Conservation and Collections Management is an integral part of the Museum’s stated purpose to hold its collections in trust for future generations. Members of the department promote the long-term preservation of artworks through development of conservation treatments, study of materials and techniques, scholarly research and documentation. The department follows internationally established standards to maintain the aesthetic and physical integrity of works of art through six conservation disciplines, an analytical facility, and a collections management division responsible for safe exhibition, storage and transport.
Intern will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, gaining hands-on experience and valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of a conservation lab. Intern will be expected to perform tasks in support of collections care and conservation procedures.
Intern MUST specify the conservation lab or studio in which he/she would like to intern in the application. The labs/studios include: Asian Conservation (2-dimensional artworks); Furniture and Frame Conservation; Objects Conservation (includes 3-dimensional Asian artworks); Paintings Conservation; Paper Conservation; Textile Conservation, and; Scientific Research.
Responsibilities:
• Assist conservators with written and photographic documentation
• Assist conservators in the treatment of works of art in the MFA’s collections
• Undertake research necessary to support conservation treatments
• Prepare documentation for exhibitions/loans
• Perform other duties as appropriate
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate student who is pursuing a career in art conservation and would like to gain experience with a pre-program internship before enrollment in a graduate program
• Previous museum experience desirable
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, and database programs (training in use of the Museum’s database system will be provided)
• Ability to perform tasks in professional manner and with discretion when working with confidential records
• Ability to commit 1-3 days per week through mid April