ELSEWHERE
We recently opened our new music venue / nightclub / arts space in Bushwick called Elsewhere, having come from running a small music venue in Williamsburg for many years called Glasslands that had a multi-disciplinary leaning, and at Elsewhere we’ve been extending that mission with more support and more resources. Basically a portion of all of our music events ticket sales fund an internal grant for our Elsewhere arts program called Landscape. Specifically, the art program seeks to explore work at the intersection of the visual art world, club culture, and technology.
We are currently on the hunt for a new director to lead the art program.
ART DIRECTOR – JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Reporting to the owners of Elsewhere, the Art Director will develop, curate, produce, and
publicize a world-class multi-media art program for the venue that explores the intersection
of emerging art, music, and technology in order to consistently enrich and inspire our
audiences. The candidate will be responsible for vetting seasonal collaborators, reviewing
project proposals, developing art project timelines and budgets, coordinating and
supervising art project development & installation, facilitating collaboration, and generally
ensuring that the Elsewhere art experience adheres to the venue’s creative vision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
I. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
1. Upon starting, help refine program mechanics (timelines, budgets, policies,
and vision) according to experience and understanding of best practices
2. Manage and nurture relationships with Elsewhere-commissioned artists and
the broader art and creative technology communities
3. Foster and maintain community relations that will further the interests of the
venue and art program
4. Identify and develop sponsorship opportunities and strategic alliances
5. Expand artist and partnership networks to facilitate ongoing program growth
II. CURATION
1. Plan innovative and creative exhibitions and experiences that have the
potential to inspire a wide cross-section of the general public
2. Stay abreast of current movements in emerging art and technology to maintain
consistent relevance
3. Collect, manage, and present inbound project proposals to Elsewhere
management and ownership
4. Liaise with Elsewhere management and ownership to drive exhibition curation
5. Identify and facilitate creative art and experience opportunities beyond
inbound RFP program
6. Facilitate and coordinate cross-medium collaboration between artists and
musicians
7. Maintain all brand standards and guidelines in creative output
III. PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTION
1. Oversee annual art budget, financial aspects, exhibition planning, production
logistics, exhibition maintenance, programming and development
2. Coordinate with Musical Talent Buyers and Technical Director to manage all
calendar logistics
3. Organize and manage a large team of interns and volunteers during
production projects
4. Coordinate with General Manager and Technical Director to assess and
communicate field limitations, code compliance, and viability on a project-by-
project basis
5. Oversee all physical production, fabrication, and installation efforts to ensure
adherence to budget and timeline
6. Managing all experience project related inquiries from clients and stakeholders
IV. RELATED PROGRAMMING
1. Plan, manage, and execute related programming and events around artwork
and experiences to contextualize work, such as openings, viewing hours,
lectures, artist Q&As, etc.
V. SALES AND MARKETING MANAGEMENT
1. Establish measureable or quantitative standards to gauge success of the Art
Program
2. Carry out artist background research
3. Produce relevant articles for internal and external publications
4. Understand and manipulate graphic promotional materials and website CMS
as part of enhancing the visitor experience and interaction
5. Drive awareness of Elsewhere’s ongoing open art project RFP program
6. Interpret and contextualize Elsewhere art and experiences to produce top-
quality exhibition copy for marketing and PR purposes
7. Work with Communications and Marketing departments to promote the art and
experiences at Elsewhere
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements
• Minimum 5 combined years experience in art/creative direction, large scale
creative project management, and/or production
• Must have extensive background and network in creative communities
• Ability to perform all job duties and responsibilities
• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Exhibits strong problem solving skills in long term and immediate situations
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced arts degree
• Additional live music venue or events experience
SALARY COMMENSURATE UPON ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Interested applicants can apply by reaching out to jake@elsewherebrooklyn.com
