Position at Dallas Museum of Art

Painting Conservator
Conservation
Dallas Museum of Art

Supervisor: Director of Collections Management

Scope of Position: The Painting Conservator will be responsible for
all aspects of the care and treatment of American and European
paintings and other painted works in the collection.  In addition,
as the DMA is establishing its first conservation lab dedicated to
painting conservation, the position will assist in researching
materials and equipment and advising on the lab's configuration. The
Painting Conservator will be responsible for researching the
materials, techniques and ideas of artists represented in the
collections and exhibitions of the DMA and will work independently
conserving works and collaboratively with the Curatorial and
Collections and Exhibitions divisions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Master's degree or equivalent experience in conservation
    required, with a minimum of 3-5 years experience beyond
    completion of a conservation graduate program.

    Experience with diverse materials and historical periods, highly
    preferred.

    Familiarity with and understanding of the properties of art and
    conservation materials and instrumentation.

Any interested parties must fill out an application at:

    <URL:http://tbe.taleo.net/
        NA7/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=DMA&cws=1>

Full job description and further details available at:

    <URL:http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/
        ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DMA&cws=1&rid=135>



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On behalf of
John Dennis, Objects Conservator
Dallas Museum of Art.


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