Internship at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Advanced Internship in Objects Conservation
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is accepting applications for an
advanced internship position in objects conservation.  The
internship is for a period of one year with the potential for a
second year extension.  The intern will be involved in all aspects
of collection care and treatment at the museum.  Conservation
treatments will be selected based on the strengths of the
conservator and the needs of the museum for that year.  A collection
overview can be obtained at <URL:http://www.mfah.org/> The advanced
internship includes a stipend in the low to mid $20,000 range along
with a complete benefits package.

The applicant should be a graduate of a recognized Masters program
in art conservation or the equivalent experience.  They should send
a letter of interest; a curriculum vitae; samples of examination
reports and treatment records (including images); and two letters of
recommendation to:

    Wynne Phelan
    Director of Conservation
    MFAH
    PO Box 6826
    Houston TX 77265 6826
    wphelan [at] mfah__org

or contact

    Steven Pine
    Decorative Arts Conservator
    MFAH
    PO Box 6826
    Houston TX 77265 6826

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