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1. Job posting: Assistant Professor Archaeological Materials (esp. Metals) Conservation, University of Amsterdam 2. Questionnaire: Washfastness testing 3. RE: PANEL: Managing collections of software-based art - ICOM-CC Modern Materials Contemporary Art Virtual Gathering 4. Job Opportunity @ Royal Collection Trust - Book Conservator 5. RE: Contract Opportunity – Conservation Condition Assessment (Washington, DC Area) 6. June 24: Sustainable Labs Group with Andrea Hodgetts from LEAF 7. LACMA-Project Conservator, Textiles Position ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Maartje Stols-Witlox Posted: Friday June 13, 2025 8:34 AM Subject: Job posting: Assistant Professor Archaeological Materials (esp. Metals) Conservation, University of Amsterdam Message: The University of Amsterdam, Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, is looking for an Assistant Professor Conservation of Archaeological Materials with Special Focus on Metals. This is a permanent position combining teaching with research in a vibrant and stimulating environment. More details can be found here: Assistant Professor Conservation of Archaeological Materials with special focus on Metals | Work at the University of Amsterdam <https://werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies/assistant-professor-conservation-of-archaeological-materials-with-special-focus-on-metals-netherlands-14178?dgf>. You can apply until June 26th. Please feel free to reach out to Prof.dr. Maarten van Bommel for questions via [email protected]. Dr. Maartje Stols-Witlox (she/her) Programme director Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage Associate professor paintings conservation Project leader "Down to the Ground" (NWO) University of Amsterdam Programme Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage Office: BG2 Turfdraagsterpad 15-17 Postbus 94551 1090 GN Amsterdam Conservation studio: Ateliergebouw, E1.M2 Hobbemastraat 22 | 1071 ZC Amsterdam <x-apple-data-detectors://16/0> The Netherlands <x-apple-data-detectors://16/0> www.uva.nl/ma-conservation-and-restoration <http://www.uva.nl/conservation-and-restoration> 2.From: Sarah Foskett Posted: Friday June 13, 2025 8:34 AM Subject: Questionnaire: Washfastness testing Message: My name is Catriona (Cat) Rigby, and I am currently undertaking my dissertation, for the University of Glasgow's MPhil Textile Conservation on the topic of washfastness testing. If you undertake wet cleaning in your practice (for textiles or other materials) and can spend 10 minutes maximum participating in my anonymous questionnaire, I would greatly appreciate it! https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b4a9Injh9Qayazk <https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b4a9Injh9Qayazk> 3.From: Amy Brost Posted: Friday June 13, 2025 12:06 PM Subject: RE: PANEL: Managing collections of software-based art - ICOM-CC Modern Materials Contemporary Art Virtual Gathering Message: Updating this post to add that a Zoom recording of this event will be made available upon request for one month following the live event ONLY to those who register by the Sunday, June 15 deadline. You need not attend the live event to request the recording, but you must register here: https://forms.gle/REDCMB6Nuf2ieh6k6 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/REDCMB6Nuf2ieh6k6__;!!K1Xxekxh!aq1YtmsyvisWAR-_DLd3uRFcPZ_clwPB8tCFq6vdOpkHRU_5He-nCAb-MQJTcDNY3HZc2rokmEuWnM3NMoemS0GGU4WE$> ------------------------------ Amy Brost Associate Media Conservator The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 06-09-2025 12:19 From: Amy Brost Subject: PANEL: Managing collections of software-based art - ICOM-CC Modern Materials Contemporary Art Virtual Gathering Posting this announcement from ICOM-CC: Dear Members, I am pleased to announce our upcoming online event - part of the ICOM-CC Modern Materials Contemporary Art Virtual Gathering: Topic Series. Panel: Managing collections of software-based art Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 Time: 5 PM CEST Paris - Amsterdam - Stuttgart / 4 PM London / 11 AM NYC / 8 AM Los Angeles This event will take approximately 1.5 hours, and will be held on Zoom Here is the link to register: https://forms.gle/REDCMB6Nuf2ieh6k6 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/REDCMB6Nuf2ieh6k6__;!!K1Xxekxh!aq1YtmsyvisWAR-_DLd3uRFcPZ_clwPB8tCFq6vdOpkHRU_5He-nCAb-MQJTcDNY3HZc2rokmEuWnM3NMoemS0GGU4WE$> Please register for the EVENT by June, 15th, 2025 Event Description: Software-based art is particularly fragile and as a result, collecting it presents a significant challenge. The actions needed to preserve these works are myriad, resource-intensive in many ways, and difficult to accomplish under the best circumstances. Moreover, the interdependence between technologies, the rapid pace of technological change, and the barriers erected by commercial interests may make collecting these works in the traditional sense all but impossible. Object-focused conservation is often undertaken at intervals determined by schedules of exhibitions or