Art Preparator

AltaMed•Montebello, CA

10d•$30 - $38

About The Position

The Art Preparator will support and assist with all aspects of art and exhibition space preparation, installation, and de-installation. The Art Preparator demonstrates a solid foundation of skills that are emblematic of the industry, gained from employment at art museums, cultural institutions, commercial galleries, design/build firms, or through artist assistant positions. The Art Preparator reports to the Director, Art Operations, and may take direction from the Registrar and Chief Curator.

Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art, Furniture Design, Product Design, Architecture, Engineering, etc., or five (5) years of equivalent experience at a professional/commercial level.
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working as an art handler, fabricator, carpenter, or A/V tech at other museums, galleries, design/build firms, academic institutions, etc. required.
Three years of experience in museum best practices and standards in handling artworks (during transportation, unpacking, condition reporting, and hanging) and in installing and de-installing artwork (hanging, rigging, tethering systems, anchor types, and installation methods, security hardware types and installation, etc.).
Three years of experience manipulating different types of materials (wood, composites, plastics, metal, cement), and of relevant tools and hardware.
Three years of experience working with different types of audio-visual equipment.
Three years of experience with gallery lighting (wiring/adapting fixtures, creating custom gels, knowledge of different styles of bulbs and their applications).