Mission

Amant is a non-profit arts organization in Brooklyn, NY, founded in 2019. We are a non-collecting learning institution, which gives us the freedom to focus on experimentation, process, and dialogue through exhibitions, public programs, and artist residencies.

Through our Study Lines, we share the main threads in our various programs and ways of working. The Study Lines also shape our future thinking. For this reason, our exhibitions tend to unfold over longer time periods; we conceive of them as chapters or installments that gradually connect to each other. Our current Study Lines are Hearing Voices and Love Expanded Love Extended.

By organizing our work around these Study Lines, we pay close attention to the contexts that have shaped the practices we engage with and we aim to add additional interpretations from our own context by opening up the range of conversations.

Our main method of engagement with our collaborators, colleagues, and audiences is through learning, an ongoing process that depends on awareness, attention, curiosity, and a realization that knowledge comes in multiple forms, languages, and experiences. We are committed to building cultural partnerships, in the U.S. and abroad, while activating new and ongoing conversations with our local communities.

Amant is a nonprofit 501©(3) organization and has been certified by W.A.G.E.

Team

Lonti Ebers
Founder and CEO

Ruth Estévez
Director and Chief Curator

Nick Pilato
Chief Operating Officer

Sarah Demeuse
Head of Publications and Communications

Isabella Nimmo
Associate Curator

Patricia Margarita Hernández
Associate Curator of
Learning and Public Engagement

Rebeca Navarro
Head of Visitor Engagement and Bookstore Manager

Hannah Marks
Executive Assistant and
Coordinator of Special Events

Anna Lyman
Siena Residency Coordinator

Dylan Gamboa
Residency and Production Coordinator

Eda Li
Design and Communications Coordinator

Anthony Limauro
Head of Installations

Jaïra Placide
Curatorial Fellow

Colleen Stonebrook
Visitor Engagement Representative and Education Facilitator

Joseph “Sep” Blanco
Visitor Engagement Representative

Jesús Charris
Visitor Engagement Representative

Gracie Jeffers
Visitor Engagement Representative

Jesse Prince
Visitor Engagement Representative

Melissa Inéz Rodríguez
Visitor Engagement Representative

Our Campus

Amant was designed by Brooklyn-based architecture firm SO–IL as an art campus, housing exhibition galleries, a performance space, a bookstore and café, as well as an independent studio residency. A series of courtyards and thoroughfares weave through and between the buildings thereby integrating art spaces into the urban fabric of East Williamsburg.
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Internships and Fellowships

High School Internships
Amant partners with local public high schools and educational organizations on a tri-annual, 6-week internship program designed for high-school age students. Our current partners include The High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology and St. Nick’s Alliance.

College & Graduate Internships
Amant’s curatorial internship program offers hands-on experience in the development and organization of a wide range of artistic programs, including exhibitions, public programs and other educational and residency initiatives.

Fellowships
Our Fellows work in depth with the curatorial team on public programs and exhibition, engaging in extensive archival and historical research. This program is specially designed for PhD students or young curators with experience in archival research.

If you are interested in learning more about these programs, email: curatorial@amant.org

Jobs

Amant is a non-profit art organization that fosters artistic experimentation and dialogue across disciplines offering studio residencies, exhibitions, and public programs to those working within the creative field. Amant participates in cultural partnerships while encouraging community engagement through programming that explores and expands the field of contemporary art and culture.

The Amant Bookstore

The Amant Bookstore is a social space that was born in the spirit of a library: we believe in the power of books to create knowledge, imagine new social bonds, and empower. To that end, the Café & Bookstore is also a space for public programs, often centered on writing, reading, and storytelling. The books we collectively select are mostly published by independent presses and reflect the themes explored in our exhibitions and public programs. We are interested in a variety of disciplines, connecting contemporary art with poetry, literature, music, and theory.

Bookstore Associate, Part-time

The Bookstore Associate, will be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of the bookstore and will be a main public face of Amant, greeting visitors and bookstore costumers, providing book information and connecting it to the exhibition program and institutional mission. They will also supervise the archiving of books and documentation in our growing library.
This position reports to the Director and Chief Curator, and the Visitor Engagement Coordinator.
The Bookstore Associate will work from Thursday through Sunday, 12:00 - 6:00 pm. This position may be required to attend events and openings, including on occasional evenings and weekends. Compensation $25 per hour.

Responsibilities

Bookstore and Library
- Supervise and cultivate relationships with publishers and editorial houses, purchase publications, follow up with all the orders, creating new deals and opportunities
- Assist with the selection of the books, researching new publishing houses, publications initiatives, and being attentive to new releases to ensure that the bookstore reflects Amant’s mission
- Support in data management of Square inventory database and enter data upon receiving new book deliveries
- Work on marketing, and social media initiatives in consultation with the Communication team
- Conduct onsite sales and customer service
- Strategize and implement rotating displays to maximize sales while representing the scope of publications presented at Amant
- Keep the bookstore supplies fully stocked
- Produce labels to best represent inventory and enhance customer experience
- Analyze sales patterns to inform sales initiatives and merchandising strategies
- Retain full, up-to-date knowledge of book and library inventories at Amant

