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1. Vacancies at the V&A - Preventive Conservation Technician 2. Study Historic Preservation and Art Conservation in Italy, summer 2025 3. SPPC 2025: From Excavation to Exhibition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Pedro Gaspar Posted: Tuesday February 4, 2025 6:43 AM Subject: Vacancies at the V&A - Preventive Conservation Technician Message: The V&A is the world's leading museum of art, design and performance and the custodian of an extraordinary and extensive collection spanning decorative and applied arts. It houses a collection of over 2.3 million objects that document 5,000 years of human creativity from across six continents. As a Preventive Conservation Technician you will be part of the Preventive Conservation team. You will have experience or interest in integrated pest management (IPM), object handling and preventive conservation maintenance of display cases and objects on open display. For more information visit our website <https://vam.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3745452?cid=3279&rsid=24732&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False> ------------------------------ Pedro Gaspar Head of Conservation Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 2.From: Sotiris Kourtesis Posted: Tuesday February 4, 2025 6:44 AM Subject: Study Historic Preservation and Art Conservation in Italy, summer 2025 Message: Amelia International Conservation Studies Dear Colleagues, We are now accepting applications for our summer 2025 field school in Italy, hosted by Amelia International Conservation Studies (AICS). Our deadline for applications is March 1, 2025. With over two decades of expertise and a global alumni network from over 220 colleges and universities, ARCIFS <https://www.arcifs.org/> is dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage. During this immersive program, students will have the unique opportunity to study and travel in Italy, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in restoration and conservation. Our courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science, ethics, and practical skills necessary for Art Conservation and Historic Preservation. Program Details: Session One (June 9 - July 4, 2025) Stone Conservation: Science and Ethics in Historic Preservation <https://www.arcifs.org/stone-conservation> - Restoration of Historic Monuments - History, Theory, and Ethics of Restoration (Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*) Sketching, Surveying and Analyzing Historical Buildings <https://www.arcifs.org/sketching-surveying-and-analyzing-historical-buildings> - History of Italian Architecture - Surveying Methods: from Measuring Tape to Laser Scan (Program includes lectures and analyzing field projects) Preserving our Past: Paper Conservation for Art and Archives <https://www.arcifs.org/paper-restoration> - Paper Media and Restoration Methods for Artworks - Manuscripts and Printed Archival Materials Restoration Methods (Program includes lectures and restoration workshop*) Experiencing Traditional Painting Materials, Methods and Restoration Issues - in the workshop of a Maestro <https://www.arcifs.org/painting-methods-restoration-issues> - Traditional painting materials and techniques - History, Theory, and Ethics of Restoration (Program includes lectures and painting workshop) Session Two (July 14 - August 8, 2025) Analyzing, Documenting and Restoring Archaeological Ceramics <https://www.arcifs.org/archaeological-ceramics-conservation> - Analyzing, Documenting Archaeological Ceramics - Restoring Archaeological Ceramics (Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*) Unlocking the Secrets of Historical Bookbinding: Structures, Preservation and Book Conservation <https://www.arcifs.org/historical-bookbinding-structures-preservation-and-book-conservation> - History and the making of early bookbinding structures - Conservation and preservation of books (Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*) Architectural Painted Surfaces: Conservation & Restoration of Fresco and Secco Paintings <https://www.arcifs.org/conservation-restoration-of-fresco-and-secco-paintings> - Introduction to Fresco and Secco Paintings - Conservation and Restoration Techniques for Fresco and Secco Paintings (Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*) *Field Projects: Historic Archives of the Municipality of Amelia: A unique opportunity for students to study and conserve archival documents, fostering an understanding of historical data preservation. Restoration and conservation of artifacts from the Archaeological Museum of Amelia. In the courtyard of Amelia's Town Hall, there is a small open-air Lapidarium that houses a collection of significant architectural artifacts. These relics serve as a testament to the rich history of Roman Amera, as well as the Medieval and Renaissance periods. The collection includes columns, architraves, sarcophagi, and various other structures crafted from exquisite marbles imported from colonies across the Mediterranean Sea. These artifacts showcase various alterations and past restorations, providing students with vital hands-on experience to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom. Participants of the Painted Surfaces Program will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills and to understand the unique opportunity to work on a historically significant site, at the 13th-century cloister of San Francisco church in Amelia. The cloister, built in 1287 A.D., provides an exceptional example of fresco and secco paintings from the medieval period. AICS is a program of the Art Restoration and Conservation International Field School, based in Amelia, Italy. We have established cooperation agreements with the Municipality of Amelia to study and conserve artworks and archaeological objects held in their museums, as well as a collaboration with the Historic Archives of the Comune di Amelia for AICS participants to study and conserve archival documents. Also, we are thrilled to announce a new affiliation with the esteemed Academy of Fine Arts of Naples, commencing in 2024. Founded in 1752 by King Charles VII of Naples, the Academy boasts a rich history of artistic excellence and has played a pivotal role in shaping the global art landscape. Our program is not just for art historians or preservationists. We encourage students from architecture, archaeology, library science, chemistry, museum studies, anthropology, and related fields to apply, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of historic preservation. Our courses are open to students from various disciplines, both undergraduate and graduate, to join us for this incredible learning experience. All lessons are taught in English. If you know any students, scholars, or others interested in this type of study, please inform them about our program. We would appreciate it if you could list our program on your organization's website as an available educational resource. READ OUR TESTIMONIALS <https://www.arcifs.org/testimonials> For further information, including application <https://www.arcifs.org/application> deadlines and requirements, please visit our website at Art Restoration and Conservation International Field School. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to welcoming your students to our summer field school in Italy. Best regards, Sotirios Kourtesis Director ARCIFS Art Restoration & Conservation International Field School AICS - Amelia International Conservation Studies Italy Tel: +39 327 450 4035 [email protected] <[email protected]> www.arcifs.org 3.From: Lu Allington-Jones Posted: Tuesday February 4, 2025 6:44 AM Subject: SPPC 2025: From Excavation to Exhibition Message: Hi everyone, We are very pleased to announce that the 30th Symposium on Palaeontological Preparation and Conservation will be held in the Netherlands this year on 26-27th June. The theme will be From Excavation to Exhibition and we hope to broaden our usual remit to include more aspects of the story of how geological collections end up on display in our museums, as well as their conservation and preparation. More details, a call for abstracts and registration coming soon at https://www.geocurator.org/events/97-sppc <https://www.geocurator.org/events/97-sppc> Best wishes, Lu, Kieran and Nigel (SPPC Committee) L. Allington-Jones (she/her) Principal Conservator The Conservation Centre The Natural History Museum Cromwell Road London SW7 5BD 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.
