Exhibition and Program Assistant Fellow – Van Every​/Smith Galleries, Davidson College

Exhibition and Program Assistant Fellow – Van Every/Smith Galleries, Davidson College

Davidson College is a highly selective residential liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, near Charlotte, United States. Founded on the principles of academic excellence, community engagement, and inclusive learning, Davidson College offers undergraduate education across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries are part of Davidson College’s cultural and educational ecosystem, serving as spaces for contemporary art exhibitions, public programs, artistic dialogue, and community engagement. The Galleries present exhibitions that connect students, faculty, artists, and local audiences with diverse artistic practices while supporting learning through direct interaction with artworks and cultural professionals.

The Galleries operate as platforms for contemporary art exploration, hosting exhibitions, artist visits, lectures, receptions, educational initiatives, and campus-wide programs. Through collaborations with visiting artists, academic departments, students, and community partners, the Van Every/Smith Galleries create opportunities for audiences to engage with artistic processes and critical conversations.

The Exhibition and Program Assistant Fellow position provides recent graduates with professional experience in gallery operations, exhibition coordination, public programming, communications, and visitor engagement. The Fellow works closely with the Director/Curator and supports the practical implementation of exhibitions and cultural events, gaining valuable insight into the daily operations of a university gallery.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College are seeking an Exhibition and Program Assistant Fellow to support exhibitions, public programs, educational initiatives, communications, and visitor engagement activities.

This full-time fellowship position is designed for recent graduates interested in developing careers in contemporary art, museum operations, gallery management, arts administration, and cultural programming. The Fellow will work closely with the Director/Curator to coordinate exhibitions, artist visits, lectures, receptions, tours, and community‑based programs.

The role involves supporting the complete lifecycle of gallery activities, including exhibition logistics, artwork handling, installation support, event coordination, communications, documentation, and audience engagement. The Fellow will serve as a key connection point between the Galleries, campus departments, visiting artists, student teams, and community audiences.

Responsibilities include assisting with exhibition preparation, coordinating artwork transportation and loans, maintaining exhibition records, supporting public events, producing digital content, managing visitor services, and contributing to educational programs.

The position offers practical experience in a university gallery environment, allowing the selected candidate to develop skills in exhibition production, public engagement, digital communication, and cultural project management.

• Position: Exhibition and Program Assistant Fellow
• Organization: Van Every/Smith Galleries, Davidson College
• Contract Type: Full‑time Fellowship / Professional Staff Position
• Employment
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Reporting To: Director/Curator
• Programme / Department: Van Every/Smith Galleries – Exhibition and Public Programs
• Job Category: Academic Support Roles
• Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States
• Degree Level
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree

The Exhibition and Program Assistant Fellow supports gallery operations through exhibition coordination, public programming, communications, and visitor services.

• Assisting with exhibition logistics, including artwork shipping, installation, deinstallation, and art handling.
• Supporting lighting adjustments, vinyl cutting, and exhibition preparation in gallery and campus spaces.
• Coordinating incoming exhibition loans with the Collection Coordinator.
• Maintaining…