Registrar
Arcadia Missa Gallery Closing date: Fri, 01 May 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Arcadia Missa is seeking an experienced Registrar to work closely with the Founder and Director across exhibitions, international art fairs and loan exhibitions. Candidates must be detail-oriented and highly organised, with the ability to manage and coordinate complex logistics, as well as production and installation tasks, in a time-sensitive manner. Candidates must be effective communicators who thrive in a fast-paced environment and willing to support all aspects of the gallery's day-to-day operations.
Job Requirements
Strong understanding of international art shipping requirements, including packing and handling requirements, import/export procedures, insurance, Temporary Admissions and post-sale procedures
Proficiency in detailed database management and record-keeping (ArtLogic preferred)
Experience organising exhibitions and international art fairs, including managing quotations, budgets, timelines, framing, liaising with artists, assisting on artwork production
Experience loan requests, agreements and contracts to and from museums. Experience in consignments to commercial galleries. Experience in invoicing
Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering procedures and requirements
Experience in packing and installing artwork to museum standards
Ability to effectively manage numerous and, at times, disparate tasks independently and in a team
Professional and calm under pressure with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum 2 years experience working within commercial galleries desired
Job Responsibilities
Prepare and manage all aspects of artwork shipping, packing, on and off-site storage, exhibition and art fair budgets, technical coordination, installation and deinstallation; including but not limited to administrative and technical management of artwork and installations.
Maintain and update artwork database and manage all aspects of record-keeping.
Assist Directors in post sale requirements, including invoicing, AML, quotations, shipping and client liaison where required.
Draft and maintain loan and consignment agreements.
Support Directors and liaise with artist studios on aspects of artwork and exhibition production.
Maintain a broad overview of gallery operations, aspects of building facilities and coordinate any gallery maintenance.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Registrar
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 01 May 2026
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Location:
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Job: Registrar
Job: Registrar
Organisation: Arcadia Missa Gallery
Postcode: W1U 1LH
How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter (no longer than 500 words) to [email protected] with “Job
Application: Registrar” in the subject line.
- Contact name: Christopher Eperjesi
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Arcadia Missa Gallery
Arcadia Missa is a contemporary art gallery based in London, established as a commercial space in 2015 after several years as a project space. The gallery represents a roster of young and mid-career artists whose work critically engages with the social and political conditions of our time. With a strong presence in international exhibitions, collections, and biennials, Arcadia Missa continues to support ambitious, thought-provoking practices across a range of media.