Position Summary

The Fellow in Paper Conservation will participate in a wide range of activities in the Department of Conservation and Science and gain experience in all aspects of caring for works on paper while working in a large museum setting. The Fellowship provides excellent hands-on experience with the examination, documentation, and analysis of a wide range of historic and contemporary works on paper as they are prepared for loans, exhibitions, and storage.

Deadline: ASAP (Posted May 23, 2025)

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree required in conservation, technical art history, art history or closely related field. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1-5 years of practical experience in conservation relative to educational background.
• Experience in handling and examining works of art required.
• Familiarity with imaging techniques and Photoshop required.
• Familiarity with sixteenth and seventeenth-century handmade papers and printing processes desired.

Compensation

$21.96–$28.75 per hour

About the Art Institute

Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time.

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