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1. Fellowship for Conservation and Scientific Research at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands 2. Extension: Call for 3-Ring Circus Speakers 3. Job opening for an assistant/associate professorship in the field of graphic conservation at the Royal Danish Academy, Institute of Conservation 4. The Second International Climate Control Conference 5. Roundtable on the conservation of bark materials, online via Zoom , November 13, 5:30pm CET 6. Fiber Sample Set Available 7. Registration Closing Soon! Project Management (In-Person at Emory) and Event Planning (ONLINE) Workshops for GLAM professionals 8. WORKSHOP PRACTICAL LEATHER CONSERVATION At a SRAL, Maastricht April 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Apas Zwart Posted: Thursday November 7, 2024 6:59 AM Subject: Fellowship for Conservation and Scientific Research at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands Message: The Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme 2025-2026 Applications due by 5 January 2025 The Rijksmuseum welcomes international, independent research proposals which open new perspectives on the museum's collection, its history and activities. The programme enables highly talented candidates to base part of their research at the Rijksmuseum, and offers access to the museum's expertise, collections, library and laboratories. Furthermore, the programme facilitates opportunities for Fellows to engage in workshops and excursions to encourage exchange of knowledge - both amongst themselves and the broader museum audience. The Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for conservation and scientific research This Fellowship enables early career scholars to conduct conservation and scientific research on art works and historical artefacts. Focus should be the Rijksmuseum collection or ideation that has been initiated at the Rijksmuseum. A suitable project might entail technical research into objects in the Rijksmuseum's collection or analytical techniques, preventive conservation, or treatment methodologies. This fellowship enables candidates to collaborate with conservators, curators and scientists active at the Rijksmuseum. The Fellowship will preferably result in an article for publication, the content and form of which will be decided by the Fellow in consultation with the Rijksmuseum. The Rijksmuseum will provide joint working space for the Fellows, in order to stimulate an exchange of knowledge, ideas and experience. Access will be given to all relevant resources in the museum, such as the Research Library Collections <https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/research/conduct-research/collections-and-services>, collection documentation, and the conservation laboratories of the Rijksmuseum and the University of Amsterdam. A member of the museum's scientific staff will be acting as advisor to the Fellow. Eligibility The Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship is open to MA graduates, as well as PhD students and post-doctoral candidates. MA Graduate/PhD Fellows are those who have completed their MA degree or whose proposal is embedded in the research plans of their forthcoming PhD dissertation, postdoctoral Fellows must have completed their PhD dissertation and obtained a PhD-degree on the date of application. Fellowships are open to candidates of all nationalities and with varied specialisms. They may include conservators and scientists. Candidates should have proven research capabilities, academic credentials and excellent command of the English language – both written and spoken. Proficiency in a second language (ideally Dutch or German) is preferred but not required. Funding Fellowship stipends are awarded to help support a Fellow's study and research efforts during the tenure of their appointment. The stipend of €39,000 for MA graduate/PhD Fellows or €45,000 for postdoctoral Fellows (subject to taxes and deductions) is for a period of twelve months commencing September 2025, the start of the academic year. The Fellowship will allow for limited travel for research in art collections and archives elsewhere in Europe to a maximum value of €5,000 annually. The Rijksmuseum will cover visa fees for the Fellow, but not for dependents. Application and procedure Please review the eligibility, funding and application requirements by visiting Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for conservation and scientific research - Apply here <https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/migelien-gerritzen-fellowship> The closing date for all applications is 5 January 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (Amsterdam time/CET). No applications will be accepted after this deadline. All applications must be submitted online and in English. Applications or related materials delivered via email, postal mail, or in person will not be accepted. Selection will be made by an international committee in February 2024. The committee consists of eminent scholars in the relevant fields of study trom European universities and institutions, and members of the curatoria! and conservation staff of the Rijksmuseum. Applicants will be notified by February 2025. All Fellowships will start in September 2025. Questions? For questions concerning the application procedure, contact the Manager of Academie Programmes ([email protected] <[email protected]>). Current fellows >From studying the forms and functions of delftware