Art Restoration & Framing Associate, Sheafer + King Modern

Indy Arts; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheafer + King Modern is seeking a careful, hands-on Art Restoration & Framing Associate to help prepare and preserve artwork handled by our gallery and auction house. Prior professional restoration experience is not required.

The role emphasizes patience, sound judgment, manual skill, and a strong desire to learn painting construction and repair. This is a part-time position offering roughly 10-20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Background in studio art is preferred.
• Patience and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to self-manage and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform appropriate repairs and restoration work on paintings.
• Stretch unstretched paintings and re-stretch paintings when needed.
• Mat and frame artwork using straightforward framing methods.
• Build stretchers as needed.
• Handle artwork carefully and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Studio art background

Patience

Attention to detail

Self-management

Education

Some college education

Job description

Art Restoration & Framing Associate, Sheafer + King Modern

Deadline: 11/07/2026

Sheafer + King Modern is seeking a careful, hands‑on Art Restoration & Framing Associate to help
prepare and preserve artwork handled by our gallery and auction house. Prior professional
restoration experience is not required. The position requires patience, sound judgment, manual skill,
and a serious interest in learning how paintings are constructed and repaired.
This may be a particularly good fit for someone with a studio-art background who enjoys solving
physical problems, working independently, and developing a specialized practical skill.

Employment type: Part‑time

Hours: Approximately 10-20 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible; to be arranged with the selected candidate

Starting compensation: $15-$17 per hour, based on relevant experience. Compensation may
increase to as much as $20 per hour after the employee demonstrates competence and independence
in painting restoration.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform appropriate repairs and restoration work on paintings.
• Stretch unstretched paintings and re-stretch paintings when needed.
• Mat and frame artwork using straightforward framing methods.
• Build stretchers as needed.
• Handle artwork carefully and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Requirements

• Some college education.
• Background in studio art.
• Ability to self‑manage and work independently.
• Strong interest in learning painting repair, restoration, stretching, and framing.
• Patience, attention to detail, and willingness to stop and ask before taking an uncertain or irreversible step.
• Valid driver's license.