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1. New YouTube channel for conservation 2. Deadline Approaching: Changing Climate Management Strategies Workshop, Getty Center, Los Angeles 3. Research fellowship at The Courtauld, London 4. Re-posting - Job Opportunity: Archaeological Conservator at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory 5. Job Advertisement - London Museum, Paper Conservator 6. The National Trust is looking for a Furniture Conservator to join our team 7. Job opportunity: Mosaic conservation in Malta 8. Peruvian Archaeological Textile Workshop 9. Funded PhD and Postdoctoral Research Call at Northumbria University 10. REGISTER!!! CORE Digital Preservation Interest Group Kickoff!! REGISTER!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Evangelia Kyriazi Posted: Monday November 4, 2024 10:01 AM Subject: New YouTube channel for conservation Message: Deart colleagues, I have recently started a new YouTube channel dedicated to conservation, restoration and archaeomentry. The channel will include videos in as simple words as possible, so that they are comprehensible not only to conservators, by also by non experts, aiming to raise awareness on the conservation and restoration of cultural and geological heritage, and be used for educational purposes. All videos will have subtitles in english and in greek. The link for the channel is http://www.youtube.com/@EvangeliaConservation <http://www.youtube.com/@EvangeliaConservation>. Please subscribe in order to receive notifications every time an new video is uploaded. Feel free to use the content of the channel for educational purposess and for awareness raising. The first two videos that have been uploaded contain the following information:- Who is the creator of the channel?- How did an eleven-year-old child decide to study conservation?- What is conservation about?- What is remedial conservation and which are its stages?- What is preventive conservation?- How do we protect an artwork, artefact, monument, building and other objects from degradation? Hope to see you soon in the new channel http://www.youtube.com/@EvangeliaConservation <http://www.youtube.com/@EvangeliaConservation>. Regards,Evangelia Kyriazi Dr. Evangelia Kyriazi Conservator of Stone, Fossils, Antiquities & Works of Art ArchaeometristGeneral Secretary of the Association of Conservators-Restorers of Antiquities and Works of Art Greece () https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3358-1756 <https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3358-1756>https://pedis.academia.edu/EvangeliaKyriazi <https://pedis.academia.edu/EvangeliaKyriazi> http://www.linkedin.com/pub/evangelia-kyriazi <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/evangelia-kyriazi/85/632/b86> https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Evangelia_Kyriazi/ <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Evangelia_Kyriazi/> 2.From: Vincent Beltran Posted: Monday November 4, 2024 10:02 AM Subject: Deadline Approaching: Changing Climate Management Strategies Workshop, Getty Center, Los Angeles Message: Workshop Title: Changing Climate Management Strategies: Sustainable Collection Environments and Monitoring Object Response When: July 7–11, 2025 Where: Getty Center, Los Angeles Workshop fee: $800 USD (financial assistance may be available for a limited number of participants) Number of participants: 40 maximum Applications due November 20, 2024 Cultural heritage institutions worldwide are increasingly under pressure to operate in a more sustainable manner in response to the global climate crisis, symptoms of which include rising energy costs and government mandates to reduce carbon footprints. Recent environmental guidance in the heritage field has also signaled a shift away from prescriptive narrow ranges of temperature and relative humidity towards the adoption of broader environmental parameters suitable for many classes of objects. However, many heritage institutions have been reluctant to adopt these wider conditions due to a lack of evidence-based risk analysis for climate-induced damage and limited expertise on the sustainable management of the collection environment. This workshop, presented as part of the Getty Conservation Institute's Managing Collection Environments Initiative <https://www.getty.edu/projects/managing-collection-environments-initiative/>, will address obstacles in developing and implementing more adaptive environmental management strategies in museums. The workshop will be delivered in person over five days at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. Supplementary online components will be made available before and after the workshop to deepen participant engagement. The workshop is open to all stakeholders–conservators, registrars, curators, directors, facilities staff, engineers, architects–who: are involved in the decision-making process on environmental management in museums can directly apply lessons learned into practice, and/or will disseminate the outcomes of the workshop (e.g., instructors and trainers) The workshop organizers encourage applications from: practitioners from North, Central, and South America, and from Hawaii heritage professionals from small (1-5 staff members) and medium-sized (6-20 staff members) organizations emerging professionals and current/recent graduate students interested in management of the museum environment TO APPLY: Applicants are required to complete an online application form <https://airtable.com/app2EcFq5YyNO6JwG/pagbD0Q4d1E2H9awn/form> and upload their curriculum vitae (CV) of no more than two pages. Further details available at https://www.getty.edu/projects/training-for-sustainable-collection-care/changing-climate-management-strategies-workshop/ <https://www.getty.edu/projects/training-for-sustainable-collection-care/changing-climate-management-strategies-workshop/>. Questions? Contact [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Vincent Laudato Beltran Scientist Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles CA [email protected] ------------------------------ 