This session will interrogate the interstices of printmaking across geographies and time periods. David Landau and Peter Parshall’s foundational text, The Renaissance Print, 1470–1550, suggests that “printmaking developed early on as a trade capable of eluding conventional practices and consequently attracting artisans with the initiative to work in the shadowy interstices that lay between the guilds and local governments” (12: 1994). From this early history of the medium to the present, printmaking has had an ability to produce and thrive within interstitial spaces both for working artists and in the art historical canon. Interstices are also essential to printmaking’s technical processes. For example, in aquatint, the interstices between resin grains that the acid etches into create the print's design. Yet, scholars and collectors have tended to overlook interstitial objects that fall between the categorical boundaries of intaglio, relief, planographic, and stencil printing.
This session invites papers that examine printmaking and its interstices across a wide range of visual and material cultural practices. Examples of welcome topics include but are not limited to the following: gaps in canonical art historical narratives; liminal spaces of making, such as Mabel Dwight’s movement between her home and studio while creating lithographs; physical intervals between printed marks, such as cross-hatching used to depict the Black body in Phillis Wheatley’s engraved frontispiece to Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral (1773); and hybrid works that push against conventional print taxonomies such as Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione’s seventeenth-century monotypes and Pati Hill’s xerographs from the 1970s–80s.

CO-CHAIRS:
Sarah Nuessle Bane, University of California, Santa Barbara - sbane@ucsb.edu
Michelle Donnelly, Yale University - michelle.donnelly@yale.edu

HOW TO APPLY:
To submit, gather the following and send via email to the chair(s) listed before Thursday, September 16, 2021.
Completed proposal form (available on CAA site).
A shortened CV (close to 2 pages).
[Optional] Documentation of work when appropriate, limited to five images as a single PDF, especially for sessions in which artists might discuss their own practice.

Upon acceptance, presenters must join or bring their CAA memberships up to date, (you may apply with a non-member ID). Only CAA members can present in a Session.

For more information please visit the external link below.

The Bibliographical Society of America sponsored session at the College Art Association Annual Conference, Chicago, 16-19 February 2022

The goal of this session is to explore books and other textual artifacts that have originated or been adapted for use in one or more East Asian cultures. A particular focus will be the interplay between intellectual history and aesthetic appreciation. Examples include the later interpretation of inscribed ritual objects, and collecting practices devoted to the study and display of inscriptions. A variety of media will be considered, including cast bronze and engraved stone as well as print or manuscript on paper. While attending to the specificity of local traditions, the session will consider the significance of these textual artifacts in intercultural and historiographical perspective. Proposals for papers that examine relationships between East Asian cultures or between East Asian and other cultures will be welcomed. The geographical definition of “East Asia” is open; textual artifacts from any period may be considered.

Send proposals (250-word maximum), a title for your presentation, and your CV to
- Jeanne-Marie Musto, BSA liaison to the College Art Association, musto.jeannemarie@gmail.com

Deadline: 16 September.

NB: Presenters must be members of the CAA and—assuming the conference is held in person—ready and able to attend the conference in Chicago and present their papers in person.

The Curatorial Assistant is an important member of the Curatorial team at the Menil Drawing Institute. The position serves as both a facilitator and an ambassador, making the Menil’s collection of drawings known and accessible to students, scholars, artists, and the general public, who visit the MDI study room. The Curatorial Assistant is tasked with coordinating scholarly events at the MDI, contributing to research on the permanent collection, and assisting MDI curators with research. Close collaboration and good communication with the museum’s many departments, including Curatorial, Conservation, Collection Management, Public Programs, Communications, and Advancement, is essential.

Specific Duties
1. Work with the public and MDI staff to manage and promote group and individual appointments to the MDI Study Room.
2. Prepare object lists ahead of appointments and advise visitors on how to identify works in the collection relevant to their area of interest or study.
3. Collaborate with the MDI preparator to coordinate the display of artworks in the Study Room ahead of appointments, handle the drawings as needed during the study session, and then ensure that works are returned to storage before the end of the day.
4. Serve as a proctor during visits to the Study Room and adjacent Seminar Room, and coordinate special viewing of drawings in the Paper Conservation Studio as needed.
5. Document and track appointments and works viewed using the museum’s collection management system (TMS) according to established procedures.
6. Collaborate with Collection Management Department on institution-wide collection access, policies, and procedures as needed.
7. Work with MDI curators and conservators on academic outreach and cultivate relationships with local high school teachers, academics, and national and international scholars in the field.
8. Coordinate all Study Room events and serve as lead coordinator for MDI study days, symposia, and conferences.
9. Conduct research on the permanent collection, as requested.
10. As time allows, provide research assistance for MDI installations and exhibitions.

Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in art history required; MA preferred.
2. Fine art-historical research skills.
3. Passion for the graphic arts.
4. Previous study room and art-handling experience.
5. Knowledge of standard museum collection management system, The Museum System TMS) preferred.
6. Advanced knowledge and recent experience using Microsoft Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker, and other standard office skills, procedures, and equipment.
7. Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
8. Adherence to deadlines and strong follow-through.
9. Flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities.
10. Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
11. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
12. Strong interpersonal skills.
13. Motivation to function in a team and service-orientated environment.

How to Apply
For immediate consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to hr@menil.org

You also have the option of forwarding your application materials via postal mail to:
Human Resources Department
The Menil Collection
1511 Branard Street
Houston, Texas 77006

The Menil Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. The
Menil is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified
employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The Yale Center for British Art seeks an Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings to join its Curatorial Division. The Center’s Department of Prints and Drawings encompasses more than 20,000 drawings and watercolors, over 35,000 prints, as well as a growing collection of photographs. International in scope and spanning the sixteenth century to the present, the collection ranges from Tudor drawings and portrait miniatures to outstanding eighteenth- and nineteenth-century watercolors, architectural drawings, topographical prints, and works relating to the former British Empire, the subcontinent, the Caribbean, and the African diaspora. The Center’s holdings of William Blake, George Stubbs and J.M.W. Turner are among the most important in the world.

The Curator of Prints and Drawings joins the Center’s curatorial staff at a pivotal moment for the museum. Reporting to the Curator of Prints and Drawings, the Assistant Curator is a key member of the curatorial team and actively contributes to the presentation, documentation, research, and cataloguing of the collection. The Assistant Curator conceives and implements original collection displays, loan exhibitions, and online presentations, and provides support to the Curator of Prints and Drawings in developing curatorial projects. In collaboration with Paper Conservation, the Assistant Curator helps oversee the care and housing of the collection. The Assistant Curator facilitates the use of the collections by students, scholars, and the general public, through access in the Study Room, liaising with faculty, answering enquiries, and contributing to teaching. To promote knowledge and discovery of the collection, the Assistant Curator writes catalogue entries, gallery texts, labels, essays, and other content both in printed form and online, and collaborates with the Education Department to develop interpretative materials for a variety of audiences. Other duties include actively contributing to the day to day operations of the department; pro-actively identifying, researching and recommending gifts and acquisitions; and contributing to discussions concerning acquisitions, exhibitions, loans, and care of the collections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Actively contributes to the activities, goals, and day to day operations of the Prints and Drawings Department.
- Shares curatorial responsibility for the presentation of the prints and drawing collection, including gallery displays, exhibitions, and collections rotations.
- Proposes, develops and implements collection displays, loan exhibitions, traveling exhibitions, and supports the development of curatorial projects in the department.
- Works with Conservation and the Curator of Prints and Drawings to ensure the care of care and housing of the collection.
- Plans, undertakes, and contributes to provenance research, cataloguing and digitization of the collections.
- Engages in research and publication about the prints and drawings collections; writes for catalogues, labels, brochures, digital content, and other publications about the collections and exhibitions.
- Collaborates with Education on developing interpretative materials.
- Attends curatorial meetings and represents the department at acquisitions and loans meetings as needed.
- Undertakes relevant research to help inform decisions about loans and acquisitions.
- Promotes use of the collection in teaching and classes. Assists faculty in sourcing objects relevant for teaching. Teaches about the YCBA collections and occasionally supervises students and interns in the Department.
- Works with Education to facilitate access to the collections and promote their use among different audiences.
- Contributes to creating a productive and congenial working environment across the Division and with colleagues within and outside the Center.
- Represents YCBA at external functions and scholarly meetings as needed; participates in relevant symposia and conferences.

The Cleveland Museum of Art was founded in 1913 “for the benefit of all the people forever.” We strive to help the broadest possible audience understand and engage with the world’s great art while honoring the highest aesthetic, intellectual, and professional standards. The Museum is renowned for the quality and breadth of its collection, which includes almost 45,000 objects and spans 6,000 years of achievement in the arts. A major renovation and expansion project completed in 2014 has transformed the museum into a significant international forum for exhibitions, scholarship, performing arts, and art education. One of the top comprehensive art museums in the nation and free of charge to all, the Cleveland Museum of Art is located in the University Circle neighborhood.

