About Amant
About
Amant is a non-profit arts organization fostering experimentation and dialogue through exhibitions, public programs, and residencies at its two locales: the New York City borough of Brooklyn and the Tuscan village of Chiusure in the heart of the Siena province.
As a process-oriented platform, Amant arrives at a moment when the relationship between institutions and wider developments within arts and culture is being revisited—and challenged. We pursue yearly thematics that emanate from a diversity of social and political contexts, supporting shared modes of production and decision-making. More than “disciplines” we focus on “practices”, offering artists the time and conditions to crucially engage with their work.
Amant provides a public forum that supports both established and under-recognized artists working across diverse creative fields. We are committed to participating in cultural partnerships with like-minded organizations in the US and abroad, while activating an ongoing conversation with our local community.
The organization also hosts two residency programs in New York and Siena that are at the center of our activities. By emphasizing this commitment to process, Amant remains responsive to the ever-changing dynamics between artists, institutions, and their audiences.
Team
Lonti Ebers, Founder and CEO
Lonti Ebers is a long-time art collector and supporter of contemporary art. She established Amant to create studios and exhibition spaces that would encourage artistic development and experimentation free of the financial burden and administrative confines that typically accompany art practice in New York. Lonti hired the renowned architectural firm SO-IL to design Amant’s innovative performance and art complex.
Lonti has served on the boards of several museums in both the US and abroad and is currently a trustee of New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), serves on the board of the Centre for Curatorial Studies at Bard College in Upstate New York, and sits on the European Committee of the Tate Gallery in London.
Ruth Estévez, Artistic Director
Ruth Estévez is a curator and stage designer. Her research work focuses on artistic practices that explore how the spoken and written language operates within the visual arts, contemporary culture and politics.
She is the co-curator of the 34th São Paulo Biennial, which opens in September 2021. From 2018 to 2020 she was senior curator-at-large at the Rose Art Museum in Waltham, and curator of Idiorhythmias, the performance program at MACBA in Barcelona. She was Redcat Gallery Director in Los Angeles and Chief Curator at the Carrillo Gil Museum in Mexico City, where she also founded LIGA, Space for architecture, a non for profit platform focused on spatial practices.
Nick Pilato, Director of Operations
Nick Pilato‘s ethos and approach to work and life were forged in the cauldron of self-discipline, collaborative leadership, and intense curiosity. He has over seven years of operational experience in art institutions across New York, most recently as the Director of Operations at Greene Naftali Gallery. Nick holds a MFA from the Mason Gross School of the Arts.
Juana Berrío, Curator of Public Programs and Associate Director NY Residency
Juana Berrío is a curator, writer, educator, and arts programmer. First trained as an artist, she has developed an approach that combines an analytical and cross-disciplinary perspective with an intuitive sensibility. She earned an MFA from the University of Minnesota and an MA from the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard. She co-founded and directed Kiria Koula, a gallery and bookstore in San Francisco, worked at the Walker Art Center and the New Museum, and has curated exhibitions in various institutions nationally and internationally. Juana was born and raised in Colombia, and remains closely connected to and curious about her own roots.
Isabella Nimmo, Curatorial and Production Coordinator
Isabella Nimmo is an organizer of artistic projects. Prior to Amant, she was Assistant Curator of Public Programs at the Tate in London and Producer of IdeasCity at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York. She holds degrees from the London School of Economics and New York University. A social historian in another life, Isabella is especially interested in works that incorporate historiographical elements and allow for new ways of understanding and experiencing the past. A wandering Scot, she is currently based between Detroit and Brooklyn, New York.
Katia Porro, Associate Director Siena Residency
Katia Porro is a curator, writer and translator with a Masters in Contemporary Art and Curation from Sorbonne Université, and M.A. in the History of Design and Curatorial Studies from Parsons Paris–The New School. She has curated exhibitions at the Fondation d’entreprise Ricard (Paris) and Gether Contemporary in Copenhagen, as well as other independent and off-site projects. In November 2020, she joined the team of the Amant Foundation as the Associate Director of their residency program in Siena, Italy.
