Opportunities

- Artists
- Part-time positions
- Internships
- Volunteer

SUBMISSIONS

Alumni: Contact your School or Program directly for Carnegie Mellon Alumni related exhibition opportunities.

The Miller Gallery is not accepting proposals at this time.

See a list of other galleries on campus and in Pittsburgh.

PART-TIME STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Gallery Assistant

Seeking motivated, dedicated and talented students from all academic departments to work as gallery assistants at the Miller Gallery.
 
Supervisor:
Report to Exhibitions and Graphics/Office Coordinators.
 
Job includes:
Safe-guarding artwork and facilities. Interacting with the public, using good judgment in difficult social situations. Working receptions and special events (helping with set-up and clean-up, washing dishes, sweeping floors, taking out trash). Educating visitors about exhibitions and events. Selling store items and gallery memberships in gallery store. Installing and de-installing exhibitions. Performing gallery maintenance. Painting walls, and pedestals. Operating and trouble-shooting audio-visual equipment (projectors, computers, etc.), bucket-lift and other equipment. Opening and closing the gallery, understanding and using gallery alarm system. Running errands. Performing office tasks and other duties as assigned.
 
Desired skills:
Technical (A/V, video- editing, proficient with Adobe CS2/3 Mac and PC extensive knowledge of computer operation, basic digital photography). Construction (proficiency with power tools, table saw, chop saw, framing saw, etc.). Comfort using ladders and bucket lift, working at 20 ft. height.  Organizational (experience in gallery setting, art handling, making labels and mounts), and administrative (experience interacting with the public, familiarity with FileMaker Pro, working as part of a team).
 
Necessary skills:
Heavy lifting (as much as 50 lbs. at a time). Good communication and positive attitude in learning and performing duties listed above.
 
Preferences:
Art gallery experience. Work-study eligibility.
 
Necessary qualifications:
Hard-working, responsible, punctual, flexible to last-minute changes, disciplined and self-motivated, able to take direction and learn new skills, dedicated to working at an art gallery.
 
Please apply by Tartan Trak include resume and cover letter, search for "Gallery Assistant". Or e-mail resume and available hours to mc94@andrew.cmu.edu with GALLERY ASSISTANT in subject line. No phone calls or walk-ins. Please do not contact other staff members with applications or inquiries.
 
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

PART-TIME CONTRACTORS

Art Handler

Seeking motivated, dedicated and talented art handlers and installers to work as Art Handlers at the Miller Gallery.
 
Supervisor:
Report to Exhibitions Coordinator.
 
Job includes:
Art handling with the safety and archival preservation of the artwork in mind. Designing/fabricating exhibition props and furniture. Installing and de-installing exhibitions. Performing gallery maintenance. Painting walls and pedestals for new installations. Keeping tool room organized and safe. Operating and trouble-shooting audio-visual equipment, DLP projectors, computers, bucket-lift and other equipment. Other duties as assigned.
 
Desired skills:
Technical (A/V, video editing, proficiency with Mac and PC, extensive knowledge of computer operation, basic digital photography). Construction (basic carpentry, building projection rooms, walls and pedestals). Proficiency with power tools (table saw, chop saw, framing saw, etc.). Comfort using ladders and bucket lift, working at 20 ft. height. Organizational (experience in gallery setting, art handling, making labels and mounts). Ability to work as part of a team.
 
Necessary skills:
Heavy lifting (as much as 50 lbs. at a time). Good communication and positive attitude in learning and performing duties listed above.
 
Necessary experience:
Previous art gallery experience.
 
Necessary qualifications:
Hard-working, responsible, punctual, flexible to last-minute changes, disciplined and self-motivated, able to take direction and learn new skills.
 
E-mail resume to tesar@andrew.cmu.edu with ART HANDLER in subject line. No phone calls or walk-ins. Please do not contact other staff members with applications or inquiries.

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

GALLERY INTERN

Seeking motivated, organized, and talented student from all academic departments to assist gallery staff with research, data organization, grant writing, marketing, writing and copy editing.

Supervisor: 
Reports to Gallery Director and Graphics/Office Coordinator.

Job may include:
Research into art institutions and news outlets, data organization, writing (exhibition and marketing), grant research and writing, marketing (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, posting and distributing flyers), interacting with the public, running errands, hospitality and assisting artists, and other duties as assigned. May include exhibition and display production and installation.

Qualifications:
Hard-working, very organized, creative, responsible, punctual, flexible to last-minute changes, and self-motivated.

Preferences:
Students pursuing Masters of Arts Management degrees. Art gallery and writing experience preferred, but not necessary. Work-study eligibility preferred.

Please apply by Tartan Trak include resume and cover letter, search for "Gallery Intern". Or e-mail resume and available hours to mc94@andrew.cmu.edu with "Gallery Intern" in subject line. No phone calls or walk-ins. Please do not contact other staff members with applications or inquiries.
 
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

VOLUNTEER

Interested in volunteering at the Miller Gallery? Send an email with your interests, special skills, and availabilities to: mc94@andrew.cmu.edu with "Gallery Volunteer" in the subject line.