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Canvas Stretcher / Art Preparator- NYC Art Studio
Mati Bracha Studio · New York, USA
- Salary
- $35 – $40
- Contract
- Freelance / Contractor
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- Advertised pay for art handler roles in the United States: median about €53,664 a year, the middle half between €49,416 and €61,520, across the 34 postings on record that stated it. This posting states about €67,080, 25% above it. Art handler pay
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NYC artist studio is seeking an experienced freelance Canvas Stretcher / Art Preparator for project-based work with the possibility of ongoing studio work.Responsibilities include stretching and preparing large-scale canvases, assembling stretcher bars and cross braces, gessoing, sanding, and general surface preparation.Professional experience in an artist studio, gallery, museum, framing studio, or fine-art environment is preferred.Must be detail-oriented and experienced handling finished artwork.Compensation: $35/hour to start, depending on experience.Please send a short resume or description of relevant experience, along with references or examples of previous work if available.
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