Extended Deadline (March 2, 2015) Hillwood's Scholar-in-Residence Program, Washington

Scholar-in-residence Program

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens announces a new scholar-in-residence
program. PhD candidates or higher and any qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply. There is no application form. Applicants should
submit a curriculum vitae and a proposal, not to exceed 500 words,
stating the necessary length of residence, materials to be used and/or
studied, and the project's relevance to Hillwood's collections and/or
exhibition program including, but not limited to: art and architecture,
landscape design, conservation and restoration, archives, library
and/or special collections, as well as broader study areas such as the
history of collecting or material culture. The project description
should be accompanied by two letters of recommendation and will be
reviewed by the selection committee.

There are three potential types of awards:

Type #1: 1- 2 weeks
Hillwood will arrange and pay for travel costs to and from the museum;
housing near campus; shop and café discounts; free access to all public
programs.

Type #2: 1-3 months
Hillwood will arrange and pay for travel costs to and from the museum;
shop and café discounts; free access to all public programs; a stipend
of up to $1,500 per month depending on length of stay.

Type #2: 3-12 months
Hillwood will arrange and pay for travel costs to and from the museum;
shop and café discounts; free access to all public programs; visa
support (if necessary); a stipend of up to $1,500 per month depending
on length of stay.

Hillwood is in a special class of cultural heritage institution as a
historic site, a testament to the life of an important 20th century
figure, an estate campus, magnificent garden, and a museum with world
renowned special collections. Founded by Marjorie Merriweather Post
(1887-1973), heir to the Post Cereal Companies that later became
General Foods, the Museum houses over 17,000 works of art. It includes
one of the largest and most important collections of Russian art
outside of Russia, comprising pieces from the pre-Petrine to early
Soviet periods, an outstanding collection of French and European art,
and jewelry, textile, fashion and accessories collections. As part of
the visitor experience, and in conjunction with a robust offering of
public and educational programs, the Museum presents two changing
special exhibitions annually that bring together objects and thematic
content that highlight the acknowledged strengths of its permanent
collection.

Scholars will have full access to Hillwood's art and research
collections. The Art Research Library has over 38,000 volumes including
monographs, serials, annotated and early auction catalogs, and
electronic resources; the Archives contain the papers of Marjorie
Merriweather Post, her staff, and family members.

Application deadline: March 2, 2015

We will announce the award recipient(s) by March 17, 2015
For inquiries or to submit an application please contact one of the
following:

Wilfried Zeisler
Associate Curator of 19th Century Art
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Kristen Regina
Head of Archives & Special Collections
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>


?

_______________________________________________
Shera mailing list
[email protected]
http://lists.oakland.edu/mailman/listinfo/shera