER TODAY. This is an easy way to support 1708 Gallery without pulling out your checkbook and is a great way to learn more about how 1708 Gallery and other area non-profits contribute to the rich cultural life of Richmond.

InLight 2012 and the lantern making workshops and parade are generously sponsored in part  by Altria.

More about Cultsha Xpo

Cultsha Xpo is an annual event presented by CultureWorks to spotlight the Richmond region’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations. A gathering for Cultural Shareholders – anyone who recognizes and values arts and culture for great communities!

The Cultsha Xpo is an explosion of the arts, history, science, and family fun for the Richmond Region – all under one roof on one day. The day features:

• FREE admission to the Science Museum of Virginia.

• FREE performances from local arts and culture organizations including musical, visual art, theatrical, historical, dance and more!

• Opportunities for families to learn more about classes, tickets, subscriptions, performances, education programs and so much more from local participating arts and culture organizations.

• FREE money – CultshaBucks – for each cultsha member to use at the event, with any of the participating organizations. $75,000 will be distributed for cultsha members to invest with the organizations.

For more information, please visit http://www.richmondcultureworks.org/Home/CultshaXpo.aspx.

LOOK3 will kick-off with a special presentation from National Geographic underwater photographer David Doubilet, whose iconic images will hang from the trees in Charlottesville. The Downtown Mall will become a self-guided tour of the world’s most fascinating ocean environments. David’s talk “Under Exposed” in the Paramount Theater is scheduled for Wednesday June 6th at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at look3.org or theparamount.net.

This year LOOK3 is celebrating legendary photographers Stanley Greene, Donna Ferrato, and Alex Webb, who will take the stage to present their life’s work and share the stories behind their photographs. LOOK3 will also present a myriad of other artists during the Master Talks lectures and the Shots and Works outdoor projection events.

To see the full schedule, artist bios, and purchase tickets visit www.look3.org.

1708 Gallery organizes satellite exhibitions for Linden Row Inn, a historic inn located at 100 East Franklin Street in downtown Richmond. Part of our curatorial mission for this venue is to show contemporary art that complements and revitalizes Linden Row’s historic interior and unique architecture.

The French Connection III is 1708’s current exhibition now on display at Linden Row until August. Showcasing a group of artists who have all been honored with a residency at the Cité Internationale des Artes in Paris, France, this traveling exhibition finds its third incarnation in Richmond’s own Linden Row Inn.  Representing voices from both the United States and abroad, it is a show of connections across time periods and national borders.

For more information about 1708’s satellite exhibitions, please visit http://www.1708gallery.org/education-and-outreach/satellite-exhibitions.php.

For more information about The French Connection, please visit www.thefrenchconnection2012.blogspot.com.

Above: Sally Rees, The Pilgrims (two nuns and three nuns)

After months of hard work and dedication1708 Gallery is pleased to announce the official unveiling ceremony for the mural that was created in partnership with OAR Richmond is set for, Wednesday, April 25^th, 6:00 p.m. at Central Parking Deck, 3^rd St. and Main St. directly across the street from OAR. Refreshments will be served and this ceremony will be a chance to meet some of the artists who were involved in the murals creation. For more information about the Arts for All program click HERE, and for more information specifically about the mural project please see our previous blog post HERE.
We Look forward to seeing you the 25th!

Participant Michale Gayles at an Arts For All Workshop

1708 Gallery’s latest outreach program, Arts for All, paired artist Matthew Shelton, MFA candidate (2012) in VCU’s Department of Painting & Printmaking, with the clients of Richmond’s OAR, which serves individuals and families affected by incarceration.

Through a series of workshops focused on investigating public art, the group has designed and produced a mural that tells a story of redemption.

CANT MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION? PLACE AN ABSENTEE BID!
Beginning April 2nd, we will be accepting absentee bids for the live auction art work at just $20 per bidder. Call the Gallery at 804.643.1708 with the names of the pieces you would like to bid on, your highest bid amount for those pieces and a credit card number to hold your bid. On the night of the auction, any absentee bids will be announced prior to the bidding of each piece. The highest bidder will receive the item. We will stop accepting absentee bids at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2012.

Click here for more information about CATCH 22!

March 28, 2012
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
at Try-me, 1623 W. Main Street

Interested in collecting art? Learn the ins and outs at 1708 Gallery’s Dive into Collecting!

Moderator John Ravenal, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the VMFA, will guide the conversation as collectors Pam and Bill Royall, Ivan Jecklin, and Jill Stefanovich share their insights into the process of building a personal art collection. Wine and desserts will be served.

Dive into Collecting is organized in conjunction with CATCH 22, 1708 Gallery’s 22nd Annual Art Auction, which will be held at 1708 Gallery on Saturday, April 14.

Please RSVP for Dive into Collecting to info@1708gallery.org or 804.643.1708 by Monday, March 26!

For more details about CATCH 22, including a list of participating artists and admission info, please visit www.1708gallery.org.

