The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD) [Dresden State Art Collections] is seeking to fill the position of a Postdoctoral fellow in the Kupferstich-Kabinett (Museum of Prints, Drawings and Photographs). Start at the earliest possible date (June 1, 2022 at the latest), for a 12-month period.

The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD) [Dresden State Art Collections] are an internationally renowned museum complex comprising a total of 15 museums. With four further institutions, they present a unique diversity of topics that is unrivalled worldwide. At a variety of locations, some of the museums showcase their treasures in painstakingly restored, world-famous historic buildings. The collections house, research and share the stories of several million items. Besides the permanent and special exhibitions in Dresden, Leipzig and Herrnhut and other temporary exhibition venues in Saxony, the SKD also cooperate with other museums around the world. The SKD employs a team of roughly 450, many of whom are project-specific or externally funded personnel.

We are looking for a colleague with proven expert knowledge in Old Master drawings and particularly in Italian art to collaborate on the collection catalogue of the 16th-century Italian drawings in the Dresden Kupferstich-Kabinett. Since 2018, this project has been supported by a major grant from the Getty Foundation, as part of "The Paper Project. Prints and Drawings Curatorship in the 21st Century". The initiative’s primary focus is on training and professional development for early- to mid-career curators of prints and drawings.

The collection of Italian Renaissance drawings in the Dresden Kupferstich-Kabinett includes more than 600 individual sheets, as well as several albums. Among these works are celebrated drawings as well as a large group of unpublished works. The current research project aims at cataloguing this important part 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.

For more information, visit the project website.

Please send your application (cover letter, CV, work references, proof of qualification, earliest start date) electronically in one PDF file (max. 4 MB) by February 11, 2022 to: jobs@skd.museum.

Center for Book Arts is seeking applicants for our 2022 Book Art Research Fellowship.

Researchers and scholars in art history, literature, book history, library science, or museum studies that are based in the US are invited to submit research proposals that draw upon CBA’s unique collections of materials related to book art.

CBA’s Permanent Collection consists of three parts:
1. Fine Arts Collection of artists’ books, prints, and objects
2. Reference Library focused on the practice, theory, and history of book arts
3. CBA’s Archives containing records of original exhibitions presented at CBA and the history of CBA’s programmatic activities.
Taken as a whole, CBA’s collections serve as a historical record of book art as a creative medium and a framework for critical research into book art practice.

You can browse the collections online or make an appointment to visit in-person by emailing collections@centerforbookarts.org.

The individual(s) selected for the Fellowship will receive a modest stipend, be granted access to CBA’s collections, and are provided institutional support during the research process.

Fellows are expected to spend 2-3 weeks on-site at Center for Book Arts. Research periods can take place any time in the calendar year of 2022 outside of holidays and other planned closures.

At the culmination of the Fellowship, the selected individual(s) will present their research in a public talk. CBA will subsequently have the first right of refusal to publish their research in our Book Arts Review journal.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Submissions must be made through the application portal. Applications must include:

A resume or CV
A 500 to 1000 word proposal outlining the research project including:
How holdings from the Center for Book Arts relate to the project
A short bibliography listing individual resources from the collection to be consulted
A proposed timeline for residency at the Center for Book Arts
Applications are due by 11:59pm ET on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

Applicants will be notified in March, 2022.

Application questions should be addressed to collections@centerforbookarts.org.

IFPDA Foundation provides financial support to museums and non-profit organizations for exhibitions, publications, and educational projects that promote greater awareness and understanding of printmaking as an artistic medium. In fulfillment of its mission to promote greater awareness and appreciation of prints, the IFPDA Foundation grants, ranging from $1,000 to $3, 000 support exhibitions, scholarly publications, lectures, and symposia that focus on fine prints.

Grants are made to non-profit organizations that are certified tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service code. Applications from organizations outside the United States that can document not-for-profit status will also be considered.

For details and guidelines, visit external link.

Recognizing the importance of early career exposure to prints, the IFPDA Foundation aims to empower print curators to cultivate the next generation of scholars, curators, dealers, and specialists in the field of fine prints.

