Tracy Leach

Archivist @Walt Disney Animation Studios

CA

Responsibilities include the receiving, cataloging, archiving and care of the animation artwork created by Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) that is entrusted to the Animation Research Library (ARL). The ARL houses a collection of more than pieces of original artwork, which includes, but is not limited to, conceptual art, storyboards, maquettes, hand drawn production art, 3D models, textures, image files and final rendered images. Tasks include:Rehousing artwork in the collection into appropriate archival materials.Archiving (including rehousing) backlog of artwork.Receiving new acquisitions into the collection from internal productions, identifying artwork, reorganizing according to production order, rehousing and filing into existing organizational system in the vaults.Identifying and implementing appropriate storage options based on specific art medium and procure materials as needed.Proactively managing existing space for physical asset storage and researching new methodologies as needed.Evaluating artwork as handled and identifying damage and determining need and type of conservation if necessary.Help with loan and/or distribution of production maquettes to various Disney business units.Maintaining a minimum inventory of needed supplies for our Archive Project and managing off-site storage inventory of crates and archival materials.Photo documenting and condition reporting of Maquettes and Puppets as requested.Working with the Manager of Collections and my team to develop and facilitate improved methods of collections care.Researching new archival techniques, materials, sizes and uses to establish best storage methods to prolong life of artwork.Participating in conservation related projects as requested.Assisting in preparation work for exhibitions including packing/crating, matting and condition reporting.

University of California, Riverside

Masters

Pasadena City College

Associate

The University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelors