The Worcester Art Museum is seeking a full-time Chief Preparator. As department head for the Exhibition Services Department, the Chief Preparator is responsible for planning and managing the preparation of gallery spaces and objects for exhibitions and planning and managing the fabrication, installation, and de-installation of both temporary exhibitions and long-term installations. The Chief Preparator supervises the Museum’s preparators, as well as contract art handlers, on all aspects of museum exhibition, art storage, and art movement. BA, BFA required; MA, MFA preferred, or equivalent training in studio art, art history, fine art or a related field. Five or more years in a museum, gallery, or similar exhibiting institution required with extensive knowledge of installation/packing/crating, and proven experience in a management or supervisory role. Type: Full Time, Exempt Reports To: Director of Museum Services Direct Reports: Lead Preparator, Preparators (2) Salary: $50,000-$57,000 For further details and to apply, please visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/230451

Dear list members At the Royal College of Surgeons we have the skeleton of a Narwhal that we would like to have mounted for display. The skeleton has never been articulated and as far as we know never been displayed, so we would be looking at mounting options besides articulation. I would be interested in hearing from anyone Interested in undertaking this project. Sebastian Foxley Conservator

Hello, The Atlanta History Center is looking for a freelance mount maker to work on an upcoming exhibit that opens in July. Please email me at kfritz@atlantahistorycenter.com if you are interested and would like more details. Thanks, Kelsey