The Museum seeks a full-time Conservation Technician for Works of Art on Paper to join its active conservation department. The Conservation Technician plays a critical role in the successful functioning of the CMA’s conservation department that includes labs and preparatory areas for objects, textiles, Western Paintings, East Asian paintings, works on paper, and frames. Under the supervision of the museum’s paper conservator, the technician will assist in the care of the Museum’s paper collections including prints, drawings, photographs, manuscript leaves, and books.



Responsibilities:

Preparing works of art on paper for display, transit, and storage.
Hinging and mounting works of art on paper using museum quality materials and methods.
Constructing housing for related materials such as books and palm leaves.
Assisting with incoming examinations and documentation reports.
Support and advising on art handling to ensure that the paper collections receive that best care for installations and art movement.
Maintaining storage and working spaces, especially the conservation paper preparatory space.


Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience working with a fine art collection as conservation paper technician/paper preparator.
Proven experience in preparing works of art on paper to the highest museum standards.
Demonstrated ability to handle works of art according to conservation handling guidelines and basic knowledge of the materials and techniques of works of art on paper, including manuscripts and non-western art.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, members of outside organizations, employees of organization, or visiting scholars and conservators.
Ability to define problems, collect and enter data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data management systems.
Demonstrated effective communication and successful teamwork
The technician must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Beyond the handling of artwork, manual dexterity is frequently required as duties call for the operation of tools and equipment.


Salary: $48,000

Application period is open until filled. The Museum is seeking candidates who can begin as soon as possible.

Application material should include a letter of interest, resume, digital portfolio and contact information for 3 professional references.

For more information and to apply please visit the external link below.

Rare Book School (RBS), a 501.c.3 educational nonprofit affiliated with the University of Virginia, seeks a motivated, service-oriented individual to join its team as the Administrative Director of the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography and RBS Communications Associate. The individual filling this position will administer and oversee the overall membership of the Society while also contributing to the School’s general communications and outreach efforts. The Administrative Director of the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography and RBS Communications Associate reports to the School’s Executive Director.


Responsibilities:

-Serve as Administrative Director of the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography
· Participate as an ex officio member in all Council meetings of the Society, as well as meetings of its committees, and maintain governance documents to ensure compliance with the Society’s bylaws and the terms of the grant
· Administer and oversee the selection process of Junior Fellows in concert with the Society’s Selection Committee, processing and evaluating applications and serving as a liaison with external application readers
· Advise and provide guidance for applicants, fellows, and other possible participants regarding course selection, application procedures, orientation to the program, and other fellowship activities
· Coordinate travel and local arrangements for fellowship activities, including committee meetings, bibliographical field schools, optional events for fellows taking RBS courses, and, in partnership with the Society’s Council and Programs Committee, the Society’s annual meeting
· Deploy, collect, analyze, and aggregate results of evaluation surveys
· Collect annual membership dues, track and initiate program-related payments and reimbursements, and monitor spending against budget
· Update recruitment and admission materials, and manager the Society’s webpage, scholarly resources, and archives
· Help with preparation of internal and external reporting
· Engage in creative and strategic problem-solving both independently and in collaborative work with Fellows
· Assist RBS’s Associate Director in creating and executing a long-term sustainability strategy for the program

-Assist the Director of Communications & Outreach with the following tasks on a seasonal basis (especially December–January, April–September)
· Maintain RBS website (WordPress) and social media accounts
· Produce print, electronic, and multimedia materials, including brochures, newsletters, recordings and well as other program-related materials for students
· Advertise various RBS events and opportunities
· Coordinate the planning and promotion for public events
· Gather information for annual reports

-Other related duties as needed

For full job description, desired qualifications, salary and benefits, see external link below.

Inspired by the history of radicalism and reform in Rochester, New York, the NCSA committee invites proposals exploring the radical possibilities of the nineteenth-century world. From the aftershocks of the French and American revolutions to mutinies and rebellion in colonies across the globe, the nineteenth century was a period of both unrest and possibility. Abolition, suffrage, and reform movements reshaped prisons, education, and housing, marking this century as a period of institutional making and unmaking: a reckoning with ills of the past that was also profoundly optimistic about a more just and prosperous future.

Radicalism is also a generative term for considering transitional moments or social tensions: “radical” is often used interchangeably with “extreme,” but its earliest definitions describe not what is new or unusual, but what is foundational or essential. “Radical” is used to describe literal and figurative roots: the roots of plants, roots of musical chords, and the roots of words. To be radical is to embody tensions between origins and possibilities: to be anchored in what is foundational while also holding the potential for paradigm-shifting change. We welcome papers that consider these tensions in nineteenth-century culture, as well as those that consider possibilities for reforming nineteenth-century studies or academic life. Topics on nineteenth-century literature, history, art, music, or other cultural forms might include political movements or divisions, activism, resistance, labor, collective and direct action, or mutinies and rebellion. We also encourage broader interpretations of the conference theme: outsiders and outcasts, visionaries, agents of change, utopias, breakthroughs, failed reforms, conformity, or stagnation.

Topics on the state of nineteenth-century studies might include politically engaged teaching and scholarship, academic labor practices, harassment or prejudice in the academy, or new approaches to humanities education.

For more information please visit the external link below.

The American Historical Print Collectors Society (AHPCS) is a non-profit group that encourages
the collection, preservation, study, and exhibition of original historical American prints that are
100 or more years old.

Each year AHPCS offers grants towards the conservation of significant prints in institutional collections. Applications are accepted semi-annually with deadlines of March 31st and September 30th. For more information, please go to the external link below.

The Corporation of Fine Arts Museums (COFAM) is seeking an Assistant Curator to support the day-to-day operations of the Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Department of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

The Prints, Drawing, and Photographs Department, also known as the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts (AFGA), is the department responsible for the Fine Arts Museums' collection of more than 90,000 works of art on paper, including prints, drawings, and artists' books.

COFAM is the privately funded non-profit corporation which supports the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which are comprised of two iconic sites in San Francisco's beautiful parks- the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Legion of Honor Museum in Lincoln Park. As the largest public arts institution in the western United States, the Museums house a world-class collection of 151,000 artworks that span more than 5,000 years; present an ambitious schedule of more than 10 exhibitions per year; and welcome 1.5 million visitors in a typical year.

Under the direction of Director and CEO Thomas P. Campbell, the Museums have recently launched a new strategic plan that outlines a bold new vision for the next four years and prioritizes Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access (DIEA); our connection to the Bay Area community; and building a foundation for a future capital and endowment campaign.

COFAM is committed to advancing career opportunities for a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent, centering equity and inclusion across all aspects of our recruitment strategy.

This position is full-time, 40 hours a week. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and 401(k), and paid time off.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

For more information and to apply please visit the external link below.

Job Description:
To provide collection care, research assistance and administrative support to the 501 ( c) 3 non- profit organization for the management of its permanent prints and works on paper collection, visiting artist residencies and print and catalog publishing for its exhibition programming. The prints by contemporary diverse artists (national and international) and include substantial collections of prints produced at other printmaking workshops in the US and Cuba. Also responsible for pulling and preparing artworks for study room visits, monitoring the study room, facilitating class visits and assisting with curatorial and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:
• Assists with art handling and movement for classes, research and gallery events.
• Monitors the study room while artwork is on view for classes or general visits.
• Schedules and communicates appointment procedure and study room protocol to public.
• Helps develop checklists for class visits and teaches about techniques and media with didactic materials.
• Assists in maintaining proper housing of the collection and assess/ recommend any conservation treatment that may be needed.
• Enters data into collection management database.
• Assist in cataloguing and researching new acquisitions.
• Researches objects in the collection.
• Helps develop and present virtual and in-person exhibitions.
• Edits and writes wall labels and contributes towards special projects.
• Assists with other administrative tasks as needed including maintaining office supplies, filling out purchase orders, monitoring physical climate of storage areas and maintaining study room visitor's log
• Assist in supervising college level and high school interns.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Art History
• Strong interest in printmaking techniques
• Skilled in art historical research
• Ability to follow protocols in handling delicate works of art with care
• Exhibits attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Works well independently and collaboratively
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Art History
• Museum experience
• Familiarity with museum collection databases
• If needed, training will be offered in conservation of artworks on paper.

Salary Range:
$40,000- $43,000 depending on experience

Required Materials:
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Submitting Your Application:
All applications are to be submitted to Search@brandywineworkshop.com
Applicants that do not include all three of the required materials above will not be reviewed as candidates.