Martin Wong Gallery Co-Manager, Spring 2027 semester (TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE)
Seeking an organized individual who works well with others, has great communication skills and art installation experience. These two paid positions are each 4 hours/week at the rate of $19.61/hour. Prior completion of ART619 Exhibition Design preferred. This opportunity is only available to currently enrolled San Francisco State University students.
Apply by email with a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, a resume, and expected graduation date. Send email to fineartsgallery@sfsu.edu and copy sebliss@sfsu.edu. Include Martin Wong Gallery Co-Manager Application in the subject line of the email. Applications are due by 11:59pm on November 6, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Job description:
The two Martin Wong Gallery (MWG) co-managers together oversee the daily operations of the MWG. This includes:
•Sending open calls for applications twice a semester.
•Promoting the open calls including reaching out to professors to make sure they share the opportunity with their students.
•Assisting artists with their application materials, as needed.
•Working with the Fine Arts Gallery staff to select the exhibiting artists.
•Creating the exhibition calendar.
Holding weekly orientations for incoming artists, to include review of artist statements, demonstrating lighting, vinyl installation, confirming tech and audio needs; etc.
•Supporting artists by producing flyers, object labels, and title wall vinyl signage.
•Overseeing the daily opening and closing of the gallery.
•Maintaining tool and paint supplies & ordering supplies as needed.
•Social media promotion of the weekly exhibitions.
•Documentation of the weekly exhibitions for our archive.
•Managing ART509 students who can help with all of the above responsibilities.
•Responsible for having the space ready for incoming artists as shows change (for example, confirming prior artist is completely de-installed).
SPRING 2027 Martin Wong Gallery Application
The mission of the Martin Wong Gallery is to provide San Francisco State University's School of Art student artists the opportunity to exhibit their work and organize and present exhibitions. We are serious about celebrating each other’s art! These are one-week exhibitions. Applications are open to SFSU students currently enrolled in at least one School of Art course. Propose a solo show or organize a group exhibition. Your solo show will share the gallery with other solo shows. Priority is granted to students who have not participated in a prior Martin Wong Gallery exhibition AND students in their last semester at SFSU. For the SPRING 2027 semester there will be a maximum of 4 artists sharing the gallery at one time.
Exhibitions are held in the Martin Wong Gallery, FA195. Photo documentation will be used to promote your show on Instagram @sfsumwg.
THERE WILL BE TWO ROUNDS OF APPLICATIONS:
ROUND ONE: Due by 11:59pm on DECEMBER 7, 2026
For artists who are ready to go. We will limit this to 4 artists per week.
For exhibitions the weeks of January 25 through February 15, 2027
ROUND TWO: Due by 11:59pm on FEBRUARY 8, 2027
This is for exhibitions from the weeks of February 22 through May 17, 2027.
To apply for SPRING 2027 Martin Wong Gallery exhibition you will need to email your application to fineartsgallery@sfsu.edu by 11:59 p.m. on the dates listed above.
Send an email application with a PDF attachment that includes all of the following information:
- Artist Name (s)
- Exhibition Title
- Phone number
- Exhibition summary (200 words or less)
- Work Samples (5 images per artist) that include title, dimensions and media
- Expected date of graduation
**Include your name and MARTIN WONG GALLERY PROPOSAL FALL 2026 in your subject line for the email.
For group shows please only submit one application with everyone’s information included. Feel free to share any additional comments about why you’re interested in working with the Martin Wong Gallery.
If your proposal is accepted you will be assigned a week for your exhibition. Installations happen on Mondays and all work must be out by 10pm on Friday when the building closes. You are responsible for cleaning and prepping the gallery for the next artist. There will be a mandatory orientation session to introduce you to the rules of the space, date to be scheduled.
We are looking forward to seeing your proposals!
Sample Exhibition Summary
Title: Under Construction
Name of artist: Christian Balanzar
Exhibition Statement: Under construction is a series that explores the concept of change. By photographing houses under construction that are unique in architectural style and staples to the identity of San Francisco’s landscape, I wanted to address the current ongoing changes here in the city in order to document the constant and inevitable state of change. Change is an integral component of everyday life. It can be seen as a reflection of time, perspective, or new ideas which can foster growth and good outcomes. However, in order for change to happen what has once been or is current present must be considered and revisited, which can invariably come with difficulty or meet with resistance. Currently, San Francisco is experiencing a tech boom which has brought with it some challenges and difficulties. As high rises go up, so does the rent and the demand for affordable housing, subjecting neighborhoods to gentrification and pushing out long standing communities, resulting in a drastic change to San Francisco’s diverse landscape and identity. These photographs serve as a symbolic representation of that experience.