Internship at Bowes Museum

Internship in Textiles Conservation
Bowes Museum

12-month internship

Reference: IIP1605/6

Stipend: UKP16,000

Closing Date: 25 July 2016

The Bowes Museum, in partnership with Icon, and with the generous
support of the Heritage Lottery Fund is offering a programme of
Textile Conservation internships from 2014 to 2019.  The Museum will
host two interns a year, to work within the conservation department,
and alongside the department of textile and dress.

The Bowes formed one of the earliest collections of European
textiles in Britain, including tapestries, embroideries, furnishing
textiles, lace, quilts and carpets.  The costume collection includes
haute couture from the 1860s onwards, with an important group of
costume and accessories which belonged to Empress Eugenie of France.
More information is available at

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

The interns will join the Textile Conservator in working towards the
re-display of the Textiles and Dress Gallery though conservation
assessments, treatments and mounting.  As part of the conservation
team, the interns will gain practical, preventive and workplace
skills, tailored to help them develop their careers in conservation.

Other projects throughout the year will include:

    Temporary exhibitions and displays

    Pest management programme in the textile and dress stores

    Care of textiles on open display, including upholstery and
    carpets

    Ongoing improvements to the textile and costume stores,
    including of the Blackbourne Lace Collection

    Regular contributions to The Bowes Museum blog

    Assisting with conservation-related enquiries

    Publicising the work of the department through networking with
    other professionals, attending conferences, publications etc.

Requirements:  You can apply for these placements if you have a
recognised qualification in conservation, preferably specialising in
textiles.  Applicants wishing to pursue a career in textiles
conservation, without formal training, but with a demonstrable
interest in museums conservation and heritage, and able to
demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity will also be
considered.  Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Please apply using the application form available at

    <URL:http://icon.org.uk/what-is-conservation/internships>


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