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Permanent Part-Time Preparator
Luis De Jesus Los Angeles · Los Angeles, USA
- Deadline
- 17 October 2026
- Contract
- Part Time
- Posted
- 17 September 2026
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- Advertised pay for art handler roles in the United States: median about €53,664 a year, the middle half between €48,745 and €59,030, across the 39 postings on record that stated it. Art handler pay
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Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is seeking a an experienced, highly organized and detail-oriented art gallery Preparator and Installer to manage the physical handling, installation, packing and shipment of artwork, and the installation of exhibitions at the gallery.
This is a permanent part-time position and requires a commitment of two full days per week (10am to 6pm), plus from one to two full weeks during exhibition installation period (every six weeks).
Or the free Friday taste: five Production picks by email
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