Gallery Manager

About the Company

With a 45-year reputation for excellence and a strong, established community of artists and collectors, Weems Gallery is entering an exciting new chapter under new ownership. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with gallery leadership on exhibitions, artist relations, and strategic development, while maintaining the high standards and relationships that define the gallery.

About the Role

Weems Gallery is seeking a dynamic, highly organized Gallery Manager to lead sales and retail operations, and support the continued success of our established fine art gallery. Reporting directly to the Owner, the Manager oversees daily gallery operations, a small team of gallery associates, and acts as the primary point of contact for the gallery’s roster of artists. As the most senior member of the staff, the Gallery Manager is instrumental in the gallery’s growth and reputation. This role is essential for an individual who finds professional fulfillment in building great relationships with clients, nurturing the careers of contemporary artists, and managing small teams. 

This is a full-time position that requires physical presence during gallery hours (including Saturdays) and for key events and art fairs as needed. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee daily gallery operations and ensure a welcoming, professional environment
• Build and maintain strong relationships with artists, collectors, and clients
• Manage art sales, client communications, and follow-through
• Manage small team of gallery associates 
• Coordinate exhibitions, including logistics, installation, and events
• Oversee inventory management, art displays, records, and gallery systems
• Collaborate closely on exhibition planning and gallery programming with Gallery leadership

Requirements & Qualifications

• Professional Experience: 5 years of experience in a commercial gallery, auction house, or arts organization, with at least 2 years in a management or senior operational capacity
• Passion: must demonstrate enthusiasm and serious interest in contemporary and fine art
• Educational Background: BA in Business, Arts Leadership, or a related field
• Business Acumen: Professional presence and confidence in client-facing and high-value sales environments
• Leadership Style: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enjoyment of collaborating as a team, and creative problem-solving. Follows Weems Values (below).
• Communication: High verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent the gallery at a high level to collectors and institutions. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Weems Values

At Weems, our values are more than just words in a handbook; they are essential for how we collaborate with our artists, clients, and each other. 

• Help First: We lead with a "Givers Gain" mentality—being proactive, kind, and generous with encouragement.

• Generate Momentum: We have a "bias-toward-action" and dream big. We deserve success, and we will hustle to achieve meaty goals, together. We whole-heartedly celebrate our wins, big and small.

• Clear is Kind: We prioritize timely, thoughtful feedback and direct communication over "polite" silence.

• One Canoe: We believe in building off each other’s ideas, and having an iterative mentality. Once a decision is made, we row together in the same direction.

• The Four Pillars of Care: We maintain a healthy business by taking care of our Company, our Customers, our Team, and Ourselves.

• Be Impressive: We don't settle for "fine." We push for excellence, take pride in the details, and own the outcome of our individual work and our team’s work.

Compensation and Benefits

• $40,000 - $45,000 annual salary 
• 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Employee discount
• Eligible for NM Healthy Workplaces Act
• Professional, Engaging, Creative Workplace with Friendly, Dedicated Teammates
• Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with organizational needs. 

Schedule

• This position is full-time, 40 hours per week
• Saturdays required 

Other

• Employment subject to successful completion of a background check

To apply: Please submit your resume AND a brief paragraph (up to 200 words) as to why you are interested in this position to apply@weemsgallery.com by Friday, June 19, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via email. Weems reserves the right to close the position prior to this date.