erika.katayama
06-23-2015, 09:19 AM
L.A. LOUVER – REGISTRAR
Established contemporary art gallery seeks a full-time Registrar to join its team. Ideal candidate will be extremely detail-oriented, highly organized, and a talented communicator, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Proven experience with domestic and international shipping, customs brokers/freight forwarding, packing methods and fine arts insurance is essential.
General duties
· Coordinate and track internal and external movement of artwork for the gallery
· Generate paperwork associated with the movement of artwork, including incoming and outgoing receipts, consignments and loan agreements
· Manage preparators and art handlers, communicating deliveries, installations, and pick-ups for gallery business
· Liaise with clients for deliveries, installations and special projects
· Manage all logistics related to artwork for gallery projects, exhibitions, and sales
Exhibitions
· Manage installation and deinstallation logistics, planning and scheduling for gallery and private warehouse
· Facilitate necessary loan and/or consignment paperwork with artists and lenders
· Ensure and manage insurance certificates and bonds
· Ensure packing, handling, and installation standards and protocols are met, as set by Artist or Lender
· Diagnose conservation and/or framing as needed, and liaise with vendors
Client Deliveries and Special Projects
· Set up, arrange, and attend site visits needed for private property installations
· Liaise with appropriate vendors and installers to manage and execute deliveries and installations to clients’ homes
· Serve as client liaison for all installation scheduling, needs, and manage requests
Collections Management
· Conduct regular inventory audits and correlate findings in database
· Diagnose packing/storage/shelving protocol for all objects
· Donduct regular condition reports and diagnose conservation needs for artworks
· Maintain Artbase database -- add new records, artwork data, update locations
· Manage all incoming/outgoing receipts and paperwork for all locations
· Manage insurance needs for all locations; maintain yearly art insurance standards and requirements
Accounting
· Assist with sales histories and reporting
· Approve vendor invoices; review any/all vendor costs to confirm payment, enter applicable fab/frame costs in ArtBase
· Liaise with accountant for payment
Qualifications
· Degree in museum studies, art history, visual arts or similar field
· Minimum of three years’ registration experience at a gallery, museum or related institution
· Proficiency with ArtBase or other inventory tracking database, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office
This is a permanent, full-time position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. L.A. Louver offers a competitive benefits package, including health benefits, sick leave, paid vacation and pension plan.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to work@lalouver.com
Established contemporary art gallery seeks a full-time Registrar to join its team. Ideal candidate will be extremely detail-oriented, highly organized, and a talented communicator, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Proven experience with domestic and international shipping, customs brokers/freight forwarding, packing methods and fine arts insurance is essential.
General duties
· Coordinate and track internal and external movement of artwork for the gallery
· Generate paperwork associated with the movement of artwork, including incoming and outgoing receipts, consignments and loan agreements
· Manage preparators and art handlers, communicating deliveries, installations, and pick-ups for gallery business
· Liaise with clients for deliveries, installations and special projects
· Manage all logistics related to artwork for gallery projects, exhibitions, and sales
Exhibitions
· Manage installation and deinstallation logistics, planning and scheduling for gallery and private warehouse
· Facilitate necessary loan and/or consignment paperwork with artists and lenders
· Ensure and manage insurance certificates and bonds
· Ensure packing, handling, and installation standards and protocols are met, as set by Artist or Lender
· Diagnose conservation and/or framing as needed, and liaise with vendors
Client Deliveries and Special Projects
· Set up, arrange, and attend site visits needed for private property installations
· Liaise with appropriate vendors and installers to manage and execute deliveries and installations to clients’ homes
· Serve as client liaison for all installation scheduling, needs, and manage requests
Collections Management
· Conduct regular inventory audits and correlate findings in database
· Diagnose packing/storage/shelving protocol for all objects
· Donduct regular condition reports and diagnose conservation needs for artworks
· Maintain Artbase database -- add new records, artwork data, update locations
· Manage all incoming/outgoing receipts and paperwork for all locations
· Manage insurance needs for all locations; maintain yearly art insurance standards and requirements
Accounting
· Assist with sales histories and reporting
· Approve vendor invoices; review any/all vendor costs to confirm payment, enter applicable fab/frame costs in ArtBase
· Liaise with accountant for payment
Qualifications
· Degree in museum studies, art history, visual arts or similar field
· Minimum of three years’ registration experience at a gallery, museum or related institution
· Proficiency with ArtBase or other inventory tracking database, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office
This is a permanent, full-time position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. L.A. Louver offers a competitive benefits package, including health benefits, sick leave, paid vacation and pension plan.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to work@lalouver.com