Post-Graduate Textile Conservation Fellowship Available

["McLean, Catherine" <CMcLean@xxxxxxxxx>]

Textile Conservation Fellowship at the Conservation Center, Los Angeles
County Museum of Art - 2001 

The Conservation Center of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is inviting
applications for an Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Textile Conservation.
The fellowship, a full time position for one year, includes a stipend of
$23,500 plus benefits. A $2,500 travel allowance for study/research will be
allocated at the discretion of the department head. It is available as of
February 2001, or upon consultation with the Head of Conservation. 

The fellowship will be devoted to the study, examination and treatment of
textiles and costumes in the extensive collections at the Los Angeles County
Museum of Art. The successful candidate will gain considerable experience
working on significant art objects in a well-equipped, production-oriented
textile conservation laboratory. Conservation involvement in rotating
exhibitions, special exhibitions and loans will provide additional training
opportunities. Research projects are encouraged. Participation in informal
lectures, symposia, workshops, etc., will contribute to the fellowship
program as well as the opportunity to visit and collaborate with nearby
cultural institutions. 

Eligibility: Candidates will be considered who have graduated from a
recognized conservation training program with a specialization in textiles,
or who have similar training or experience. 

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must submit the following
material: 1. A curriculum vitae including basic biographical information,
current and permanent addresses and telephone numbers, education, experience
and interests. 2. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of three
references. 3. A short statement of the candidate's interest and intent in
applying for the fellowship. 

The above material should be sent to: 
Mr. Adam Kaplan
Human Resources Department
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
USA



Catherine C. McLean
Senior Textile Conservator
Conservation Center
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
cmclean@xxxxxxxxx