Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Provenance Specialist
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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Provenance Specialist
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) provided pay range This range is provided by Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr
Provenance Specialist (Regular, Full-Time)
General Counsel
Reporting to the General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, the Provenance Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and advice on best practices in connection with the research, documentation, and verification of the history of ownership of works in the museum’s collection and potential acquisitions by working closely with the Registration & Collections, Curatorial, and Conservation departments. This position plays a key role in coordinating among all departments throughout the museum to help ensure ethical stewardship and compliance with national and international cultural property laws. This role may also require the undertaking of research on provenance for specific acquisitions, as necessary.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates with registrars, curators, and legal teams to assess risks and advise on potential acquisitions
Investigates claims of Cultural Property working with curators, conservators, and scientists on provenance research and analysis
Compiles, verifies, and maintains provenance records in accordance with museum standards
Partners with the relevant departments and the director to create a provenance policy for the Museum
Trains employees in relevant departments on provenance best practice and procedures
Prepares reports and documentation as requested by the General Counsel
Influences the direction of training sessions for curatorial and collections management staff on provenance best practices
Collaborates with international and national provenance networks, researchers, and databases
Monitors legal and ethical developments in the field of cultural heritage and advises museum leadership accordingly
Contributes to catalogues, exhibitions, and publications as needed
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned
The expected annual salary for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $85,000-$88,000, subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.
LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in Art History, Museum Studies, History, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting provenance or archival research
Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
Proficiency with museum collections management systems (e.g.,TMS)
Knowledge of external sources of provenance information, such as archives (both in the U.S. and other countries), including those that are not publicly available
Experience improving collecting practices within museums or related organizations
Ability to handle sensitive topics with discretion
Established network of contacts in the field of provenance research
A demonstrated interest in LACMA as a collecting institution committed to the highest standards of collecting practices
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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Provenance Specialist
role at
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) provided pay range This range is provided by Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr
Provenance Specialist (Regular, Full-Time)
General Counsel
Reporting to the General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, the Provenance Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and advice on best practices in connection with the research, documentation, and verification of the history of ownership of works in the museum’s collection and potential acquisitions by working closely with the Registration & Collections, Curatorial, and Conservation departments. This position plays a key role in coordinating among all departments throughout the museum to help ensure ethical stewardship and compliance with national and international cultural property laws. This role may also require the undertaking of research on provenance for specific acquisitions, as necessary.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates with registrars, curators, and legal teams to assess risks and advise on potential acquisitions
Investigates claims of Cultural Property working with curators, conservators, and scientists on provenance research and analysis
Compiles, verifies, and maintains provenance records in accordance with museum standards
Partners with the relevant departments and the director to create a provenance policy for the Museum
Trains employees in relevant departments on provenance best practice and procedures
Prepares reports and documentation as requested by the General Counsel
Influences the direction of training sessions for curatorial and collections management staff on provenance best practices
Collaborates with international and national provenance networks, researchers, and databases
Monitors legal and ethical developments in the field of cultural heritage and advises museum leadership accordingly
Contributes to catalogues, exhibitions, and publications as needed
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned
The expected annual salary for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $85,000-$88,000, subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.
LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in Art History, Museum Studies, History, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting provenance or archival research
Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
Proficiency with museum collections management systems (e.g.,TMS)
Knowledge of external sources of provenance information, such as archives (both in the U.S. and other countries), including those that are not publicly available
Experience improving collecting practices within museums or related organizations
Ability to handle sensitive topics with discretion
Established network of contacts in the field of provenance research
A demonstrated interest in LACMA as a collecting institution committed to the highest standards of collecting practices
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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