Learn Art Preparation Skills Via SAIC’s RE-TOOL 21 Program

The Art Institute of Chicago’s Warhol exhibit came to a close last week. Walking away from the retrospective, with its massive painted silkscreen works and comprehensive showing, one relishes in the pleasant paradox of the extraordinary yet typical workings of the museum. How in the world do they get a nearly 15-foot high “Mao” piece installed? Who handles these priceless works? It turns out, it could be somebody like you. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is offering training in art preparation and handling with its RE-TOOL 21 initiative.

Photo by Evan La Ruffa.

The paid opportunity is part-time and offers workshops providing instruction on art and object installation, rigging, matting, and framing, and other skills while providing hands-on exhibition experience. Not only will applicants receive a behind-the-scenes look at a world-renowned art institution, but they will gain valuable networking opportunities, as well as ongoing support from RE-TOOL 21 upon completion.