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Exhibitions and Publications Manager

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Position responsibilities:

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Exhibitions Program

• Plan and execute a thoughtful, mission-aligned calendar of exhibitions.
• Work with curators, artists and lenders, manage loan agreements and artist contracts, and oversee installation from concept through opening.
• Build and maintain relationships with artists, curators, scholars, and critics who can strengthen CBA’s curatorial voice and visibility.
• Plan and execute related public programs (lectures, panels, and artist talks) that deepen engagement with the exhibition program.
• Collaborate with the Librarian to ensure exhibitions draw on and contribute to CBA’s collection and archive.
  

Publications

• Oversee the production of CBA publications including catalogues, broadsides, chapbooks, and limited editions.
• Hire and manage artists, designers, editors, and printers as needed for each publication.
• Maintain a defined annual publications scope in coordination with the Executive Director and Deputy Director.
• Oversee distribution and sales of publications.

Team Leadership

• Supervise the Exhibitions Assistant and interns in all aspects of exhibition installation, production, and book arts fabrication.
• Bring strong project management and communication skills to every aspect of the role, from coordinating complex production timelines to keeping collaborators and stakeholders aligned across multiple concurrent projects.

Organizational Collaboration

• Work closely with the Deputy Director to secure grant funding for exhibitions and publications.
• Collaborate with the Studio Programs Manager to ensure outreach programming connects audiences to the exhibition program.
• Maintain thorough documentation and records of exhibitions, events, attendance, revenue, and demographics.
• Market exhibitions and publications through email, social media, and print campaigns in collaboration with communications staff.

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Qualifications

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Required Experience:

• 3–6 years of curatorial, programming, or publications experience at an arts organization, gallery, museum, or comparable institution 
• Deep familiarity with book arts history and contemporary practice, including the critical discourse around artists’ books as a medium, with knowledge of the international artists’ book and book arts scene strongly preferred 
• Experience managing publications or other complex projects from concept through production and distribution 
• Exceptional project management and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with artists, collaborators, and institutional partners 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience working with artists, lenders, designers, and fabricators 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, mission-driven team 
• MFA, MA in art history, curatorial practice, book arts, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered 

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How to Apply:

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