The Dresden Kupferstich-Kabinett is searching for a Postdoctoral Fellow with proven expert knowledge in Italian Old Master drawings to collaborate on a research project cataloging the museum's sixteenth-century Italian drawings. This project is supported by a major grant from the Getty Foundation, as part of "The Paper Project. Prints and Drawings Curatorship in the 21st Century".

The collection of Italian Renaissance drawings in the Dresden Kupferstich-Kabinett includes about 500 individual sheets, as well as several albums. Among these works are world-renown drawings, but a wide variety of high quality works are as yet largely unknown. The current research driven project aims at cataloguing this important group of our holdings. With respect to methodology, and with the wealth and diversity of the material in mind, particular attention is being paid to fostering a dialogue with international colleagues.

Qualifications:
-Completed PhD/DPhil (or equivalent) in History of Art
-Experience in museum work, ideally in a Museum Department of Prints and Drawings
-Proven knowledge in working with Italian Old Master drawings
-Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
-Experience in working with museum databases
-Efficient at working independently as well as within a team
-Excellent communication and organizational skills
-Very good knowledge of German and English in spoken and written form (knowledge of Italian is an advantage)

Responsibilities:
-Examining and cataloguing of drawings from the Kupferstich-Kabinett’s collection in cooperation with the curator in charge and the whole project team
-Research on the drawings and the collection history, including research travel and consultation with other experts
-Cooperation with the conservation department in the scientific investigation of selected drawings
-Documentation in the museum’s database "Daphne"
-Preparing written and photographic documentation for the catalogue
-Writing some of the catalogue entries
-Editorial tasks
-Organization and logistical coordination, especially with regard to a related symposium, research stays of participating guest scholars as well as the cooperation with external authors and colleagues
-Supporting the project team as needed throughout the whole period

We offer:
The chance to work on a high-profile, forward-looking research project in the area of Old Master drawings in one of the leading museums of Prints and Drawings in the world; an exciting and challenging range of duties with the possibility of acquiring more professional experience; and the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team in a network of international profession colleagues. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring policies.

Please submit relevant application documents to Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Personalmanagement, Postfach 12 05 51, 01006 Dresden, Germany (or electronically, in a single pdf document, to kk(at)skd.museum), by May 29, 2020. Application documents can only be returned if they are submitted
with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The application interviews – in person or via video conference – will presumably take place on June 8–10, 2020.

For further questions, please contact Dr. Gudula Metze at gudula.metze(at)skd.museum. You can find information about the project at the 'External Link' below.

For over 30 years, Kala Art Institute has annually awarded artists time, space, and financial support for their work through the Kala Fellowship award. The Kala Fellowship award is an international competition open to artists from the U.S. and around the world. Artists producing innovative work in all mediums including printmaking, digital media, installation art, social practice, photography, and book arts are encouraged to apply. Fellowship Awards are given based on conceptual creativity, originality, and artistic excellence as well as technical knowledge.

In 2020, Kala will award six artists a $3,000 stipend, unlimited access to Kala’s facilities for up to six months, one Kala class, and a culminating show in the Kala Gallery. The award is geared towards supporting artists in completing specific projects or bodies of work that would benefit from Kala’s specialized equipment in printmaking and digital media.

Each Fellowship Award Includes:
-$3,000 cash award
-Up to six months of studio residency at Kala Art Institute with 24/7 access to our communal studio spaces. An individual studio space may be also available depending on proposed projects and schedules.
-One class or tutorial session that will provide training in a chosen area of printmaking and/or digital media
-Each artist selected is included in our annual group exhibition of Fellowship artists. Public programs for artists are also possible and determined on an individual basis with each artist.
-Access to a community and network of approximately 75-80 artists working at Kala, participation in Kala events, and support of Kala staff.

Program Period
The 2020-2021 Fellowship residency period is October 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021. Artists must be able to schedule a 1 to 6 month residency during that time. The group exhibition is currently scheduled for July through September 2021.

2020 Competition
The 2020 Fellowship competition will be juried by Kala’s Executive Director, Gallery Director, Artist Residency Manager, and a panel that includes Fellowship alumni artist Veronica Graham, and one invited Bay Area arts professional, Jovanna Venegas, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, SFMOMA.

Application Requirements:
-Completed Application Form, you can apply on Slideroom
-Statement of Interest in working at Kala Art Institute and how a Fellowship Award will affect a specific future project and/or how it will impact your overall practice
-Artist CV
-Documentation of recent work (see specifications on the online application for guidelines according to discipline)
-Two References
-$25 Application Fee

Please note: This is a studio residency only; housing is not included. Students who will be enrolled in a degree granting program in the 2020-2021 academic year are not eligible for the award

Deadline to apply May 29th, 2020.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information.