Each year, the IFPDA Foundation funds summer curatorial internships in museum print collections. Host institutions are awarded funding based on their ability to provide an intern with object-based experience in the collection under the guidance of one or more experienced print specialists. More information can be found in the guidelines on the external link.

The History of Medicine Department is seeking a Curator of Rare Books who will work in the Historical Collections at the Institute and will manage the library and special collections of the Institute of the History of Medicine, a unique research library serving scholars across Johns Hopkins University and a broad international community of scholars in the field.



Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

The Curator is part of a larger shared services model which encourages collaboration across the university libraries, particularly with curators, archivists, liaisons, informationists, and technologists from the Sheridan Libraries, Alan Mason Chesney Medical Archives, and the Welch Medical Library. This position entails three primary areas of responsibility:



Collections: The Curator develops and manages the rare books and other primary sources, secondary sources, reference materials, and manuscripts in the Historical Collections of the Institute of the History of Medicine. These responsibilities include working with donors and collection creators to further collection goals and stewardship plans; managing designated collection funds and cataloging of rare materials; selecting secondary sources for acquisition; bringing the collections to a larger audience by developing digital initiatives and promoting collections through social media; supervising access to rare materials.


Supervisory: The Curator supervises a part time Collections Manager whose roles include cataloging, security, preservation, collection care and maintenance, and a Library Assistant whose work entails circulation of secondary materials, journals processing, management of reserve readings for department courses, and support for exhibitions. The Curator also oversees student workers and interns, maintenance contractors, and administers the general operating and facilities budgets for the Historical Collections.


Research The Curator serves as a research resource by offering advanced research consultation related to the collections, including responding to reference questions and meeting with student and faculty users as well as outside researchers.


Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in special collections development; familiarity with standard archival and library procedures and engagement with key issues in managing special collections and rare books.
Additional graduate education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.*
Experience supporting successful undergraduate, graduate, or faculty research.
Must be able to work on location in Baltimore, Maryland.

Under the supervision of the Curator in Charge, the Assistant Curator provides support to the curatorial staff for the day-to-day operation of the Prints and Drawings Department, aka the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts. They contribute to the care and interpretation of the collection of more than 90,000 works on paper. This position works effectively and collegially with a broad range of staff, donors, trustees, curatorial support group members, and the general public. A strong customer service orientation and the ability to achieve and sustain best curatorial practices are essential.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Permanent Collection: Manages rotations for the permanent collection galleries in consultation with senior staff. Works with conservators and other staff to ensure the conservation and care of the Achenbach collection. Keeps informed of current activity in the areas of departmental interest through museum and gallery visits and publications, and conveys observations and information to the senior staff.
Research: Researches and catalogues the collection and related archives; answers related inquiries from the public and scholars, making the collection accessible to both the broader academic community and the general public. Performs research for exhibitions including research on artists, periods, styles, and specific works
Documentation: Works closely with the Registration department to ensure proper documentation of the collection. Assigns and expedites work / technician / photo services requests as required to ensure the appropriate care and maintenance of the collection in gallery and storage areas.
Publications: Assists with and/or executes exhibitions and installations including the preparation of catalogues, checklists, wall labels, and other exhibition graphics. Participates in and contributes to social media promotions related to collection awareness.
Outside Requests: Corresponds with scholars or members of the public regarding objects in the collection. Coordinates appointments for the Roberts Seminar Room and hosts classes/groups as necessary.
Supervision: Manages activities of volunteers and interns, as necessary.
External Relationships: Builds and maintains departmental relationships with critics, dealers, museum colleagues, institutions of higher learning, and collectors. This also involves patron and collector development. Presents lectures and docent talks, and conducts tours of the collection and temporary exhibitions for donors, trustees, and the general public as the need arises. Represents FAMSF at public and private functions that further the FAMSF mission and institutional objectives.
Fundraising: In keeping with Museums-wide curatorial practice, supports the fundraising and public relations efforts of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts in correspondence with the Museums and its Development department. Actively participates in meetings and programs, including fundraising programs, of the Achenbach Graphic Arts Council and its board.
Administrative: Prepares documentation for meetings of the Acquisitions Committee of the Board of Trustees. Helps with the implementation of department policies and procedures, educational programs for the public, and storage management procedures. Collaborates on budget preparation.
Courier: Subject to the approval of the Curator in Charge and Director of Curatorial Affairs, serves as FAMSF courier for loaned works of art from the collection.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Harvard University invites applications and nominations for the Philip Hofer Curator of Printing and Graphic Arts (P&GA) at Houghton Library. Reporting to the Associate Librarian for Collections and Programs, the Curator provides vision, leadership, advocacy, interpretation and passion for the collection, and serves as catalyst and coordinator for a dynamic group of activities and people dedicated to connecting P&GA’s holdings to Harvard faculty, students, and an international community of scholars, artists, and other researchers and enthusiasts.

