Fellowship at National Gallery of Art

William R. Leisher Memorial Fellowship for Research and Treatment of
    Modern Paintings
National Gallery of Art
Conservation Division

The painting conservation department will host a two-year
fellowship, with the option of a third year, commencing in the fall
of 2004 and including a $26,000 stipend. The fellowship will be
devoted to conservation examination, maintenance, and treatments of
paintings in the twentieth-century collection and research on
contemporary artists' materials. The fellow will be encouraged to
produce a publishable paper.  Lectures, symposia and informal
discussions contribute to the fellowship program, in addition to the
significant resources of the Gallery, including the library, the
photographic archives and the scientific research department.

Graduates from recognized training programs or candidates with
equivalent training will be considered. Applicants should have no
more than five years of work experience. A proven record of research
and writing ability as well as English language skills are required.
Fellowships are awarded without regard to age, sex, nationality, or
race. Selected finalists who are not United States citizens must
provide proof of their own health insurance coverage during the
fellowship period.

Interested candidates must submit the following material:
Transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic
study; (although official transcripts are preferred, unofficial
copies are accepted)  A curriculum vitae including basic
biographical information, current and permanent addresses, and
numbers;  A short statement of the applicant's interests and intent
in applying for the fellowship; Offprints of any publications or
lectures; Two supporting letters of recommendation from conservation
professionals familiar with the candidate's work and one letter of
personal reference. (sent directly to the address below)

The material should be postmarked with a return address no later
than April 30, 2004 and sent to:

    Michael Skalka
    Conservation Administrator
    National Gallery of Art
    2000B South Club Drive
    Landover, MD 20785

E-mail address for inquiries only: m-skalka [at] nga__gov
Formal applications must be postmarked and mailed.

After a preliminary selection, final candidates may be invited for
an interview.  A portfolio of conservation treatments and research
should be presented by the candidate at the interview.  All
applicants will be notified by May 30, 2004 of the decision of the
selection committee.

Michael Skalka
Conservation Administrator
National Gallery of Art
Washington, DC 20565


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