Exhibition Installations Technician

Critical Playground LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU in Richmond, VA invites applications for the Preparator position. The Preparator supports all aspects of art and exhibition space preparation, installation, and de-installation, reporting to the Senior Preparator and collaborating with the exhibitions team.

Responsibilities include handling, AV, and fabrication tasks; coordinating with artists and registrars; and contributing to the development of exhibitions from concept through completion.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional art handling/fabrication/AV tech experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work nights/weekends.
• Strong communication and teamwork across exhibition teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists, curators, and project stakeholders to develop new commissions from concept through installation.
• Produce exhibition layouts, installation plans, scale drawings, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with artists, fabricators, registrars, and installation teams to translate proposals into practical solutions.
• Assist with installation and de-installation of time-based and multi-channel AV artworks.

Skills

Art handling

A/V tech

Carpentry

Fabrication

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

BFA in Studio Art or Architecture

Tools

A/V equipment

Lighting systems

Job description

The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU in Richmond, VA invites applications for the Preparator position. The Preparator supports all aspects of art and exhibition space preparation, installation, and de-installation, reporting to the Senior Preparator and collaborating with the exhibitions team.

Responsibilities include handling, AV, and fabrication tasks; coordinating with artists and registrars; and contributing to the development of exhibitions from concept through completion.