Internship at Tate

National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS)
Frames Conservation Internship
Tate

Allowance UKP1295 per month

This Internship funded by The National Association of Decorative and
Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS) is a remarkable opportunity for a
frames conservator to develop and broaden their knowledge by joining
one of the leading conservation teams in the museum world.  The
Internship runs for 3 months in Summer/Autumn 2012.

The successful person will gain wide experience through undertaking
general activities of conservation practice within a busy Gallery
programme. The Intern will explore issues related to the
conservation and care of art through technical examination,
documentation and minor treatment of artworks in the Tate's care and
maintaining safe storage and display and packing specifications. The
Intern will gain experience in Tate procedures and systems, and
learn about the protection of artworks on display with involvement
in related preventive conservation activities and event planning.

You will hold a recognised qualification in conservation within
Wood/Organics and demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of
ethics and reasoning behind treatment choices and conserving works
to a high standard. You will have excellent communications skills
both verbal and written and work well within a team environment.

For further information and to download an application pack, please
visit

    <URL:http://www.tate.org.uk>

If you're unable to access our website please email jobs<-at->tate<.>org<.>uk
quoting ref: TG0155

Closing date: 24 February 2012

Our jobs are like our galleries, open to all


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