Library Artist

Job description

Job Summary:

As the Library Artist, you will be responsible for overseeing the accurate documentation, tracking, and preservation of all artworks within our collection. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our physical and digital inventory systems, ensuring all works are professionally catalogued and accessible for exhibitions, sales, loans, and research purposes.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and curate exhibitions and special projects.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of artworks and art objects across all gallery locations.
• Catalogue new acquisitions and update records of existing works, ensuring accuracy in descriptions, provenance, condition, and location
• Collaborate with curators, artists, and external institutions to gather and verify cataloguing information.
• Oversee proper handling, storage, and labelling of artworks to ensure their preservation.
• Manage digital and physical inventory systems, implementing best practices for archival documentation and accessibility.
• Assist in preparing artworks for exhibitions, art fairs, loans, and transportation.
• Conduct periodic audits and condition checks to ensure integrity of records and artworks.
• Support photography, digitisation, and metadata input for digital platforms.
• Work closely with the gallery team to maintain alignment with exhibition schedules and curatorial plans.

Requirements:
• Degree in Art History, Fine Art, Library Information Science, or related field
• Minimum 4-5 years of proven Experience in inventory management, cataloguing, or collections management—preferably within a gallery, museum, or cultural institution.
• Strong knowledge of cataloguing standards, archival practices, and art handling.
• Experience using inventory management software or database systems (e.g., ArtBase, Collector Systems, TMS, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of contemporary African art and global art trends
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with contemporary African art is an added advantage
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Job Type: Full-time