Kingston Gallery 450 Harrison Ave. #43 Boston,, MA 02118

Date Posted:

July 17, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Administrative Type:

Part-Time

Gallery Manager Description:

Kingston Gallery, a vibrant artist-run gallery in the heart of Boston's dynamic SoWa Arts District, is seeking a part-time Gallery Manager to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the gallery. This role is a unique opportunity to work closely with a talentedmunity of artists while managing a successful cooperative gallery. As the Gallery Manager, you will coordinate with our membership, guiding the gallery's operations, exhibitions, and marketing strategies. You will frequently serve as the social media face of the gallery. You will also cultivate and maintain relationships with curators, collectors, art consultants, neighboring galleries, and the press to enhance Kingston Gallery's visibility and growth. We are looking for someone who is interested in contemporary art, highlyanized, able to work both independently and collaboratively. The ability to skillfullymunicate with a range of stakeholders is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Gallery Management Daily Operations:

Facilitate day-to-day gallery operations, maintain efficient workflows, and gallery-sit two times per week. Manage gallery manager email.

Meeting Attendance:

Participate in monthly Member meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and lead the Marketing Committee.

Member Communication & Mentorship:

Provide clear updates to members regarding schedules and events, and be a part of the group that offer guidance and mentorship to emerging artists and new members.

Strategic Planning:

Collaborate with gallery leadership and artists to execute long-term strategies for growth andmunity engagement.

Marketing, Content Creation & PR Social Media and Marketing:

Manage and grow , , and Tiktok presences. Plan and schedule monthly postings. Coordinate email marketing and write newsletters and press releases.

Artist Promotion:

Partner with marketing team and member artists toanize monthly studio visits and produce behind-the-scenes social media and video content. Meet with the artists of next month's show to help them plan events and get ideas brewing for promotion.

Media & Professional Outreach:

Organize exhibition press materials and maintain updated contact lists for regional arts professionals, curators, and collectors. Field gallery and artist inquiries via email, social media, and phone.

Sales, Networking & Event Management Event Hosting:

Attend and document First Friday receptions, ensure show materials are ready and ed for the opening, and help plan events designed to attract new audiences and fostermunity.

Relationship Cultivation:

Conduct monthly outreach to curators, press, and collectors to boost show visibility and build professional relationships.

Sales Growth:

develop strategies to increase sales. Commissions on sales over a threshold are possible.

Start Date:

Immediately

Hours:

Approximately 15 hours/week, with 2 days in the gallery 12-5pm.

Qualifications:

Strong Communication Skills Excellent written and verbalmunication skills. Ability to engage with various stakeholders including artists, press, curators, collectors, and visitors. Experience & Knowledge At least one year of experience in a gallery setting, arts administration, or a related field. A solid understanding of contemporary art, particularly within the Boston artsmunity. Familiarity with social media trends and best practices for arts marketing. Managerial and Organizational Skills Stronganizational and multitasking skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and managepeting deadlines in a dynamic environment. Experience with event planning andmunity engagement. Preferred (but not required)

Skills:

Proficiency in management and digital tools (Squarespace, Mailchimp, Eventbrite). Graphic design experience for promotional materials.