tiles in Jaina Tempies of >Early-Modern South Asia, investigating the material practices of gift-giving >in the early modern Ottoman-Dutch world to research into the 1966 Rijksmuseum >Papuan Art Exhibition. Read more about the research projects of our current eight fellows: Fellows - Rijksmuseum <https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/research/our-research/fellows?utm_source=nieuwsbrief&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fellowships&utm_content=academic_newsletter&msdynttrid=WeiUzceOkPMOakA2RGlLnhngsah6rlUKny8nktTtrxQ> ------------------------------ Apas Zwart Project Assistent Rijksmuseum Amsterdam ------------------------------ 2.From: Lindsay Cross Posted: Thursday November 7, 2024 8:58 AM Subject: Extension: Call for 3-Ring Circus Speakers Message: 3-Ring Circus: Call for Speakers UPDATE: abstract submission deadline extended to November 20, 2024 The Washington Conservation Guild's celebrated 3-Ring Circus is approaching on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The event will be held at the S. Dillon Ripley Center of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC with a reception from 5-6:30pm and presentations from 6:30-7:30pm. "Three hot-air balloons travel over a snowy landscape. Coloured wood engraving by E. Roberts" licensed under CC BY 4.0 Come one, come all! What have you been working on that will interest or inspire your fellow members? This year we welcome proposals from our membership for talks on any conservation-related topics. Each of you contributes to the field in vital ways, including treatment, technical analysis, laboratory design, preventive conservation, fundraising, education, advocacy, and much more. We want to hear from you! The talks are no more than 15 minutes each, and nine will be selected. Please submit an abstract to [email protected] by COB Wednesday November 20, 2024 ------------------------------ Lindsay Cross Membership Secretary Washington Conservation Guild ------------------------------ 3.From: Morten Ryhl-Svendsen Posted: Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00 AM Subject: Job opening for an assistant/associate professorship in the field of graphic conservation at the Royal Danish Academy, Institute of Conservation Message: Do you want to educate the conservators of the future and conduct research on paper conservation? The Royal Danish Academy is seeking a colleague interested in both conducting research into paper conservation and educating new conservators. At the Institute of Conservation, we are looking for an assistant or associate professor, keen to research and teach how best to preserve paper-based artefacts. You will be part of a strong, dedicated academic environment intent on pursuing knowledge. As an assistant or associate professor, you will teach small groups of students at bachelor's, master's and PhD level, about the conservation of paper-based materials. The position also involves targeted research into paper conservation. Time for research and teaching You will have daily responsibility for research and teaching in the field of paper conservation. You will work closely, and in dialogue, with the Institute's approximately 20 researchers and tutors, and 70 students. We also encourage active collaborations with national and international cultural organisations and conservation networks. You will be responsible for educating students in the theoretical and practical aspects of the active and preventive conservation of paper-based artefacts and be required to participate in teaching our interdisciplinary courses. Your tasks will also include student supervision and examination as well as a range of administrative duties. Teaching may be conducted in English or Danish, but we would prefer that you learn Danish within the first two years of your appointment if you cannot already teach in Danish. As a researcher, you will participate in the research environment of the Institute and the Royal Danish Academy, where you will initiate, conduct and disseminate research projects. Such projects may be conducted either independently or in collaboration with others. Your research will focus on areas within conservation of paper-based materials. Some key qualities we prioritise include a willingness to take initiative and to participate in developing didactics, as well as an aptitude for working with others and experience of working to deadlines. High on the agenda at the Institute and the Royal Danish Academy We are adapting our programmes to the new societal challenges and expect our colleagues' full commitment in this process. The Royal Danish Academy, of which Conservation is a part, is a strong research and educational institution with 350 employees and 1,700 students. We offer you an engaging, stimulating, enquiring and visionary work environment where you will enjoy contributory influence, responsibility and an opportunity to shape the Royal Danish Academy's research, teaching content and programme development. The Institute's modern, specialised laboratories are fitted with state-of-the-art equipment such as Instron, SEM, FTIR, HPLC, Micro Fader, XRF and microbiological facilities. Your place of work will be at Esplanaden, which is centrally located in the historic heart of Copenhagen. Salary and terms of employment The appointment as an associate professor or assistant professor will be based on your qualifications. Basic salary pay scale for an assistant professor is DKK 352,938 DKK 451,405 annually, and for associate