DIANNE KATHRYN EGAN

PO Box 46353, Seattle, WA 98146

206-914-3175
deb44558@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Project Coordinator with experience in private and non-profit sectors caring for
a variety of media. Skilled at solving unique problems associated with shippin
g and tracking valuable multi-media collections. Demonstrated ability to handle
numerous tasks simultaneously and proactively. Considered to be an integral and
positive influence on the working team.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Project Coordination: Assisted in the exhibition of Baja to Vancouver: West Coas
t Art. This required interacting with representatives from San Diego Museum of
Contemporary Art, Vancouver Art Gallery and California College of Art to coordin
ate this traveling exhibit including collecting, insuring and shipping the art.
Many of the pieces were non-traditional. As a result, the art was accurately do
cumented, well-protected and the exhibit remained within budget.
Cost Efficiencies: Saved Seattle Art Museum storage costs by conducting an inve
ntory to determine which objects in outside storage were no longer useful to the
Museum. After determining square foot and cost required for storage, calculated
savings to the Museum by eliminating stored items from the collection.
Collaboration: Served as Registrar for a large traveling exhibition from Yale Un
iversity. Served as the intermediary between Yale and SAM staff to ensure that
the logistics were coordinated properly. As a result of effective communication
and teamwork, the exhibit was ready ahead of schedule.
Problem Solving: During the John Singer Sargent exhibit at SAM, the Nisqually ea
rthquake took place. Confirmed with all lender that works were safe, shaken not
stirred. At the end of the show, while doing a final condition report, noticed
one painting had a scratch. Quickly made contact with the lender, made arrangeme
nts for a conservator in NYC to repair the artwork and then return it to the own
er who was satisfied with the outcome.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA, 1999-2010
Associate Registrar, Collections and Exhibitions
Served as Registrar for the Committee on the Collection, prepare art for present
ation by the curatorial staff and for approval into the permanent collection to
a committee of approximately 20 Trustees. Worked with a variety objects; gifts,
bequests and purchases.
Performed as Registrar for Exhibitions reviewing contracts and budgets pertainin
g to exhibition registration, insurance, transport, handling and condition care.
Handled up to six exhibitions per year at the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian
Art Museum and Olympic Sculpture Park.
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Independent Art Collections Management, Seattle, WA, 1998-1999
Consultant/Fine Art Registrar
Provide registration duties for public and private art collections and exhibitio
ns. Clients included Seattle Art Museum and Smithsonian. Notable exhibits includ
ed a Glass exhibition with many Northwest artists and a Japanese Art exhibition.
Managed records for inventory documentation and retention scheduling for the Pub
lic Relations Society of America.
Chihuly Studio, Seattle, WA, 1994-1996
Registrar
Served as a liaison to galleries and clients for glass and drawing inventory, vi
sual archives and management of inventory database for thousands objects.
Coordinated shipments and prepared receipts of incoming and outgoing glass. Ensu
red insurance coverage in the millions and managed insurance claims.
Yamato Transport, USA, Inc., Seattle, WA, 1993-1994
Account Representative
Assisted Customhouse Broker in clearing imports through U.S. Customs.
Managed personal effects incoming from Japan from the mundane to the exotic such
as household objects, Nintendo games, to mechanical parts.
Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Also served as Registrar for International Center of Photography, Assistant Regi
strar for Brooklyn Museum of Art and Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Arts, Visual Art Administration, New York University, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, the History of Art, Mills College, Oakland, CA
Course work in Records & Information Management, University of Washington, Seatt
le, WA
Certificate, International Traffic Management, New York University, New York, NY
ASSOCIATIONS
American Association of Museum
Registrars' Committee Western Committee of AAM, Washington State Representative
Museum Computer Network
Mills College Alumnae of Seattle, President and board member
New York University, Visual Arts Administration Alumni, Treasurer
VOLUNTEER
Holy Family School and Parish, Seattle, WA
White Center Arts Alliance