Denver Art Museum Pre-program Internship in Outdoor Sculpture Conservation
The Denver Art Museum is offering two paid pre-program internships in the conservation of outdoor sculpture for the summer of 2016. U.S. citizens or legal residents are eligible to apply.
The internships will be 3 days per week, 7 hours per day, for 5 weeks, starting in late June or early July. Under the supervision of the conservator of modern and contemporary art, interns will learn and practice basic skills for the conservation of outdoor sculpture, including washing and waxing of bronzes and maintenance of painted surfaces, as well as written and photographic documentation techniques.
Qualifications for the internship include:
- An interest in art conservation as a career.
- Successful completion of some academic requirements for entry into a conservation graduate program. Coursework may include but is not limited to chemistry, physics, studio art, and art history classes.
- Ability to handle collection objects with care.
- Ability to exercise critical thinking.
- Willingness to take direction and execute accordingly.
- Proven attendance and follow through of prior job responsibilities.
- Prior experience handling artworks is a plus but not required.
Work will involve some moderate to heavy lifting and use of surfactants, solvents, paint, and wax. Work will take place outdoors; conditions may be hot and dry. Interns are expected to follow established safety practices per lifts, ladders, and use of half-face respirators. Fit testing and training for respirator use will be provided. Internship may include a relevant visit to artist’s studio or foundry.
To apply, please send a cover letter, résumé, a summary of relevant coursework with grades, and contact information for two job-related references to Kate Moomaw at kmoomaw@denverartmuseum.org, by April 15, 2016.