Virginia Association of Museums
Job Listing: NEH | Works on Paper Specialist
Virginia Association of Museums, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Job Listing: NEH | Works on Paper Specialist
Virginia Museum of Fine Art
- Richmond, VACloses
- Posting may close after ten (10) business days. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by
11:55pm on July 1st, 2024.Title
- NEH | Works on Paper SpecialistCompensation
- $48,000This position offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits, such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits, and more. VMFA staff also enjoy agency benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Cafe, and VMFA Shop.Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.Please submit three (3) references. Provide full name, phone number, and email address. References should be able to attest to your knowledge, skills, and abilities, especially qualifications relevant to the position for which you are applying.Summary
- The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and experienced
Works on Paper Specialist
to support a three-year project to catalog and digitize the Frank Raysor bequest of 7,655 works on paper.The
Works on Paper Specialist
is responsible for cataloguing and carrying out the daily collection management functions related to the completion of a NEH grant by developing and overseeing the workflow process, which includes:Object identification and retrieval, including verification of object location and generation of object lists using the museum’s collection database (TMS).Creating new object records and/or verifying or supplementing extant object records using the museum’s collection database (TMS). Records will include maker information, title, date, measurements, inscriptions, and identification of any other relevant marks or attributes.Coordinating and documenting the movement of artwork to and from the Assistant Photographer/Digitization specialist.Rehousing objects as needed into new folders and boxes and flagging objects in need of conservation treatment.Coordinating curatorial review of object records and conducting object, artist, exhibition, and/or provenance research as necessary.This position is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.Responsibilities
- Ideal candidates have experience handling and cataloging works on paper, art historical training in the history of European or American art, and a desire for hands-on experience working with an important collection of works on paper. The Raysor Collection encompasses works on paper made in Europe and North America from the late 15th through the 20th centuries, especially strong in 17th-century prints, including extensive holdings of the work of Wencelaus Hollar, and work associated with the Etching Revival.Qualifications
- Master’s degree in art history or museum studies; prior experience cataloguing works on paper; familiarity with data entry in collections management systems (preferably The Museum System) and Microsoft Suite; strong written communication skills; high attention to detail; ability to follow protocols in handling delicate works of art with care.Additional ConsiderationsGraduate level coursework, research, or curatorial experience in the history of printmaking, preferably with a focus on American or European art from c.1500-1945; ability to identify a range of printmaking processes; 2 years cumulative experience cataloguing works on paper, including prints; reading knowledge of French, German, Italian, or Dutch.Diversity and Inclusivity at VMFADiverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. As an extension of the museum’s mission to enrich the lives of all, we are passionately committed to opening the museum’s doors to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Art
- Richmond, VACloses
- Posting may close after ten (10) business days. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by
11:55pm on July 1st, 2024.Title
- NEH | Works on Paper SpecialistCompensation
- $48,000This position offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits, such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits, and more. VMFA staff also enjoy agency benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Cafe, and VMFA Shop.Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.Please submit three (3) references. Provide full name, phone number, and email address. References should be able to attest to your knowledge, skills, and abilities, especially qualifications relevant to the position for which you are applying.Summary
- The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and experienced
Works on Paper Specialist
to support a three-year project to catalog and digitize the Frank Raysor bequest of 7,655 works on paper.The
Works on Paper Specialist
is responsible for cataloguing and carrying out the daily collection management functions related to the completion of a NEH grant by developing and overseeing the workflow process, which includes:Object identification and retrieval, including verification of object location and generation of object lists using the museum’s collection database (TMS).Creating new object records and/or verifying or supplementing extant object records using the museum’s collection database (TMS). Records will include maker information, title, date, measurements, inscriptions, and identification of any other relevant marks or attributes.Coordinating and documenting the movement of artwork to and from the Assistant Photographer/Digitization specialist.Rehousing objects as needed into new folders and boxes and flagging objects in need of conservation treatment.Coordinating curatorial review of object records and conducting object, artist, exhibition, and/or provenance research as necessary.This position is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.Responsibilities
- Ideal candidates have experience handling and cataloging works on paper, art historical training in the history of European or American art, and a desire for hands-on experience working with an important collection of works on paper. The Raysor Collection encompasses works on paper made in Europe and North America from the late 15th through the 20th centuries, especially strong in 17th-century prints, including extensive holdings of the work of Wencelaus Hollar, and work associated with the Etching Revival.Qualifications
- Master’s degree in art history or museum studies; prior experience cataloguing works on paper; familiarity with data entry in collections management systems (preferably The Museum System) and Microsoft Suite; strong written communication skills; high attention to detail; ability to follow protocols in handling delicate works of art with care.Additional ConsiderationsGraduate level coursework, research, or curatorial experience in the history of printmaking, preferably with a focus on American or European art from c.1500-1945; ability to identify a range of printmaking processes; 2 years cumulative experience cataloguing works on paper, including prints; reading knowledge of French, German, Italian, or Dutch.Diversity and Inclusivity at VMFADiverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. As an extension of the museum’s mission to enrich the lives of all, we are passionately committed to opening the museum’s doors to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
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