291 Agency is a visual artist agency formed by experienced art world professionals that have historically worked in traditional systems. Together, we’ve created a multi-disciplinary artist talent agency for our changing industry. We provide tailor-made resources—strategy, consulting, project support, brand collaborations, museum relations, and more—to help artists embark upon and succeed in their independent ventures. Responsibilities may include:Assist agents and select agency staff on daily tasks and overall needs Support Agents with administrative and artist account support Conduct and organize research for artist-related projects and pitchesSynthesize research findings into appropriate presentations and documentsCreate and maintain artist presentation decks and similar materials to ensure up-to-date artist detailsWrite, compile, and edit art-related texts for presentations and press releases for external useAssist and complete various applications, materials and presentations for agency artists (grants, exhibitions, residencies, etc.), keeping track of the status as needed Support operational tasks, including database management, contact tracking, and internal notesImage editing, file saving, and digital asset organization as neededCreate spreadsheets to track artworks, auction results, and similar informationQualificationsMinimum 2 years full time work experience in an aligned arts field Bachelor’s degree in art history or a closely related fieldMasters degree a plus Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)Basic image editing skills (Photoshop)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple tasks and priorities independentlyPrior experience in an art gallery, arts administration, or art historical research is a plusMust be authorized to work in the United States
