Artist Agent (Short-Term Contract) for a Contemporary artist
Salary/Rate:Fixed Term Rate
Job type:Temporary/Contract
Town/City:Remote
Sector:Artist Studios
Level:Experienced (5 years+)
Set Up:Remote
Post Date:05.03.26
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Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Our client is a contemporary artist based in Geneva. She is seeking an experienced and well-connected Art Agent to support the next phase of her career. Following a period of reduced visibility due to personal commitments, the artist is now re-engaging with the international art market and is focused on securing gallery representation and placing existing works with collectors.
This is a targeted, results-driven role suited to an agent with strong relationships across European, UK, US, and/or Middle Eastern galleries.
About the Artist
- Swiss-based contemporary artist specialising in painting and drawing with an international exhibition history across Europe and the US
- Exhibited in Geneva, Helsinki, Atlanta, New York, and beyond
- Works held in private collections internationally
- Pricing: CHF 6,600 (1m x 1m works)
- Up to CHF 12,600 for larger works (recent US sale).
Practice explores light, perception, and the relationship between environment and creativity, with a new body of work emerging from research into nature-based artistic processes.
Current Position of the Artist
- Strong existing inventory of works available for sale
- Preparing to launch an online shop
- Recently completed a residency in Costa Rica focused on art and permaculture
- Entering a new phase of production inspired by relocation closer to nature
The purpose of the role:
- Secure gallery representation in key markets, particularly: UK (e.g. White Cube), Europe (e.g. Perrotin, Thaddaeus Ropac), US, Middle East (Dubai / Abu Dhabi)
- Identify and initiate relationships with galleries aligned with the artist’s practice and positioning
- Facilitate placement of existing works with collectors
- Advise on market positioning, pricing strategy, and gallery fit
- Support visibility strategy, including Instagram growth and audience development
- Assist in structuring sales to fund upcoming artistic projects
About you:
- Proven track record placing artists in reputable galleries
- Strong network across UK, European, US, and/or Middle Eastern art markets
- Experience working with mid-career contemporary artists
- Commercially astute with an understanding of collector markets
- Comfortable working on a short-term, project-based contract
Salary: Fixed fee (short-term contract)
Potential for extension or future collaboration based on results
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