The Metropolitan Museum of Art--Fellowship in Asian Paintings Conservation

Starr Fellowship in Asian Paintings Conservation

The C.V. Starr Foundation has made it possible for the Metropolitan 
Museum of Art to award a fellowship for training in the conservation
and mounting of Asian paintings. The department is concerned with
the complete mounting, remounting, and the conservation of hanging
scrolls, handscrolls, folding screens, prints, albums, books, etc.
in the collection of this Museum. 

The intensive apprenticeship includes learning properties of various
materials such as silk and paper, the use of specialized tools, 
carpentry and the development of technical, practical, and manual
skills. Since work in this field requires the use of specialized 
tools and materials, no prior experience is anticipated or required.
However, the intensive and comprehensive program is intended for a
person who might pursue this field as a lifetime career.

Period: The duration of the grant is determined by annual review.

Stipend: The amount of the stipend will depend on funds available and
     may vary with circumstances. 

Deadline: To be arranged.

Contact: Sondra M. Castile
	 Asian Art Conservation
	 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
	 1000 Fifth Avenue
	 New York, New York 10028-0198
	 Tel. (212) 570-3710
	 Website: http://www.metmusem.org


NYU GSAS
Added 8/6/97 (CAS)
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gigsGSAS@nyu.edu                                     [starr]