3.From: Clare Richardson Posted: Monday November 4, 2024 10:02 AM Subject: Research fellowship at The Courtauld, London Message: Applications are invited for a full-time Research Fellow for a fixed period of 12 months. Based at The Courtauld, the Fellow will join the Conservation Department to work on the GoGreen Project, which develops and promotes preventive and remedial conservation practices based on green principles to spearhead the green revolution within conservation in alignment with the Green Deal. The project is funded by the European Union: https://gogreenconservation.eu/ <https://gogreenconservation.eu/> As a small specialist university and home to the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK, The Courtauld offers a range of degree programmes from BA to PhD in the History of Art, curating and the conservation of easel and wall paintings and is one of the leading centres in the world for education and research in conservation. We run three-year MAs in the conservation of Easel paintings (18 students) and Wall paintings (6-12 students) and a 12-month MA in Buddhist Art History and Conservation (8-10 students, joint with the History of Art department). The Role: Reporting to the Head of Conservation, this rewarding and varied role is an opportunity for a preventive conservator to undertake advanced research and dissemination as part of the Go Green project, with particular emphasis on Leadership in Green Conservation, as well as Green Preventive Conservation, which includes determining material sensitivities and developing green decision-making frameworks for preventive and remedial conservation of objects. You will also act as project-co-ordinator for the Courtauld's contribution to Go Green, supporting the development of workshops, recruiting participants, liaising with researchers, planning travel and other group activities.You will be an active and visible participant in The Courtauld research community, and represent the Go Green project internally and externally. In addition to work on the project, a small proportion of your time will be spent supporting teaching and administration in the Conservation department. This work will primarily be based at Somerset House in London with some European travel and home working possible. You will: Have knowledge of Go Green research strands including advocacy for Greener conservation; greener preventive conservation approaches and greener remedial treatments, and have a passion for making conservation greener. Have a recognised qualification in conservation or conservation science Have experience of working as a preventive conservator. Have experience of project management and working with external partners Be a good communicator and team player Be patient, conscientious and able to demonstrate empathy and understanding, particularly when dealing with student issues Apply online here: Job search <https://ce0942li.webitrent.com/ce0942li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=7234972FGb&LANG=USA> Closing Date: Monday 25th November 2024 Interview Date: Friday 6th December 2024 The Courtauld is working towards improving and embedding equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Clare Richardson Head of Conservation Department of Conservation The Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House, Strand London WC2R 0RN Tel: +44 (0) 20 3947 7659 [email protected] www.courtauld.ac.uk <http://www.courtauld.ac.uk/> Find out more about what's on at The Courtauld - courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on <https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/?see-all> Book tickets to The Courtauld Gallery's permanent collection and temporary exhibitions at courtauld.ac.uk/gallery <https://courtauld.ac.uk/gallery/> For more information on studying at The Courtauld, visit courtauld.ac.uk/study <https://courtauld.ac.uk/study/> Visit The Courtauld Shop for carefully curated products inspired by art and artists in our collection: shop.courtauld.ac.uk <https://shop.courtauld.ac.uk/> 4.From: Nichole Doub Posted: Monday November 4, 2024 12:03 PM Subject: Re-posting - Job Opportunity: Archaeological Conservator at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory Message: The recruitment window has been extended through NOV 15th! The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory located at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, an agency of the Maryland Historical Trust, is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Archaeological Conservator. JPPM is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland, and is the State Museum of Archaeology and a center for both regional and statewide archaeological research. The conservator position examines and documents objects, performs analytical tests, prepares treatment proposals, performs conservation treatments including mechanical and chemical treatment, packages or mounts artifacts for transport, storage or display, and submits full reports of all activities, thus fulfilling contractual obligations and providing revenue generation for the Conservation Program of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. This is a full-time state position with a salary range of $50,565.00 - $80,884.00/year as well as full benefits including health and retirement, 10 days annual (vacation) leave, 6 personal days, 11 paid holidays, and 15 days of sick leave per year. Interested candidates must apply through the Maryland JobAps website: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=24&R2=005408&R3=0001 <https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=24&R2=005408&R3=0001> -- Nichole Doub Head Conservator Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory 10515 Mackall Road Saint Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-8577 Pronouns: she, her, hers 5.From: Charlotte Elliston Posted: Monday November 4, 2024 12:04 PM Subject: Job Advertisement - London Museum, Paper Conservator Message: An exciting opportunity is available in our friendly conservation team, working