The Print Center is very pleased to announce the 95th ANNUAL International Competition. The ANNUAL is one of the oldest and most prestigious competitions in the United States. The Print Center is particularly interested in highlighting local, national and international artists who utilize photography and printmaking in new and intriguing ways, both in content and process. Artists whose work pushes the boundaries of traditional photographic and printmaking practices are encouraged to enter.

The jurors will select a group of approximately 25 Semifinalists and 10 Finalists eligible for prizes including:
- Three Solo Exhibitions at The Print Center
- Stinnett Philadelphia Museum of Art Collection Award
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Purchase Award
- The Jacqueline L. Zemel Prize for Printmaking
- The Print Center Honorary Council Award of Excellence
- Two-year Print Center Gallery Store Contract
- The Photo Review Award
- Numerous additional cash and material prizes awards

ELIGIBILITY
Any artist using photography and/or printmaking as critical components in their work can enter. Former Finalists and Semifinalists are eligible to apply. Work submitted must have been completed in the last three years. Up to five images may be submitted and only one submission per person is allowed. Visit the 'External Link' below for information about the accepted formats for submissions.

ENTRY FEE
$45

EXHIBITIONS AND PURCHASE AWARDS
Solo Exhibitions :: Three Finalists will be selected by The Print Center’s curator to receive solo exhibitions at The Print Center (January – March 2021) along with an honorarium. Artists are responsible for delivering or shipping their work to and from The Print Center and all related costs, including framing when appropriate. The Print Center provides a printed, color exhibition brochure; professional installation and de-installation of the exhibitions; promotion via press release, mailed announcement cards, website, weekly email newsletters and social media posts; and professional photographic documentation of the shows.

Two Digital Exhibitions :: Portfolios of work from the Finalists and Semifinalists will be presented digitally at The Print Center during the Solo Exhibitions (January – March 2021) and permanently online on The Print Center’s website.

Stinnett Philadelphia Museum of Art Collection Award :: Selected by a curator from the Department of Prints, Drawings and Photographs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one work will be accessioned into the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Permanent Collection.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Purchase Award :: Selected by Jodi Throckmorton, Curator of Contemporary Art, one work will be accessioned into the Museum’s permanent collection.

ABOUT THE JURORS
David Campany is Managing Director of Programs at the International Center of Photography, New York and Curator of the 2020 Biennale für aktuelle Fotografie in Germany. Larissa Goldston is Director of Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE), the renowned fine art print publisher in New York.

CALENDAR
Entry Deadline: June 15, 2020, 11:59 PM (EST)

Notification by Email: September 11, 2020
Solo and Onsite Digital Exhibitions: January – March 2021
Online Exhibition: Launched by February 2021

Please visit the 'External Link' below for full information and to access the entry form.

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present LITHO-LINO-MONO-MORE. All printmakers, 18 years or older, living, working, or attending school in the state of Ohio are eligible for entry. All art submitted must have printmaking incorporated in their production process: woodcut, etching, engraving, lithography, screen printing, etc. Photography, giclee prints, and digital work are not eligible unless they have additional printmaking elements. Traditional and non-traditional approaches are welcome. Nicholas Hill will be this year’s juror and $700 will be awarded in prizes.

Contingency Plan: The DSA is exceedingly hopeful that everything will be opened back up in late June/early July, but the worst-case scenario is that the exhibition will be hosted online as other shows have been this 2020 season. Sponsored in part by the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative.

ABOUT
The DSA is a non-profit member-based organization. It was founded in 1938 and acquired a Victorian house in the 1960s which was then converted into a gallery. The DSA’s mission is to “connect, support, and educate artists and the community.” The DSA hosts various workshops and events throughout the year to fulfill its mission as well as hosts a variety of exhibitions.

REQUIREMENTS
Artists must be 18 years of age or older and live, work, or attend school in Ohio.
2D Artwork must be no larger than 60“ tall x 48” wide.
3D artwork must fit on a pedestal that has a footprint of 15” x 20” (or smaller) or sit on the floor
Artwork must be professionally presented. 2D work must be ready to hang with wiring on back. DSA is open to other installation methods, but they must be pre-approved.
Artwork must be labelled on the back, or underneath, with your name, title, and price
Artwork must not have been exhibited before at the DSA
Artwork may not be picked up before the close of the show
Submit up to three (3) printmaking works. These works must be finished new work or work made within the last five years. Object details are required for each work submitted: Title, Year, Medium, Dimensions, Price (If not for sale, it’s insurance value).
Accepted work that differs significantly from submitted images, or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified.