The Curator will have enthusiasm and demonstrated ability for sharing and interpreting the collection in the classroom, in the reading room, in the digital sphere, in publications, and through exhibitions and programming and for communicating the value, power, and contemporary relevance of printing and the graphic arts to expert and general audiences. The Curator will have an extraordinary opportunity to build and shape the collection and will develop and implement a strategy that incorporates diverse cultures, new and evolving technologies, and the role of printing and graphic arts in social and political change.

The successful candidate will possess deep knowledge of printing history and graphic processes particularly as these relate to book illustration; the ability to master over time the broad range of formats, subjects, and time periods represented in the collection; enthusiasm for working with faculty and students; proclivity for adopting new technologies and methods that will improve access to and use of P&GA holdings; and a collaborative and collegial outlook.

The Department of Printing and Graphic Arts was founded at Harvard in 1938 by legendary curator, collector, and connoisseur Philip Hofer. The department holds an extensive collection of original artifacts from all periods illustrating the book arts and the materiality and historical development of the book, whether manuscript or printed. 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 Department of Printing and Graphic Arts is one of the main curatorial departments of Houghton Library, Harvard’s principal repository for rare books and manuscripts, literary and performing arts archives, and more. The library is a destination for students and scholars on campus and around the world, and each year welcomes thousands of researchers and students into its reading room and classrooms. Houghton Library’s collections represent the scope of human experience from ancient Egypt to twenty-first century America. With strengths primarily in North American and European history, literature, and culture, collections range in media from printed books and handwritten manuscripts to maps, drawings and paintings, prints, posters, photographs, film and audio recordings, and digital media, as well as costumes, theater props, and a wide range of other objects.

Awards are announced at the Society’s Annual General Meeting which is usually held between May and July.

How to apply
Each application should preferably be made by email and should consist of:
a covering letter of up to 500 words, containing a brief curriculum vitae and the name, address and e-mail address of one referee (who has already agreed to serve as referee), and
a description of the project and budget, of up to 1,000 words.
The project description should state its purpose clearly, and succinctly. Please also state whether your project is part of a larger one, and whether you are applying elsewhere for funding. You will be expected to submit a written report one year after the award of your grant.

Submit your application to the Chairman of the PHS Grants and Prizes Sub-Committee, Giles Mandelbrote, at giles.mandelbrote@churchofengland.org. If unable to use email for your submission, please mail to the Society, marked for the attention of the Grants and Prizes Chairman, at the address shown on the Contact us page, to arrive no later than 31 March 2022.

About our grants programme
The Printing Historical Society operates a programme of awards for work including:

Research on topics relating to the history of printing
Publishable reports on archives relating to the history of printing
Scope
Grants are limited to supporting historical research in printing technology, the printing and related industries, printed materials and artefacts, type and typefounding, print culture, and the history of printing processes and design. Applications for research funding may be for up to £1,000; applications for publishable reports on archives, up to £500. In both cases grants may be used to cover material or other expenses, including travel, accommodation, photography etc., but excluding basic subsistence expenses such as food. Training and employment (such as research assistance or salary replacement) costs will not be eligible for funding.

Assessment
Applications will be assessed on the viability of the project, the effectiveness of the proposed use of funding and the relevance of the proposed research to the aims of the Society. Applications should specify the amount requested and offer a budget for the envisaged use of the funds; applications for projects that are deemed to be primarily bibliographical, or for conference funding, are unlikely to be successful. Students, academics and independent researchers may apply; some preference will be given to independent researchers. All applicants are strongly encouraged to consider submitting the outcome of their research for publication in the Journal of the Printing Historical Society.

