General Purpose: The Paintings Conservator – Limited Term will treat paintings for the 50th anniversary exhibition and catalogue the Mrs. Harry L. Bradley collection.
The collection contains European and American paintings, prints, watercolors, and sculptures from the late nineteenth century to the early 1970s, including works by Braque, Picasso, and Kandinsky. A survey of the collection was conducted in 2023 to identify condition issues and prioritize treatments.
This is a limited-term one-year, full-time position with the possibility of a one-year extension. This position will not extend beyond two years due to grant funding.
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