Virtual | Where Are We Now? Revisiting the State of Fine Art Shipping in a Post-Pandemic World

12pm ET | 11am CT | 9am PT

Since the start of the pandemic, fine art shippers, registrars, and collections managers have had to find inventive solutions to moving artwork during a global lockdown. Back in July 2020, when the art world was still adapting to new pandemic-related regulations, ArtTable hosted a virtual conversation on this topic, where we discussed evolving logistical measures and responsibilities taken on by arts institutions and spaces within and outside of the US. As we approach the one year mark of the pandemic in the US, we revisit this conversation with new insights and discuss other factors that continue to affect the shipping sector of the art market, like new regulations between the US and the UK, continued gallery closures and staff reductions, and shifting exhibition and fair schedules.

What have shipping agents and registrars learned in the past year about adapting their tried and tested methods? How are museums, art galleries, or private collections faring amid ever-changing regulations? And what can we expect in the coming months? Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion with Jacqueline Cabrera (Cabrera + Art + Management), Tina Sullivan (Masterpiece International), and Anna Marris (Constantine International).

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About the Speakers

Jacqueline Cabrera is currently Principal at Cabrera + Art + Management, Host of the Registrar Hour and past President and founding board member of the Association of Registrars and Collection Specialists. From 1996 – 2016 she worked at the J. Paul Getty Museum as a registrar at both the Getty Villa and Getty Center museums. Jacqueline has also served as Chair of the Registrar’s Committee Western Region and as a board member for the Western Museum Association. Prior to joining the Getty in 1996 she was the Registrar at the Long Beach Museum of Art and previously a Painting Department Assistant at Sotheby’s.

Tina Sullivan is the Vice President of Fine Arts at Masterpiece International. She has worked in the fine art logistics industry for the past 23 years.  She started at Masterpiece International in 1997 as their in-house licensed Customhouse Broker, and now
serves as the Vice President of Fine Arts, overseeing all fine art operations on the West Coast. Tina is a licensed Customhouse broker and has a strong understanding of U.S. Customs and U.S. Fish and Wildlife regulations.

Anna Marris started her career in the fine arts logistics world at Wingate & Johnston (London) in 1984. She then went on to work for MOMART for 25 years where in 1996 she became the first female Director in the Art transport Industry. In 2015 she rejoined the Constantine (parent company of W&J) as Associate Director, again the first female Director for the company.

Thank you to Jacqueline Cabrera from ArtTable’s SoCal Chapter for organizing this program.

Images: 

1. Courtesy of The ARTA blog
2. Jacqueline Cabrera, courtesy of the speaker
3. Tina Sullivan, courtesy of the speaker
4. Anna Marris, courtesy of the speaker