.MADRAGOA is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2016 in the homonymous neighbourhood of Lisbon's historical center. Since its beginning, the gallery has been an early supporter of a number of international young artists such as Adrián Balseca, Rodrigo Hernández, Renato Leotta, Buhlebezwe Siwani, Joanna Piotrowska, and Yuli Yamagata, whose first productions and exhibition have been produced and promoted by the gallery and often presented for the first time in Portugal. Moreover, Madragoa launched the careers of young Portuguese artists such as Sara Chang Yan, Luís Lázaro Matos, Gonçalo Preto, and Jaime Welsh, giving them visibility on the international scene. From its peripheral location in Europe, MADRAGOA's project focuses on how to set a deep conversation with the city and its extraordinary potential, setting a dialogue between global artistic practices and local craftsmanship and ideas. The gallery always created experiences of research and production for its artists locally and promotes its program also through the participation in a number of international art fairs, gallery exchanges, and exhibition projects. In 2023, Madragoa inaugurated its new premises next to the Basílica da Estrela, one of the landmarks in Lisbon's historical centre. The space, renovated by Ab Rogers Design, has been opened with the first solo exhibition in Portugal – and in a commercial gallery – of Sarah Benslimane, who joined the program of Madragoa just a few months prior. MADRAGOA is currently recognized as one of the most innovative realities in the Portuguese art scene, while it succeeded to obtain visibility internationally throughout its years of its activity. At the moment, the gallery actively represents artists from Portugal, Italy, Ecuador, Mexico, Poland, Spain, France, Brazil and South Africa. We're looking for a Gallery Assistant to join our team. Look below for more details: Job Title: Gallery AssistantWorking Conditions: Full-time, Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 – 19:00, some additional work hours on special occasions (i.E. art fairs, exhibition openings)Salary: According to experience and market rate About the role: As a Gallery Assistant, you will support the daily operations of the gallery, providing excellent customer service to visitors, assisting with exhibitions and administrative duties. Responsibilities: Welcoming visitors and providing information on current and upcoming exhibitions, artists, and gallery history. Handling phone and email inquiries. Assist in the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, including handling and hanging artworks. Maintain the appearance of the gallery, ensuring that exhibitions are presented at the highest standard. Help prepare exhibition materials, such as labels, wall texts, and catalogs. Support the planning and execution of gallery events, coordinating event logistics. Assist with communication, including social media updates and email newsletters
