chashama, a not-for-profit arts organization that transforms temporarily vacant real estate into space for artists, seeks a new Visual Arts Program Director. The Program Director will facilitate the studio program; duties include reviewing proposals, placing artists, managing the active studios, and filling vacancies as necessary. The Program Director will work with the General Manager and Technical Director to transform newly acquired properties into studio locations. The Program Director will also be responsible for curating some gallery and project spaces around New York City and for organizing chashama’s annual benefit art sale. Candidates should have a strong background in visual arts and working with emerging artists, as well as some experience in building, venue management and arts administration.

Position is half time (20 hours per week) with competitive salary and partial benefits. Please fax or email a cover letter, resume and three professional references to:

Marc Dale
Associate Artistic Director
Chashama
dale@chashama.org
212-391-8153fax

For more information about the company, please visit www.chashama.org. No phone calls please. NOTE: Search will close July 11, 2pm.