professor DKK 400,689 DKK 499,156 annually. In addition to this, a qualification allowance will be negotiable, depending on individual skills and experience. This is a permanent, full-time position with an average of 37 working hours per week. The hours will be divided between teaching and research, in a ratio of either 50:50 or 60:40. The precise distribution will depend on the job category to which you are appointed. Application Please note that this is an abridged version of the posts. For all information and the full description of the positions, as well as access to the online application platform, please refer to the online job advertisement: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=5001&ProjectId=184244&DepartmentId=7810&MediaId=5 <https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=5001&ProjectId=184244&DepartmentId=7810&MediaId=5> You should submit your application, with all relevant supporting documents, to reach us no later than 24 November 2024. Further information You can obtain further details about the academic content of the position by contacting Head of Institute Rikke Bjarnhof, [email protected] <[email protected]>, tel. +45 4170 1641. You can obtain information about salary, terms of employment and the application process by contacting HR assistant Sandra Vally Jrgensen, [email protected] <[email protected]>, tel. +45 4170 1606. The Royal Danish Academy is an inclusive workplace that regards diversity as a strength. We therefore encourage all qualified and interested applicants to apply for the position. About the Royal Danish Academy The Royal Danish Academy Architecture, Design and Conservation is an internationally recognised academy that educates professionally creative graduates to the highest level and develops new knowledge that creates value for society and the labour market. The Royal Danish Academy is a public institution under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science and has approximately 1,700 students and 350 full-time staff equivalents. Read more about the Royal Danish Academy on our website www.royaldanishacademy.com <http://www.royaldanishacademy.com/> 4.From: Caitlin Southwick Posted: Thursday November 7, 2024 10:32 AM Subject: The Second International Climate Control Conference Message: Announcing the Second International Climate Control Conference Online 4-5 December Free to attend! Register HERE <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vfu-gpjwtHNfJEEMRT9kClEqxh1CKL6PG> Climate Control is one of the hottest topics in the cultural world right now. Not only is this a huge opportunity for more sustainable practices, but it is a change to improve our knowledge and competencies as cultural professionals. Latest scientific research indicates that climate control currently is not best practice for collections management - not to mention the massive carbon footprint and financial costs. Due to a slight misunderstanding about the application of London-based parameters and rating systems, museums have been wasting energy and money to try to realize impossible 'standards' that have additionally made art inaccessible for loans. But a new understanding of climate control and approaches that are better for the environment, better for the collections, and better for our wallets - are opening up doors globally. During this event, we will explore the latest on climate control and be presented with case studies from museums around the globe who have updated their climate control practices - realizing energy savings of 50% through simple measures. Join to see how museums are implementing Bizot, shutting down their systems at night, and updating parameters based on what their collections need rather than what is required in outdated loan agreements. Learn about energy optimization and see how registrars and conservators are taking charge, rewriting loan agreements and negotiating new terms to support this movement. A huge thank you to our partners Articheck, the Danish Museums Association, the Augustinus Foundation and ICOM France for your participation and support. The French cohort's program operation supported by the Government under the 'Soutenir les alternatives vertes 2' initiative of France 2030 operated by Banque des Territoires (Caisse des Dépôts). Find out more on the conference webpage here https://kifutures.com/international-climate-control-conference-2/ <https://kifutures.com/international-climate-control-conference-2/> and follow Ki Culture's social for more about participants and speakers. Contact [email protected] <[email protected]> for more information. ------------------------------ Caitlin Southwick Founder / Executive Director Ki Culture Amsterdam ------------------------------ 5.From: Giovanna Di Pietro Posted: Thursday November 7, 2024 11:33 AM Subject: Roundtable on the conservation of bark materials, online via Zoom , November 13, 5:30pm CET Message: Roundtable on the conservation of bark materials, online via Zoom <https://hkb-bfh-ch.zoom.us/j/94502758611?pwd=kOor8oXbs4NDGYCBQ4Uywc1JklOnRu.1> , November 13, 5:30pm CET, no registration required Plant materials were ubiquitous in prehistoric material culture and are widely used by indigenous cultures today. Among these, the bark of trees plays a central role because of its flexibility, strength, water repellency and large surface area, which allow it to be used as containers. In this roundtable, six conservators are invited to talk about their experience with the barks of three trees: red