Call for Proposals: 2015 Isabel Bader Fellowship in Textile Conservation and Research

Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Master of Art Conservation Program
Queen’s University

The Isabel Bader Fellowship in Textile Conservation and Research supports the study, care and treatment of Canadian historical costume. Through the generous support of Dr. Isabel Bader, the Fellowship links two unique resources at Queen’s University: the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, and the Master of Art Conservation Program, Canada’s only graduate degree in conservation theory and treatment.
Description
The Fellowship provides an exciting opportunity for you to pursue your own research project in the area of textile conservation and/or costume history using the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress. Your project will be supported by a conservation intern working under your supervision in the investigation and treatment of selected objects. You will also have access to the well-equipped textile laboratory in the Master of Art Conservation Program and opportunities to engage and share your expertise with the students through lectures, seminars and/or workshops.
Terms
One $12,000 Fellowship is awarded for a three-month residency at Queen’s University (plus up to $2,000 for research expenses). The Fellowship begins in January 2015. The Fellow is responsible for travel and accommodation arrangements.
To Apply
Experienced conservators and textile specialists are encouraged to apply. Please submit the following to Alicia Boutilier, Curator of Canadian Historical Art, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, 36 University Ave, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 3N6:
• Cover letter, including name, contact information and project summary (maximum 150 words)
• Detailed research proposal, including objectives and methodology, use of Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress, schedule of work, projected outcomes and plans for dissemination of research (maximum 5 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Letters of support from two professional referees
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Alicia Boutilier (alicia.boutilier@queensu.ca) well in advance of the closing date to discuss the relevance of their research interests to the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress.
Deadline
27 June 2014
Applicants will be notified by 1 August.
For further information about the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Master of Art Conservation Program, please consult: aeac.ca and queensu.ca/art/artconservation.html.