Job Description:

To provide collection care, research assistance and administrative support to the department of Prints and Drawings and European Paintings. Responsible for pulling and preparing artworks for study room visits, monitoring the study room, facilitating class visits and assisting with curatorial and administrative tasks.

Job Details:

Responsibilities:
- Assists with art handling and movement for classes, research and museum 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.
- 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 Pop-Up 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.
- May assist in supervising undergraduate 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

Salary Range
$37,000

Working Conditions
- May work around standard office equipment
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at workstation
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Occasional evenings and weekends may be required

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

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

The Royal Museum of Mariemont (Belgium) calls for papers on the topic of the "multiple" to be published in issue 44 of its annual journal Cahiers de Mariemont (thematic dossier).

Echoing volume 43 of the Cahiers de Mariemont dedicated to the Replicating Art, volume 44 focuses on multiple as a practice characteristic of the post-war period and which still accompanies and reflects the profound transformations of our societies today. As Michel Melot writes about the book: ‘The “multiple” is neither a reproduction, nor a “copy” interchangeable with another. The category of “multiple” is therefore a hybrid between reproduction and a single original work’ (https://www.cairn.info/revue-medium-2012-3-page-169.htm).

This volume invites researchers, artists and publishers to question this art form, reflecting not only on the evolution of the status of the work of art and that of the artist, but also on the way in which these works use and sometimes divert the most recent means of production and distribution, in particular since the 2000s. Here is a non-exhaustive list of avenues for reflection to explore:

- Historical perspective: origins, developments and continuity of a practice
- The status of the work and the artist
- The ‘multiple’ and the democratization of art
- The standards and values of society called into question
- The challenges and means of production and dissemination of the ‘multiple’
- Positioning of creators vis-à-vis traditional materials and techniques and innovations
- Distribution networks
- The roles and functions of the various actors of the multiple: publishers and creators
- Place of artists’ books in the contemporary multiple

Proposals are to be sent to the editor of the Cahiers de Mariemont, Jean-Sébastien Balzat (jean-sebastien.balzat@musee-mariemont.be) by September 15th 2021. They must include a summary (2,000 to 3,000 characters), a provisional title, a selected bibliography and a short biography of the author (2 or 3 lines). The submitted article must contain a maximum of 30,000 characters (spaces included) preceded by a summary and followed by 10 keywords. The submissions are expected by January 15th 2022.

For more information please visit the external link below.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks an Assistant Curator of Northern European Drawings, Prints, and Illustrated Books in the Department of Drawings and Prints, reporting to the Curator-in-Charge of Drawings and Prints. The Assistant Curator will need to be a specialist in drawings and prints with the connoisseurship and research skills that will allow them to meaningfully engage with scholars, students, and collectors. As part of the curatorial team in the Department of Drawings and Prints, the Assistant Curator will be responsible for contributing to all curatorial duties, including: researching, studying, interpreting, and publishing works in the collection under his/her curatorial responsibility; planning and executing exhibitions and programs; and building the collection.

The candidate will be in charge of the department’s collection of Northern European (German, Dutch, and Flemish) drawings, prints, and illustrated books from the 15th through the 19th centuries. The Assistant Curator will participate in gallery installations, writing labels and online features, and database management; respond to public inquiries and assist scholars; help in the organization of loans; contribute to the Museum’s public education programs; research the permanent collections and identify and recommend acquisitions for purchase; and actively engage with supporters and colleagues both nationally and internationally, in addition to other related duties. The Assistant Curator will contribute to general and scholarly departmental publications, in both electronic and print form.

Successful candidates will have genuine interest in making the Department’s collections accessible to the layman as well as the specialist, thus a strong facility in written and oral communication, as well as the ability to maintain precise and careful records and excellent computer skills. Demonstrated experience in accomplishing original research on drawings and prints is required. The Assistant Curator must also have the ability to work closely with all staff within the Department and with colleagues throughout the Museum as well as donors and collectors and the academic community, in addition to proven lecturing and writing capabilities. A Ph.D. in art history is required in addition to excellent language skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Care for the permanent collection of Northern European drawings, prints, and illustrated books
Review and update object records in the Museum database (TMS).
Propose and organize special exhibitions, gallery rotations, and accompanying publications in collaboration with curatorial colleagues.
Consult with the Museum’s conservators on the care of the collection and documentation of the condition of works.
Recommend acquisitions for purchase.
Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with donors, patrons, collectors, dealers, colleagues from other international institutions, and the scholarly community.
Conduct specialized research, catalogue, and publish on the collection.
Participate in the Friends of Drawings and Prints programs and two annual Visiting Committee meetings.
Answer correspondence related the Collection; assist the public and visiting scholars.
Contribute to the teaching mission of the Museum through public lectures and mentorship of interns and fellows.
Other related duties.

Requirements:
Experience in a museum, academic institution, or equivalent, required
Demonstrated scholarly achievement, including evidence of original research and writing ability
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues across the museum and externally with artists, academics, scholars, donors, and the general public
Expert knowledge of German, Dutch, and Flemish art
Ability to maintain precise and careful records
Excellent computer skills

Knowledge and Education:
PhD or ABD preferred
Knowledge of German or Dutch preferred

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

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.