Month: October 2017

Digital Repository Specialist (New York, NY, USA)

*** APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PAST – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ***

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
David Booth Conservation Department and Center
Closing date: November 17, 2017

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for the position of digital repository specialist to work within the Media Conservation section of the David Booth Conservation Department and Center. This unique role provides an opportunity for a candidate with broad experience in repository management and digital preservation to advance the operation and development of the Museum’s Digital Repository for Museum Collections (DRMC), one of the first digital repositories for art at a major US museum. This role involves the day-to-day operation of an OAIS-compliant repository ecosystem to support the ingest, storage, preservation, discovery, and distribution of the Museum’s digital art collection. Daily activities include preparation of art materials for ingest; examination of SIP transfer and ingest status; resolution of errors; quality control over the ingest process from submission to storage at the object level; tracking support tickets with vendors; and liaising with programmers, IT staff, Media Conservation, and outside partners as needed.

The Museum’s repository ecosystem includes software applications: Archivematica and AToM/Binder by Artefactual Systems, The Museum System (TMS) by Gallery Systems, and NetX. These are supported by NoSQL document-oriented databases (Elasticsearch, MongDB, Solr, etc), REST, and JSON. Metadata standards used are primarily Dublin Core, METS, and PREMIS. All development is largely written in PHP, Javascript, and Python.

Reporting to the Agnes Gund chief conservator, the incumbent will have the following specific responsibilities:

  • Manages and operates the Museum’s Digital Repository for Museum Collections (DRMC).
  • Works with internal and external partners on the ongoing development of the DRMC, which incorporates Archivematica and the application “Binder”.
  • Works closely and collaboratively with Information Technology (IT) on the development, maintenance, and internal management of the core technical infrastructure of the DRMC.
  • Works closely with Media Conservation, Registrar, curatorial, and Collection and Exhibition Technology team on DRMC improvements and workflows.
  • Evaluates and tests new digital-preservation technologies, tools, and protocols.
  • Leads discussions with diverse stakeholders on the development of digital-preservation strategy, policy, and procedures for the DRMC.
  • Creates and maintains documentation and training materials.
  • Works with the Conservation department and the Archives on the sustainability of digital records and data pertaining to artworks in the Museum’s collection.
  • Actively participates in open-source development community forums and working groups related to aspects of the DRMC.

Qualified candidates will possess a graduate degree (MLIS or MA) in a field related to the position. Minimum five years relevant experience. Experience working in a cultural heritage institution (such as a museum, library, or archive) is required; museum is preferred. Experience in software development is essential, with an emphasis on the management of collaborative, open-source development projects. Attention to detail and ability to work for long stretches on mission-critical but repetitive tasks. Knowledge of file storage technologies, fixity, fundamental practices of storage management, digital forensics, and computer based jobs and scripts (e.g., Python, bash). Strong command-line skills (e.g., UNIX/Linux navigation, command-line tools) and knowledge of version-control software, including Git. Ability to liaise with IT department staff and familiarity with enterprise IT infrastructure (data networks, VMWare/virtual machines, scale out storage, and tape libraries). Familiarity with image, audio, video, and text file formats, especially as they relate to digital library standards, encoding/decoding/transcoding, and related metadata schemas. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with a range of stakeholders within and outside the Museum, and to articulate complex systems and software issues in accessible language. Demonstrated ability to adjust priorities, manage time wisely, and make quick, effective decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong project-management and budget-management skills, including planning, organization, and time management. Ability to travel as required.

Application instructions: Candidates must submit a CV and detailed letter of interest stating education, relevant experience, involvement with software development projects, experiences working in cultural institutions and research interests. The inclusion of a writing sample, either published work or work-related documentation or research, is strongly recommended. The application should include the names of three references, but letters from references are not requested. All material, in digital form, should be sent to jobs@moma.org, by no later than November 17, 2017.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

Conservators of Various Disciplines (Ottawa, ON, Canada)

*** APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PAST – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ***

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSERVATORS
Centre Block Rehabilitation Project
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date: November 14, 2017

PCL ED, a Joint Venture, acting as the Construction Manager, is inviting Conservators of various disciplines to submit their Expression of Interest to pre-qualify to bid on the conservator portion of the Centre Block Rehabilitation Project.

Disciplines required:

  1. Cabinet Maker/ Fine Woodworker Conservator/ Specialist
  2. Decorative Plaster Conservator/ Specialist
  3. Decorative Ironwork Conservator/ Specialist (hand-forged ironwork)
  4. Architectural Metalwork Conservator/ Specialist (casting, forming, cutting and joining processes of various metals, particularly brass and bronze)
  5. Masonry Conservator/ Specialist
  6. Stone Sculpture (Carving) Conservator/ Specialist
  7. Stained Glass Conservator/ Specialist (stained, painted, leaded glass)
  8. Art Glass Conservator/ Specialist (transoms, glazed screens)
  9. Heritage Light Fixture Conservator/ Specialist
  10. Fine Art Conservator (large scale, stretched canvas, fresco, marouflage)
  11. Decorative Finishes Conservator/ Specialist (stenciling, woodgraining, gilding, scagliola, compo, marbleizing and other decorative treatments)
  12. Conservation Scientist/ Analytic Services, Architectural Historical Paint
  13. Wallpaper Conservator/ Specialist
  14. Copper Roof Specialist
  15. Metal Door and Window Conservator/Specialist
  16. Carillon Conservator/ Specialist (very large 53-bell carillon, clavier and transmission system)
  17. Tower Clock Conservator/ Specialist
  18. Monuments and Statuary Conservator/ Specialist
  19. Art Handling Specialist
  20. Collections Management and Information Specialist
  21. Database and Inventory Specialist

The Request for Expression of Interest document can be downloaded at the following link: https://www.merx4.merx.com/public/solicitations/538736952/abstract.

Questions to be submitted via email to mbeaupre@pcl-ed.com.

2018 Summer Conservation Internships in Kaman, Turkey

The Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology expedition is seeking two conservation student interns for the month of July 2018. Priority will be given to students currently enrolled in a conservation program. Students must be fluent in the English language.

In 2009 excavation of two new mound sites commenced, Yassıhöyük and Büklükale, located approximately 20to 30 km from Kaman in Central Anatolia, in addition to Kalehöyük which has been ongoing since 1986. The primary cultural levels are Hittite, Phrygian, and Islamic. Interns have the opportunity to participate in an active conservation program that emphasizes fieldwork, preventive approaches to archaeological conservation, and research.

The 4-week internships run between the dates July 2 to July 28, 2018. The excavation provides a stipend of $ US40 per day, based on a six-day workweek. Students participate in the everyday conservation activities of the field lab. A well-equipped field lab and comfortable living facilities compensate the long workday (starting at 5:00 a.m.). Students have the opportunity to collaborate with an international team of archaeologists, osteoarchaeologists, archaeobotanists, etc. English is the primary language at the site.

Students are requested to cover the cost of their room and board (10$ per day, 7 days per week), all transportation costs, and visa (cost varies with nationality).

Interns perform a research project that begins prior to arriving at the site. Depending on the project developed between the intern and the excavation’s Conservation Director, this first phase may consist of a literature review. The research provides an opportunity to gain familiarity with the site prior to arrival, and contributes in a beneficial way to our conservation program. A field component of the research is designed into each project, to be implemented on site. The research results in a formal report submitted to the excavation’s journal, Anatolian Archaeological Studies, published by the Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology, to be completed by October 31, 2018.

Applicants should email a Curriculum Vitae, a short letter of interest, and names and email addresses for three professional references by November 15, 2017.

Questions concerning the internship should be sent by email. Interns will be selected before the end of November since visa applications must be submitted shortly thereafter.

AliceBoccia Paterakis, PhD Directorof Conservation Kaman-Kalehöyük, Yassıhöyük, andBüklükale, Excavations Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology; alicepaterakis@yahoo.com.

2018 Archaeological Conservation Summer Internships (Athens, Greece)

Agora Excavations, The American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Athens, Greece

The ASCSA Agora Excavations Conservation Laboratory is offering 2-3 Archaeological Conservation Internships for the 2018 summer excavation season. The internships will give students an opportunity to treat freshly excavated archaeological finds and to participate in an active on-site conservation laboratory. An introduction to the re-treatment, preventive and long-term care of archaeological collections will also be provided. For more information about the internships please see at: www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/about/position – Archaeological Conservation Summer Internships .

