A Museum Curator builds and maintains collections at art museums and other museums. Uses in-depth knowledge of art or other artifacts to plan displays and exhibits, advise on museum acquisitions, identify and appraise works. A Museum Director manages overall museum operations.
Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:
54238
Department:
Block Museum Salary/Grade:
EXS/5 The expected salary for this position is between $51,350.00 - $60,000 per year, in alignment with departmental equity and market data. The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University is seeking a collaborative, team-oriented individual to join our staff. As Northwestern University's art museum, we are dedicated to expanding access and deepening understanding of art. The Block serves students, faculty, staff, and the broader community through exhibitions, programs, close looking, and initiatives that promote interdisciplinary thinking and inclusivity.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Registrar reports to the Assistant Director of Exhibitions and Collections/Senior Registrar on all registration aspects of the permanent collection and exhibitions. This position makes transportation arrangements, processes paperwork associated with acquisitions and loans, maintains information in the collection database, supports the oversight and upkeep of collection files, and provides information to the public and other institutions about the collection. •
Note:
Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.
Specific Responsibilities:
Makes transportation and packing arrangements for exhibitions, acquisition candidates, and loans. Catalogs incoming acquisitions, enters objects in collections database, creates collection files, receipts, deed of gift forms, artist questionnaires, and processes purchases for payment. Works directly with lenders and borrowers to complete paperwork and make arrangements for incoming and outgoing loans. Schedules with outside conservators to review artworks, possible treatments, and provides cost estimates for same. Coordinates and assists in the installation and de-installation of works of art. May help supervise team of art handlers during installation and deinstallation of exhibitions and during collection projects. Works with an outside consultant to oversee intake and archive time-based media artworks. Responsible for tracking and recording object movement for exhibitions and collections. Maintains collection information (including, but not limited to images, object locations, accession information) within the collection database. Assists with the completion of condition reports for artworks both on and off site for collections and exhibitions. Serves as an administrator of the collection database and its online component on the web. Writes To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