with our varied paper collections for a year while we prepare to move to Smithfield. The conservator will mainly work on the London Museum Smithfield project; preparing and stabilising the collection ensuring it is ready to move; conserving and mounting objects selected for display and photography as well as advising on display conditions and storage. The post will be based at London Wall, and may need to occasionally work at the London Museum Docklands, and the London Museum Stores in Hackney. Main responsibilities · Collection care work of the paper-based collections of London Museum, including stabilisation and packing for storage and transport. Working with collections staff and volunteers to improve collections care. · Conservation of paper objects from the London Museum collection for London Museum Smithfield. Advising on the use of this collection-for display and research. · To maintain accurate records and documentation using established systems, including the museum's computerised system (MIMSY XG). To ensure records are kept up to date of the treatment and condition of the objects. · As delegated by manager, to represent the department on projects they are working on and to communicate and advise curatorial, design and technical colleagues on conservation-related issues. · To assist in the general administration of the department, including ordering materials and equipment, general laboratory duties and other work as necessary. · To undertake such other duties as agreed with the line manager, commensurate with the level and scope of the post, that may be required from time to time. Please read more about the person specification, plus how to apply, online at https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/about/careers/ ------------------------------ Charlotte Elliston Collections Operations Coordinator London Museum London ------------------------------ 6.From: Nicola Shreeve Posted: Monday November 4, 2024 12:05 PM Subject: The National Trust is looking for a Furniture Conservator to join our team Message: We're looking for a furniture conservator who is passionate about undertaking conservation treatments and enjoys sharing stories about the amazing objects they interact with. As a furniture conservator or restorer, you'll use practical and scientific restoration techniques to conserve and restore heritage furniture. You'll also advise on storage and protection. This is a development opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in furniture conservation and cabinet making skills. You'll be part of a small team specialising in different fields of conservation, also including paintings, frames and objects. The open plan studio is perfect for multi-disciplinary teamwork, where specialists share their skills and expertise to deliver conservation treatments on National Trust collections with each other and with visitors to the studio. Most of your time will be spent at the studio undertaking remedial conservation work on furniture. You will have a good understanding of the construction of furniture, history of manufacture. You will be able to solve complex conservation problems using your knowledge of modern conservation materials and techniques supported by strong traditional craft skills. On occasion you will work at other National Trust properties which may require overnight stays; on-site activities will include conservation treatments, conservation in action projects, surveys and estimates. You'll collaborate with Collection and House teams, curators and other conservators to foster a great working environment and to creatively promote our conservation activities to specialists and non-specialists alike. To find out more about the role and apply follow this link https://shorturl.at/kvpkT <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshorturl.at%2FkvpkT&data=05%7C02%7Cnicola.shreeve%40nationaltrust.org.uk%7C9e7c87ebe3224a0a4d4408dcfcb94ba5%7C0fba79b96423460d88eff9c3d4ca2e9f%7C0%7C0%7C638663119981478123%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0zQenea%2FkXOYI60pLjRGppy4%2FhblKbz1wOFtJhRwMbk%3D&reserved=0> ------------------------------ [Nicola] [Shreeve] [Senior Conservator for furniture] [National Trust] [Sevenoaks] [Kent] ------------------------------ 7.From: Jennifer Porter Posted: Monday November 4, 2024 2:42 PM Subject: Job opportunity: Mosaic conservation in Malta Message: The Department of Conservation and Built Heritage of the University of Malta is seeking to hire a team member for our project to conserve 18th C mosaics on lime plaster within the Nymphaeum of the Argotti Botanical Gardens, Floriana, Malta. This challenging and exciting project is planned to last 3 years and involves the testing and application of consolidation, plastering, and grouting treatments for salt-laden porous substrates. The design of monitoring and preventive conservation strategies will also be essential. We invite applications from conservators with a Master's degree specialized in the conservation of decorative architectural surfaces (mosaics, wall paintings and/or or stone). Candidates should have good field experience; excellent practical skills; an interest in research and testing; and the ability to work independently but also collaboratively, on site and in the laboratory. More details can be found here: https://www.um.edu.mt/media/um/docs/directorates/hrmd/workatum/projects/FTRSOII-170-ArgottiNymphaeumConservation-26.10.24.pdf Application closing date: November 10, 2024. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. ------------------------------ Jennifer Porter Assistant Lecturer University of Malta, Department of Conservation & Built Heritage L-Imsida ------------------------------ 8.From: Sarah Saetren Posted: Monday November 4, 2024 4:22 PM Subject: Peruvian Archaeological Textile Workshop Message: Join us for FAIC's "Analysis of Peruvian Archaeological Textile Structures <https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/analysis-of-peruvian-archaeological-textile-structures>" workshop with Elena Phipps and Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez. The workshop will take place February 11-13, 2025, at The Fowler Museum at UCLA, in Los Angeles, CA. The workshop will focus on examining close-up a selection of Precolumbian textiles to understand their technical features. This will include identification of yarns spin directions and composition (though not fiber identification at this time), selvage types (warp or weft) and structural features including non-woven and woven constructions, both simple and complex. Understanding the construction of Peruvian textiles enables conservators, curators and others who work with archaeological collections, to document the physical textiles. The information gleaned from this practice can contribute to decisions regarding conservation treatment and preservation initiatives, exhibition potential and systems of support, as well as contributing to studies of cultural context and association. Interested individuals must apply by November 26! Financial support is available for a few participants. Learn more about the workshop here: https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/analysis-of-peruvian-archaeological-textile-structures <https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/analysis-of-peruvian-archaeological-textile-structures> ------------------------------ Sarah Saetren FAIC Education Manager ------------------------------ 9.From: Richard Mulholland Posted: Monday November 4, 2024 4:22 PM Subject: Funded PhD and Postdoctoral Research Call at Northumbria University Message: Dear Colleagues, Northumbria University is now welcoming applications for funded PhD and postdoctoral study with specific focus on Technical Art History, Social/Material Culture Studies, and/or Works on Paper/Paintings Conservation research via the AHRC Northern Bridge Consortium funding scheme and Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship scheme. We particularly welcome research on material culture and the technical study of twentieth century artists' work. Northumbria University holds several important British artist archives, including those of Charles Sims and Norman Cornish. We particularly welcome research on northern British art and culture and have close ties with the estates of Norman Cornish and L.S Lowry. Proposed projects for both schemes should be fully formed at this stage due to the short timescale for application. Northern Bridge Consortium PhD funding covers all university fees plus a yearly stipend and additional funds for research expenses/travel. International applicants are eligible to apply. Information about the Northern Bridge PhD scheme can be found here <https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnorthernbridge.ac.uk%2Fapplyforastudentship%2Ftheopenstudentshipcompetition%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crichard.mulholland%40northumbria.ac.uk%7C133b8398eb46493e1bc508dcf8d91f1c%7Ce757cfdd1f354457af8f7c9c6b1437e3%7C0%7C0%7C638658858607775828%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dTyrfK%2BFrhh0PtOLblHI7LZjf0mjUwZl%2FXoKxmgkfpc%3D&reserved=0>, and information about the application process here. <https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.northumbria.ac.uk%2Fresearch%2Fpostgraduate-research-degrees%2Fhow-to-apply%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crichard.mulholland%40northumbria.ac.uk%7C133b8398eb46493e1bc508dcf8d91f1c%7Ce757cfdd1f354457af8f7c9c6b1437e3%7C0%7C0%7C638658858607794099%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BkgMVeeGrDHkcMPbrv1Dno%2BbcnY%2BY2L3fQkcyZlOP1A%3D&reserved=0> Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship: A three year funded scheme open to all interested in collaborating with our departments of Design, Arts and Creative Industries and or Faculty of Business and Law, on original and high-quality research. Note that you must hold a degree from a UK university, and/or be in an academic position in the UK at the point of application in early 2025 to be eligible for this scheme,. Further information can be found here <https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobs.ac.uk%2Fjob%2FDKF343%2Fcall-for-expressions-of-interest-in-leverhulme-early-career-fellowships&data=05%7C02%7Crichard.mulholland%40northumbria.ac.uk%7C133b8398eb46493e1bc508dcf8d91f1c%7Ce757cfdd1f354457af8f7c9c6b1437e3%7C0%7C0%7C638658858607807235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FDemRfg73GkkrpnNifXjQAS9u%2FKCfetRru1X%2FKIoQRE%3D&reserved=0> Northumbria's Expressions of Interest round closes on 15th November, and only the strongest applications will be taken forward for submission to the scheme. Please contact Richard Mulholland ([email protected] <[email protected]>) as early as possible before the 15th November to express your interest in applying for either scheme. If your application is progressed by the university, the final application form will be due in early January 2025. ------------------------------ [Richard] [Mulholland] [Senior Lecturer] [MA Conservation of Fine Art] [Northumbria University] [Newcastle upon Tyne] [UK], [NE18ST] [https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/courses/ma-conservation-of-fine-art-works-of-art-on-paper-dtfcfq6] ------------------------------ 10.From: Ephranette Brown Posted: Monday November 4, 2024 4:22 PM Subject: REGISTER!!! CORE Digital Preservation Interest Group Kickoff!! REGISTER!!!! Message: After celebrating World Digital Preservation Day on November 7th, let's keep the celebration going! Please join us on November 12th at 3pm ET/2pm CT for the very first meeting of the Digital Preservation Interest Group. Register Here!! <https://ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAoceGqrTsuGdESZLl2aNrAesEjot3qxzdU> Meet your co-chairs and other digital preservation learners and enthusiasts and let us know what you want to see from this Interest Group. We want to hear from you and hope to see you there! Sincerely, Kim Hoffman Mariecris Gatlabayan Ephranette Brown -Digital Preservation Interest Group Co-Chairs You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
