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Preparator and Exhibition Designer (Part-Time)
The Polk Museum of Art invites applications for an experienced part-time Preparator and Exhibition Designer to join its expert curatorial team. Reporting to the Executive Director and Chief Curator, the Preparator and Exhibition Designer is a key member of Museum staff and is responsible for the design, installation, and deinstallation of Museum exhibitions. As the Museum enters into its exciting next chapter with a 14,000-square-foot expansion set to open in Fall 2024, its new Preparator and Exhibition Designer will assist the curatorial team with the staging of more than 20 loan and permanent collection shows each year.
Job responsibilities:
Coordinate and ensure the safe handling and installation of works of art and artifacts for each exhibition, alongside curatorial staff.
Prepare objects for display in galleries, including matting and framing of works prior to exhibition.
Design exhibition layout and presentation, placement of artworks, painting of gallery walls, including lighting of artworks, and other exhibition design elements as needed to create a coherent brand for each exhibition.
Coordinate the installation schedule and manage related expenses for each exhibition.
This new team member will have at least three to five years experience in the museum/gallery fields, a strong eye for exhibition design and a skilled background in handling/hanging/framing objects, and the ability to work well both independently and as a team player.
All qualified applicants should review the full job description linked below and send a resume and cover letter laying out experience in the field and reasons for applying for this position at the Polk Museum of Art to ppowell@polkmuseumofart.org. Applications will be reviewed as received and until the position is filled. Only applicants who fit the criteria for the position will be contacted for interviews. Salary range commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Preparator and Exhibition Designer (Full-Time)
The Polk Museum of Art invites applications for an experienced full-time Preparator and Exhibition Designer to join its expert curatorial team. Reporting to the Executive Director and Chief Curator, the Preparator and Exhibition Designer is a key member of Museum staff and is responsible for the design, installation, and deinstallation of Museum exhibitions. As the Museum enters into its exciting next chapter with a 14,000-square-foot expansion set to open in Fall 2024, its new Preparator and Exhibition Designer will oversee the staging of more than 20 loan and permanent collection shows each year.
Job responsibilities:
Coordinate and ensure the safe handling and installation of works of art and artifacts for each exhibition, alongside curatorial staff.
Prepare objects for display in galleries, including matting and framing of works prior to exhibition.
Design exhibition layout and presentation, placement of artworks, painting of gallery walls, including lighting of artworks, and other exhibition design elements as needed to create a coherent brand for each exhibition.
Coordinate the installation schedule and manage related expenses for each exhibition.
The successful candidate will have at least three to five years experience in the museum/gallery fields, a strong eye for exhibition design and a skilled background in handling/hanging/framing objects, and the ability to work well both independently and as a team player.
All qualified applicants should review the full job description linked below and send a resume and cover letter laying out experience in the field and reasons for applying for this position at the Polk Museum of Art to ppowell@polkmuseumofart.org. Applications will be reviewed as received and until the position is filled. Only applicants who fit the criteria for the position will be contacted for interviews. Salary range commensurate with qualifications and experience.