About 100 people work at the Auckland Art Gallery, they care for the Gallery's collections and make them accessible.

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They include curators, conservators, front of house staff and guides as well as administrative and support staff, here you will find out about what they do.

The Director, in conjunction with a senior management team, is responsible for both forward planning and the day-to-day operation and performance of the Gallery.

The Director works with curators to support the development of the Gallery’s collections - those which it owns and those on long-loan to it - and is also closely involved in the securing and shaping of its exhibitions programme. The position is principally responsible for co-ordinating the development and implementation of the Gallery’s artistic and other policies.

The Director acts as the Gallery’s principal spokesperson and works closely with its major communities of interest. Through the Director the Gallery is accountable to its key stakeholders, including artists, donors, patrons and sponsors as well as to its owner and manager Auckland City.

The term curator comes from the past participle of curare, the Latin verb to

care. Traditionally the curator's role was just that, to care for and look after the collection. In more recent years, however, the role of the curator has broadened.

The curators at the Auckland Art Gallery also contribute to the planning, development and implementation of the Gallery's exhibition programme. In practice this means that they determine what you see in an exhibition and how you see it.

The curators also play an important role in the development of the collection. They are responsible for identifying and researching potential acquisitions.

Conservation is carried out by conservators who have extensive training in the history and technology of art materials, how they respond to the environment and the processes that contribute to their deterioration.

The conservators carry out the technical analysis and treatment of works of art. In addition, they work with other staff at the Auckland Art Gallery to ensure that preventive conservation practices are maintained to a high standard and unnecessary damage is avoided.

There are 5 conservators at the Auckland Art Gallery who specialise in the conservation of paintings or works of art on paper.

The Exhibition Designer is involved in the planning, design and supervision of the installation of exhibitions.

The position is responsible for the technical aspects of the exhibition programme, working closely with curators and artists. The role manages the Art Gallery's Exhibition Preparators and the exhibition schedule.

The Registration team administers the Gallery's collection including looking after the storage, packing, and movement of works of art. This work includes making freight and insurance arrangements for incoming exhibitions and handling requests for loans from other institutions.

The Registrars are responsible for keeping information about the collection up-to-date including documenting new acquisitions, managing the Gallery's collection database, and processing reproduction requests.

The E.H McCormick Research Library collects, cares for, and provides access to the Gallery's research collections.

The Library has extensive research collections on the visual arts. It has over 3,500 artists' files on New Zealand painters, sculptors and photographers and a major collection of books and exhibition catalogues on New Zealand and international art.

The Photography Department undertakes photography of the collection, produces transparencies, and provides prints for sale and for reproduction.

It also keeps a photographic record of events at the Gallery.

Whether you have a question about one of the artworks on display or just need directions, the Guides are your first point of call. They come from a variety of different backgrounds but all share a passion and involvement in the arts. They have been specifically briefed and trained to help you find the answers to your questions, be they large or small.

Easily recognisable by their distinctive red vests the Guides are ready to assist you during your visit. So next time you visit the Gallery please feel free to take the time to stop and talk with one of our Guides.

This department is responsible for all aspects of the security of the buildings and its contents.

The role and function of Arts Marketing is a co-ordinated process that involves managing the relationship between the customer and the product offering. Marketing is often involved with the development and implementation of key communication messages to different target audiences. The Marketing team are responsible for the production of all advertising campaigns, including television, print and outdoor media. Producing media material and liasing with the media, producing the Gallery News, developing and administering the web site and administering all market research.

There are 3 marketing and communications positions at the Auckland Art Gallery.

Business development involves the commercial activities operated at the gallery. This includes the gallery shop, corporate sponsorship and membership, event management and new business initiatives.