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1. Registration Still Open: Preservation of Black Culture Heritage Course 2. Internship Opportunity Summer 2025 - Preservation Society of Newport County 3. Contemporary Paintings Online Lecture [ICON Modern Materials] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Anya Dani Posted: Thursday April 17, 2025 6:20 AM Subject: Registration Still Open: Preservation of Black Culture Heritage Course Message: Dear colleagues, We are pleased to share this learning opportunity with you all. Registration is still open for the UCLA/Getty Conservation Program's new ONLINE summer course, Caring for Black History: The Preservation of African American Cultural Heritage. More information about the course can be found on the UCLA/Getty Conservation Program Summer Course site <https://conservation.ucla.edu/courses/summer-courses/>. This course will take place over a 6-week period during Summer Session A6 (June 23 – Aug 1, 2025). During the summer, UCLA opens its doors to current UCLA students, visiting college students, high school students, international students, and working professionals from around the world. We welcome you to join this community that appreciates diverse global perspectives and invite you to learn through our prestigious summer programs. Who can enroll? This 4-credit undergraduate-level course is available to anyone seeking knowledge on the history and current state of African American cultural heritage preservation. All are welcome to enroll (members of the public, museum professionals seeking professional development, students, etc.). Applicants do not need to be currently enrolled at UCLA or any other institution. UCLA Summer Session Registration Site <https://r.summer.ucla.edu/academiccourses/register.cfm> TO ENSURE PLACEMENT ENROLL BY APRIL 30, 2025. This course will be offered through UCLA Summer Sessions <https://summer.ucla.edu/> with the option of course credit. Please visit the UCLA Summer Sessions Financial Page <https://summer.ucla.edu/fees-payment-and-financial-aid/#Aid> for fee, payment, and financial aid information. The fee for the course varies, depending on whether you are a UCLA student, UC student, or general member of the public. Course Description: Caring for Black History: The Preservation of African American Cultural Heritage (CLT HTG 30). Summer session A6 (6/23/25 - 8/1/25): Wednesdays & Fridays from 10:00am – 11:50am PST ONLINE. The course covers efforts to preserve African American cultural heritage from both within Black communities and in the wider American cultural heritage sector. Discusses how the preservation of physical items and histories is linked to American values, connecting cultural heritage conservation to social movements. Spans from the study of 19th-century efforts by African American to preserve their own history to current campaigns. Uncovers roots of current diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges in cultural heritage professions. Students will incorporate local examples of African American cultural heritage into their studies and learn from real life examples. Instructor Information: Anya Dani (she/her) is an objects conservator specializing in community-based conservation. She is currently the Director of Community Engagement and Inclusive Practice/Lecturer at the UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage where she develops collaborative projects focused on preserving Black cultural heritage. She is also a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), and a co-founder of the Black Art Conservators Group. Previously, Anya has worked as a conservator for the Stanford University Archaeology Collections, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Questions: Please contact Anya at [email protected] <[email protected]> Enrollment Information: https://r.summer.ucla.edu/academiccourses/register.cfm <https://r.summer.ucla.edu/academiccourses/register.cfm> ------------------------------ Anya Dani (she/her/hers) Director of Community Engagement and Inclusive Practice / Lecturer UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage [email protected] ------------------------------ 2.From: Heather Hodge Posted: Thursday April 17, 2025 10:43 AM Subject: Internship Opportunity Summer 2025 - Preservation Society of Newport County Message: The Preservation Society of Newport County (PSNC) is accepting applications for an 8-week Summer Conservation Internship focused on the treatment of eighteenth and nineteenth century furniture selected for an upcoming collection catalogue. Projects will be tailored around the candidate's experience and interests and could include a variety of wood finishes such as gilding, polychrome, ebonizing and transparent varnishes as well as furniture with marquetry, japanning and Asian lacquer. All treatments will include condition reporting, photo documentation and some degree of material and methodology testing. The intern will also assist with other department projects and treatments as required. Work hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm. Expected start date is June 9, 2025. This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $20/hr. Requirements The internship is open to individuals with an undergraduate degree and those currently enrolled in an art conservation degree program. Applicants should have substantial coursework in art history, design, photography, and/or studio art, and demonstrate interest in a career in conservation or the museum field, although no previous museum work experience is necessary. Duties to include condition reporting, photo documentation, material and methodology testing, and treatment. About PSNC The Preservation Society's collection consists of 11 historic museum buildings (seven designated National Historic Landmarks) and 60,000+ collections objects dating from antiquity to the mid-20th century. For more information about the Preservation Society of Newport County, please go to www.newportmansions.org <http://www.newportmansions.org/>. Apply Please submit resume, brief cover letter, and one professional reference here: Preservation Society of Newport County - Summer Conservation Internship <https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3183371> Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. ------------------------------ Heather Hodge Textile Conservator Preservation Society of Newport County ------------------------------ 3.From: Laura Chaillie Posted: Thursday April 17, 2025 10:57 AM Subject: Contemporary Paintings Online Lecture [ICON Modern Materials] Message: ICON Modern Materials is delighted to host an online lecture by Dr. Bronwyn Ormsby, Principal Conservation Scientist, Tate. Friday 25th April 11.00-13.00 BST (UK)* The role(s) of case study works of art in ongoing modern and contemporary paint research at Tate Works of art have been used as the focus for modern paint and cleaning science research for over two decades at Tate, resulting in the development of a collaborative methodology and innovative treatments anchored by supporting heritage science and a risk-based approach. In this session, Bronwyn will discuss how case study works of art and conservation treatments have been incorporated into, as well as both guide and challenge ongoing collaborative research into the preservation of modern painted works of art at Tate, using several key works from Tate's modern and contemporary art collection dating from the 1950s and 1960s. The role(s) of case study works of art in ongoing modern and contemporary paint research at Tate Book your place on the ICON events page here <https://www.icon.org.uk/events/the-role-s-of-case-study-works-of-art-in-ongoing-modern-and-contemporary-paint-research-at-tate.html> *The time is admittedly awkward for attendees outside Europe, but recordings will be made available to all registered guests. Please direct any other questions to iconmodernmaterials at gmail ------------------------------ Laura Chaillie Objects Conservator London Museum London United Kingdom ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. 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