Fellowship at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Mellon Fellowship in Paintings Conservation
Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers a Mellon Postgraduate
Fellowship in Paintings Conservation, beginning September 1, 2009
and ending August 31, 2010. The Fellowship may be extended for up to
three years. Applicants should be graduates of a recognized
conservation training program or have equivalent experience. The
Fellow will examine, conduct research and perform treatments on
paintings in the Museum collection and will participate in
preservation activities throughout the Museum.

Each fellowship includes a stipend of $31,000, health insurance,
$3,000 in travel funds, and $2,000 for research support. Applicants
should send a letter with a statement of interest; a resume;
transcripts of graduate and undergraduate courses; several samples
of examination reports and treatment records with photographs; any
published treatments or research; and two supporting letters from
conservation professionals familiar with the candidate's work to:

    Mark Tucker
    Vice Chair of Conservation and Senior Conservator of Paintings
    Philadelphia Museum of Art
    PO Box 7646
    Philadelphia PA 19101-7646

All application materials must be received by March 1, 2009.

EOE

Chris Wasson
Conservation Administrator
Philadelphia Museum of Art
215-684-7542


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