Houghton Library seeks an Assistant Curator to support managing, building and sharing the Library's Printing and Graphic Arts (P&GA) collection. Reporting to the Curator of Printing and Graphic Arts, the Assistant Curator performs a range of administrative, outreach, collection-development, and book-arts functions. Part of a highly visible and active department, the Assistant Curator collaborates with all areas of the Library including Public Services, Technical Services, Public and Scholarly Programs, and other curatorial departments.

The successful candidate will possess strong subject knowledge in at least one area of strength in the P&GA collection, and will, ideally, also bring expertise in an area of printing and graphic arts outside of the collection's current strengths. The successful candidate will also possess the capacity to master over time the broad range of formats, subjects, and time periods represented in the P&GA collection, and the flexibility required to develop facility in the numerous skillsets used in curatorial work.

The Department of Printing and Graphic Arts was founded in 1938 by legendary curator, collector, and connoisseur Philip Hofer. The department holds original artifacts from all periods illustrating the book arts and the materiality and historical development of the book, whether manuscript or printed. Its strengths reside mainly in European and American traditions of manuscript and printed book illustration, printing technologies, typography, calligraphy, book design, and early photography. In addition to facilitating teaching and research based in the collection, the department administers a vibrant set of programs including the Frances and Philip Hofer lecture series, the Philip Hofer Prize for Collecting Books or Art, workshops on letterpress printing, and other activities core to the department's mission and spirit.

The V&A is currently recruiting a Curator of Prints, with expertise in either early or early modern prints. Please do circulate/forward to anyone you think might be interested. The deadline is 23:59, Tuesday the 30th of May. Please visit the link below for more information.

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.

We are seeking a committed, proactive person to support the work of the Library in the critical area of collection conservation and preservation. This is an opportunity for an experienced conservator to undertake condition assessments and conservation treatment of paper and book material from the remarkable collections of Maynooth University Library.

The conservator will work closely with staff in Special Collections and Archives, and also other departments of the Library and will report to the Assistant Librarian with Responsibility for Special Collections and Archives. They will be expected have the skills and knowledge to plan, manage and track their work to ensure that deadlines are met in support of the overall objectives of the University Library. They must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels, and be able to keep clear, consistent and accurate records of all activities undertaken.

The Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings heads the division comprising all graphic art collections and curatorial staff, under the Chief Curatorial and Conservation Executive Officer, and is responsible for the study, documentation, display, development, use, and care of the National Gallery’s world-class collection of some 120,000 works–prints, drawings, artists’ books, and ephemera–from Europe, America, and other parts of the world, dating from the 11th century to the present day.

Please visit the link below for more information.

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Paper Conservator. The successful candidate will join a dedicated conservation team who work collaboratively with BMA staff across multiple departments including curatorial, registration, installation, and exhibitions to examine, research, and care for works in the BMA collection and on loan to the Museum. The Assistant/Associate Paper Conservator will also engage in other conservation and preservation activities across the Museum, while helping to care for the almost 70,000 works on paper- including prints, drawings, photographs, parchment, and books- in the collection. The BMA holds a world-class collection of more than 100,000 works of art spanning the ancient world to the present. The BMA has recently renovated and opened the Nancy Dorman and Stanley Mazaroff Center for Prints, Drawings, and Photographs and the Ruth M. Marder Center for Matisse Studies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Examine, document, and perform conservation treatments on the wide range of works on paper in the Museum’s collection.
• Examine, assess, and document the condition of works on paper requested for exhibition and loan.
• Examine and evaluate the condition and media of works on paper that are being considered for acquisition, collaborating closely with curatorial staff.
• Work closely with the Preparator for Works on Paper and the Director of Conservation/Paper Conservator to ensure the safe housing, handling, transit, and display of works on paper.
• Collaborate with other members of the Conservation Department to perform preservation and collection maintenance activities, including monitoring the museum climate and assisting in integrated pest management.
• Identify media, perform analytical analysis, and conduct and disseminate research on works of art on paper.
• Assist in the training and oversight of conservation interns, technicians, and contractors as needed.
• Act as a courier for loans to other institutions.
• Engage in conservation outreach to visitors, staff and other professionals while striving to advance the Museum’s commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Maintain and acquire skills and knowledge of current conservation techniques and principles through participation in professional conferences, lectures, and workshops.