Join us for 1708 Gallery’s 22nd Annual Art Auction, CATCH 22 on Saturday, April 14! Enjoy an evening of food, drink and energetic bidding! Proceeds support 1708’s 34th year of presenting exceptional new art.

CATCH 22 will include Live and Silent Auctions featuring an exception group of over 60 artists. As a special feature, we are excited to also present works by Auction Honorary Chair James Prosek. We will also raffle a trip for two to Art Basel Miami Beach.

Admission starts at $100 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please visit our website for more details.

Our most recent project partners with Richmond’s Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) whose mission is to “provide individuals and families affected by incarceration with transition services that support safe and successful reintegration into the community.”

Local artist Matthew Shelton, with the help of 1708 Gallery interns, has worked with the clients of OAR over the past  few months to create a public mural that would tell a story they wished to share with the Richmond community. The mural has officially been completed and is scheduled  to be install this month. Stay tuned for details about the unveiling ceremony.

Entitled The Transformation, this mural is the result of  efforts by the following OAR clients and volunteers: Michael Gayles, Patrick & Sam Burwell, Eric Byrd, George Lee, “Cheeks,” Denise Banhart, William Jackson, Michael Mitchell, Daryl Clark, Eugene Harris, Carol Cooper, Bertrand Morin, Nicolai Noel, Erin Willett, and Matt Shelton.

Did you miss out on the fun or wish you had gotten that one drawing? Check out the drawings in the slideshow below. All are available for just $65 each. Contact us at info@1708gallery.org to purchase.

For more information about Monster Drawing Rally, click HERE.

Richmond, Virginia
Part-time, temporary to permanent

TO APPLY:

Please send resume, cover letter, and references to info@1708gallery.org with “Gallery Coordinator Position” in the subject line of your email.  No phone calls please.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Friday, March 16, 2012

ABOUT 1708 GALLERY:

1708 Gallery is a non-profit arts organization located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Founded by artists in 1978, our mission is to present exceptional new art. 1708 Gallery is committed to providing opportunities for artistic innovation for emerging and established artists and to expanding the understanding and appreciation of new art for the public.

1708 Gallery’s Board of Directors, which consists of a majority of professional artists, govern the gallery’s strategic planning and development initiatives; and maintain oversight of the programmatic activities of 1708 Gallery, in partnership with the staff.  The staff, which currently consists of an Executive Director and an Assistant Director, is responsible for day-to-day operations and programs, and the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission. The staff is supported by a team of interns.

1708 Gallery’s exhibition season consists of up to eight exhibitions featuring national and international artists. Other events include InLight Richmond, an annual one-night public art exhibition of light-based art; Monster Drawing Rally, a day of live art making; our Annual Art Auction fundraiser and more. We also organize outreach programs like Arts for All, which engages overlooked segments of our community by providing access to the creative process and Assembler, a series of conversations that occur in conjunction with our exhibitions and engage the audience in the process of examining content in Contemporary art.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Gallery Coordinator assists with the management of the gallery’s exhibitions, including overseeing the installation process and serving as a liaison to the exhibiting artists. The Gallery Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director and the Executive Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Exhibitions

• Prepares and coordinates contracts and supplemental materials with exhibiting artists.
• Coordinates installation and de-installation with exhibiting artists and serves as point of contact for artists before arrival and during their stay.
• Manages preparation of gallery for new exhibitions including prepping walls, lighting artwork, hanging signage, creating price sheets and numbering works in exhibition.
• Installs exhibition or assists exhibiting artist with the installation of their work.
• Schedules installation volunteers when needed and leads volunteers.
• Processes incoming exhibition proposals and prepares materials for review by Exhibitions Committee.

Administrative Support

• Assists in daily office activities such as answering phones, faxes, and various clerical requests made by Assistant Director and Executive Director.
• Greets visitors to the gallery and answers questions about artwork on display.
• Assists in the supervision of and task management for interns.
• Maintains inventory and stocks supplies; maintains storage facilities, tools and equipment.
• Maintains database for tracking sponsors, donors, members, art sales, mailing list requests, etc.
• Assists in gallery’s mass mailings.
• Tracks success of membership and annual fund mailings.
• Composes thank you letters for donations, memberships, art sales, sponsorships, etc.

Special Events

The Gallery Coordinator also assists with special events like InLight Richmond, Monster Drawing Rally, and the Annual Art Auction. Responsibilities include attending committee meetings and administrative support as needed.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong academic and art background (BFA or BA in Studio Art or Art History)
• Experience in and understanding of proper handling, installing, packing and storage of art
• Experience using power tools, painting and lighting, being comfortable on a 12 foot ladder
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of database programs
• Strong sense of responsibility, organizational skills, problem solving skills and thorough attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner with artists, patrons, vendors and co-workers
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working or interning in a gallery, museum or similar environment
• Knowledge of and interest in contemporary art
• Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic carpentry skills
• Photography skills including photo editing
• Technical support, including video-related, for office and exhibition equipment