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Registrar, art gallery

Posted: 13.10.2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Dependent on experience
Location: Miami USA
Tenure: Permanent
Job description:

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Registrar to join a gallery in Miami, to support the gallery’s international operations. This role is central to coordinating the logistics, documentation, and safe movement of artworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strong knowledge of Artlogic system and AI Tools to maintain accurate artwork records, provenance, locations, and shipment details in the internal database.
  • Receive, verify, and archive condition reports from shippers and institutions, ensuring artworks are in good condition and documentation is properly stored.
  • Coordinate domes-c and international shipping and logistics, including packing, crating, customs, insurance, and scheduling.
  • Oversee artwork movement for exhibitions, art fairs, consignments, and sales, ensuring safe handling and timely delivery.
  • Draft and track loan and consignment agreements and support post-sale logistics
  • Manage insurance coverage and compliance for artworks in storage, transit, and display.
  • Collaborate daily with the gallery’s global team to align schedules, share documentation, and support international projects.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, or related field.
  • Registrar or logistics experience in a gallery, museum, or fine art shipping context
  • Knowledge of international shipping, customs, packing standards, and art handling best practices.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency with collection databases (e.g., Artlogic, ArtBase) and standard office tools.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience working across international teams.
  • Fluency in English; Spanish or French is an advantage.