Assistant/Associate Art Registrar

Job Posting Title:

Assistant/Associate Art Registrar

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Hiring Department:

Jack S Blanton Museum of Art

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is known for its bold vision, from a dynamic reinstallation of the collection galleries in 2017, to the opening of Ellsworth Kelly’s monumental work of art, Austin, in 2018, and redesign of its grounds by Snøhetta in 2023, and the exhibitions and educational programs that define the museum’s role in the community.

There is even more to come for the Blanton and the thousands of school and university students and visitors we serve.  With a proven track record as a museum that is deeply relevant, and where education is embedded into everything we do, we have put The University of Texas at Austin, and the city of Austin, on the forefront of the visual arts.

Benefits eligible Blanton Museum of Art staff enjoy the same competitive benefits, programs and services available to the University of Texas at Austin employees.  Blanton staff also have access to complimentary admission to the museum, selected museum events, and a 20% discount at the Museum Store. 

The Blanton is home to a vast array of roles matching a wide range of interests and talents.  No matter the staff position at the Blanton, all contribute to the preservation of culture and history for the entire community.  We invite you to view and apply for this professional opportunity.

Purpose

The Assistant/Associate Art Registrar supports the Collections and Exhibitions department by facilitating all external and internal rights and reproduction requests, ensuring the proper use of image assets and captions for all artworks that are in our collection and/or under our care. Additionally, this role will occasionally have sole registrar responsibilities for small exhibitions as assigned and assist other members of the registrar team on acquisitions and exhibitions as needed. 

Responsibilities

Rights and Reproductions

• Processes internal and external requests for intellectual property rights and reproductions for images of works of art in the museum’s collection and archives for both scholarly or commercial purposes and completes all billing accordingly.

• Obtains non-exclusive copyright licenses for works in the collection.

• As assigned, secures image rights for exhibitions and publications generated by the museum.

Acquisitions & Collections Care

• As assigned, completes all required processing for incoming acquisitions including; processing deed of gift/purchase paperwork, coordination of packing and shipping, incoming receipt, and condition report.

• Works with other registrars to add updated collection object information to both digital and paper archives.

Exhibitions

• Responsible for all documentation and organization of assigned exhibitions.  Including corresponding with lenders and their agents, coordination of loan agreements and insurance; conservation and/or local condition reports, packing, domestic and foreign transportation, customs documentation, and final archiving of documentation both in files and CMS.

• Coordination of courier arrangements: hotel, airfare, itineraries, per diem, etc.

• With support from the Director of Collections and Exhibitions, completes applications for the following as needed for certain assigned exhibitions: indemnity, immunity from judicial seizure, CITIES and Fish and Wildlife, any other process for the approval of domestic and foreign loans.

General

• Represents the museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

• Adheres to museum policies supporting management decisions in a positive, professional manner, and works collaboratively with all staff.

• Acts as courier for BMA collections and exhibitions, as assigned.

• Maintains confidentiality within and outside the museum.

• Supervises work-study and/or volunteers, as assigned. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications