Position Available

Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Intern
Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Brunswick, Maine


Bowdoin College seeks applicants for the 2001/2002 Andrew W. Mellon
Curatorial Intern at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.  The position
begins July 2, 2001 and continues through June 30, 2002.  The intern
plays a crucial role in enhancing the educational role of the Museum’s
collections and programs and bringing the art collections, with faculty
collaboration, into the College’s curriculum. The intern is a full-time
member of the Museum staff and will work with professors in using the
collections in their courses. For example, the intern will assist the
faculty in selecting works for use in classes and will supervise
collections’ access.  Working with the Curator, the intern will be
responsible for at least one exhibition (with publication) drawn from
the permanent collection. Time permitting, more than one exhibition may
be developed by the intern.  The intern is also responsible for
curatorial work assigned by the Museum, such as object research and
scholarly correspondence.  The Intern reports to the Director of the
Museum of Art and works with the museum staff to learn about museum
procedures including handling works of art, ethics, professional
practices, security, art conservation, curatorial practices, etc.
Candidates should hold a recent B.A. degree with a major or strong minor
in art history, an excellent academic record, and an interest in museum
work and in pursuing graduate work in an art museum related field.

Please submit a letter of application, résumé, and three professional
reference letters to:   Director, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 9400
College Station, Brunswick, Maine  04011-8494. All application materials
must be received at the Museum by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2001.
Bowdoin College is committed to Equal Opportunity through Affirmative
Action.

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