Previously Registrar Art, Te Manawa, Art Gallery, Museum and Science Centre, Palmerston North

As the Registrar or Art at Te Manawa I was responsible for the care and movement of Te Manawa's art collection, as well as any artworks we borrow from other institutions. In terms of care of the collection I had to ensure the works were stored correctly, practice preventative conservation, provide storage solutions, keep our database, Vernon, up to date with locations etc. In terms of movement I organised trips to pick up and drop off works, so the job involved some travelling, and I'm learnt how to drive big trucks!! Correct art handling is a big part of it, I also helped to install and deinstall our exhibitions and did a lot of condition reporting.

Office work included a lot of stuff like drawing up contracts for lenders, doing loan agreements and all the paperwork side of things. I spent quite a bit of time talking to artists and owners who may be lending works. If an exhibition was touring then I made a touring manual and organised the movement of the exhibition, crates for works, freight, contracts etc. I was in touch with framers and conservators as a lot of works needed some attention. Some things were quite difficult, like learning the budgeting side of things!

I loved the job and really enjoy going to work, although it's been a steep learning curve, the course (2007) definitely prepared me well!

Georgia completed a Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies in 2007.