Art Preparator

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The Art Preparator will support and assist 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. 

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art, Furniture Design, Product Design, Architecture, Engineering, etc., or 5 years of equivalent experience at a professional/commercial level.

• Minimum of 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.

• Minimum of 3 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.).

• Minimum of 3 years of experience manipulating different types of materials (wood, composites, plastics, metal, cement), and of relevant tools and hardware.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with different types of audio-visual equipment.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with gallery lighting (wiring/adapting fixtures, creating custom gels, knowledge of different styles of bulbs and their applications).

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.