ENTRY FEES
$20 for the first piece and $5 for each additional image submitted for a grand total of up to three pieces/$30. (1 piece: $20, 2 pieces: $25, three pieces: $30).

CALENDAR ­
Submissions Due: Sunday, June 21, 2020 by 11:59pm
Notification: June 29
Delivery of Art – in Person: Tues, July 21, 11–5 & Wed, July 22, 3–8pm
Delivery of Shipped Art: July 21 and July 22
Reception: Fri, August 7, 6-9 PM
Exhibition Runs: Fri, July 31– Sat, August 22
Pick-up Dates: Tues, Aug 25, 11–5 & Wed, Aug 26, 3–8pm
Return of Shipped Art: Shipped out the week of Aug 24

JUROR
Nicholas Hill, a printmaker and artist-curator, is a Guggenheim Fellow who has exhibited his artwork in over 200 juried and invitational exhibitions, including solo exhibitions, in the United States, Germany, France, Poland, India, Chile, Czech Republic, and Denmark. His work is represented in public collections, including the Library of Congress, the New-York Historical Society, the United States Department of State, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Nicholas is represented by Printworks Gallery in Chicago.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information and to submit an entry.

The Prints and Photographs Department of the French National Library is looking to recruit a full-time Fellow with a specialist interest in 16th century prints and drawings.

This two-year fellowship, beginning November 2nd 2020, is supported by a grant from the Getty Foundation as part of its initiative The Paper Project and offers exceptional scholarly and professional training to an emerging works-on-paper curator, as the Fellow will be a fully integrated member of the curatorial staff of the department. He/she will have the opportunity to participate in the reopening of the restored historic Richelieu building of the BnF.

The Fellow will work more specifically on French prints and drawings of the 16th century and focusing on the School of Fontainebleau.

Required Profile and Qualifications
-Master’s degree (or equivalent) in art history, with a proven knowledge and interest in working with Old Master prints and drawings and in their physical characteristics
-Strong interest in a curatorial career
-Fluent knowledge of French in spoken and written form

Major Duties and Responsibilities
-Research, inventory and preventive conservation of the collection of prints and drawings of (or influenced by) the Fontainebleau school. The Fellow will have the opportunity to make research trips to other graphic arts collections. He/she will benefit from advice from renowned experts on this topic and will organize a workshop / on the prints and drawings of the Fontainebleau school
-Participation in the everyday activities of the curatorial team of the Department
-Participation in the reopening of Richelieu Library and Museum

Application (must be in French) :
-CV (3 pages max)
-Cover letter (2 pages max)
-Bibliography (selection of major publications and/or unpublished communications and/or unpublished scholar papers)

Calendar
Applications can be submitted until June 30th, 2020.

Candidates selected after the pre-screening will be interviewed first week of September. No travel expenses will be reimbursed. Skype interviews can be scheduled. The selected candidate will be notified on September 7th, 2020

Electronic applications should be submitted to the following address: reserve-estampes-photographie@bnf.fr. No applications by post will be accepted.

Further information is available by sending an email to: reserve-estampes-photographie@bnf.fr. (Please title emails: 2020 -BnF-Paper Project)

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information.

We are pleased to announce that the Getty Research Journal will begin biannual publication in 2021. Submissions are invited for the inaugural fall issue. Published twice a year, in February and in August, the journal will continue to feature the work of art historians, museum curators, and conservators around the world as part of the Getty’s mission to promote the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of the world’s artistic legacy. Articles are peer reviewed. We welcome submissions of original scholarship relevant to the Getty’s initiatives, research projects and themes, and collections. The Getty Research Journal is distributed in print and electronically by the University of Chicago Press, Journals Division, and is also archived on JSTOR.

The Getty Research Journal publishes full-length articles (approximately 5,000–12,000 words and 8–12 illustrations) and shorter notices often highlighting new research, acquisitions, or discoveries in the Getty’s collections (approximately 2,000–5,000 words and 3–7 illustrations). All word counts include endnotes.

Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submissions received by July 1, 2020, will be considered for the fall 2021 issue. Authors submitting in languages other than English should submit as early as possible to allow for additional time needed for peer review and translation. The journal will translate articles accepted in languages other than English.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information.

The IFPDA Book Award was founded in 2004 to highlight and promote published books, articles, or catalogues on fine prints. This annual award honors excellence in research, scholarship, and the discussion of new ideas in the field of fine prints. The award provides one outstanding recipient and publication with a prize of $2,000, and represents another milestone for the organization. As a result, the winner will receive acclaim from one of the most recognizable bodies in the print world.

