Internship at Denver Art Museum

Internships in conservation of outdoor sculpture
Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum is offering two paid pre-program internships
in the conservation of outdoor sculpture for the summer of 2015. The
internships will be 3 days per week, 7 hours per day, for 5 weeks,
starting in mid- to late June.  Under the supervision of the
conservator of modern and contemporary art, interns will learn and
practice basic skills for the conservation of outdoor sculpture,
including washing and waxing of bronzes and maintenance of painted
surfaces, as well as written and photographic documentation
techniques.

Qualifications for the internship include:

    An interest in art conservation as a career

    Successful completion of some academic requirements for entry
    into a conservation graduate program.  Coursework may include
    but is not limited to chemistry, physics, studio art, and art
    history classes

    Ability to handle collection objects with care

    Ability to exercise critical thinking

    Willingness to take direction and execute accordingly

    Proven attendance and follow through of prior job
    responsibilities

    Prior experience handling artworks is a plus but not required

Work will involve some moderate to heavy lifting and use of
surfactants, solvents, paint, and wax.  Work will take place
outdoors; conditions may be hot and dry.  Interns are expected to
follow established safety practices per lifts, ladders, and use of
half-face respirators.  Fit testing and training for respirator use
will be provided.  Internship may include a relevant visit to
artist's studio or foundry.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, a summary of relevant
coursework with grades, and contact information for two job-related
references to Kate Moomaw <kmoomaw<-at->denverartmuseum<.>org> by April 22,
2015.

Sarah E. Melching
Silber Director of Conservation
North: 720-865-5029
Hamilton:  720-865-4444
Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver CO 80204
Fax: 720-865-5266


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