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1. Vacancies at the V&A 2. Sustainability - What You Can Do 3. Seeking Vintage Electronic Equipment Boxes for Artwork Display 4. Job posting -- Assistant or Associate Paintings Conservator, Samuel H. Kress Program, Conservation Center 5. RE: Seeking Advice on Smart Glass for Exhibition Cases 6. RE: Call for applications: Bronze Patination for Conservators Workshop ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Pedro Gaspar Posted: Friday April 25, 2025 6:32 AM Subject: Vacancies at the V&A 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. We currently have the following opportunities: Conservator (sculpture and related objects) <https://vam.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3820875?cid=3279&rsid=24732&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False> Senior Conservator (Ceramics and Glass) <https://vam.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3815047?cid=3279&rsid=24732&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False> For more information visit our website <https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/jobs> ------------------------------ Pedro Gaspar Head of Conservation Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 2.From: Lorraine Finch Posted: Friday April 25, 2025 6:33 AM Subject: Sustainability - What You Can Do Message: Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of advice and guidance for conservators to inspire and inform impactful and achievable sustainability action? No time to research the most suitable options for your conservation context? Sustainability - What You Can Do, is just what you need. In this Institute of Conservations Sustainability Group webinar, you will hear the ways in which conservators have increased the sustainability of their practices and inspired sustainability action in their communities. Karen Zukor, Zukor Art Conservation, will inspire you with actions for water reuse, and materials recycling.Lorraine Finch ACR, LFCP, will discuss simple actions to reduce your impact and how her studio achieved zero organic waste.Yadin Larochette, Art Conservation and Heritage Preservation Consultant, will motivate you take action and highlight the importance of outreach and community. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A session, so please bring your questions and be ready to share any resources or tips that you have found helpful in your own sustainability journeys. Icon Members: Free Students: Free Icon Non-Members: 10 30th April 2025, 16.00 to 17.00 BST Register now <https://www.icon.org.uk/events/sustainability-what-you-can-do.html?utm_campaign=Upcoming%253A%2BIcon%2BSustainability%2BGroup%2B-%2BWhat%2Byou%2Bcan%2Bdo&utm_medium=email> -- Lorraine Finch ACR Chair - Icon Sustainability Network Insta: @icon_sustainabilityBluesky: @iconsg.bsky.social 3.From: Letizia Marcattili Posted: Friday April 25, 2025 7:32 AM Subject: Seeking Vintage Electronic Equipment Boxes for Artwork Display Message: Hi all, I am reaching out from the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin regarding an artwork in our collection. A key component of the piece are old electronic equipment boxes, which we unfortunately do not have. Here is the list of boxes we need: Sony MIO 21 monitor Sony 28 wide artcouture monitor Sony 28 wide WEGA monitor Sony 32 wide WEGA monitor Sony WEGA 8 monitor Pioneer DVD V73000 Mission 782 speakers Would anyone happen to know where I could source these? I have already reached out to the producers and a few vintage electronics rental companies but I've had no luck. The boxes are integral to the artwork, we are unable to display it without them so I would be extremely grateful for any advice. Thank you for your help! All my best, Letizia Marcattili Preventative Conservation Coordinator RAS NUA-EALANE NA hIREANN IRISH MUSEUM OF MODERN ART An Ospidal Roga Cill Mhaighnen Baile tha Cliath D08 FW31 ire Royal Hospital Kilmainham Dublin D08 FW31Ireland [email protected] <[email protected]> www.imma.ie <http://www.imma.ie/> 4.From: Matthew Hayes Posted: Friday April 25, 2025 2:03 PM Subject: Job posting -- Assistant or Associate Paintings Conservator, Samuel H. Kress Program, Conservation Center Message: Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share an employment opportunity at the Conservation Center. Apply at: apply.interfolio.com/165686 <http://apply.interfolio.com/165686> Assistant or Associate Paintings Conservator, Samuel H. Kress Program The Samuel H. Kress Program in Painting Conservation The Kress Program in Paintings Conservation was established in 1989 to instill a sensitive aesthetic approach and perpetuate a time-tested pedagogical method for the next generation of Old Master painting conservators and to undertake the conservation treatment and long-term preservation of approximately one thousand paintings in the dispersed Kress Collection, principally located in eighteen museums and twenty-three study collections across the United States. Position Description The Conservator will be based at the Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University