Art Restoration & Framing Associate, Sheafer + King Modern

Deadline: 11/07/2026

Sheafer + King Modern is seeking a careful, hands‑on Art Restoration & Framing Associate to help
prepare and preserve artwork handled by our gallery and auction house. Prior professional
restoration experience is not required. The position requires patience, sound judgment, manual skill,
and a serious interest in learning how paintings are constructed and repaired.
This may be a particularly good fit for someone with a studio-art background who enjoys solving
physical problems, working independently, and developing a specialized practical skill.

Employment type:

Part‑time

Hours:

Approximately 10-20 hours per week

Schedule:

Flexible; to be arranged with the selected candidate

Starting compensation: $15-$17 per hour, based on relevant experience. Compensation may
increase to as much as $20 per hour after the employee demonstrates competence and independence
in painting restoration.

• Learn to perform appropriate repairs and restoration work on paintings.
• Stretch unstretched paintings and re-stretch paintings when needed.
• Mat and frame artwork using straightforward framing methods.
• Build stretchers as needed.
• Handle artwork carefully and maintain a clean, organized work area.

• Some college education.
• Background in studio art.
• Ability to self‑manage and work independently.
• Strong interest in learning painting repair, restoration, stretching, and framing.
• Patience, attention to detail, and willingness to stop and ask before taking an uncertain or irreversible step.
• Valid driver's license.