105. Looking for New Curator for the Elaine Biondi Gallery Space

The Friends of the Monroeville Public Library are looking for someone who would be willing to serve as the curator, or manager, of the Elaine Biondi Gallery Space located within the Monroeville,Pennsylvania Public Library.  This place is a wonderful and beautiful venue for art and a real treasure in our community.  I was honored to have been offered this position, but for various reasons, was unable to accept. This is, however, a great opportunity to be a vital part of the art community here in Western Pennsylvania. This position needs to be filled as soon as possible as the library may be in position to reopen the gallery to the public sometime this summer.  Here is the official job description:

Director, Elaine Biondi Gallery Space
Monroeville Public Library

PROFILE
The Director coordinates the artistic exhibits in partnership with the Library and the Friends of the Library. This is a volunteer position facilitating the exhibits with the artist, within the rules of the Library, for the benefit of the Friends of the Monroeville Public Library. The Gallery Space is a section of the Library that is often used for talks, presentations, and special events.

EXHIBITS
Once every 18 months, the Director holds the artists’ screening to select artists for the upcoming year. After an agreement is signed, the Director sets up the exhibits with the help of the artist and the Friends volunteers. As items are sold and recorded by the Library staff, at the end of the show, the Director calculates the amounts for the Treasurer to send to the artist, the state sales tax, and the Friends of the Library.

PUBLICITY
For each exhibit, the Director works with the artist to send out news releases to the local media.

SCHEDULING
The Director works with the Library staff reserving the room for the exhibit setup, take-down, and if desired, a reception. This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity to manage an art gallery and network with area artists! Expected re-opening is late summer. 

To apply, or for more information, contact Diane Lindsey, President, Friends of Monroeville Public Library at dianedlindsey@gmail.com or 412-335-0242.