and participate in all activities of the Kress Paintings Program. The main responsibility will be the treatment and study of Kress Collection paintings. Further duties include assisting faculty with the Kress class for paintings conservation majors and coordination of the documentation for the paintings conserved and researched in the program. Qualifications The position is open to candidates with experience and expertise in the examination and conservation of Old Master paintings. The successful applicant will hold an advanced degree from a recognized post-baccalaureate training program (MA/MS), either in the United States or abroad; experience after graduation, including research and conservation practice, is preferred. The candidate should be proficient in the study of paintings and paint samples using common techniques, including infrared reflectography, X-radiography, and cross-sections. Excellent English writing skills and computer skills are required. The position's rank, Assistant or Associate Conservator, and the salary, will be commensurate with experience. The salary range for the Assistant Conservator title is: $55,000-$65,000. The salary range for the Associate Conservator title is $66,000-$76,000. The position includes medical benefits and an option for NYU housing. There is also a travel budget of $2,500 to attend professional events or perform research. The current position is for 18 months, with the potential for renewal in a successful next cycle of our grant. Application Instructions Please provide the following documents: Cover letter, CV, contact information for two recommendations from teachers or colleagues familiar with your professional experience. Apply at apply.interfolio.com/165686 <http://apply.interfolio.com/165686>. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) <https://www.nyu.edu/life/information-technology/safe-computing/protect-data/general-data-protection-regulation.html> NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability <https://nyu.edu/sustainability> ------------------------------ Matthew Hayes, PhD Assistant Professor of Paintings Conservation Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University 14 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 [email protected] ------------------------------ 5.From: Jennifer Hadley Posted: Friday April 25, 2025 2:03 PM Subject: RE: Seeking Advice on Smart Glass for Exhibition Cases Message: We have several smart glass cases from several different manufacturers including some private buildings that we hired to the do build to our specifications without previous knowledge. We've had mostly good experiences with the cases. Since we had different manufacturers, we have different reviews so to speak, but we still use all of the cases, some of which are over a decade old. Here are a few issues we've had: Adjusting the motion/heat sensor properly to turn the case on. Some of our cases use motion and some use heat. Most of our issues have been about where the sensor was placed on the case so that we got good results with activation. We had to move a couple of sensors b/c the case was not activating soon enough and patrons walked away, and some that were activating too soon and leaving the case on too long. However, these were all solved with a little experimentation. Difficult operations for entry. Our first cases were bolted shut which means that opening them requires you to squeeze into a small space and unbolt the lid. This was obnoxious so the next built we had them put in an automatic system that unbolted with the push of a button. (they are behind lock and key and other safety measures, but less crawling around in tight spaces required). Glass failure. About half of our first set of cases began to show shadowing at the edges of the glass after some years. It was hardly noticeable to patrons, but we saw the difference. We sent the glass back to the manufacturer who couldn't figure out what was wrong and they replaced it. Everyone's best guess is that it was an electrical problem, possibly relating to the regulation of current. It may have been a bad batch, or our terribly old building. Either way, they replaced them for us. Overall the cases have been a great asset to the museum. Our later builds we included a deck that can move up and down to accommodate different artifact sizes, and all of the cases are sealed with hidden desiccant drawers to create microclimates when needed. ------------------------------ Jennifer Hadley Textile/Objects Conservator LDS Church History Museum Salt Lake Cty United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 04-24-2025 10:33 From: Martha Wiley Subject: Seeking Advice on Smart Glass for Exhibition Cases Hi Tonia, Can you use high resolution scans of the documents and photos instead of the originals? Best, Martha Martha E. Wiley Collection Manager Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County 864-467-3100 x107 UPCOUNTRYHISTORY.ORG Original Message: Sent: 4/23/2025 1:36:00 PM From: Tonia Grafakos Subject: Seeking Advice on Smart Glass for Exhibition Cases Hello everyone, I'm working on an exhibition space that will have some ambient natural light. A recent light study indicated that light levels exceed the recommended guidelines for displaying paper and photographs. Smart glass equipped cases have been suggested as a potential solution. Before committing to this path, I'd love to hear from others who have experience with this material. Have you encountered challenges or noted particular advantages? Are there any institutions that have a smart glass case around the Chicago area? Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Tonia ------------------------------ Tonia Grafakos Marie A. Quinlan Director of Preservation Northwestern University Libraries [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ 6.From: Anna Duer Posted: Friday April 25, 2025 2:04 PM Subject: RE: Call for applications: Bronze Patination for Conservators Workshop Message: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED Applications for the Bronze Patination for Conservators Workshop are now due by May 1st. TO APPLY: Applicants are required to complete an online application form <https://airtable.com/appwg61MHaacBXeYe/pagvVqSLabGcWrB3i/form> and upload their curriculum vitae (CV) of no more than two pages. Further details available at https://gty.art/3qhiMbO <https://gty.art/3qhiMbO> Questions? Contact [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Anna Duer Reference Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA [email protected] ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 04-07-2025 14:33 From: Anna Duer Subject: Call for applications: Bronze Patination for Conservators Workshop Workshop Title: Bronze Patination for Conservators Workshop When: October 14–16, 2025 Where: Getty Center, Los Angeles, California Workshop fee: $400 USD (financial assistance may be available for a limited number of participants) Number of participants: 18 maximum Applications due April 25, 2025 Getty is pleased to announce the second iteration of the workshop on the patination of bronze sculpture developed in collaboration with Andrew Baxter and Steve Roy, experts in patination and metalworking with over three decades of experience working with foundries, artists, and conservators. Getty Museum's sculpture collections will provide the backdrop for this three-day workshop, which aims to provide conservators with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to better understand chemical patinas and their application and to effectively communicate with artists and fabricators about patination when necessary. Focusing on temperature, solution concentration, and layering, participants will develop a foundational understanding of some of the most common patinas used in modern and contemporary sculpture, which in turn will help to inform technical examination and treatment of collections. Conceived with conservators in mind, the workshop will also provide an overview of treatment strategies ranging from localized repairs to complete repatination. The curriculum is the result of the combined expertise of Getty and the instructors. It will be delivered through lectures and demonstrations, with a focus on practical exercises involving the use of a propane torch and patination materials, including pigments and solutions of ferric nitrate and cupric nitrate. Hands-on training will be complimented by discussions centered on participant case studies and case studies from the Museum's collection of outdoor bronzes. The workshop introduces participants to: history of bronze patination chemistry of patination foundry practices hot and cold patination techniques aging and degradation of patinas approaches to treatment and maintenance Instructors: Andrew Baxter, Principal, Bronze et al., Ltd., Port Charlotte, Florida Steve Roy, Principal, Steve Roy Art Restoration, LLC., Hopewell Junction, New York Julie Wolfe, Conservator, Decorative Arts Conservation Department, Getty Museum Robert Price, Associate Conservator, Decorative Arts Conservation Department, Getty Museum Space for this workshop is limited to eighteen (18) conservators specializing in the care of bronze sculpture. Priority will be given to applicants currently working with bronze sculpture. Candidates will ideally have at least three to five years of experience with these materials and will be in a position to share the knowledge and skills gained during the workshop with the conservation community. TO APPLY: Applicants are required to complete an online application form <https://airtable.com/appwg61MHaacBXeYe/pagvVqSLabGcWrB3i/form> and upload their curriculum vitae (CV) of no more than two pages. Further details available at https://www.getty.edu/projects/outdoor-sculpture/bronze-patination-for-conservators-workshop/ <https://www.getty.edu/projects/outdoor-sculpture/bronze-patination-for-conservators-workshop/> Questions? Contact [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Anna Duer Reference Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ 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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