Independent Registrar and Collections Management Consultant

Independent Registrar and Collections Management Consultant | Lannan Foundation posted Feb 15, 2024 313 Read Street Santa, Fe 87501 United States Salary: $28 to $75/hour.
This is an independent contractor position, and compensation will be negotiated based on experience and project scope.
Lannan Foundation seeks an experienced consultant to provide specialized services in registrar duties and collection management as the foundation gifts the remaining works in the Lannan Art Collection, comprising 1,600 objects, to U.
S.
museums and art institutions.
The successful candidate must be highly organized and self-dir ected, with strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
Writing and communication skills are crucial, as is the ability to interact confidently with museum staff at all levels.
The foundation expects the project to be completed by the end of 2024, with all gift agreements completed, most works shipped to recipients, and all databases and the website updated.
The consultant's primary point of contact is the Program Director for Art and Public Programs, on staff at Lannan Foundation.
The consultant will also coordinate with the Collections Manager, who has managed the collection for over 20 years and is an independent contractor.
The Program Director and Collections Manager are based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the collection is stored.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide detailed project management for all artwork gifting - Draft, review, and track written gift agreements for up to 1,600 objects - Prepare and maintain digital files for all artwor ks to include with gift agreements - Compile all requested information for recipient institutions, working with recipient museum registrars on documentation required for gift agreements.
- Review digital and paper files and assemble and provide them to recipient institutions.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation and maintain records for all artworks via the foundation's remotely accessible databases (AirTable, FileMaker Pro) and website.
How to apply: Interested candidates should submit PDFs of resume and a cover letter outlining relevant experience and reasons for applying via this form Questions or alternative submissions via email to jobs@lannan.
org with the position as the email subject header.
Contact: Lannan Foundation info@lannan.
org 505-986-8160