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<p class="MsoNormal">Please pass this along to anyone you think may be interested:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.smithsonianofi.com_blog_2017_12_28_smithsonian-2Dundergraduate-2Dmuseum-2Dconservation-2Dinternships-2Dfor-2Dsummer-2D2018_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=A1FZN_ZGDWRuNaOBi5rLIFHZ_hg50beIQq0rDFsharA&e=">https://www.smithsonianofi.com/blog/2017/12/28/smithsonian-undergraduate-museum-conservation-internships-for-summer-2018/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:black">The Smithsonian Institution is pleased to announce museum conservation internship opportunities for the
<strong>Summer 2018 10-week session June 4 – August 10.</strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color:black">This internship program will provide an introduction to museum conservation. This program is offered to students to increase participation of groups who are currently underrepresented in the museum field and visual arts organizations
are especially encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color:black">A conservator’s work involves the preservation of collections, including documentation, treatment, and research. Conservators have academic backgrounds in the arts, sciences or social sciences and attain a professional graduate
degree in conservation. For more information about the field see: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.conservation-2Dus.org_about-2Dconservation_definitions&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=V4foEKOTE2btGe-O-scjX9b1RmNIvb9uLWDq0vtP40s&e=">
http://www.conservation-us.org/about-conservation/definitions</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:black">INTERN LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:</span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Gain multi-disciplinary experiences in the conservation of objects, paintings, textiles, paper, time-based media, and/or other materials.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Exposure to the most advanced technology in the field of museum conservation.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Attend weekly intern seminars (10 total) curated by institutional experts on art, conservation, and diversity issues to ensure that interns receive educational experiences for museum conservation practices, industry standards, and educational requirements.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Learning experiences through opportunities to co-work and through connecting with peers.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p><strong><span style="color:black">WHO SHOULD APPLY:</span></strong><span style="color:black"> Currently enrolled undergraduates or recent degree holders from HBCUs, colleges and universities, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with coursework in the
sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, forensic science); or arts and humanities (studio arts, art history, history, anthropology); and skills such as photography/imaging; or various crafts that might be applicable/useful in a museum conservation
setting, and an interest in the conservation of cultural heritage are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:black">INTERNSHIP LOCATIONS:</span></strong><span style="color:black"> Placements will be made in Conservation Departments at the: Smithsonian American Art Museum (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__americanart.si.edu_conservation_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=hHUjA5xXBn3I81pg2HgeOX3oOCk2fe5f5BJhj_j09PU&e=">http://americanart.si.edu/conservation/</a>),
National Portrait Gallery (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__npg.si.edu_portraits_conservation&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=JOsoVbjjglbwp978g9tu99wgybcWnt2kZXbh3d8HEA8&e=">http://npg.si.edu/portraits/conservation</a>), Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hirshhorn.si.edu_conservation_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=asgYsHYKsXSaH8rfUwv18Ia201VuMDdb3ToF1INTX3U&e=">https://hirshhorn.si.edu/conservation/</a>),
Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.si.edu_mci_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=eBdMROi3PoNqAoFT_vRlS06z8czM_NWT_LtQqGgrjls&e=">https://www.si.edu/mci/</a>), National Museum of American Indian (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nmai.si.edu_explore_collections_conservation_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=g2N6sbiduoDh6gTqFxf7rvj4Rj6gHk_Smz1EjLYHb0w&e=">http://nmai.si.edu/explore/collections/conservation/</a>),
National Museum of American History (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__americanhistory.si.edu_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=L-Up8wE6DhbufImcZmqft7p_m6wbVd0H55vjyo4QunI&e=">http://americanhistory.si.edu/</a>), Freer-Sackler Galleries of Art (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.freersackler.si.edu_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=4oRAREH_W1UN7Rs0a4o9XapheMgGXd418gB5jQ8scp4&e=">https://www.freersackler.si.edu/</a>) National Museum of Natural History
(<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__naturalhistory.si.edu_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=0QjqAQ7yIDBGLIIGo0NIswQ1Nhcc7phmXXbAF_My8NU&e=">https://naturalhistory.si.edu/</a>), and the National Museum of African American History and Culture (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nmaahc.si.edu_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=cZ_C-rU_bDZpfiLrNtfrnkrBXIUGWJa1pFyTScutGfw&e=">https://nmaahc.si.edu/</a>). The 10-week internships will commence
<strong>June 4<sup>th</sup> and end August 10<sup>th</sup></strong>. They will be full-time (40 hrs/week) and carry a stipend. Travel allowance may be included.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:black">APPLICATION DEADLINE:</span></strong><span style="color:black">
<strong>Midnight (EST), March 15, 2018 for all materials including letters of reference</strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color:black">Application Procedure: Applicants must register and submit an online application via the
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__solaa.si.edu_solaa_-23_public&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gWnDozBRThmsNCnSm4cbOPbjFpguh-b1OhUfJ31MNvk&s=i7Z6CP9b6Ff0Q3k86K73szbxB63Z4V9wW2vl-K2bxQg&e=">Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment system (SOLAA)</a>. After registering, sign onto the SOLAA system. At the top of the screen, select “Start your Application”; Select “Internship” and “Smithsonian Institution
Undergraduate Conservation Program” from the drop-down program lists. Within the application you will identify which Smithsonian Unit(s) you are interested in joining for the conservation internship.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color:black">Application requirements via SOLAA<br>
– An essay addressing the following (no more than three pages total):<br>
1) A statement of your interest in an internship at the desired Smithsonian Conservation Unit and what you hope to gain from the experience, and underrepresented group affiliation. Please state how you found out about the internship.<br>
2) Please discuss the impact that a funded internship would have on you and your education.<br>
3) Provide a short biography describing your background, personal history, interests and major/minor (if declared).<br>
-Curriculum Vitae or Resume<br>
-Undergraduate transcripts (unofficial)<br>
-Names and email address of two professional references (1 must be academic)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:black">CONTACT:</span></strong><b><span style="color:black"><br>
</span></b><span style="color:black">Smithsonian Institution Undergraduate Conservation Internship Program Administrator<br>
Smithsonian Institution<br>
National Museum of African American History and Culture<br>
PO Box 37012, MRC 1401<br>
Washington D.C., 20013-7012<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:NMAAHCMellonAdmin@si.edu">NMAAHCMellonAdmin@si.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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