Position at West Lake Conservators Ltd.

Paintings Conservator (Mid to Senior level)
West Lake Conservators

West Lake Conservators has an immediate need for an advanced
paintings conservator for a 6-month project with the possibility of
extension.  The incumbent will report to Susan Blakney and Margie
Sutton, paintings conservators and co-owners of West Lake
Conservators.

The conservator will be an integral part of the assessment and
treatment of a sporting art collection.  A major portion of the
project concerns reversals of prior conservation treatments not done
by WLC.

Qualifications: Master's Degree in Art Conservation from a
recognized conservation program, or equivalent professional
experience, plus at least 5 years' experience.  Competent writing,
photographic and computer-documentation skills are essential.
Demonstrated interest in linings and their challenges, and prior
project management experience a plus.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

West Lake Conservators is a mixed-specialty preservation firm
located in the Finger Lakes region of New York and founded in 1975.
West Lake's clientele includes museum and private collections both
regional and national.  We encourage our employees to engage with
the profession through research, presentation at meetings and
conferences.

For more information: Applicants should send a letter of interest
(including resume) to Susan Blakney <susan<-at->westlakeconservators<.>com>


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