Art Gallery and Collections Technician, Art

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada University of Winnipeg Full time

In service of The University of Winnipeg’s academic mandate as well as community outreach, the Art Curator’s Office operates the 750 square foot campus art gallery, Gallery 1C03, and manages the University’s permanent art collection of nearly 1,200 historical and contemporary pieces Collecting and exhibiting art comprises the core of the Office’s activities, with community outreach and publishing activities emanating from and supporting collections and exhibitions research.

The **Art Gallery and Collections Technician is a full-time continuing position** is primarily concerned with the documentation and preservation of the University’s permanent art collection. They will also be involved in the preparation, installation and deinstallation of exhibitions and art on campus.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that artworks in the permanent art collection are safely and securely stored.
- Maintain a complete and accurate inventory of the permanent art collection using the art collection database and conduct regular physical inspections to ensure safety, security and preservation of artworks.
- Transport artwork within and outside of campus.
- Process loans, acquisitions, deaccessions and disposals and maintain all records for the permanent art collection.
- Determine condition of artworks and prepare condition reports.
- Engage professional conservators and framers as required and identify and order art collection care supplies and equipment.
- Carry out on-campus artwork loan program to safely circulate the collection.
- Plan the development of an improved searchable database system which will be accessible online.
- Develop and populate a web-accessible database resource.
- Install and deinstall artwork in various media in the Gallery and elsewhere on campus by hanging artworks, installing multimedia equipment, installing labels and signage, lighting exhibits.
- Prepare artworks for exhibitions by matting, mounting, framing or initiating minor repairs.
- Prepare gallery for exhibitions by remediating and repainting gallery walls and by constructing or contracting construction of crates, exhibit plinths, shelves, walls or other structures as required.
- Assist curator in preplanning exhibition installations and advise regarding effective installation techniques.
- Supervise staff that assist with installation and dismantling of exhibits.
- Prepare condition reports and loan agreements for artworks for exhibition.
- Coordinate scheduling, shipping, and receipt of artworks to and from lenders.
- Pack and unpack artwork utilizing proper handling techniques and maintain all records and paperwork for these processes.
- Maintain knowledge of current best practices for fine arts packing, shipping, handling, display.
- Attend to cleaning, maintenance and optimum organization of gallery and vault spaces to protect the artworks.
- Maintain inventory and upkeep of gallery equipment and supplies and safe storage of display furniture and framing materials.
- Perform daily inspection, maintenance and monitoring of environmental conditions for gallery and storage vaults and initiate requests for technical maintenance and repairs.
- Assist with set up for special events and programs.
- Maintain gallery files for day-to-day activities, including purchase orders, requisitions.
- Manage all records related to the permanent art collection and exhibitions files, following accepted records management practices.
- Maintain current information on collection valuations for insurance purposes.
- Maintain insurance documents for all artworks.
- Coordinate the ordering of materials and supplies relevant to installation, art collection care and maintenance, crating, and equipment maintenance.
- Incumbent may coordinate the work of others (interns, work study students).
- Works effectively with artists, curators, lenders and donors, colleagues, and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner, providing excellent customer service.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of a degree or diploma in fine arts, museum studies, heritage resource management or conservation or equivalent technical program of study.
- Minimum two or three years (depending on education) of art handling and installation experience, ideally in a museum standard environment, is required.
- Previous construction/building experience (as well as electrical) is required.
- Proficiency and experience with computer programs, including information management systems, is required.
- Familiarity with various installation techniques and technologies as well as lighting standards and techniques, is required.
- Knowledge of museum standard practices, methods of display, storage, transport and principles of preventative conservation are required.
- Knowledge and practice of workplace health and safety is required.
- Ability to creatively solve construction and design challenges is required.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and

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