This full-time, exempt position reports to the Director of Conservation.

For more details and how to apply, please visit external link.

The Paper Conservation Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tang Wing, is looking for an Associate Paper Conservator for activities related to the relocation of the collection of works on paper from the Modern and Contemporary Department during the preparation and construction work on a new Museum wing. These objects include a wide variety of drawings, watercolors, gouaches, prints, collages, and other mixed media works that are cared for by the Paper Conservation Department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Organize and assist project manager with set up and maintenance of project workspace, equipment, and supplies.
Carry out condition examination and some treatments of assigned works of art.
Undertake written and digital documentation of works of art and track their progress though the survey process.
Devise conservation strategies and housing solutions based on current conservation standards and ethics and communicate recommendations for the movement and packing of the collection and issues of conservation verbally and written with numerous parties.
Organize project workflows and track numerous concurrent projects. Establish priorities and meet deadlines set in consultation with project manager.
Supervise the treatment, examination, documentation, and scheduling of project assistants.
Work cooperatively or independently as needed.
Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Master’s level degree from a recognized conservation training program with specialization in paper conservation.
Seven combined years of full-time experience as a Paper Conservator, fellowship experience included.
Excellent examination skills. Knowledge of use of microscopes and alternative light sources.
Demonstrated excellence in performing high level conservation treatments.
Ability to devise conservation strategies and housing solutions based on current conservation standards and ethics.
Knowledge of preservation standards for archival matting and housing, environmental conditions.
Ability to use digital cameras and electronic resources for documentation and to learn Museum databases and digital documentation protocols.
Willing to obtain training on rigs and ladders and able to work at heights (8-10ft)
An interest in Modern and Contemporary material is desirable.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

For more details and how to apply, please visit external link.

The Harvard Art Museums seeks a leader in the field to become the next Houghton Curator and the Head of the Division of Modern and Contemporary Art. Reporting to the Chief Curator, the Houghton Curator will engage in scholarly and public debates on the Harvard University campus and beyond, will inspire and guide, and will bring fresh perspectives into the narratives and presentations of the art of the 20th and 21st centuries both through their own scholarship and initiatives and through setting direction for the Mod-Con division. *Please note: This position will also take on the role of Division Head of Modern and Contemporary Art for a period of three years, which may be extended. Particulars will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

Position Description:
The Houghton Curator and Division Head will join the staff at the museums as they implement a broad, multi-year rethinking and reframing of the permanent collections and galleries, a key goal of the museums’ newly-formed five-year Strategic Plan. Working in a team environment, the curator promotes dialogue, engagement, and experimentation. The curator collaborates with colleagues across the museums, in particular in the two other curatorial divisions—European and American Art; Asian and Mediterranean Art—as well as the Division of Academic and Public Programs and the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies. The curator will work closely with the curator of Prints and the curator of Drawings who are both situated in the Division of European and American Art. The Houghton Curator will seek programmatic partnerships across the Harvard campus and lead conversations on critical issues in contemporary art.

As Houghton Curator:
Make new acquisitions to diversify the collections and craft an ambitious exhibition, research and publication program; create exhibition checklists, propose and oversee loan requests and other exhibition-related project management, and public programs; work closely with students and faculty to foster significant and sustained curricular use of the collection for both undergraduate and graduate teaching; actively cultivate donors and supporters; in collaboration with development colleagues in Institutional Advancement, conduct outreach to individuals, foundations, and governmental agencies to raise funds for a range of museum priorities, including acquisitions, exhibitions, conservation, and publications; mentor and supervise postdoc curatorial fellows within the institution, as well as Division graduate interns and undergraduate student workers.

