APPLICATION AND ADMISSION

George Eastman House and the Image Permanence Institute will no longer be accepting applications for this advanced-level, two-year residency in photograph conservation.

With funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Advanced Residency Program drew upon the rich resources of George Eastman House, Image Permanence Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology and other area institutions, and provided exceptional opportunitites for training and research at the highest level. A combination of lecture and seminar instruction, laboratory experiments, treatment experience and exposure to research techniques and methodologies contributed to the professional development of the fellows and advanced knowledge in the field.

Fellowships to the Mellon Advanced Residency Program in Photograph Conservation were granted to six to eight persons for the two-year cycle. The last cycle ended in August 2009. 

Qualifications included possession of a degree from a recognized American graduate program in Art Conservation (or equivalent experience) and a declared and demonstrated commitment to photograph conservation. Conservation students in their third or fourth-year who are committed to a career in photograph conservation were considered for admission pending completion of their degree.

The fellowship included a stipend of $34,479 plus benefits per year for living expenses and supplies, $1,000 per year for research and an additional $2,000 per year for program related travel.

Applications included:

• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of interests and career goals
• A portfolio of treatments not necessarily solely of photographs and other related projects
• 3 letters of recommendation

An interview was granted to all qualifying applicants. Some were held by telephone or in person.

Even though the Advanced Residency Program has ended, individuals interested in an advanced level internship in photograph conservation should contact the Manager for additional information.

Inquiries should be sent directly to:

Stacey VanDenburgh, Manager, Kay R. Whitmore Conservation Center, George Eastman House, 900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 USA svandenburgh@geh.org