For more information about the excavations please visit the Agora Excavations’ website on www.agathe.gr and the website of The American School of Classical Studies at Athens on www.ascsa.edu.gr.

Applicants must currently be enrolled in a graduate or equivalent conservation program or they must have recently completed their studies in conservation. All successful candidates are responsible for their travel arrangements to and from Athens, Greece and are required to obtain their own medical insurance for the duration of their internship. Housing and a modest stipend are provided for each intern during their internship.

Applicants will complete an online application, which can be accessed through the following link: https://ascsa.wufoo.com/forms/agora-conservation-summer-internships/.

Internships may vary in length from 6 to 8 weeks and are undertaken from early June to early August. Applicants should indicate in their application their approximate preferred dates within this time frame. Two referees are requested to write letters of recommendation for each applicant.

All applications should be submitted by December 15, 2017 and all references should be postmarked by December 15, 2017 and mailed to the address below.

Maria Tziotziou
Head of Conservation, Agora Excavations
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Souidias 54
GR-10676 Athens
GREECE
Email: maria@agathe.gr
Tel: +30 210 3310 963

Head of Conservation & Senior Objects Conservator (New York, NY, USA) – PASSED DEADLINE

The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (CHSDM) announces an opportunity to apply for the joint position of Head of Conservation/ Senior Objects Conservator in the Product Design and Decorative Arts (PDDA) department.  As well as serving as Head of Conservation, the responsibilities of the position include carrying out and documenting the conservation and preservation treatment of the PDDA department’s collection of approximately 40,000 rare, important and valuable art objects in a variety of media, including glass, ceramic, plastics, metals, stone, lacquer, wood, ivory and other natural and synthetic materials found in both modern and historic objects.

Major duties:

Supervisory Responsibilities: As Head of Conservation, the incumbent supervises the operation of the Objects, Textile and Paper Conservation Laboratories of CHSDM, as well as supervising any contract conservators hired by the museum.  Assigns work and research assignments to staff based upon institutional and departmental priorities determined in collaboration with the Curatorial Director and other staff.

Conservation Treatments: Serves as a Senior Objects Conservator who carries out conservation treatment on PDDA collection in support of loan and exhibition programs and the long-term preservation of the collection. Examines and conserves fragile, valuable, and rare works of art in the museum’s collection.  Identifies treatment needs of objects through examination, surveys, and assessments. Develops treatment proposals recorded in the museum’s collection database, The Museum System (TMS), for objects with routine to complex conservation needs.

Exhibitions and Loans:  Appoints consulting conservators from staff for each exhibition and serves as consulting conservator for applicable exhibitions in the museum. Attends exhibition planning meetings and advises on conservation issues both for loans and collection objects. Works with exhibition designers, architects, and lighting designers.  Advises on materials, finishes, light levels and overall exhibition design. Supervises the implementation of conservation requirements for exhibitions and the monitoring and maintenance of those requirements.

Storage and Preservation Environment: Identifies housing and storage needs through examination, surveys, and assessments. Designs and supervises the upgrading of collection storage areas including storage equipment and storage techniques.

Collaboration: Collaborates closely with PDDA curators to establish preservation and treatment priorities and approaches; provides technical and material analyses as requested to support technical art history research; develops hybrid projects with curators.

Research and Training:  Stays current with recent developments and research in the preservation field and in objects conservation.  As time allows, conducts and publishes research on conservation issues that affect the preservation of the collection, its treatment, or its technical understanding. Researches new laboratory equipment as required.

Qualification requirements:

  •  Bachelor’s degree or higher in conservation with a specialization in applied and decorative arts.
  • Comprehensive experience in conservation treatments and procedures for a wide variety of objects in the full range of materials found in both modern and historic objects.
  • Knowledge of principles and methodologies requisite to supervise, train and develop conservators, contractors and interns in textile/paper/object conservation treatments, e.g., chemistry, material technology and mechanisms of deterioration, and art historical and technical understanding of works on paper, textiles and/or objects.
  • Knowledge of conservation and collection maintenance techniques and procedures to examine and house fragile/ deteriorated museum artifacts.
  • Experience performing material testing of contemporary archival materials for use in storage and exhibitions (Oddy test) and performing material identification through microscopy, XRF, and micro-chemical testing.
  • Ability to work in a diplomatic, collaborative, and timely nature in performing duties as a supervisor and senior conservator.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to work off-site at Newark, N.J. Storage Facility 30% of the year on average (transportation provided or through public transport to the site).

