Internship at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Internship
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Each year the Conservation Department at the Hirshhorn Museum and
Sculpture Garden implements a maintenance program for its outdoor
sculpture collection.  For the 2016 season, the Museum is offering
conservation internships spanning twelve weeks between May and
August.  These positions come with a modest stipend.

The Sculpture Conservation Internship is designed for candidates in
the pre-program phase of their conservation careers.  The
participants will receive hands-on introduction in outdoor sculpture
conservation and maintenance and will assist in conducting gallery
inspections and monitoring environmental conditions in the
collection spaces.

Scope of maintenance program: The Hirshhorn has more than sixty
sculptures situated throughout its sculpture garden and plaza that
are made from a variety of materials, including stone, glass,
bronze, iron, aluminum, and steel.  The artworks receive annual
maintenance conservation treatments that may include detergent
washing and the application of protective surface coatings;
occasionally there is a need for treatments that require a greater
degree of intervention.  This work can be strenuous and is performed
mostly outdoors in hot and humid conditions.

Application Process: Applications must be completed online at

    <URL:https://solaa.si.edu>

no later than Friday, February 19, 2016.  Any questions about the
internship should be directed to Gwynne Ryan at ryangw<-at->si<.>edu.  For
more information about the Museum's collection, please visit the
collection page at Hirshhorn.si.edu.

Gwynne Ryan, Chief Conservator
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
202-633-2728
Fax: 202-357-3151


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