Mellon Fellowship in Painting Conservation

Why Join Us? 

Consider joining our creative and dynamic teams! This is a two-year, full-time fellowship position hosted jointly by the Denver Art Museum and the Clyfford Still Museum in conservation of paintings. The fellowship provides an opportunity to gain valuable treatment and research experience within two distinct institutions – an encyclopedic museum and a single-artist museum. The fellow will work full-time for one year at each institution.

Working under the guidance of both DAM and CSM conservators, the fellow will complete projects and research relevant to each institution’s goals and objectives. The fellow will focus on two aspects: treatment of the collection and drawing upon ongoing research to produce a publishable paper or conference presentation. The purpose of the role is to:

• Provide Fellow opportunities for the treatment of paintings in accordance with established procedures.
• Offers avenues for research and professional development in paintings conservation. 
• Integrate Fellow in adopting and implementing museum-wide awareness/compliance of policies and procedures that affect and uphold the care and conservation of collections.

This position reports to the Director of Conservation and Senior Paintings Conservator, Conservation and Technical Studies Department, Denver Art Museum and the Chief Conservator at the Clyfford Still Museum.  

Pay, Benefits & Perks:

• Pay: The hourly/salary for the position is $53,000 per year with $2,000 allocated annually for research and travel.

• Benefits: Fellows are eligible for the full-time benefits plan provided by each institution during their period of employment, benefits currently include:
  • A comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan available to extend to domestic partner, spouse, and/family
  • Life STD/LTD
  • Paid sick and vacation time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Retirement Plan
  • ECO Pass
  • Museum membership

What You’ll Do 

• Perform conservation treatment and evaluations of museum artifacts in accordance with established procedures.
• Create, maintain, and file accurate records of treatments.
• Attend assigned meetings on behalf of the Conservation Department at the Denver Art Museum and the Clyfford Still Museum.
• Conduct relevant surveys of museum collections.
• Develop and conduct research projects in consultation with supervisors.
• Prepare and execute lectures, tours, and educational programs in accordance with departmental priorities.
• Order laboratory supplies and equipment as required.
• Maintain laboratory and library cleanliness and order.
• Uphold museum values and maintain a collegial, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
• Present research and projects to general audiences, board, etc. as well as to professional peers.
• Adhere to safety guidelines in all workspaces.
• Adhere to the AIC Code of Ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge about the conservation field through reading and conference participation.