Art Conservation Assistant; Part-Time; Oliver Brothers LLC Oliver Brothers

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

A fine art conservation company is seeking an individual to assist with several aspects of our fine art conservation studio. This position will involve assisting the Lead Conservators with various aspects of painting, picture frame and object restoration, as well other duties related to the operation of our business. You will also be assisting our Lead Custom Framer with some aspects of custom framing.

Prior art conservation and or picture framing experience is desirable but not mandatory. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) located in Beverly, MA.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Assist the Lead Conservators with fine art conservation projects

– Assist the Lead Custom Framer with custom framing projects

– Perform handling, wrapping, and storage of artwork

– Pickup and drop off artwork as necessary

– Assist with maintenance of studio supplies, tools and equipment

– Assist with organization and neatness of art storage areas

– Assist with maintaining the neatness, organization, and cleanliness of the Conservation Studio

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Have achieved a minimum educational level of a Bachelor degree, preferably within a Visual Arts discipline
• Have a definite passion for the Visual Arts
• Have a good working knowledge of basic art making techniques, such as drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture
• Candidates should be very good at working with their hands and have excellent two and three-dimensional
• artistic skills.
• Have good interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing pickup and drop off artwork as necessary
• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

PREFERRED

SKILLS:

• Prior Art Conservation experience
• Prior picture framing experience

• The ability to identify the style and media of artwork
• A basic working knowledge of Art History
• Gilding and toning of picture frames
• Woodworking skills
• Digital photography skills

• Prior artwork installation experience

COMPENSATION:Compensation: $18 – $23 per hour to start, depending on experience. Opportunities for advancement, pay increases, and full-time employment and for talented and motivated individuals. Benefits include Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

COMPANY

DESCRIPTION:

Oliver Brothers is one of the leading Fine Art Restoration Companies in the United States and one of the oldest as well, having been in business for over 160 years. From our beginnings in the 1850’s through today, we have helped preserve, conserve and restore numerous works of art. We treat paintings, works on paper, picture frames, and objects for private collectors, museums, corporate collections and institutions.