Parsons School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks a Full-time Technician in Print Media Resources for the Making Center. Parsons Making Center is a collection of more than 70,000 sq.ft. of labs, shops, studios, and open work spaces that provide curricular support for making across a broad range of mediums and disciplines, and supports experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Technician should be a personable, proactive, detail oriented individual who will become integral to the daily workings of the facilities within the Making Center, with the ability to learn new skills and technologies as needed. This is a fast paced dynamic environment that runs year round. The Technician will interface with students and faculty daily and work with Making Center staff to support multiple processes and resources for all users in a range of making spaces including the Printmaking Studio, Design Lab, and Book Arts Studio. This is an administrative position, governed by a Local 1205 Teamsters union contract, that reports to the Facilities Manager, Print Media.

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

Summary: Assist the Curator and department colleagues with research and cataloguing of works in the permanent collection, acquisitions, and rotating exhibitions from the collection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Research the Museum’s collection by conducting art historical and provenance research to supplement information in files, paper and electronic formats
- Assist in compiling information for possible acquisitions, deaccessions, and loans
- Work with the Curator and other colleagues in the development and organization of exhibitions and rotations of the permanent collection
- Work with curatorial, archives, and registrar staff to compile and organize Registrar and Curatorial files relating to individual works of art in the collection
- Work with the registrar’s office to see that information is correctly entered into Museum’s database and document files, adhering to established standards and practices
- Assist in responding to inquiries about the permanent collection
- Confer with Curator on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of information, the use of appropriate reference material, and status of cataloging projects and other ongoing research and projects
- Research and compile information as needed to facilitate publications, installations, or exhibition-related projects such photographs and rights information, education programs, or label copy, including assistance writing and editing texts

Qualifications:

B.A. in Art History or closely related subject required, M.A. preferred. Work closely with the Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs and other department staff in broad-ranging research projects, relating to the permanent collection, acquisitions, and exhibitions. Familiarity with the history of works of art on paper preferred. Strong library research skills, as well as reading knowledge of one or more European languages (French, German, Italian) required. Excellent computer skills including familiarity with collections databases preferred.

Additional Details:

Minimum of Range:$17.39/hour
Status: Part-Time (25 hours/week)

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

A two-year, full-time Curatorial Fellow position, reporting to the Steven and Ann Ames Curator of Drawings and Prints, is available from September 2021 to September 2023. The primary role of the incumbent is to support the Sondra Gilman Study Center—a storage, research, and display facility for the majority of the Museum’s collection of over 18,000 drawings, prints, and photographs. The Fellow will work closely with members of the Conservation and Exhibitions & Collections Management departments in managing the day-to-day operations of the Study Center, and with the Curatorial team on various tasks related to the research, stewardship, and display of the collection. Mentorship is an important component of this fellowship opportunity, and we welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds interested in the field of prints and drawings.

Responsibilities include:

- Assistance with a range of curatorial projects and tasks for the Steven and Ann Ames Curator of Drawings and Prints, including exhibition and collection research, acquisition presentations and processing, preparation and writing of didactic texts, checklist and database management, and administrative duties. The Fellow may also assist with research and other tasks for various curators in the department, as needed.
- Management of the Study Center's calendar for internal meetings and external appointments.
- Serving as the key correspondent for curators, scholars, students, and artists interested in viewing drawings, prints, and photographs in the Museum’s collection.
- Providing access to requested collection items and supervision of Study Center visitors.
- Working with Conservation and Exhibitions & Collections Management to pull and track the movement of artworks and prepare artworks for viewing.

Job requirements:

- B.A. with specialized knowledge of twentieth- and twenty-first century art (M.A. and/or prewar experience a plus)
- Demonstrated interest in a career in curatorial, collections management, conservation, or related museum field.
- Prior experience in a museum environment or similar art institution is preferred.
- Outstanding organizational, writing, research, and communication skills, with sharp attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team and handle several deadlines simultaneously
- Experience with The Museum System (TMS) and Microsoft Office preferred
- Ability to handle works on paper and lift moderately heavy boxes

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

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.