 Competitive Salary: $82,304

Exceptional benefits:

  • TIAA-CREF (Defined Contributions – 12 percent)
  • Life Insurance (including Optional Life Insurance)
  • Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • Dental (Delta Dental)
  • Vision (Vision Services)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Free Transit/Commuter Benefits (up to $3,060 paid per year)
  • Annual Leave (13 days)
  • Sick Leave (13 days)
  • Federal Holidays (10 days)
  • Family Friendly Leave
  • Family Friendly Workplace
  • Historic and landmark offices/library and garden (New York)
  • Design Library
  • Curatorial Talks and Tours (Cooper Hewitt)
  • 92Y Fitness Center
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Smithsonian Network
  • Tarallucci e Vino Museum Cafe (employee discount)
  • Museum Shop (employee discount)
  • Free Admission to most NYC museums and galleries
  • Other Employee Discounts

Application procedure:
Please submit a cover letter and resume addressing the qualification requirements to: hrconservation@si.edu.

Tapestry Internship, Doddington Hall Conservation Charity (Lincolnshire, UK)

  • Closing date: October 31, 2017
  • Six month fixed term
  • Salary: GBP 17,000 pro rata
  • Location: Doddington Hall, Doddington, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU

As part of an innovative HLF funded project (‘See, Sew, Save the Doddington Tapestries’) run by the Doddington Hall Conservation Charity, a number of opportunities have arisen to join a team working on the conservation of a set of C17 Flemish tapestries. The tapestries were cut up and nailed to the walls in 1762. By the C21 the tapestries were filthy and in desperate need of conservation. In 2014 they were removed from the walls and cleaned. Conservation is now taking place on site, in the Drawing Room at Doddington Hall, near Lincoln.

The post holder will undertake conservation treatment of the tapestries, following agreed conservation practice with advice as necessary from a Conservation Consultant. The main task at this stage of the project will be lining all the tapestries from the Yellow Bedroom and recreating the 1760’s fitted scheme. At times you may be working on public view and may be required to explain and demonstrate the conservation process.? You will be part of a team of 3-4 people.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • To have completed a recognized textile conservation course or general conservation course with a specialism in textiles through work placement or internship.
  • Excellent needlework skills, good team-working, organisational, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable working at heights from a scaffold tower.
  • A good level of understanding of best practice conservation techniques. Some experience of working in a textile conservation studio post training.

Desirable:

  • Tapestry conservation experience.
  • Valid Driving Licence

Interviews will be held on November 23 and 24 at Doddington Hall.

For more details please see below links:

Application Instructions: To apply send your CV, including a 500 word statement detailing your practical experience and your current salary details to Louise Joynson, conservation@doddingtonhall.com.

Conservator, Milner Library – Illinois State University (Normal, IL, USA)

*** APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PAST – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ***

The Illinois State University (ISU) is accepting applications for a Conservator at Milner Library to develop, plan, perform, document, and evaluate complex conservation treatments for a broad range of materials.

For a complete description and to ensure full consideration, please apply no later than November 20, 2017 by copying and pasting this link into your web browser: www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=73537.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Book & Paper Group Professional Development Bursaries

The Book & Paper Group are delighted to announce the next round of our new Professional Development Bursaries for book and paper conservators. One year into the scheme, we have doubled the value of the bursaries to £200 each!

The two year scheme – which is financed with profits from our 2015 Adapt and Evolve Conference – will support professional development by funding training and research in different areas of book and paper conservation. The Group will award up to five £200 bursaries every six months for the next two years to support conservators undertaking such training or research. The bursaries can be used for professional development such as membership for other professional organisations, travel, tools, attendance for courses, workshops or conferences, etc.

