Kinetic Sculpture Conservation Internship

Tate group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate Britain is offering a 12-month internship in the Sculpture and Installation Art Conservation team. You will focus on one kinetic artwork, researching and documenting its condition and planning for display-ready presentation.

You will work with Sculpture Conservators, Technicians and science teams across Tate sites, mapping steps, conducting condition checks, and researching the artist and materials to ensure high preservation standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised qualification in Conservation.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge/experience treating, researching and documenting works.
• Excellent communication and project planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on one artwork containing modern materials and a kinetic element; researching and documenting its condition.
• Prepare to display-ready condition and plan treatments with milestones.
• Collaborate with Sculpture Conservators, Technicians and science teams to solve preservation challenges.
• Map out steps, condition-check the work, create a treatment plan and research the artist and materials.

Skills

Conservation knowledge

Project planning

Documentation

Education

Recognised qualification in Conservation

Job description

Tate Britain is offering a 12-month internship in the Sculpture and Installation Art Conservation team. You will focus on one kinetic artwork, researching and documenting its condition and planning for display-ready presentation.

You will work with Sculpture Conservators, Technicians and science teams across Tate sites, mapping steps, conducting condition checks, and researching the artist and materials to ensure high preservation standards.