Milwaukee Art Museum Job Description Position Title: Conservation Specialist-Mount Maker & Framer Job: Full Time, non-exempt, hourly Supervisor: Senior Conservator Date: 2/2023 Deadline: March 24th, 2023. Union Minimum Rate: $20.43/hr Apply at https://mam.org/involved/jobs.php General Purpose: The primary responsibility of this position is to design and fabricate custom supporting mounts for objects following the Museum’s established practices. Secondary responsibilities include custom frame artworks for exhibition, storage, and travel. Install objects in galleries both inside cases and on gallery walls or pedestals. Collaborate with conservators, couriers, curators, designers, facilities, preparators, registrars, and vendors to facilitate appropriate mounting specifications. Education/Experience Requirements: High school diploma. Art handling knowledge and experience. Minimum of 2 years framing / mount-making experience – specifically related to the display of fine art. Basic mathematical abilities for accurate measurement, instrument readings, and the calculation or ratio implementation of formulae. Advanced woodworking skills: proficient in using power and hand tools including power saws, routers, compressors, sanders, drills, hand chisels, gouges, carving tools, planes, files, numerous clamp designs, as well as the sharpening, maintenance and basic repair of all tooling. Glazing skills: accurate and safe cutting of glass, acrylic, and poly-carbonate panels for the glazing of artworks or components of storage containers. Ability to identify the various materials and their qualities. Metal fabrication skills: including accurate measurement using precision micrometers, scales, calipers, etc.; soldering with electric iron and gas flame; metal forming and shaping by filing, shaping, drilling and basic use of machine shop tools; basic heat treating and annealing of steel and brass. Painting skills: advanced use of brush, aerosol, and air-brush with either oil or acrylic paints. Administrative skills: maintaining paper and electronic files pertaining to frame shop work. Basic computer skills and photography experience for image generation in the documentation of fabrication methods and processes. Procurement, safe storage and maintenance of all frame shop tooling and supplies. Duties & Responsibilities: Mount-Making / Framing: (60%) Prepares artworks for exhibition including framing and construction of mounts Fabrication and modification of permanent collection frames; conceives and builds new frames for display when needed Design and fabrication of mounts for three-dimensional artworks, including the mastery of power and hand woodworking and metal fabrication tools, soldering and welding and custom finishing to wood and metal surfaces. Manages inventory and maintenance of standard sized exhibition frames for works on paper and associated materials required for framing / mounting works of art (matboard, Plexiglas, Moulding stock) Knowledge and adherence to all safety standards and protocols regarding the Museum’s shop and equipment. Documentation and review of protocols annually. Collection Maintenance: (20%) Assists in daily gallery monitoring including the visual inspection and maintenance of exhibition spaces and storage areas. Dusts and lightly cleans collection objects as needed under the direction of the Associate Conservators Maintains an inventory of tools, equipment and supplies for collections maintenance; submits requests for supplies and materials as needed Knowledgeable in the use of TMS for data entry supporting conservation initiatives as directed by the Senior Conservator and in coordination with the Collections Database Administrator Project Assistance: (20%) Assists conservators and art preparators in the handling of art when needed Performs light preparatory work for conservation projects under the direction of the project conservator Advises on the installation of artworks regarding mounting for purposes of display Assists in art movement to/from storage locations; updates electronic records as appropriate Physical Requirements: Lift 50 pounds Have excellent mobility and hand/eye coordination Close, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception and focused vision. DEAI Statement The Milwaukee Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are committed to recruiting, developing, compensating, and retaining professional staff that reflect our community. We aspire to be a diverse workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We stand committed to the work ahead, informed by our community, which we will support with our best thinking, our deepest empathy, and the courage to embody the convictions shared in our Strategic Direction. MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 mam.org Please contact MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM directly with any enquiries.

The J. Paul Getty Museum has an opening for a Museum Designer II position within the department of Museum Design. Reporting to the Head of Design, this position plans and develops welcoming, accessible, and engaging design solutions for moderately complex projects concerning the presentation of art and ideas, through an iterative and collaborative process. The successful candidate will provide design expertise to project teams working on temporary exhibitions, permanent collection rotations and refurbishments while collaborating across departments and with outside entities to define project goals, context, and scope. Additionally, this role is responsible for creating accurate design plans, prototypes, models, fabrication drawings, production files and specifications, suggests methods, materials and techniques, sources and procures samples, and oversees the production and execution of designed assets. NOTE: When applying, you will be prompted to upload your resume. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and samples from your portfolio as a single PDF. Salary Info: $29.54 - $36.92 Hourly Link: Museum Designer II in Los Angeles, California | Careers at The Getty (icims.com)

