Compose condition reports

Document the condition of artworks prior to and after movement and manipulation.

document condition of artworks
composing condition reports
compile reports on condition status
compose reports on condition

skill/competence

sector-specific

Compose condition reports is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Exhibition registrar: Exhibition registrars organise, manage and document movement of museum artefacts to and from storage, display and exhibitions. This happens in collaboration with private or public partners such as art transporters, insurers and restorers, within the museum and outside.

Compose condition reports is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Art handler: Art handlers are trained individuals who work directly with objects in museums and art galleries. They work in coordination with exhibition registrars, collection managers, conservator-restorers and curators, among others, to ensure that objects are safely handled and cared for. Often they are responsible for packing and unpacking art, installing and deinstalling art in exhibitions, and moving art around the museum and storage spaces.

References

1. Compose condition reports – ESCO