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The Registrar/Preparator ensures the care, preservation, documentation, and information management of the Mann Art Gallerys Permanent Collection of close to 4,000 artworks. They work collaboratively with staff to assist in the development and installation of temporary exhibitions and displays. The Registrar/Preparator is under the supervision of the Director/Curator.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff
- Prepare reports
- Operate computer systems
Specific Registration Skills
- Register and classify/catalogue objects
- Coordinate shipping of exhibitions and individual works of art
- Compile information and reports on condition of objects shipped in and out
Establishment / Work Setting Experience
- Art gallery
Specific Curatorial Assisting Skills
- Prepare correspondence for curators
- Maintain exhibits data base
- Conduct research for curators
Area of Technical Specialization
- Registration
- Picture Framing
- Interpretation/guiding
- Exhibit preparation
- Curatorial assisting
- Conservation and restoration
- Cataloging
Specific Conservation and Restoration Technical Skills
- Textiles
- Sculptures
- Prints and drawings
- Photographs
- Paintings
Exhibit Preparation Experience
- Shipping crates and forms
- Mounting/installing objects
- Matting prints and drawings
- Lighting
- Framing paintings, photographs etc.