The J. Paul Getty Museum has an opening for a Museum Designer II position within the department of Museum Design. Reporting to the Head of Design, this position plans and develops welcoming, accessible, and engaging design solutions for moderately complex projects concerning the presentation of art and ideas, through an iterative and collaborative process. The successful candidate will provide design expertise to project teams working on temporary exhibitions, permanent collection rotations and refurbishments while collaborating across departments and with outside entities to define project goals, context, and scope. Additionally, this role is responsible for creating accurate design plans, prototypes, models, fabrication drawings, production files and specifications, suggests methods, materials and techniques, sources and procures samples, and oversees the production and execution of designed assets. NOTE: When applying, you will be prompted to upload your resume. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and samples from your portfolio as a single PDF. Salary Info: $29.54 - $36.92 Hourly Link: Museum Designer II in Los Angeles, California | Careers at The Getty (icims.com)

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a qualified Mountmaker to join the Department of Antiquities Conservation located at the Getty Villa. Reporting to the Senior Conservator of Antiquities, and under minimal supervision, the ideal candidate will design and fabricate mounts for the display and storage of art objects. Undertakes material research and develops advanced knowledge of the safe display and housing of works of art. Collaborates with conservators by providing expertise and fabricating fixtures, supports during conservation treatments. Designs packing systems for traveling collection items and may install and deinstall objects in exhibitions and permanent galleries. Salary information: Hourly: $29.54-$36.92 Link : Mountmaker in Malibu, California | Careers at The Getty (icims.com) We are excited to announce that we will be able to add a mount maker to our team. We do not have a deadline and welcome applications now. Please contact me if you have questions. Cheers, Susanne Gänsicke, Head of Antiquities Conservation, JPGM sgaensicke@getty.edu

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a qualified Mountmaker to join the Department of Antiquities Conservation located at the Getty Villa. Reporting to the Senior Conservator of Antiquities, and under minimal supervision, the ideal candidate will design and fabricate mounts for the display and storage of art objects. Undertakes material research and develops advanced knowledge of the safe display and housing of works of art. Collaborates with conservators by providing expertise and fabricating fixtures, supports during conservation treatments. Designs packing systems for traveling collection items and may install and deinstall objects in exhibitions and permanent galleries. Salary information: Hourly: $29.54-$36.92 Link : Mountmaker in Malibu, California | Careers at The Getty (icims.com) We are excited to announce that we will be able to add a mount maker to our team. We do not have a deadline and welcome applications now. Please contact me if you have questions. Cheers, Susanne Gänsicke, Head of Antiquities Conservation, JPGM sgaensicke@getty.edu

We've tried to email all of you registered for the upcoming conference the link to the Zoom Webinar, directions to the Getty and the conference schedule. If we've missed any of you, please email us right away at contactmountforum@gmail.com We'll be checking the IMF email regularly. Here's looking forward to a great conference!

We're all looking forward to the upcoming Forum. As in the past Tru Vue has generously offered financial support to the IMF for the conference. Because of that, we are able to pay your conference registration based on financial need. If financial assistance would help you attend the conference in person or virtually or if you are a student, please email us at contactmountforum@gmail.com and request complimentary registration and we will add you to the list. There is a finite amount of funds, the sooner you notify us, the better. IF you have already registered and could benefit from financial assistance, please let us know. The deadline to submit your name is October 31 or once the funds are gone. We look forward to seeing you!

Link to job listing: Senior Mountmaker in Malibu, California | Careers at The Getty (icims.com)

Link to job posting: Senior Mountmaker in Malibu, California | Careers at The Getty (icims.com)

Passing along an opportunity at the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth to my collections and exhibitions colleagues. The Hood seeks a temporary Museum Preparator to support the museum’s priorities through the timely and thorough completion of all aspects of exhibition installation and to execute the safe handling and movement of artwork in support of the museum’s teaching and collections management priorities. Please encourage anyone who may be interested to apply at: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/59685

Passing along an opportunity at the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth to my collections and exhibitions colleagues. The Hood seeks a temporary Museum Preparator to support the museum’s priorities through the timely and thorough completion of all aspects of exhibition installation and to execute the safe handling and movement of artwork in support of the museum’s teaching and collections management priorities. Please encourage anyone who may be interested to apply at: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/59685