Community relations
- Assist and collaborate in the production of our book launches and setup of events, in collaboration with Amant’s staff
- Maintain and build new relationships with local non-profits, galleries, businesses, and community groups to increase awareness and foot traffic to Amant bookstore with the possibility of developing collaborations and partnerships

Library
- Amant hosts a growing library with books and documents related to our exhibitions and programs. The Bookstore Associate is responsible for adequately updating our database, labeling all the books and documents that are part of our library

Visitor Services
- Provide information about Amant, our mission, programs (especially publications) to visitors and answer their questions
- Provide excellent customer service, expanding the current customer base, and cultivating repeat customers and customer loyalty
- Have a thorough understanding of Amant’s protocols for opening and closing the building as well as the use of systems such as temperature, lighting, and security
- Understand our neighborhood and the nearby cultural spaces and be able to answer questions about them

Required Qualifications

• Passion for art publications and contemporary art
• A proven engagement in contemporary artists’ books and publications and an understanding of the contemporary art publishing world and its networks
• A minimum of two years professional experience including bookstore, or art-related retail experience
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work well under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience or proficiency with artbase a plus

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please send your documents to employment@amant.org with “Bookstore Associate” in the subject line. Deadline for applications: March 30, 2023

Amant is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is Amant’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Amant also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Amant’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions.

We are looking for a Production Manager to be responsible for a broad range of activities related to the administration/operations, registration, production and coordination of exhibitions and public programs. Collaborating directly with the curatorial team, the position oversees production and manages outside fabrication and acts as a liaison to third party vendors. This position reports to the Director and Chief Curator and the Chief Operation Officer.

The Production Manager will work full time Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm, and may at times be asked to work additional hours and weekends according Amant’s programs. Salary to consummate experience. Starting range 70-75k. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverages along with generous PTO, sick time, paid holidays and access to a 401k plan.

The Production Manager is responsible:

  • For fully supporting the Curatorial department in all aspects of Amant’s exhibitions and public programs planning and execution
  • Collaborate with the Head of Installation to ensure production and exhibition tasks are properly organized, staffed, and supervised to meet demanding deadlines and communicated internally with the wider team
  • Provide in-gallery project management to achieve installation goals
  • Liaise with artists, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders, as it relates to exhibitions and public program implementation
  • Provide input for the development of budgets maintaining adherence to them

Exhibitions
- Work with curatorial team on drafting and executing loan agreements
- Correspond with lending institutions, as needed
- Organize incoming and outgoing shipments of artworks and other exhibition materials in conjunction with the Head of installation
- Create a production checklist for art works
- Enter exhibition records in Art Base
- Communicate and provide exhibition and production updates, schedules and other important information across the different departments
- Assist with exhibition mockups through digital rendering and or physical models.
- Coordinate printing, framing, fabrication, A/V tech, and other art production
- Work with Head of Installation to determine deadlines for shipping and return of loaned artworks
- Perform research and creative problem-solving related to art production, fabrication, and object needs
- Research and purchase exhibition-related materials in collaboration with the Head of Installation
- On-floor supervision in collaboration with Head of Installation of arts handlers, and technicians supporting exhibitions. Including installation schedules and methods to ensure deadlines are met
- Maintain thorough records of production vendors, methods, and expenses.
- Oversee and track general exhibition upkeep and maintenance

Public Programs
- Supervises the development, production, and implementation of public programs (such as lectures, music events, performances, community festivals, book launches etc.) and coordinates with the different departments and external stakeholders the necessities for each event
- Source all material and equipment needs either via Amant’s inventory or through outside vendors
- Communicates and coordinates all staging, seating, and AV requirements with internal and freelance staff - Works with Visitor Experience Manager to finalize audience experience

Facilities
- Working closely with Chief Operating Officer, assist with managing facilities, construction, remodeling, and general campus appearance
- Act as liaison for outside contractors
- Schedule and oversee scheduled building maintenance

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Art, Architecture, Design, or Art History
• Excellent communication skills is a must
• Demonstrated project management with at least 5 years of professional experience. Museum and non-profits arts organizations are preferred
• Relationships and knowledge of New York City vendors is a plus
• Familiarity with art handing, packing, rigging and transportation best practices.
• Experience organizing performance and live events is highly desirable
• Experience with wide range of AV equipment such as projectors, media players, and other exhibition technologies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment
• Ability to research answers and solve problems independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Word and Excel)
• Working knowledge of CAD, SketchUp or other drafting software
• Familiarity with database systems such as ArtBase

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please send your documents to employment@amant.org with “Production Manager” in the subject line. Deadline for applications: April 15, 2023

Amant is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is Amant’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Amant also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Amant’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions.

Contact

General inquiries: contact@amant.org or call (212) 918 1077

For media inquiries contact: amant@culturalcounsel.com

For inquires related to our exhibition program: curatorial@amant.org

For information about our residencies contact: residencies@amant.org

For group visits and accessibility contact: tours@amant.org

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About this website

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The fleuron is a variable mark drawn using a polar equation. It is inspired by the flora in Amant’s courtyards, which change naturally with the season and as the institution grows.