Project Conservator National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC The National Gallery of Art is seeking to select a contract painting conservator for a two-year period beginning in the fall of 2018. The selected conservator will work in the NGA painting conservation department under the supervision of the head of painting conservation on a large six panel folding screen painted by Robert Winthrop Chanler in 1929. The 8¹ x 12¹ screen has suffered numerous tears and punctures, and exhibits extensive cracking and areas of flaking paint. Each of the six panels has canvas tacked to the recto and verso of a strainer, and both sides of the screen are painted. Each panel will need to be locally consolidated, carefully disassembled, tears repaired and the canvas reinforced, reassembled, and tears and losses filled and inpainted.
The project conservator must possess skill in complex problem solving, methods of canvas tear repair, and working with matte paint. Supported by the resources of NGA curatorial, conservation, and scientific staff and facilities, the project conservator will be responsible for the examination, treatment, and documentation of the screen, coordinating analysis, and assisting with public outreach. The Chanler screen will be included in a 2021 exhibition of the artist¹s work. The contract award will pay the equivalent of approximately $83,000 or higher per year depending upon the experience of the applicant. Note: This contract makes use of federal funding and requires applicants for this opportunity to be United States citizens. To be considered for this contract conservator project, please submit the following information: a current C.V., cover letter, and the names of 3 professional references that may be contacted. To request photographs, additional information about the project and to be reviewed and considered for the contract award, please contact Jay Krueger, Head of Painting Conservation, (202) 842-6437, [email protected]. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