cedar, lime and birch. For each type of bark, our guests will explain the structure and degradation pathways, and report on challenge and success in treating, conserving and interpreting the objects. Speakers: Johanna Klügl (ADB and IMIKUK), Peter McElhinney (Världskulturmuseerna), Tracy Niepold (BLD), Ingrid Stelzner (LEIZA), Kathleen Sullivan (CCI), and Natalya Vasiljeva (Hermitage Museum) Presented by Giovanna Di Pietro Organized by the Institute Materiality in Art & Culture, Bern Academy of the Arts, Forschungs-Mittwoch #178 Zoom-Link: https://hkb-bfh-ch.zoom.us/j/94502758611?pwd=kOor8oXbs4NDGYCBQ4Uywc1JklOnRu.1 <https://hkb-bfh-ch.zoom.us/j/94502758611?pwd=kOor8oXbs4NDGYCBQ4Uywc1JklOnRu.1> Meeting-ID: 945 0275 8611, Kenncode: 114231 If you have any questions please contact [email protected] ------------------------------ Giovanna Di Pietro Professor Hochschule der Künste Bern, Program in Conservation and Restoration Bern ------------------------------ 6.From: Fonda Ghiardi-Thomsen Posted: Thursday November 7, 2024 11:35 AM Subject: Fiber Sample Set Available Message: I have a set of 100 known fibers assembled by McCrone Institute about 30 years ago that are looking for a home where they would be of use. Contact me below. Fonda Ghiardi [email protected] PO Box 607 Fort Davis, TX 79734 Phone: (304) 906-9729 7.From: Janice Hussain Posted: Thursday November 7, 2024 11:36 AM Subject: Registration Closing Soon! Project Management (In-Person at Emory) and Event Planning (ONLINE) Workshops for GLAM professionals Message: From Project to Product: Effective Project Management and Strategic Planning, hosted by Emory University, Atlanta, GA (IN PERSON) <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/a26cbac8-16e0-4b8c-aecf-3ea7b6213a6c/8> Gain valuable insights and practical strategies from leading expert Cristela Garcia-Spitz. Learn from the best and network with peers. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues and gain practical skills to lead successful initiatives! Instructor: Cristela Garcia-Spitz Friday, November 15, 2024, at Emory University - Pitts Theology Library / 9:30am-4:30pm EST $135 for non-members / $115 for VRA members While project management offers an array of tools and techniques, how do we lead with a people-centered approach? Digital scholarship increasingly requires work across distributed, cross-functional teams. This workshop will cover how to use hybrid methods to meet the needs of specific projects, grounded in community. The morning will consist of project management basics and an overview of different methodologies and tools. This section will include practical considerations and scenarios. In the afternoon, we will focus on project management in practice and share lessons learned from existing projects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects to the discussion. Collectively, participants will discuss how to think about the impact of their work and how to build systems of care that can empower their communities. Instructor: Cristela Garcia-Spitz is the Digital Initiatives Librarian and Curator for the Tuzin Archive for Melanesian Anthropology at the UC San Diego Library, where she collaborates across areas of the library, campus, and community on projects to ensure the long-term accessibility, use, and preservation of the University's unique collections available at library.ucsd.edu/dc <http://library.ucsd.edu/dc>. Previously, she worked at the Software Engineering Institute Library at Carnegie Mellon University where she gained a foundation in project management principles and methodologies. More details about the workshop <https://www.vraweb.org/events/project-management-workshop> Register now! <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/a26cbac8-16e0-4b8c-aecf-3ea7b6213a6c/9> Last day to register : Monday, November 11, 2024. === Events Made Easy: A Deep Dive on Developing and Executing Outreach <https://www.vraweb.org/events/events-made-easy-online> Instructors : Tess Colwell and Alexandra O'Keefe Thursday and Friday, November 21 & 22 (TWO-PART WORKSHOP) // 3:00-5:00 PM EST both days, ONLINE $65 for non-members / $50 for members Hosting events for libraries and special collections is a key part of outreach to patrons but can be overwhelming and challenging depending on resources such as staff time, funding, and partnerships. In this workshop, participants will learn step-by-step how to use a simple framework to maximize limited resources, serve their community through events, and generate positive attention from stakeholders. This process includes developing a holistic strategy tailored to their specific community, creating a standardized outreach plan based on their institution's procedures, and ultimately streamlining their programming efforts. The instructors are from different art library backgrounds (one large academic and one art and design school) with event-planning expertise that is demonstrated in their joint research and work outcomes. They will introduce a customizable toolkit they designed using freely available tools which can be used in any collection's context. Ideally, participants will bring one event idea to the workshop (but will have time between sessions one and two to create one if needed). During the workshop, the instructors will walk participants through a series of hands-on, solo and collaborative activities to plan an event step-by-step using the framework while integrating GLAM scholarship about best practices in the field. The workflow