During the early-modern period, the growing and increasingly international market for prints offered artists a means to find employment in many different places. The widespread availability of presses eliminated the need to travel with heavy equipment or to establish a workshop of one’s own, thus allowing printmakers to maintain and further their careers from multiple locations, sometimes staying only briefly before migrating again. Whether simply seeking new professional opportunities, or fleeing from religious persecution and/or the destruction of war, the ability to supply (new) content through the mediums of woodcuts, engravings and etchings could open doors to court appointments, collaborations with established artists and printer-publishers, and new groups of customers. Framing printmaking as a vehicle of access, this panel seeks to explore how artists in the period from the late fifteenth- to the early eighteenth century leveraged their practical skills and specialized knowhow as they sought domicile in new cities and/or countries across Europe, and beyond.

Papers for this panel might address ways in which individual printmakers sought to (re-)shape their identity through the proliferation of specific subject matter, advertised their skill by adhering to the current style and taste in their place of origin, or made use of existing (international) networks of contacts to guide their way to new opportunities. Also of interest are instances in which artists active in other disciplines turned to printmaking, specifically because of the flexibility of the medium. Contributions that take a macro approach, addressing particular groups of artists, centers of printmaking or (changing) currents over a longer period of time are also greatly encouraged.

Proposals should include:
• Paper title (15-word maximum)
• Paper abstract (150-word maximum)
• Resume (.pdf or .doc upload)
• PhD or other terminal degree completion year (past or expected)
• Full name, current affiliation, and email address
• Primary discipline

Materials should be emailed to Femke Speelberg and Julia Lillie at Femke.Speelberg@metmuseum.org and Julia.Lillie@metmuseum.org, respectively.

The Art Institute of Chicago’s collection of prints and drawings comprises works on paper from the thirteenth century to the present. The collection holds approximately 15,000 drawings, 40,000 prints, 1,000 illustrated books, and continues to grow with a focus on global practitioners. Particular strengths are French 19th-century prints and drawings; British, French, and Italian drawings; strong collections of Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Francisco Goya, and James McNeill Whistler, and twentieth-century American prints. The Glore Study Room welcomes scholars, students, and the general public, hosting classes and individual visitors and Jean and Steven Goldman Galleries present three exhibitions per year, focusing on the strengths of the collection.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Anne Vogt Fuller and Marion Titus Searle Curator, the Research Associate supports the curator in the preparation of the exhibition, Willem de Kooning: The Drawings, tentatively scheduled to open Winter, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct research on Willem de Kooning’s oeuvre, maintaining close contact with the Willem De Kooning Foundation offices in New York City, the most extensive repository of De Kooning research material and documentation.
2. Create and maintain Shared Google Drive folder with research to share with exhibition’s second venue.
3. In consultation with curator and project manager, establish a broad exhibition checklist.
4. Identify owners and locations of objects considered for the exhibition.
5. With curator, plan and conduct travel (both domestic and international) to examine potential works for exhibition.
6. In consultation with curator, exhibition conservator, and conservation fellow make detailed notes regarding condition and presentation of objects.
7. With curator, organize a two-day seminar with scholars and other stakeholders to explore topics, methodologies, and state of De Kooning research.
8. Provide writing support where needed on catalogue précis and press materials.
9. With Exhibition Manager, track Imaging orders, participate in Exhibition stakeholder meetings.
10. Maintain files for correspondence and all inquiries related to exhibition.
11. Coordinate and write loan letters.
12. Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or ABD in Art History or its equivalent preferred, with an emphasis on, and thorough knowledge of, twentieth-century art, its movements, theories, methodologies and discourses, with a specialization in Abstract Expressionism ideal.

Must be able to visit and access the Willem De Kooning Foundation offices in New York City regularly.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google suites required; ability to learn museum-specific collection database systems.

Knowledge of foreign languages as appropriate to areas of specialty preferred.

