About/bio
Carla is the Exhibitions Conservator at Christchurch Art Gallery in Christchurch New Zealand. She has been in this role since June 2017. As part of the Exhibitions and Collections team, she is responsible for the long-term care of the gallery’s collection. This includes providing recommendations for appropriate storage, undertaking necessary conservation treatment, preventive conservation, IPM and disaster response. Carla works closely with registrars, curators, exhibition designers and technicians in the preparation of works of art for exhibit and loan. She assists with to maintenance of exhibitions and cares for works of art that are on current display.