participants will walk through includes audience identification, creative practitioner consideration, budget application, promotional material creation, action item generation, day-of-event execution, post-event evaluation, and thorough documentation to share with administration. Participants will leave the workshop with one complete event plan for their library or collection, a community of event-planning peers for future support, and a variety of resources to enact a sustainable events program at their institutions beyond this event. Learning Objectives: Evaluate their community's needs in order to generate outreach plans with individual events. Discover tools for composing marketing materials such as emails, flyers, and event copy for a target audience. Utilize an existing, sustainable event management framework and apply it to their institution. Create a customized template for individual events that includes event planning logistics, marketing checklists, resource evaluation, post-event assessment, and overall documentation. Instructors: Tess Colwell (She/Her) is the Arts Librarian for Research Services at Yale University's Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library where she serves as the library liaison to the schools of art and architecture, and the history of art department. In this role, she has developed and collaborated on a variety of events and outreach programs including a Photobook Club series, Library Pop-up events, annual Wikipedia edit-a-thons, and a popular Reading Week program. She has contributed to a range of journals and scholarly publications including Art Documentation, Journal of Outreach and Engagement, and ACRL. Her research interests include digital humanities, library outreach, design research methodologies, and visual literacy instruction. Alex O'Keefe (She/Her) is the Research & Instruction Librarian at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's John M. Flaxman Library. As part of this role she focuses on outreach and programming, specifically collaborating with other staff members and student groups to plan events for SAIC's diverse creative community. Her work focuses on fostering community in the library through collaborations, weaving critical librarianship into initiatives, fighting mis/disinformation, and all things library outreach. Register now! <http://vra.memberclicks.net/eventsmadeeasy> Last day to register: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 ------------------------------ Janice Hussain Digital Imaging Specialist/Digital Asset Administrator Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum New York NY ------------------------------ 8.From: Kate Seymour Posted: Thursday November 7, 2024 5:41 PM Subject: WORKSHOP PRACTICAL LEATHER CONSERVATION At a SRAL, Maastricht April 2025 Message: WORKSHOP PRACTICAL LEATHER CONSERVATION by Theo Sturge 8 - 11 APRIL 2025 | SRAL Studios Theo Sturge is the UK's most experienced practising leather conservator. He is an accredited conservator (ACR) and a Fellow of the International Institute for Conservation (FIIC). He has many years' experience in conservation and has specialised in leather conservation for 30 years. After 20 years as a conservator in museums he moved to the Leather Conservation Centre as Senior Conservator. He set up his own business, the Sturge Conservation Studio, in 2000. He works almost exclusively on historic leather. The National Trust is his largest UK client. Teaching leather conservation is a major part of his work with courses for universities in Europe, and for practicing conservators wishing to expand their knowledge. WORKSHOP FEES Early Bird: € 900.00 until 1st February 2025 Standard € 1050.00 The course will be cancelled if there is insufficient participation. Fees will include lunches. Language: English Social Event: an opt-in dinner (at own costs) will be organised for the group on Wednesday 9 April 2025. There will be 15 places available for emerging professionals and mid-career conservators. Accommodation and Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant. Discount bookings for accommodation at Townhouse Design Hotel through SRAL. Organiser: Kate Seymour PROGRAMME The course concentrates on the practical aspects of leather conservation and is based on Theo's extensive experience. The course will cover: • The general nature of leather and its working properties. • An overview of gilt leather and how it is made. • Adhesives for leather. • Repair materials for leather. • Colouring leather. • Gap filling. • Humidification and re-shaping. • Consolidation. • Treatment of red rot. • Finishing leather. Practical exercises will include: • Making a piece of gilt leather. • Trials with a range of adhesives and repair materials. • Methods for filling gaps, including moulding, filling with solid BEVA 371, inlays etc. • Dying and colouring leather. • Reintegration of lost colour. • Sewing leather. • Optional if time: • Repairs to sheepskin (e.g. a flying jacket). • Strip lining leather. REGISTRATION Please complete the registration form <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hB9gGugZY06ouNE02D5jbJ-_OeGK_vhGqexRWuPMxXdUQzZYWjc0N0E5V04zVFdFV0dOSklGTlpHNC4u> https://sral.nl/agenda/practical-leather-conservation <https://sral.nl/agenda/practical-leather-conservation> ------------------------------ Kate Seymour Head of Education Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg Maastricht ------------------------------ 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.