Publicity
An announcement is generally made in Printing History News when a new grant application period opens, but the Society also advertises its grants programme through a variety of public channels, including on this page of the Society’s website.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President and Grainger Executive Director of Conservation and Science, the incumbent plans and directs the work of Paper and Book Conservation. This position establishes procedures for collection care, treatment, framing, mounting, installation, research and examination of all paper, book and archives material in the museum collection. The position supervises a team of eight in Paper and Book conservation, and is responsible for managing staff, hiring, performance review, staff development and support. The role sets and manages the budget and is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the paper and book conservation laboratories and related equipment.

This role also manages conservation documentation, and establishes workflows and recommendations pertaining to loans, exhibitions, storage, handling, transport, acquisition and deaccession of paper, books and archives collections. Sets standards for conservation based upon knowledge of works of art and of conservation best practices and is expected to maintain an active treatment and/or research profile. Contributes to national and international dialogues on the stewardship and research of paper-based materials. Engages with the public, scholars and peers to disseminate the research and activities of Paper and Book Conservation. This position also participates in initiatives to advance the broader Conservation and Science department, including fundraising and digital initiatives. This Senior leadership position is committed to advancing the museum’s mission and is actively engaged in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Directs and plans the operations of Paper and Book Conservation in consultation with the Executive Director of Conservation and Science for all activities related to the permanent collection, exhibitions, loans, acquisitions and deaccessions.

Supervises the activities of the Paper and Book Conservation staff, as well as preparation, mounting and framing: assigns and supervises projects, tracks and documents activities to guide planning and generates annual reports. Actively engages in hiring, performance management and the professional development of the team.

Works with the Grainger Executive Director of Conservation and Science to establish and manage the departmental budget.

Works with the appropriate curator and Executive Director of Conservation and Science to set treatment priorities for paper, book and archives collections and carry out treatments using the most up to date methods and materials. Approves treatment and framing proposals for works of art on paper, books and archives materials, assigns projects and responsibilities, and supervises the work. Oversees the work required for major rotations of the collection.

Develops long range plans for the Paper and Book Conservation department in regard to staffing, equipment and facilities to meet collection needs.

Develops, prioritizes and manages short and long-term research projects focused on the treatment or study of the materials and techniques of works on paper and books.

Is conversant with recent technologies in the field, supervises the use of in-depth examination methods, and provides recommendations for equipment maintenance and upgrades.

Oversees the conservation requirements for an active program of exhibitions and loans.

Maintains institutional and professional standards for safe handling, storage, installation, packing and shipping of objects in coordination with Registrars, Art Handlers, departmental technicians, and curatorial staff. Provides guidance on the environmental needs of the collection of works of art on paper, books and archive materials as regards humidity and temperature control, lighting, air quality, integrated pest management etc. in galleries and art storage vaults.

Develops awareness within and outside the museum of the importance, shared responsibilities,

The Frick Collection is pleased to announce the availability of a two-year predoctoral fellowship for an outstanding doctoral candidate who wishes to pursue a curatorial career in an art museum. The fellowship offers invaluable curatorial training and provides the scholarly and financial resources required for completing the doctoral dissertation. Internationally renowned for its exceptional collection of western European art from the early Renaissance through the end of the nineteenth century, The Frick Collection—complemented by the equally significant resources of the Frick Art Reference Library—offers a unique opportunity for object-based research. The fellowship is best suited to a student working on a dissertation that pertains to one of the major strengths of the collection and library.

The Anne L. Poulet Curatorial Fellow will have an opportunity to work with curatorial and educational staff on research for permanent collection displays and special exhibitions. Other curatorial training responsibilities include participation in the daily administrative routines of a small museum. The Fellow will have a place of study, access to the collections and library, as well as introductions to New York City museums and libraries. Frick curators and conservation staff will be available for consultation on the dissertation. The Fellow will divide his or her time between the completion of the dissertation and activities in the Curatorial Department. The Fellow is considered a full-time temporary exempt employee for the duration of the two-year fellowship.