Fellowship at Worcester Art Museum

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in
Paper Conservation
Worcester Art Museum

The Worcester Art Museum is offering an advanced fellowship in the
conservation of works of art on paper beginning in September 2006.
The appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal. The
fellow will have the opportunity to work with the Museum's
collections in the departments of Prints, Drawings and Photographs,
Asian Art and Contemporary Art.  The fellow will participate in
activities such as examination, treatment, analysis and exhibitions,
and will interact as a staff member with other Museum departments.
Technical research opportunities exist and the fellow will be
encouraged to prepare a paper for publication.

The applicant should have a graduate degree in Paper Conservation,
or equivalent apprenticeship training, and have excellent
communication skills.  The annual stipend is $34,000 plus benefits,
which include health insurance. There is also a generous travel and
equipment allowance.  For questions please contact

    Alison Luxner
    508-799-4406 ext: 3144
    alisonluxner<-a t->worcesterart< . >org

The Worcester Art Museum, founded in 1896, has built a 35,000-piece
collection that spans 5,000 years of world culture.  Worcester is
located one hour west of Boston, in the heart of the New England
museum community.

Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and a list of
references to:

    Director of Human Resources
    Worcester Art Museum
    55 Salisbury Street
    Worcester MA 01609

    Equal Opportunity Employer.
    Application deadline is Monday 16 January 2006.


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