Mellon Fellow: Paintings or Objects Conservation

Detroit Institute of Arts; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Research travel stipend

Job summary

Detroit Institute of Arts invites applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Postgraduate Fellowship in Objects Conservation.

This full-time, one-year fellowship with potential renewal focuses on object examination, treatment, acquisitions, exhibitions, and loan preparation, with opportunities to collaborate with imaging staff and researchers. The Fellow will design and execute a publishable research project and contribute to preventive care of the collection.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in art conservation from a recognized training program.
• One year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in examination, treatment, and research related to the DIA’s collection of paintings or objects.
• Assist with planning and installation of gallery projects and special exhibitions.
• Support loan preparation and courier travel related to the active loan program.
• Monitor and maintain objects in the galleries and storage.
• Complete a publishable research project.
• Apply DIA values to interactions to support a culture of belonging.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Research skills

Attention to detail

Museum practices

Time management

Materials knowledge

Safety awareness

Ethics & standards

MS Office 365

Remote collaboration tools

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in art conservation

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Detroit Institute of Arts invites applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Postgraduate Fellowship in Objects Conservation.

This full-time, one-year fellowship with potential renewal focuses on object examination, treatment, acquisitions, exhibitions, and loan preparation, with opportunities to collaborate with imaging staff and researchers. The Fellow will design and execute a publishable research project and contribute to preventive care of the collection.