Bloch Bauers Gallery of Fine Art

North Bay, ON

Bloch Bauers Gallery of Fine Art

North Bay, ON

picture framer - museum and art gallery

North Bay, ON (view on map)

Posted 26 days ago

Job Description

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more
• Fine arts and art studies, other

Work setting

• Art gallery

Tasks

• Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator
• Assist with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events
• Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
• Construct displays and dioramas, build models, install artifacts in displays and prepare artifacts for storage and shipping
• Fabricate custom frames, measure and cut mats, mat enhancements and glass, and mount paintings, photographs and other art work
• Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage

Type of paints or coatings

• Gildings

Technical experience

• Picture Framing

Exhibit preparation experience

• Display cases
• Mounting/installing objects
• Castings and moulds
• Shipping crates and forms
• Framing paintings, photographs etc.
• Models

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week