Gallery Assistant

Main Duties

Tiwani Contemporary is seeking a highly organised, motivated and detail-oriented Gallery Assistant to join its London team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic commercial gallery, working across exhibitions, sales, administration and communications.

The role offers broad exposure to the day-to-day operations of an international gallery, including artist liaison, art fairs and client engagement. You will work closely with a collaborative team and gain insight into the processes that support a global programme of exhibitions and events.

This role is ideal for someone enthusiastic, organised and eager to learn, who is looking to build a career in the contemporary art world.

Key responsibilities

• Acting as front of house: welcoming visitors and presenting exhibitions in a professional and engaging manner
• Supporting the delivery of exhibitions, events (including private views, talks and dinners) and art fair preparation
• Assisting with the preparation of sales materials and database management (Artlogic)
• Coordinating administrative tasks, including maintaining artist documentation and supporting travel arrangements
• Maintaining the presentation and smooth day-to-day running of the gallery and office spaces to a high professional standard
• Supporting website updates, press coordination and social media activity

Skills and Experience Required

Candidate profile

• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident in a client-facing environment
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks
• A genuine interest in contemporary art and the commercial gallery sector

Desirable skills

• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and/or Photoshop
• Basic image editing skills
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities
• Interest in contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.