アートフェアでの作品販売アシスタント Gallery Assistant at Art Fair

Job Title: Gallery Assistant at Art Fair (Japanese–English)

Location: The Armory Show 2025, New York City
Dates: September 4 (Thu) – September 7 (Sun), 2025
Employment Type: Temporary
Compensation: $30 per hour
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About the Gallery & The Armory Show

A Lighthouse called Kanata is a Tokyo-based contemporary art gallery representing Japanese and international artists on a global stage. From organizing solo exhibitions to participating in major international art fairs, we work closely with artists to bring their concepts to life and present their works to important collectors and museums worldwide. We participate in approx. 10 international art fairs annually (e.g. TEFAF Maastricht, Frieze Seoul, Zona Maco) and work closely with our artists to shape their creative vision from concept to completion.
This year marks our third participation at The Armory Show, one of the leading art fairs in the United States. Held annually in New York City, The Armory Show brings together a curated selection of leading international galleries and draws an audience of museum directors, institutional curators, collectors, and press from across the world. The fair takes place at the Javits Center on the West Side, and has become an important event to kick off the Autumn art season.
We are seeking a temporary gallery assistant fluent in both English and preferably Japanese to assist our team at the fair. This is a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the international art scene while working alongside a dynamic, professional team of gallerists.
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Key Responsibilities

• Support basic operations (e.g., attending guests, handing out materials, assisting gallery staff, etc. )
• Help explain artworks and artists’ backgrounds accurately, articulately and clearly to visitors
• Assist with communication between gallery staff and visitors, including collectors and curators
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Requirements

• Fluent in English and/or Japanese
• Open to all genders and nationalities
• Friendly, punctual, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Passion in contemporary art and interest in art market
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Schedule & Compensation

• Work Dates & Hours:
September 4 (Thu) – VIP Preview: 11:00am – 8:00pm → $270/day
September 5 (Fri) – Public Day: 11:00am – 7:00pm → $240/day
September 6 (Sat) – Public Day: 11:00am – 7:00pm → $240/day
September 7 (Sun) – Public Day: 11:00am – 6:00pm → $210/day
Total Compensation (if working for the entirety of the fair): $960

*A 40-minute break will be provided each day.
*Please plan to have your lunch before arriving at the venue.

• Pre-Fair Training: Required (1-hour via Zoom)

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To Apply
Please send your CV and a short self-introduction (including your language background and availability) to: info@lighthouse-kanata.com.