PATRICK R. TURK
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Highly skilled museum framer with a strong focus on innovative conservation framing solutions. Able to employ myriad mounting and framing techniques to address the preservation needs of artwork regardless of condition, age or media. Detail and precision oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle complicated framing and administrative tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Conservation Framing Technician
Museum Of Fine Arts Houston
10.2022 - 02.2026
- Responsible for framing hundreds of works of art annually, from the Museum's holdings of over 38,000 works on paper from antiquity to contemporary.
- Trained new staff on framing techniques, operational procedures and equipment use.
- Developed inventory management practices to optimize supply usage and reduce waste.
- Maximized workspace efficiency by maintaining an organized and clean work environment, optimizing productivity and overall workflow.
- Coordinate across multiple museum departments to meet exhibition and gallery rotation deadlines.
- Appropriate materials selection for all aspects of conservation framing.
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing and organizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail or quality of work.
Associate Preparator
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Participated in installing hundreds of objects for the inaugural opening of the nearly 240,000 square foot Nancy and Rich Kinder building.
- Acted as lead preparator on multiple major museum exhibitions.
- Participated in rigging extremely large and heavy objects inside and outside of museum.
- Highly attentive to safe and proper art handling and art storage techniques.
- Updated information regarding museum collection objects movements and locations into TMS (museum collections management database software).
- Collaborated with multiple departments to ensure proper exhibition installation and de-installation.
Art Handler
360 Art Services
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Crate building
- Art Transportation
- Art installation/de-installation
- Art packing/unpacking
- Art storage organization
Senior Project Designer/Framer
SARAH BALINSKAS FINE FRAMING
09.2009 - 04.2017
- Experienced project manager, with high attention to detail and affinity for developing creative and innovative framing solutions.
- Overseeing multiple departments to execute all aspects of project design from inception to completion.
- Identifying art work with special needs and developing framing solutions appropriate for optimal preservation.
- Managing high level accounts, including art consultants, private and corporate collectors, and museum curators.
- Mentor entry level project designers in all aspects of frame design and production.
Professional Visual Artist
Patrick Turk Collage Art
01.2003 - Current
- Production, fabrication,design, and installation of multiple solo and group art exhibits.
Skills
- Hinging/Mounting techniques
- Proper materials selection
- Art handling and storage
- Design aesthetics
- Workshop organization
- Conservation and curatorial consultation
Timeline
Senior Conservation Framing Technician
Museum Of Fine Arts Houston
10.2022 - 02.2026
Associate Preparator
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
09.2019 - 10.2022
Art Handler
360 Art Services
02.2019 - 10.2019
Senior Project Designer/Framer
SARAH BALINSKAS FINE FRAMING
09.2009 - 04.2017
Professional Visual Artist
Patrick Turk Collage Art
01.2003 - Current