As Division Head:
Lead the activities of the Division of Modern and Contemporary Art, including implementing aspects of the strategic plan; annual budget planning, preparation and submission; staff management, including performance management and goal-setting; exhibition planning for the division (with the Chief Curator and other colleagues); supervising provenance research on objects in the permanent collection and potential acquisitions; participating as a member of the Museums Management Team.

For more details and how to apply, please visit external link.

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is looking for an Assistant or Associate Curator of European Art, to be a specialist in 19th and early 20th-century European art and to join a collaborative team of four interdisciplinary specialists to support an expansive program centered upon the arts of Europe. As part of the curatorial team, the hire will be responsible for contributing to all curatorial duties, including researching, interpreting, and publishing works in the collection; organizing exhibitions and programs; and building the collection. Under the direction of the Chair, they will actively foster a culture of respect and inclusion within the department and join with colleagues to achieve both individual and departmental goals, including ongoing work to strengthen curatorial commitments to diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging (DEAIB). The successful candidate will embrace Mia’s dedication to audience engagement and lifelong learning through innovative, inclusive, and accessible programming and delivery methods. The successful candidate will advocate for and meet the highest standards of scholarship and investigation, reinforcing intellectual inquiry as a core tenant of Mia’s culture and output.

For more details about the role, requirements, and how to apply, visit external link.

The Director, UCLA Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts, oversees all activities, collections, and staff related to the Grunwald Center. The director is responsible for leading the Grunwald Center by overseeing and researching works of art from the Grunwald Center's collection of over 45,000 works on paper from the Renaissance to the present; actively acquiring new works of art through purchase and donations; devising and overseeing programs and exhibitions for new Grunwald Center Study Room and Works on Paper Gallery; developing and organizing selected exhibitions and publications; overseeing scholarly online projects and other research initiatives; and working with UCLA faculty and students as well as scholars and the general public. Charged with directing a new public study room and adjacent storage, this position will also expand collections-based teaching, research, and in-person and online display of the Grunwald Center Collection. The position requires a candidate with an exemplary scholarly background in historical and contemporary works on paper who also can engage in the interpretation and oversight of the other historical collections at the Hammer Museum, including the Armand Hammer paintings collection, the Hammer Daumier and Contemporaries Collection, and the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs, the Grunwald Director is part of the senior leadership at the museum and works closely with the Hammer Director, Deputy Directors, and department heads. As the leader of the Grunwald Center, the Director works to promote knowledge, access, and use of the Center’s collection with museum, university, scholarly, and general audiences. The Grunwald Director also establishes and maintains connections with UCLA academic departments, individual faculty members, and graduate and undergraduate students in order to better integrate the Grunwald Center's activities and collections with the research and teaching conducted at UCLA.

Qualifications: Extensive curatorial experience, particularly in the scholarship of works on paper, with a minimum of six years in a curatorial position. Advanced degree in Art History or a related field required, Ph.D. preferred. For full job description, please visit UCLA Career Opportunities and search the campus job openings for Requisition #38282.

million, seeks an engaging curatorial leader with strong team-building skills for its inaugural endowed Senior Curator and Patrick Coleman Chair for Maps, Rare Books and Print Culture position (the Curator). The successful candidate will bring extensive experience working with special collections and have a track record of acquisitions and networks within the broad fields of rare books and published materials, both analog and digital. The Curator will also lead the department’s engagement with collecting and interpreting print culture. As a senior curator at one of the nation’s premier historical societies and history museums, the Curator will have latitude to help shape departmental strategies to acquire, promote, interpret, and share its remarkable collections from the 16th century to the present with broad and diverse audiences, and will align the collection’s work with MNHS’s broader goals to represent and engage the many communities that comprise Minnesota historically and today.

Please visit the link below for more details.