Date: November 4-8, 2002

Location: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art ( SFMOMA )

Applications should be submitted before July 1, 2002.

Utilizing the photography collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), this week-long workshop will acquaint the participants with the conservation concerns inherent in the collection, installation, and exhibition of contemporary photography. An enormous range of materials and techniques are being used by today's photographic artists. The conservation of contemporary photography requires problem-solving which often combines input from the curator, the artist, and allied professionals. These types of innovative collaborations will be emphasized throughout the discussions; as will the particular

ethical issues raised in new creative areas in which traditional media boundaries are undefined. During this workshop, scientists, conservators, curators, and artists will share technical information and personal philosophies about the creation, collection, presentation and often fragile nature of contemporary photographs.

Instructors and guest speakers will include Scott Williams of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and Paul Messier of Boston Art Conservation presenting the chemistry and history of color materials. Jim Reilly of the Image Permanence Institute will speak about the importance of cold storage for color collections.

Lee Ann Daffner will discuss the Museum of Modern Art's planned cold storage facility. Franziska Frey of Rochester Institute of Technology and Martin Jurgens, Photograph Conservator, will  present the chemistry and identification of digital output materials,including treatment research. Sylvie Penichon of The Better Image and Martin Jurgens will present research with face-mounted and laminated color photographs. A number of contemporary artists will discuss their work and participate in an artist's panel. Sandra Phillips, Senior Curator of Photography, will elaborate on collecting contemporary photographs for SFMOMA.

Eligibility: The workshop is open to recent graduates in photograph conservation and photograph conservation practitioners who have had limited access to equivalent training. Enrollment is very limited.

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of purpose of no more than 1000 words, clearly describing why participation in this workshop is important to their educational and professional goals. Prior experience with the topic or lack thereof should be noted as well as opportunities for dissemination of information gained. One sealed letter of approval from a person knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications and educational needs should be included with the application packet.

Applications will be evaluated according to their statements of purpose, commitment to photograph conservation, educational needs, letter of recommendation, previous workshops attended, and access to educational opportunities. If financial aid is necessary for attending the course, a separate statement should be included.

Financial aid will be awarded on the basis of need and may include basic travel expenses and a per diem allowance. Funding cannot be provided until original receipts are submitted.

Application materials should be submitted to:

Mellon Collaborative Course

c/o Art Conservation Department

303 Old College, University of Delaware,

Newark DE 19716

by July 1st, 2002.

Decisions will be mailed by August 15th, 2002.

Any questions can be directed to:

Debra Hess Norris

T. +1 302-831-3696

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or: Nora Kennedy

+ 1 212-650-2168

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or: Theresa Andrews

+ 1 415-357-2870