Lux Art Institute is redefining the museum experience to make art more
accessible and personally meaningful. At Lux, you don’t just see finished
works of art; you see the artistic process firsthand, engaging with
internationally recognized artists in a working studio environment.
*Residency Program*
-Coordinate Resident Artist program working with Director in planning each
artist’s exhibition and residency.
-Send our Request for Proposals; track and follow-up with calls and emails
for potential artists.
-Update files and database with proposal information.
-Create residency agreement letters, reviewing and negotiating with dealers
and artists.
-Work closely with artists, staff from other institutions, galleries,
collectors, and shippers to secure loans and exhibition checklists for
residency.
-Manage artist’s itineraries and serve as liaison throughout residency;
including their groceries and materials, and setting up their workspace.
-Work closely with Marketing/PR Manager for all press related materials.
-Manage Lux apartment; supplies, equipment, cleaning, curatorial library,
etc.
-Manage Residency Budget
-Reviewing artist calendar and guidelines with the artist.
*Registrar*
-Create Lux forms and agreements
-Process Incoming loan agreements
-Condition reports, incoming and outgoing
-Prepare Fine Art Insurance Certificates
-Oversees the fine art insurance policy for the museum
-Works closely with ArtWorks San Diego to coordinate domestic/international
shipments
-Plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage work for turnarounds with the
preparator; assess resource needs and determines adjustments as required
-Supervise preparators and temporary art installers, and works alongside
them, in the preparation of artwork and the installation and
de-installation of exhibitions
-Manage the ongoing monitoring of the condition and appearance of temporary
exhibit installations
-Assign registration ID numbers to all incoming exhibition objects
according to established registration system
-Manages digital images for exhibition and coordinates professional
documentation
-Manage on site and off site storage facilities
-Manage and trains interns to assist with projects if needed
-Assists with and advises the Education department and Special Events
department with issues related to exhibition spaces
-Participates in openings and other special events, which may take place
over weekends or fall outside of normal business hours.
*Curatorial *
-Manage and maintain artist database, EMBARK, print reports
-Manage Curatorial Assistant and interns.
-Research and file artist material
-Request artist material from galleries and artists
-Review received material with Director
-Create and maintain artist files
-Track galleries associated with different artists
-Maintain research files and databases
-Monitor correspondence and proposal submissions
-Maintain and organize non - circulating curatorial library
*Skills, Knowledge and Abilities*
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Demonstrates a good knowledge of standard museum procedures and policies
according to AAM standards
-Excellent and demonstrated knowledge of EMBARK (or any other relational
CMS system)
-Ability to assess priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time
management, problem solving and analytical skills
-Ability to work with curators, galleries, vendors, other museum
professionals, the public and co-workers professionally and tactfully
-Discretion to handle confidential legal and financial information.
-Strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects,
flexible
-Attention to detail
-Ability to work independently without constant oversight
-Experience with gallery lighting and track systems
-Knowledge and experience using digital photography equipment
-Proficiency in Microsoft office programs
-Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator programs
-Comfortable working with mechanical equipment/machinery, power tools
-Must be able to lift 30lbs independently
-Experience handling a variety of objects
*Hours*
Full-time, exempt position. Some evening and weekend hours arerequired. DOE,
benefit package includes health care and paid time off.
*To Apply*
Qualified candidates please email resume, cover letter, salary history,
three professional references (including one recent supervisor) and writing
sample to info@luxartinstitute.orgwith subject “Registrar Position”. No
phone or in-person calls please.