Registrar & Logistics Manager Contemporary Art Gallery, Venice

Patricia Low Contemporary is seeking an experienced, highly organised Registrar & Logistics Manager to join its Venice gallery.

The successful candidate will oversee artwork registration, international shipping, customs documentation, inventories, and logistics for exhibitions and art fairs.

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with experience in fine art logistics, excellent organisational skills, and fluency in English and Italian.

This is a hands-on position within a dynamic international contemporary art gallery.

Basisinformationen

Institution / Name

Patricia Low Contemporary Venice

Ansprechperson

Brice Lorthiois

E-Mail

Beschreibung

Registrar & Logistics Manager

About Patricia Low Contemporary

Patricia Low Contemporary is a contemporary art gallery with spaces in Gstaad and Venice. The

gallery represents an international roster of artists and develops an ambitious exhibition programme

while participating in leading international art fairs and collaborating closely with artists and

collectors.

To support the continued development of our Venice gallery, we are looking for a Registrar &

Logistics Manager, based in Venice.

Working closely with the gallery's team, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of

artwork logistics and registrar operations.

Artwork Registration

• Coordinate the movement of artworks between artists, collectors, art fairs and the gallery's

different locations.

• Supervise packing, unpacking, condition reports and artwork installations.
• Maintain inventories, artwork documentation and registrar archives.
• Ensure artworks are handled, stored and maintained according to professional standards.

Transport & Logistics

• Organise national and international artwork shipments in collaboration with specialised fine

art shippers.

• Manage shipping documentation, customs procedures (ATA Carnets, import/export) and

insurance requirements.

• Obtain and compare shipping quotations, monitor logistics budgets and optimise transport

costs.

• Anticipate technical requirements and coordinate transport schedules.

Exhibitions & Art Fairs

• Prepare and oversee the logistics for exhibitions in Venice and international art fairs.
• Participate in exhibition installations and de-installations.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and to the highest standards.

Coordination & Administration

• Act as the main point of contact for artists, studios, transport companies and insurers

regarding registrar matters.

• Oversee administrative follow-up for logistics and insurance documentation.
• Contribute to improving internal procedures and the overall efficiency of gallery operations.Profile
• Proven experience in a similar position within a gallery, museum, foundation or auction

house.

• Good knowledge of international fine art shipping and customs procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a small, dynamic team where flexibility and versatility are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Italian is essential.

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What We Offer

• A key position based in Venice within an international contemporary art gallery.
• A dynamic working environment in direct contact with artists and collectors.
• A high level of autonomy and responsibility.
• A varied role across exhibitions, international art fairs and special projects.

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Application

Please send your CV together with a cover letter to the Patricia Low Contemporary team.

We look forward to hearing from organised, proactive candidates with a passion for contemporary

art and fine art logistics.

Dokumentanhang

job-description-registrar-logistics-manager.pdf

Kontakt

Verband der Museen der Schweiz

ICOM Schweiz - Internationaler Museumsrat

Konradstrasse 14

CH

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8005

Zürich

Tel.:

+41 (0)44 244 06 50

E-Mail

info@museums.ch