Fellowship at Amon Carter Museum

Fellowship in Paper Conservation
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art (ACMAA)

Full-time Temporary, grant-funded.

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art (ACMAA) in Fort Worth, Texas
is pleased to offer a two-year advanced training fellowship in the
conservation of works on paper beginning fall 2015.

The ACMAA paper collection includes masterworks by artists such as
James M. Whistler, Arthur Dove, Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe,
Charles Russell, Winslow Homer and James Audubon.  The lithographic
collection spans the history of the technique from utilitarian city
views to the highly influential Tamarind Lithography Workshop.  The
western core of the collection features expedition and frontier
drawings and watercolors by, John Henry Hill, Karl Bodmer, Alfred
Jacob Miller, and Peter Rindisbacher.  A significant number of
printing blocks relate to prints in the collection of Winslow Homer,
Frederic Remington and Jose G. Posada's work.  In addition, the
museum actively collects historic artists' pigments, materials, and
materials catalogues offering a unique opportunity to use primary
resources to enhance a collection-based research project.

Under the supervision of the Conservator of Paper, the Fellow will
participate in all departmental activities including examination,
documentation, analysis, and treatment of the Amon Carter's
extensive collection of works on paper, and will contribute
significantly to the institution's program of exhibitions.  In
addition, the Fellow will conduct research on the collection and is
expected to produce a formal paper based on research completed
during the fellowship before the end of the appointment.

The Fellowship will provide excellent hands-on treatment experience
and practice in conservation management for the museum's collection.
By participating in all the departmental activities, the Fellow will
gain professional experience in the conservation of works on paper
while furthering a conservation career.

The Fellowship provides a competitive salary and benefits package
including a biweekly salary based on compensation of $39,000 (if
annualized), with additional allowance for travel and research of
$4,000, plus full-time benefits.

Requirements include:

    Graduate-level degree in conservation studies with a
    specialization in the conservation of works on paper or
    equivalent education and work/life experience

    Computer proficiency with MS Office products

    Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

    Knowledge of standard museum registration and records management
    practices

    Some experience handling art work; training provided;
    willingness to follow required art handling procedures and wear
    required safety protection

    Clear background and drug screen required

Applications will be considered until April 6, 2015.  Candidates are
asked to submit a letter of interest, resume and two letters of
recommendation to

    Human Resources
    3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
    Fort Worth TX 76107
    Fax: 817-665-4315
    human.resources<-at->cartermuseum<.>org

EEOC.

Note:  Candidates selected for interview will be required to provide
an electronic portfolio of treatments and research projects.

Full position description is available on the Jobs tab at

    <URL:http://www.cartermuseum.org>


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