loans, which can be appropriate for artworks in some media but is problematic for software-based art, which cannot survive long periods of passive storage. What, then, are the efforts that conservators and institutions can undertake at the collection level or even at the community level to sustain these works? This session will touch on collection-level strategies for software-based art conservation including: - Intake processes and priorities - Collection monitoring strategies - Management of obsolete equipment pools - Preservation of computing environments and supporting software - Storage and digital preservation - Networks of care and collaboration Rather than focusing on the care and treatment of individual works, holistic collection care methods will be emphasized. The short presentations by panelists will be followed by Q&A designed to foster exchange and discussion of shared challenges. The Working Group Assistant Coordinator Amy Brost (Associate Media Conservator, Museum of Modern Art, New York) will conduct the conversation with the following panelists: Dragan Espenschied, Preservation Director, Rhizome Patricia Falcão, Media conservator, Tate Claudia Roeck, Time-based media conservator, House of Electronic Arts, Basel and Art Museum Basel For panelist bios and event information, please visit our webpage: https://www.icom-cc.org/en/news/icom-cc-modern-materials-and-contemporary-art-virtual-gathering-topic-series <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.icom-cc.org/en/news/icom-cc-modern-materials-and-contemporary-art-virtual-gathering-topic-series__;!!K1Xxekxh!aq1YtmsyvisWAR-_DLd3uRFcPZ_clwPB8tCFq6vdOpkHRU_5He-nCAb-MQJTcDNY3HZc2rokmEuWnM3NMoemS-c_ZEqo$> The event will be opened by the ICOM-CC Chair Kate Seymour and introduced by the ICOM-CC Modern Materials and Contemporary Art Working Group Coordinator Anna Laganà. Registered participants will receive a Zoom meeting link shortly before the event. We hope for a rich discussion and encourage everyone to participate if possible. Please share this announcement with your colleagues and anyone who might be interested! Hope to see you all on Tuesday, June 17th! Best wishes, Anna Anna Laganà ICOM-CC Modern Materials and Contemporary Art Working Group Coordinator Anna Laganà Principal Research Specialist, Modern and Contemporary Art Research Initiative Getty Conservation Institute (310) 440 7027 | getty.edu <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.getty.edu/__;!!K1Xxekxh!aq1YtmsyvisWAR-_DLd3uRFcPZ_clwPB8tCFq6vdOpkHRU_5He-nCAb-MQJTcDNY3HZc2rokmEuWnM3NMoemSwd5FRMv$> https://www.getty.edu/projects/preservation-of-plastics/ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.getty.edu/projects/preservation-of-plastics/__;!!K1Xxekxh!aq1YtmsyvisWAR-_DLd3uRFcPZ_clwPB8tCFq6vdOpkHRU_5He-nCAb-MQJTcDNY3HZc2rokmEuWnM3NMoemSxBKKawQ$> ------------------------------ Amy Brost Associate Media Conservator The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ------------------------------ 4.From: Royal Collection Trust Posted: Friday June 13, 2025 12:07 PM Subject: Job Opportunity @ Royal Collection Trust - Book Conservator Message: Royal Collection Trust are looking for a new Book Conservator to join their team at Windsor Castle. It's preserving centuries of history for future generations. It's developing your expertise while working with one of the world's most significant collections. And it's the pride of protecting books and manuscripts that span the history of the monarchy. As Book Conservator at the Royal Bindery, you'll carry out expert conservation work on the Royal Archives and Library collections, ensuring their care and preservation to the highest professional standards. If you're experienced in book and paper conservation and passionate about heritage, this is your chance to help safeguard the past-at the very heart of it. To see the full advert and to apply, please see below: Book Conservator - The Royal Household <https://theroyalhousehold.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-3/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/3561-Book-Conservator/en-GB> ------------------------------ The Royal Household ------------------------------ 5.From: Francesca Whymark Posted: Friday June 13, 2025 12:07 PM Subject: RE: Contract Opportunity – Conservation Condition Assessment (Washington, DC Area) Message: Update – No Further Responses Requested Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in the opportunity to carry out a pre-transport condition assessment in Washington, DC. We have now received a strong response and are in the process of shortlisting. At this stage, we are not seeking any further expressions of interest. With thanks, Francesca Whymark ACR FIIC Senior Manager, Conservation Royal Museums Greenwich ------------------------------ Francesca Whymark ACR Senior Manager, Conservation (Paper, Textiles, Paintings & Frames) Royal Museums Greenwich Email [email protected] Direct +44 (0)20 8312 6686 ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 06-09-2025 08:52 From: Francesca Whymark Subject: Contract Opportunity – Conservation Condition Assessment (Washington, DC Area) A UK-based museum is seeking a conservator in private practice, located in or near Washington, DC, to carry out a pre-transport condition assessment of a contemporary mixed-media artwork prior to international shipment to the United Kingdom. The contract will involve: A visual condition assessment of the object at its current location A brief written report with a condition summary, annotated photographs, and any recommendations related to packing or transport Availability ideally in late June or early July 2025 Experience in conservation and condition assessment of mixed-media 3D objects or ship models is essential To express interest or request further details, please contact: Francesca Whymark ACR FIIC Senior Manager, Conservation Email: [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Francesca Whymark ACR Senior Manager, Conservation (Paper, Textiles, Paintings & Frames) Royal Museums Greenwich Email [email protected] <[email protected]> Direct +44 (0)20 8312 6686 ------------------------------ 6.From: Daniela Molinari Posted: Friday June 13, 2025 4:53 PM Subject: June 24: Sustainable Labs Group with Andrea Hodgetts from LEAF Message: Dear all, We are excited to invite you to this upcoming sustainability event; Join the Sustainable Labs group with our special guest Andrea Hodgetts from LEAF (Laboratory Efficient Assessment Framework) at University College London. She will be joining us to explain the lab certification processes, and answer any and all questions about LEAFs sustainable labs. We look forward to seeing you there! The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 8:00 PST/11:00 EST and is free to attend. Click here to join! <https://ucla.zoom.us/j/98103010630?pwd=mkg9mUdoutuvWg4zGWnvzQhdNfwm2D.1#success> ------------------------------ Daniela Molinari Paintings Conservator/ Sustainability Consultant ------------------------------ 7.From: Betsy Piscil Posted: Friday June 13, 2025 4:54 PM Subject: LACMA-Project Conservator, Textiles Position Message: Project Conservator, Textiles (Temporary, Part-Time) Conservation Center Reporting to the Senior Conservator, Textiles, the Project Conservator, Textiles will be responsible for the conservation and restoration of textiles and costumes within the museum's collection. This role involves planning and executing conservation projects, conducting condition assessments, and collaborating with curators and other museum staff to ensure the preservation of artworks. The Project Conservator will also contribute to research, documentation, and public outreach initiatives related to conservation. The Project Conservator is brought in as needed, to take on available conservation projects. Responsibilities: Performs condition assessments and treatment of textiles, costumes, and related works of art within the museum's collection. Maintains detailed and accurate records of conservation treatments, condition reports, photographic documentation, and any relevant research or findings. Ensures all documentation meets professional standards and museum protocols. Manages conservation projects from inception to completion, ensuring that work is completed within scope, time, and budgetary constraints. Prioritizes and schedules conservation tasks based on the needs of the collection and project requirements. Provides consistent updates to the head of textile conservation. Works collaboratively with other conservators, museum staff, and external experts to coordinate conservation efforts and address specific project needs. Researches materials and techniques used in artworks within the collection. Stay updated on advancements in conservation science and methodologies. Assists in the preparation of conservation-related publications, reports, and presentations. Represents the museum in professional meetings and conferences. Stays informed about current conservation practices, research, and emerging technologies through continuous professional development. Benefits: The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $64.00-$65.00, subject to change. Qualifications: Master's degree in Conservation, with a focus on textile conservation preferred. Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in textile conservation preferred, including hands-on treatment and project management. Proficiency in conservation documentation, and techniques specific to textiles, costumes, and related works of art. Familiarity with current conservation practices, ethical guidelines, and research. Ability to handle and lift textiles and costumes safely, and to work in varied environmental conditions (e.g., temperature and humidity-controlled environments). To apply, please use the following link. <https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4223859a-1623-4bba-84f6-7f22b4ce3a61&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=539468&lang=en_US&source=CC2> ------------------------------ Betsy Piscil HR Manager Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Los Angeles United States ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. 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