Vivyan Zhang, Communications Coordinator
Vivyan Zhang is a designer with experience in copywriting, fashion and arts education. She holds a BFA in Integrated Design from Parsons School of Design where she developed a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for social practice and alternative fashion strategies. As a visual storyteller, she expresses her sentimentality through floral arranging, illustration and sharing meals. She is currently based between Detroit and New York.
Amant
315 Maujer St.
Brooklyn, New York 11206
contact@amant.org
For media inquiries, please contact:
amant@culturalcounsel.com
For inquires related to our exhibition program: curatorial@amant.org
For information about our residencies please contact:
residencies@amant.org
For general enquiries relating to our Siena residency please contact: siena@amant.org
Executive Assistant
Amant is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO and other senior staff at the organization. The main roles of this position are support and summaries as well as answering and responding to professional inquires assisting the executive team with administrative tasks by organizing professional and personal calendars, coordinating meetings and providing email. The successful candidate must have excellent attention to detail and follow-through. This role requires a highly organized proactive individual who is capable of multi-tasking various priorities while attending to time-sensitive deadlines. The ideal candidate should have impeccable written and oral skills, phone etiquette and a polite demeanor are essential.
The Executive Assistant will work at Amant from Monday to Friday and will also help support the day-to-day operations. These responsibilities include overseeing the gallery spaces, greeting guests, providing information about current and upcoming exhibitions and programs.
The Executive Assistant reports directly to the CEO but may also take direction from the Artistic Director and the Director of Operations.
BA in Art History, the Liberal Arts, or Humanities
2+ years’ experience working in an administrative role in a non-profit art institution, commercial gallery and other fine art settings
Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, and Excel
Basic experience with finance procedures such as tracking invoices, budgets, and payments a plus
Visitor Engagement Representative
Amant is looking for part-time Visitor Engagement Representatives. This position offers an opportunity to gain experience, knowledge, and insight into a non-profit arts organization. Visitor engagement representatives are an important link between our programs, gallery and the public. They oversee the safety of exhibited work while creating a welcoming environment for visitors.
Greeting visitors, answering questions about current and upcoming exhibitions
Monitor gallery spaces and ensure that all artwork and installations remain safe
Assist with any accessibility or interpretation needs that may arise
Opening and closing of the organization
Serving as a general resource for visitors by providing information about Amant’s programs, exhibits, performances, and events
Assisting in special events and performances
Strong interest in contemporary art.
High school diploma and or Bachelor’s degree in progress or completed.
Excellence interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with the public is very important.
1 year experience in art gallery or museum setting a plus
This is a part-time entry-level position. Great for artists, students, or recent graduates. The hours are 11am - 6:30pm Friday through Sunday. Additional opportunities may be available during special events and programs.
Hourly wage is $18. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume in a single-page PDF with your name and ‘Visitor Engagement Representative’ in the subject line, to employment@amant.org.
Facilities Assistant
Amant is looking for a Facilities Assistant who will work closely with the Director of Operations to keep the 4 building, 21,000 square foot campus and garden functioning in an orderly manner. This work includes cleaning the space, minor repairs, and general maintenance. The Facilities Assistant will provide core support to the Director of Operations by assuring that Amant is always kept in the upmost physical condition. The position may require early morning and late evening hours (including weekends) The schedule for this position is Tuesday-Saturday.
Daily cleaning and upkeep of indoor spaces, including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, window washing and mopping of restrooms, galleries, and offices.
Daily cleaning and upkeep of outdoor spaces, including but not limited to removal of leaves, dirt and debris from entryways, snow removal, event preparation, and other general maintenance
Spot cleaning the restrooms when needed
Act as a secondary liaison with facilities, vendors and contractors
Maintain inventory and stock all necessary cleaning supplies and other facility equipment
Basic repairs throughout the buildings
Painting and any necessary drywall repair
Basic plumbing repairs
2-4 years’ experience with facility management and upkeep
Experience in an art organization settings a plus
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with commercial cleaning equipment and materials used in public building cleaning
General knowledge of building systems including fire alarms, wet pipe sprinkler systems, HVAC and security systems
Knowledge and experience of basic drywall and plaster repairs
Basic carpentry skills
Knowledge of Art Handling and industry-wide standards a plus
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and being on-call for unanticipated issues.
Moderate physical effort will be required, including bending, pushing, pulling and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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.