The scheme is open to all Icon Book and Paper Group primary members who are currently employed in, or are pursuing a career in book or paper conservation. In order to benefit a range of members, we aim to award bursaries in the following categories:

•    Students
•    ACR/ACR Pathway
•    Independent conservators
•    Conservators employed in institutions
•    Conservators who are currently unemployed

All bursary recipients will write a short report of their project, which will be published in Icon News.

To apply for one of the bursaries you must complete a short application form (available below), which will include a brief statement about the project for which you are seeking funding.

The next round of applications are due 27 October 2017. 

Notes:

  • Applicants must be current Icon members with Books and Paper as their primary group.
  • The event for which you are requesting funding must take place within the year that follows your application.
  • Recipients will receive their bursary as a reimbursement of costs. Receipts for all costs must be submitted after the event.
  • All applications will be judged anonymously by a subcommittee of the Book & Paper Group. The subcommittee’s decisions are final.
  • Applications that exceed the word count cannot be considered.
  • The cost of the training or research need not be exactly £200. The bursary can be a contribution towards an activity costing more than £200, and applications for less than £200 will also be considered.
  • Successful recipients will be announced and will need to provide a short bio for the winners webpage.
  • All bursary recipients must submit their project reports to Icon (including relevant images) within 1 month of completing the project.
  • Unsuccessful applicants may reapply for future rounds of bursaries, but successful applicants may not.

The application form is available here.

For any other questions or concerns, please email iconbpg@gmail.com with the subject line as Book & Paper Group CPD Bursaries and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

2018-2019 Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowships in Conservation of Museum Collections

The Smithsonian’s Office of Fellowships and Internships has announced one-year fellowships for recent graduates of master’s programs in art and archaeological conservation (or the equivalent) or conservation scientists, including those at the postdoctoral level, to conduct research and gain further training in Smithsonian centers for the conservation and research of museum collections. The fellowship begins in the fall of 2018. A stipend of $41,000 is being offered at the postgraduate level and $55,400 at the postdoctoral level, plus a research allowance up to $4,000. While 12-month fellowship proposals are preferred, applications for projects of shorter duration (3 to 12 months) are acceptable, with a commensurate reduction to the stipend amounts. The prospective fellow must first contact the conservator or scientist with whom he or she would like to work and is encouraged to seek direction with crafting an effective proposal. Previously successful proposals have benefited from the proposed mentor’s guidance in developing the research question and navigating the Smithsonian collections. If the potential supervisor confirms that candidacy is suitable, application must be made through the Office of Fellowships and Internships by December 1, 2017. Notification of decisions will be made no later than April 1, 2018. Program guidelines and instructions for application are available here.

Fellows may be hosted in the conservation and analytical laboratories of several Smithsonian museums and research centers, with the possibility of additional facilities for analytical work available at the Museum Conservation Institute (MCI). The conservator contacts for these museums are listed below:

  • Malcolm Collum, Engen Conservation Chair, National Air and Space Museum (objects,) 703-572-4361, collumm@si.edu
  • Janice Ellis, Senior Paper Conservator, National Museum of American History (books and paper), 202-633-3623, ellisjs@si.edu
  • Kira Eng-Wilmot, Senior Textile Conservator, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (decorative/applied arts: textiles, paper, three-dimensional objects), 212-849-8462, engwilmots@si.edu
  • Sunae Park Evans, Senior Costume Conservator, National Museum of American History (costumes and textiles), 202-633-3629, evanssu@si.edu
  • Andrew Hare, Supervisory Oriental Art Restoration, Freer and Sackler Galleries (objects, paper, and Asian paintings; and conservation science), 202-633-0370, harean@si.edu
  • Catharine Hawks, Museum Conservator, National Museum of Natural History (natural history and anthropological objects), 202-633-0835, hawksc@si.edu
  • Amber Kerr, Acting Chief of Conservation, Smithsonian American Art Museum (colonial to contemporary paintings, paper, objects, and frames), 202-633-4346, kerra@si.edu
  • Nora Lockshin, Senior Conservator, Smithsonian Institution Archives (archives, books, and paper), 202-633-5913, lockshinn@si.edu
  • Lou Molnar, Head of Conservation, National Portrait Gallery (paintings and paper), 202-633-5822, molnarl@si.edu
  • Beth Richwine, Senior Objects Conservator, National Museum of American History (objects), 202-633-3639, richwineb@si.edu
  • Gwynne Ryan, Chief Conservator, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (modern materials), 202-633- 2728, ryangw@si.edu

The Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) offers postings for treatment and research projects benefiting Smithsonian collections that make use of MCI’s excellent analytical capabilities (http://www.si.edu/mci/). If your proposal requires analytical or technical expertise of MCI, you must include an MCI staff member as an advisor or co-advisor for your proposal. Contact:

  • Mary Ballard, Senior Textiles Conservator, 301-238-1210, ballardm@si.edu
  • Shannon A. Brogdon-Grantham, Photograph and Paper Conservator, 301-238-1241, brogdon-granthams@si.edu
  • A Elena Charola, Research Scientist (biodeterioration, stone), 301-238-1213, charolaa@si.edu
  • Timothy P. Cleland, Physical Scientist (proteomics, paleoproteomics), 301-238-1208, clelandtp@si.edu
  • Paula T. DePriest, Deputy Director (biodeterioration), 301-238-1206, depriestp@si.edu
  • Christine France, Research Physical Scientist (stable isotopes), 301-238-1261, francec@si.edu
  • Carol Grissom, Senior Objects Conservator, 301-238-1236, grissomc@si.edu
  • Jessica S. Johnson, Head of Conservation (archaeological materials), 301-238-1218, johnsonjs@si.edu
  • Rebecca Kaczkowski, Preventive Conservator, 301-238-1242, kaczkowskir@si.edu
  • Gwénaëlle Kavich, Conservation Scientist (materials characterization), 301-238-1265, kavichgm@si.edu
  • Robert J. Koestler, Director (biodeterioration), 301-238-1205, koestlerr@si.edu
  • Thomas Lam, Physical Scientist (SEM-EDS, CL, XRF and microfadeometry), 301-238-1232, lamt@si.edu
  • Nicole Little, Physical Scientist (ICP-MS, XRD, SEM-EDS), 301-238-1243, littlen@si.edu
  • Asher Newsome, Physical Scientist (mass spectrometry, ambient ionization, GCMS, LCMS), 301-238-1223, newsomeg@si.edu
  • Dawn Rogala, Paintings Conservator (modern paints, artists’ materials research/archives), 301-238-1255, rogalad@si.edu
  • Caroline Solazzo, Research Physical Scientist (proteomics), 301-238-1284, solazzoc@si.edu
  • Jia-Sun Tsang, Senior Paintings Conservator (research and treatment of modern and contemporary art), 301-238-1231, tsangj@si.edu
  • Ed Vicenzi, Research Scientist (microanalysis & imaging of heritage materials), 301-238-1215, vicenzie@si.edu
  • Keats Webb, Imaging Specialist (scientific and computational imaging), 301-238-1212, webbekeats@si.edu

 

 

Kress Fellowships for Language Study

Kress Fellowships for Language Study in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
for Graduate Students in European Art History and Art Conservation

Middlebury College is pleased to announce the continuation of the Kress Fellowships for language study, made possible by a generous gift from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Five fellowships are offered in summer 2018 for art history graduate students and graduate students in art conservation to attend the Middlebury summer Language Schools in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.

These fellowships are intended for graduate students in art history with a proposed focus on European Art History or graduate students studying art conservation. Preference will be given to graduate students who have recently been accepted or are currently enrolled in the corresponding program at a Ph.D. -granting institution in the United States. In exceptional cases, advanced undergraduates in Art History who are preparing for graduate study in the same field may also be considered.

Fellowships cover the comprehensive fee (tuition, room, and board) at the Middlebury summer Language Schools. Travel expenses and books are not included. Fellowships are merit-based and intended for exceptionally qualified individuals. Applicants need not be American citizens.

Kress Fellowships will be awarded on a highly competitive basis. Financial aid forms are not required for these awards, but students interested in attending the Language Schools have the option to apply for Middlebury College financial aid, awarded on a demonstrated-need basis, through the office of Student Financial Services.

For more details about the process visit: http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/finaid/fellowships/kress, and to apply, go to: http://www.middlebury.edu/ls.