7 jobs found in San Antonio, TX

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Role Summary The Associate Preparator will ensure the professional, safe and timely preparation, care and handling of works of art (multiple forms) for display, exhibition and transport. Responsibilities: Handles, installs, packs, and unpacks artwork at all museum buildings locations Installs/deinstalls artwork for temporary exhibitions and rotations Transports artwork in the museum truck between campus buildings Gallery maintenance of art pedestals, vitrines, and casework Maintains organization of artwork in museum storage areas Maintains organization and cleanliness of art preparation areas, tools, and equipment Records accurate location changes when artwork is moved within museum buildings, galleries, and storage areas Assists with photography set-up and conservation as needed Represents MFAH at other institutions as a courier for installation, transport or exhibition research Assists at Rienzi and Bayou Bend...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Responsibilities: Operates various hand tools, power tools, and equipment used to complete carpentry duties, including: circular saw, table saw, router, pneumatic nail gun, ramset, drills, and other tools used for measuring, cutting, fastening, and drilling Builds and installs custom exhibition casework, museum cabinetry and fixtures Builds blocks, risers, and upholstery to display artwork Assists in preparation and painting museum spaces: touch-up, prime and paint walls, ceiling, panels, trim, doors, etc. Assists in loading and storage of materials and exhibition display casework Helps with shop clean-up and maintenance Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents or injuries; and complete safety training and certifications...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) seeks an Assistant / Associate Conservator of Works of Art on Paper (DOE) to join our Department of Conservation. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a vibrant team dedicated to the preservation, study, and care of the museum’s paper-based collections, encompassing European, North American, South American, Islamic, Indian, and South Asian works on paper and parchment. The Assistant / Associate Paper Conservator will be part of a 21-member full-time staff, including conservators, conservation scientists, imaging specialists, technicians, framers, and administrative support, as well as interns, fellows, and volunteers who contribute to the department’s mission of care, scholarship, and teaching. The MFAH Conservation Department is housed within the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Center for Conservation, a 34,000-square-foot facility completed in 2018. The Center is home to laboratories for Paper,...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Internship Title: Undergraduate Intern, Exhibitions and Collection Management Academic Level: Undergraduate Department: Exhibitions & Collections Management Department Dates of Internship: June 1 through August 7, 2026 Internship Overview: The Exhibitions & Collection Management Department reports to Associate Director of Exhibitions and Collection Management and is comprised of the following sub-departments: Preparations, Production, Design, Registration, and Exhibitions. It negotiates, plans, schedules and implements approximately fifteen special exhibitions, five permanent collection exhibitions and thirty-two rotations annually. It coordinates correspondence for incoming loans; drafts, negotiates, monitors and executes contractual exhibition agreements; creates and maintains budgets for exhibition projects; manages the internal exhibition calendar; and organizes agendas and travel for exhibition-related guests including...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Internship Title: Undergraduate Intern, Modern & Contemporary Department Academic Level: College undergraduate Supervisors: Alison de Lima Greene, Isabel Brown Wilson Curator, Department of Modern and Contemporary Art Department: Curatorial Dates of Internship: Summer Schedule: June 1 – August 7, 2026 Position Overview: The Undergraduate Internship with the Modern & Contemporary Department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, offers a unique opportunity for college students to gain first-hand professional experience with a curatorial team. Over the summer of 2025, this internship will contribute to an in-depth review of the Museum’s permanent collection in preparation for upcoming installations in the Kinder Building galleries and selected projects elsewhere on the larger campus. The internship will focus on the role of a permanent collection as a community resource, emphasizing best scholarly practices and object-based...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is seeking a Conservation Framing Technician to join the Department of Conservation. This role focuses on the matting, mounting, and framing of works of art on paper and photography, ensuring their preservation for storage, exhibition, and travel through the use of conservation-grade materials and methods. The technician will be an integral member of a dynamic department of 21 full-time staff, including conservators, conservation scientist, technicians, framers, and coordinators, as well as interns, fellows, and volunteers. Together, the team works to preserve a collection of nearly 80,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of art history. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking someone who: Is technically skilled and precise. You have hands-on expertise in matting and framing and a deep respect for the materials entrusted to you. Works collaboratively. This is a team-driven lab rooted in the...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston In support of our exciting and audacious exhibition schedule, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston seeks to expand our mount making expertise by enlisting the creative skills and services of experienced mount makers in one of the following classifications: Full time, fully benefited employment; Part Time employment; Contract employment; Definition In close coordination with Conservators and Curators, the Mount Maker position is responsible for designing and fabricating mounts that adhere to the highest professional standards of museums and create the desired display conditions. These mounts and their associated support structures are intended to ensure the physical stability, security, and proper display of objects in both the permanent collection and those on loan, facilitating a suitable and safe exhibition of the museum's vast and diverse collection. A variety of materials will be used, including but not limited to metals, wood,...