Bydd gan Uwch Gadwraethwr Papur CELF arbenigedd neilltuol o ran cadw a gofalu am weithiau yn y ddisgyblaeth honno. Bydd y swydd hon yn canolbwyntio ar weithiau gan artistiaid cyfoes sy'n cael eu digido a/neu eu rhoi ar fenthyg i orielau partner fel rhan o broject CELF.
Y Prif Gyfrifoldebau
- Arwain triniaethau cadwraeth adferol ar weithiau celf modern a chyfoes dethol ar bapur sydd wedi'u brysbennu wrth fapio'r casgliad fel rhai sydd angen eu cadw.
- Gwirio cyflwr gweithiau modern, cyfoes a hanesyddol ar bapur ar gyfer arddangosfeydd Amgueddfa Cymru, sydd yn aml yn cynnwys deunyddiau heriol, a rhoi triniaeth adferol iddynt.
- Hwyluso’n rhaglen o fenthyciadau i amgueddfeydd ac orielau ledled Cymru, y Deyrnas Unedig, ac yn rhyngwladol. Cynghori ar amodau benthyca, ymgymryd ag adroddiadau ar gyflwr a chadwraeth gweithiau ar bapur sy'n cael eu rhoi ar fenthyg.
- Ymchwilio a chynllunio i ddatblygu arferion gofal casgliadau ac arferion caffael Amgueddfa Cymru ar gyfer gosodiadau celf gyfoes cymhleth, gan gynnwys cysylltu ag artistiaid byw.
- Datblygu a chynnal a chadw'r Stiwdio Cadwraeth Papur, gan gynnwys gofyn am gyflenwadau ac offer yn ôl yr angen, diweddaru dogfennau iechyd a diogelwch, glanhau a gwaredu gwastraff yn gyfrifol.
- Darparu teithiau a sgyrsiau i'r cyhoedd, orielau partner ac aelodau eraill o’r staff er mwyn rhannu gwybodaeth am gadwraeth a'r casgliad yn Amgueddfa Cymru.
- Cefnogi orielau partner fel cyswllt cadwraeth, gan ymateb i ymholiadau a chynghori ar yr arferion gorau yn ôl yr angen.
- Gwneud gwaith negesydd rhithwir/corfforol yn ôl yr angen.
- Gan weithio gyda'r Technegwyr Celf a chontractwyr allanol, rheoli ac ymgymryd â gwaith gosod, fframio ac adeiladu ategion megis crudiau yn ôl yr angen.
- Pennu dulliau a deunyddiau pacio ar gyfer cludo a storio.
- Gweithio gyda chontractwyr allanol megis technegwyr ar gasgliadau Amgueddfa Cymru.
- Cyfrifoldeb masnachol: mae gan bob aelod o staff gyfrifoldeb dros lwyddiant masnachol Amgueddfa Cymru. Yn benodol ar gyfer y rôl hon: Bydd y rôl yn creu gwaddol o weithiau sydd wedi'u trin ac wedi'u paratoi i'w harddangos a'u rhoi ar fenthyg yn rhyngwladol yn ogystal ag yng Nghymru.
The CELF Senior Paper Conservator will have specialist expertise in the care and conservation of works in that discipline. The focus of this post will be on works by contemporary artists that are being digitised and/or lent to partner galleries as part of the CELF project.
About the Role
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Leading on remedial conservation treatments of selected modern and contemporary artworks on paper that have been triaged as requiring conservation during the mapping of the collection.
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Condition checking and remedial treatment of modern, contemporary and historic works on paper for Amgueddfa Cymru Exhibitions, often including challenging materials.
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Facilitating our programme of loans to museums and galleries across Wales, the UK, and internationally. Advising on loan conditions, undertaking condition reporting and conservation on works on paper that are being lent.
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Researching and planning for the development of Amgueddfa Cymru’s collection care and acquisition practices for complex contemporary art installations, including liaison with living artists.
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Develop and maintain the Paper Conservation Studio, including requesting supplies and equipment as necessary, updating health and safety documentation, cleaning and responsible disposal of waste.
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Provide tours and talks for the public, partner galleries and other staff members to share knowledge of conservation and the collection at Amgueddfa Cymru.
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Support partner galleries as a conservation liaison, responding to queries and advising on best practice where necessary.
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Undertake virtual/physical couriering as required.
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Working with the Art Technicians and external contractors, manage and undertake mounting, framing and building of supports such as cradles as required.
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Specify packing methods and materials for transport and storage.
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Work with external contractors, such as technicians, on Amgueddfa Cymru collections.
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Commercial responsibility: every member of staff has responsibility for the commercial success of Amgueddfa Cymru. Specifically for this role: The role will create a legacy of works which have been treated and prepared for display and loan internationally as well as in Wales.
How to Apply
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