The successful candidate should:
- be highly detail-oriented and organized;
- demonstrate initiative;
- embrace the museum’s commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable institution;
- have an open-minded and collaborative approach to working and communicating with all colleagues across the museum;
- and have strong research, writing, communication, multitasking, project management, and organizational skills.

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

The Visual Arts Program is looking to for a Printmaking Technician who will assist printmaking classes and oversee the Print shop. This position works closely with the Printmaking faculty and assists with the printmaking classes and other faculty/ guest artist who use the print shop.

Responsibilities
- Maintain safety and organization in the print shop
- Organize and maintain inventory of supplies
- Assist with prep for class demos
- Assist faculty during class times
- Assist students outside of class to make sure proper printmaking procedures are followed
- Assist other faculty/ guest artists when using the Print shop

Qualifications
- Art or Art History background, degree preferred
- Experience in printmaking, with knowledge of safety issues related to printmaking
- Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively
- Strong interpersonal communications skills, able to navigate varying communication styles between staff, students and faculty
- Experience with spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel
- Must be able to work during scheduled class hours

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

The Studio Workspace Residency is an opportunity for artists to create new work and fully immerse themselves in WSW’s supportive environment. We invite applications from artists at any stage of their careers. This residency gives artists the gift of time, an uninterrupted period to live and work away from the stresses of daily life. Artists may choose to work in any one or more of our studios: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, darkroom photography, or ceramics.

Artists receive a thorough studio orientation and are expected to work independently, although studio staff is available to provide assistance. Deep technical assistance can be arranged for an additional fee. Artists must provide their own materials, some of which can be purchased from WSW.

As of 2019, all workspace residencies are fully subsidized! This means that while artists are still responsible for their own travel, materials, meals, and other personal incidentals while in residence, WSW provides housing and studio space at no cost.



Key Details: Summer Deadline

Applications open: June 1
Applications due: August 1, 11:59pm EST
Length of residency: 4-6 weeks
Residency occurs: September 2021-April 2022 (Please note, no residencies in May and June 2022 due to the rescheduling of the previous residency award postponed due to COVID)



Application must include:

A current resume
A brief description of your proposed project, including the studio(s) you’d like to use. 300 word maximum.
Up to ten images of recent work (digital specifications here)
An image script, which should include the title, medium, dimension, and date of each image

CFP: Collecting, Curating, and Consuming American Popular Graphic Arts Yesterday and Today

A symposium in conjunction with Imperfect History: Collecting the Graphic Arts Collection at Benjamin Franklin’s Public Library in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Graphic Arts Department at the Library Company of Philadelphia

Library Company of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., March 25, 2022

Collecting, Curating, and Consuming American Popular Arts Yesterday and Today continues the conversation started through Imperfect History: Curating the Graphic Arts Collection at Benjamin Franklin’s Public Library. The exhibition explores the development of the Library Company’s graphics art collection as it relates to historical and cultural biases within American history through a candid exploration of the evolution of American graphic arts curatorship and collections in one of the oldest cultural institutions in the country. The symposium seeks to examine changing and innovative directions in how historical popular graphic art (i.e., art not traditionally classified as fine art, that is representative of popular culture, and/or is mass produced and consumed) is curated, interpreted, and used and understood by those who produced, viewed, and consumed it. Collecting, Curating, and Consuming asks how does historical American popular graphic art act as a mirror, bridge, and barrier in facilitating our visual conceptions of our past and present?

Submissions Guidelines:
Proposals for twenty-minute papers should include a no more than 300-word abstract and two-page CV or resume. Joint proposals and illustrated proposals are welcome.

Please email your proposals with the subject line “IH 2022” as word or pdf documents to epiola@librarycompany.org. Submissions should be received by Monday, August 2. Selected participants will be notified via email by early October 2022.

Any questions may be directed to Erika Piola epiola@librarycompany.org.

For the complete call for papers, follow this link: https://librarycompany.org/imperfect-history/symposium/.

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.