erika.katayama
08-26-2016, 08:25 AM
Art Museum Job Responsibilities
Assists the Exhibition Manager in the preparation, installation and deinstallation of exhibitions.
Prepare material for exhibitions including matting and framing, dry mounting and trimming.
Prepare and paint walls
Assist Exhibition Manager & Registrar in unpacking, hanging and installing of artwork for exhibitions and on campus loans.
Prepare exhibition labels and signage and assist with lighting.
Assist with deinstallation and packing of art after an exhibition.
Load art onto truck, deliver and/or pick up artwork as assigned.
Assist Exhibition Manager & Registrar with permanent collection movement, labeling and storage.
RequirementsExperience and Qualifications
Education Required: AA
Education Preferred: 4-year college degree
Experience: 3 years in exhibit preparation and art handling.
Skills/ Abilities:
Experience with handling and working with fine art objects and able to do minor conservation.
Experience with museum lighting techniques.
Able to design and build displays for art objects.
Knowledge of graphics programs, museum signage, matting, framing, wall painting, and installation and object photography.
Familiar with carpentry and able to lift heavy objects (50 lbs).
Able to drive a truck or van.
Assists the Exhibition Manager in the preparation, installation and deinstallation of exhibitions.
Prepare material for exhibitions including matting and framing, dry mounting and trimming.
Prepare and paint walls
Assist Exhibition Manager & Registrar in unpacking, hanging and installing of artwork for exhibitions and on campus loans.
Prepare exhibition labels and signage and assist with lighting.
Assist with deinstallation and packing of art after an exhibition.
Load art onto truck, deliver and/or pick up artwork as assigned.
Assist Exhibition Manager & Registrar with permanent collection movement, labeling and storage.
RequirementsExperience and Qualifications
Education Required: AA
Education Preferred: 4-year college degree
Experience: 3 years in exhibit preparation and art handling.
Skills/ Abilities:
Experience with handling and working with fine art objects and able to do minor conservation.
Experience with museum lighting techniques.
Able to design and build displays for art objects.
Knowledge of graphics programs, museum signage, matting, framing, wall painting, and installation and object photography.
Familiar with carpentry and able to lift heavy objects (50 lbs).
Able to drive a truck or van.