bitforms gallery New York seeks a Registrar with superb organization skills and an appreciation of art and technology to join our small team.
The role is Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm. Some scheduling flexibility is needed for openings, art fairs, and events. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Employees receive MTA transit cards. Health insurance is available after three months.
Database:
Assist in creating artwork records. Update and maintain locations, prices, exhibition information, and condition reports. Generate sales and exhibition-related materials. Potentially lead future database migration.
Loans & Consignments:
Manage all incoming/outgoing loan and consignment-related paperwork and administration including correspondence with artists, borrowers, and gallery team.
Documentation:
Generate, complete, and archive sales agreements, media-art questionnaires, acquisition paperwork, Certificates of Insurance, Certificates of Authenticity, artwork manuals, and various contracts.
Shipping & Inventory:
Carefully track all incoming and outgoing physical and digital artwork materials and equipment. Coordinate domestic and international shipments for sales, exhibitions, and art fairs. Liaise with Preparator to safely pack, condition check, and photograph shipments. Administer and oversee digital transfers of file-based artworks. Bridge communication between artists, collectors, borrowers, and vendors with a focus on best pricing and clear timelines.
Accounting:
Generate outgoing invoices and statements for Gallery Owner/Director. Route incoming invoices. Coordinate with gallery Accountant on monthly basis. Track production and shipping costs.
Office:
Maintain office supplies. Assist in opening and closing the gallery, turning on artworks, speaking with visitors, answering the phone, sorting mail, maintaining tidiness, etc.
Minimum two years of fine art Registration experience
Mandatory knowledge of the FedEx system and fine art shippers, including shuttles, international and local shippers
Experience with ArtBase or similar databases
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, work autonomously, and anticipate needs
Knowledge of contemporary art, especially artists engaged with technology
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about NFTs
Works well with teams
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to info@bitforms.art