Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Exhibitions Registrar – Weisman Art Museum, University of Minnesota
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Exhibitions Registrar – Weisman Art Museum, University of Minnesota
The Exhibition Registrar plays a meaningful role in the production and documentation of exhibitions at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota. The position supervises two preparators and collaborates with multiple departments on the development and implementation of exhibitions. In accordance with standard processes, the position is also responsible for maintaining documentation of exhibitions and incoming loans, issuing, and obtaining legal documentation, and handling insurance and shipping logistics.Yearly salary: $55,000-60,000Primary Areas of Responsibility:
Exhibition coordination and collaboration across departments (30%)In collaboration with registration staff and the curatorial department establish a strategic exhibition production schedule for temporary and permanent collection galleriesAct as a liaison between departments to ensure information is available for colleagues in a timely manner for their work, communicate production schedules and ensure that contributing staff members are able to meet target deadlinesEnsure the completion of all related exhibition needs, including hiring temporary staff, installation fabrication, painting, matting and framing, lighting, hardware, and AV equipmentOversee installation and deinstallation of galleries and assist with installation as neededIn collaboration with production team work with artists when relevant to facilitate their installationsResearch materials and efficient production options and make recommendations to production teamContribute to planning and adhering to budgets related to exhibitions and registration departmentSupervise gallery maintenance, identify unique maintenance needs for each installation and ensure security requirements and opening/closing procedures are communicated to gallery staffRegistration (50%)Produce and maintain documentation of all exhibitions and incoming loans in collections management system and hardcopy filesIssue and maintain legal documents pertaining to exhibitions including, loan agreements, receipts and certificate of insurance, collaborating with University general counsel and risk management when appropriateOrganize and lead all aspects of packing, shipping, couriers, customs and insurance for exhibitionsOrganize and maintain exhibition checklists and exhibition project files related to job areaPerform condition checks and supervise condition of objects while on displayCollaborate with senior registrar regarding the development and implementation of related policies, systems, and proceduresAct as courier for traveling exhibitions as neededSupervision (20%)Hire and supervise work performed by permanent preparator staff, temporary staff and outside contractorsDirect workflow of preparator staff to ensure support for exhibitions, collections care, outgoing loans and collection related projectsOversee maintenance and repairs to tools and equipment, ensure adherence to clean and safe workspace practices and procedures including required certifications for staffSupervise and mentor student interns interested in the fieldRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies or related fields and 5 years of museum experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 8 yearsSupervisory experienceExperience with exhibition coordinationKnowledge of museum registration methodologyKnowledge of best practices and museum standards for the art handling, packing, storage and transport of a variety of object types and exhibitionsExperience with collection management systemsPreferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in museum studies or related field preferred, ideally with focus or concentration in collections managementArt Handler/preparator experienceEvidence of effective problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesProven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlinesDemonstrated strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skillsPhysical Requirements
Standing or walking 2-4 hours at a time up to 8 hours per daySitting at a computer 2-4 hours at a time, up to 8 hours per dayLifting and carrying objects weighing up to 40 lbsPushing and/or pulling heavy carts, crates and other containersBending, squatting, reaching and lifting overhead, kneeling and climbing ladders
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The Exhibition Registrar plays a meaningful role in the production and documentation of exhibitions at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota. The position supervises two preparators and collaborates with multiple departments on the development and implementation of exhibitions. In accordance with standard processes, the position is also responsible for maintaining documentation of exhibitions and incoming loans, issuing, and obtaining legal documentation, and handling insurance and shipping logistics.Yearly salary: $55,000-60,000Primary Areas of Responsibility:
Exhibition coordination and collaboration across departments (30%)In collaboration with registration staff and the curatorial department establish a strategic exhibition production schedule for temporary and permanent collection galleriesAct as a liaison between departments to ensure information is available for colleagues in a timely manner for their work, communicate production schedules and ensure that contributing staff members are able to meet target deadlinesEnsure the completion of all related exhibition needs, including hiring temporary staff, installation fabrication, painting, matting and framing, lighting, hardware, and AV equipmentOversee installation and deinstallation of galleries and assist with installation as neededIn collaboration with production team work with artists when relevant to facilitate their installationsResearch materials and efficient production options and make recommendations to production teamContribute to planning and adhering to budgets related to exhibitions and registration departmentSupervise gallery maintenance, identify unique maintenance needs for each installation and ensure security requirements and opening/closing procedures are communicated to gallery staffRegistration (50%)Produce and maintain documentation of all exhibitions and incoming loans in collections management system and hardcopy filesIssue and maintain legal documents pertaining to exhibitions including, loan agreements, receipts and certificate of insurance, collaborating with University general counsel and risk management when appropriateOrganize and lead all aspects of packing, shipping, couriers, customs and insurance for exhibitionsOrganize and maintain exhibition checklists and exhibition project files related to job areaPerform condition checks and supervise condition of objects while on displayCollaborate with senior registrar regarding the development and implementation of related policies, systems, and proceduresAct as courier for traveling exhibitions as neededSupervision (20%)Hire and supervise work performed by permanent preparator staff, temporary staff and outside contractorsDirect workflow of preparator staff to ensure support for exhibitions, collections care, outgoing loans and collection related projectsOversee maintenance and repairs to tools and equipment, ensure adherence to clean and safe workspace practices and procedures including required certifications for staffSupervise and mentor student interns interested in the fieldRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies or related fields and 5 years of museum experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 8 yearsSupervisory experienceExperience with exhibition coordinationKnowledge of museum registration methodologyKnowledge of best practices and museum standards for the art handling, packing, storage and transport of a variety of object types and exhibitionsExperience with collection management systemsPreferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in museum studies or related field preferred, ideally with focus or concentration in collections managementArt Handler/preparator experienceEvidence of effective problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesProven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlinesDemonstrated strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skillsPhysical Requirements
Standing or walking 2-4 hours at a time up to 8 hours per daySitting at a computer 2-4 hours at a time, up to 8 hours per dayLifting and carrying objects weighing up to 40 lbsPushing and/or pulling heavy carts, crates and other containersBending, squatting, reaching and lifting overhead, kneeling and climbing ladders
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