Comments on: Ask Us! International Ask-a-Curator Day is Wednesday, September 19

By: Julie Wolfe

Julie Wolfe — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:19:07 +0000

Absolutely! Many conservators in private practice will take on part-time volunteers or even paid technician positions. Museums with conservation departments also take on students that show an interest in pursuing conservation. There is a lot of information that can assist you at the American Institute for Conservation's website, for example, there is a page on How to become a conservator. You can also search for conservators in your desired area, and call them for suggestions. There is also an Emerging Conservation Professionals Network organized by the AIC. In fact, it is best to seek out experience prior to applying to graduate school. It is a small profession and can be a difficult path to pursue. It is best to make sure you really love it before choosing to go this direction.

By: Marie Svoboda

Marie Svoboda — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:14:51 +0000

Yes! You can contact museums that take volunteers like LACMA. I’m not sure about the Fowler but it would definitely be in your backyard. You can contact the head of conservation at the Fowler and get guidance and information about the Getty/UCLA program as well as volunteer opportunities. Definitely seek these opportunities since getting into a grad program without experience would be too difficult. Also, look into private conservators in the city that take on volunteers. Good luck, Emily!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:42:48 +0000

Hello!

I am in my senior year of college at UCLA (Art History major and Anthropology minor), and am interested in art conservation. I’m planning to take further courses in Anthropology and Chemistry after graduating while working in preparation for graduate school. My question is: is it even possible to get experience in art conservation at this point without grad experience (like a volunteer/intern position?)?

Thank you so much for your time and for participating in Ask-a-Curator Day!
-Emily

By: Bryan Keene

Bryan Keene — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:06:20 +0000

Hi Nancy — The upcoming exhibition Florence at the Dawn of the Renaissance will have its touch of Hollywood cinema through a conversation with actor, director, and Renaissance scholar, Peter Weller (aka Robocop). Check the Getty calendar for December 6. We love the idea of an OTT viral video related to the show, perhaps starring James Franco as a young and intense Dante?

By: Annelisa Stephan

Annelisa Stephan — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:32:46 +0000

Hi Diane — Yes he did. Indeed, most Old Masters working with oil (and tempera too, for that matter) applied their paint in multiple layers.

By: Annelisa Stephan

Annelisa Stephan — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:28:44 +0000

Hi Bill! It would be amazing to see two such iconic canvases displayed side by side. No plans for that particular pairing, but I love the idea.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:07:26 +0000

Did Rembrandt add layers of paint to acheive that eminating light? So beautiful.

By: Nancy Ogden

Nancy Ogden — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:15:28 +0000

Can we make a film of the upcoming Getty Exhibit of Florence at the Dawn of the Renaissance. Leonardo Live was so bad that I would like to do better – Curators your thoughts??

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:17:23 +0000

After you finish restoring Pollock’s “Mural” what paintings will accompany it when it is displayed at the Getty? I’d like to see it shown beside Picasso’s “Demoiselles d’Avignon”. Any chance of that happening?

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:59:26 +0000

I have aspirations to become a Curator at the Getty Center. What advice can you give in order to achieve my dream and be successful at? Thank you!