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Job Description:
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Collections Specialist, Art
Digital and Information Services- Community Connections
The Region of Peel, Canada’s second-largest municipality, has undergone a major transformation during the past few decades as a dynamic, urban community with a vibrant economic base. Our goal is to build a community for life that ensures our “future Peel” is a healthy, safe and connected community, based on the cornerstones of collaboration, innovation and environmental sustainability. Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives (PAMA) is the Region’s dynamic culture hub, housed in an inter-connected 4 building campus in downtown Brampton, serving a diverse population of 1.44 million across Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. PAMA is an integrated institution specializing in contemporary and regional arts, heritage and culture, with a mandate of creative exploration and a goal to help build cohesive community.
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is looking for a Collections Specialist, Art to join the team and share their passion for Art and their creative vision with the residents of Peel.
Reporting to the Senior Curator, Art, the Collections Specialist, Art is responsible for the collections management of the PAMA art collection, art research library, and related materials. This includes collections registration and database management, preventative maintenance, storage, research, and incoming and outgoing loans.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the registration process for all works of art in the collection, as per PAMA Collections Policy and Procedures. This includes research, fair market valuations, condition reports, and the title transfer process. Liaises with PAMA Development staff regarding charitable tax receipts and donor recognition
Works collaboratively as part of a PAMA-wide team dedicated to managing comprehensive institutional collections databases
Oversees and manages the art database including providing advice and support to all involved in researching and inputting and updating the database, to ensure records reflect appropriate research, accuracy, and best practices
Oversees and manages the safe storage of the collection on-site and offsite, and works with staff to ensure the safekeeping of all exhibition-related materials
Responsible for regular inspections of the galleries and both onsite and offsite storage. Inspects and monitors lighting, humidity, and art conditions in keeping with museum and gallery best practices
Supports the PAMA exhibition program by providing relevant collections information, preventative conservation advice, drafting and proofreading text, and assessing risk management. Assists with installation and de-installation of exhibitions, including packing and unpacking art works, photography, and basic care, handling, and moving of collections and condition reporting
Coordinates incoming and outgoing loans and exhibitions relating to the art collection and manages all logistical details including transportation, insurance, facility reports, and legal agreements Liases with PAMA Operations team and provides advice relating to the specialized environmental needs and risk management of the collection
Assesses and recommends the conservation requirements of the art collection and coordinates conservation treatments by specialists
Responsible for all copyright requirements relating to works of art (e.g. ensuring PAMA has written permission to exhibit the works, payment of any fees)
Responsible for the preparation of grants and other applications, including detailed documentation for cultural property designation to the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board
Provides functional guidance and support to Art Curatorial Assistant, volunteers, interns, and students and PAMA-wide staff training on care and handling of art
Works collaboratively with other PAMA staff as required on special events, exhibitions, and other projects as assigned
For Qualifications and the Application process, please visit our website and apply directly online.
Please visit our website at www.peelregion.ca and click on 'careers' to review the posting and submit your application online.
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