The application for the 2020 IFPDA Foundation Book Award is now open. Applications are due July 17.

The jury limits its consideration to books published during the prior year. Each submission will be vetted by members of the jury, who have been selected according to their expertise in that particular field or specialty. They will consider the use of original ideas, fresh research and individual interpretations. The jury will review the submissions and the award will be announced at the Collectors and Curators Breakfast during the IFPDA Fine Art Print Fair in October.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information and to apply.

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art invites applications for the 2020–2021 Davidson Family Fellowship. The fellowship provides support for scholars holding a PhD (or equivalent) or PhD candidates to work on research projects in American art that advance scholarship by connecting with objects in the museum’s permanent collection. The stipend rate is $3,000 per month for a minimum one-month to a maximum four-month period of full-time research at the museum.

The application deadline is August 1, 2020, for a fellowship to begin on or after October 1, 2020, and end by September 30, 2021.

Please email research@cartermuseum.org with any questions.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information and to apply.

This session will consider bound volumes created or transformed through the incorporation of independently printed images. Inspired by recent scholarship that addresses the popularity of modifying, enhancing, or creating books in this manner, this session will focus on the production and reception of such books between the widespread adoption of the printing press in Europe, circa 1500, and the nineteenth-century rise of public museums and libraries, with their increasingly standardized and discrete organizational systems. Papers may address any books into which independently printed images have been incorporated, whether these books include text and whether they are analyzed as unique items or as products of broader creative or curatorial practices. This session seeks papers that consider both the material and the conceptual aspects of these complex volumes. Themes may include the agendas of specific creators; the codex as a structure and ways in which prints were designed for, or adapted to it; or how these works inform histories of reading, book and print production, or book and print collection. Papers may also address how these books relate to those of earlier centuries. Themes addressing subsequent reception are also welcome. Such themes include interpretive and practical challenges that the books present, and opportunities they offer, to the evolving institutional and media landscapes of the twenty-first century.

Send paper proposals including title, abstract (250 words) and CV by Monday 10 August 2020 to: Jeanne-Marie Musto, Program Committee, Bibliographical Society of America, at musto.jeannemarie@gmail.com.

NB: CAA membership is not required to submit a paper proposal, but is required once proposals are accepted. For more information concerning participation in the CAA 2021 conference, see: http://www.collegeart.org/programs/conference/proposals

San Francisco Center for the Book is pleased to announce that we are seeking submissions for Reclamation: Artists' Books on the Environment. The exhibition will open at SFCB in Summer 2021 as one of many worldwide actions in response to Extraction: Art on the Edge of the Abyss, a manifesto issued by Peter Koch in 2018. Reclamation: Artists' Books on the Environment will subsequently travel, accompanied by an illustrated catalogue with essays by the curator and jurors.

Reclamation: Artists' Books on the Environment will consider our relationship to the environment at this moment on the planet. Book artists create works that involve, educate, and inspire action. Book art takes many forms. Sculptural bookworks, for example, command attention so that viewers are compelled to reflect upon the issues explored in the work. Paginated artists’ books rely on a reader’s touch to encourage a measured exploration of complicated topics, one page opening at a time. Many compelling works integrate pagination with sculptural and material richness to create a multi-sensory reading experience.

The book form's expressive strengths offer a perfect vehicle for reclamation, the focus of this show, which refers to the process of claiming something back or of reasserting a right.

Reclamation: Artists' Books on the Environment will consider our relationship to the environment at this moment on the planet. Topics may include:
-Works that explore environmental concerns or expose environmental threat or degradation under way;
-Works that celebrate beauty in nature as a means of “bringing copies of itself into being,”[1] as in the protection of wild lands;
-Works that explore cultures such as those of indigenous peoples that are directed by a respect for the earth;
-Works that delve into conflicts faced by communities struggling to transition from a heritage energy economy (such as those supported by coal or lumber) into a clean energy economy.

Reclamation seeks to inspire and educate visitors to reflect on climate change and its impacts locally, nationally and internationally. At the same time, the exhibition endeavors to avoid dualistic arguments common to today’s divisive political scene.

This exhibit is open to handmade book and paper arts-related works created as either edition or one-of-a-kind. Works should reflect the highest level of craft. Artists' books, sculptural books, book objects, altered books, installations, zines, and broadsides are all encouraged. For additional details, a full prospectus, and application instructions, please visit the 'External Link' below.