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1. Goodbye and Thank You 2. Important AIC and FAIC Updates 3. Job Posting: Conservation Technician 4. Conservator of Asian Paintings specializing in Chinese paintings at Cleveland Museum of Art - application deadline is July 18th 5. NATCC 2025 - early bird registration extended to July 18th ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Ruth Seyler Posted: Monday June 30, 2025 4:26 PM Subject: Goodbye and Thank You Message: As was posted yesterday, it was decided to eliminate my position at AIC. I wanted to express how much I have valued working with and for the conservation community. No matter if we have worked together for my entire time at AIC or if we just had the opportunity to get to know each other this year, it has been a pleasure to partner with you. AIC was always more than a job to me. I have felt that the AIC Annual Meeting and many of its other programs are greater than the sum of their parts. That experience is rare, and it has been a privilege to have been part of it. I will miss you. After today, you will no longer be able to reach me through my AIC email. Should anyone wish to keep in touch, please reach out to me at my personal email [email protected] <[email protected]>. ------------------------------ Ruth Seyler Meetings & Advocacy Director American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington United States ------------------------------ 2.From: Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe Posted: Monday June 30, 2025 4:26 PM Subject: Important AIC and FAIC Updates Message: Dear Global Conservation Forum Community: With empathy and transparency, I share that we will be making a major operational restructuring that affects both AIC and FAIC. This decision comes in response to ongoing structural deficits in AIC's budgets over the past several years, and the loss of 75% of FAIC's budget due to the elimination of key federal grants. In order to remain sustainable and continue providing essential member services, AIC and FAIC staff shall shift to a team-based operational model designed to foster greater collaboration and improve efficiency. As part of this transition-- and with deep regret, two staff positions are being eliminated effective Tuesday, July 1: AIC's Meetings and Advocacy Director and FAIC's Development Manager. These cuts are painful and are not a reflection of the performance or professionalism of those impacted. Ruth Seyler and Anna-Claire McGrath have each made significant and lasting contributions to both AIC and FAIC. Ruth's two decades of service have been foundational to our Annual Meetings and advocacy efforts, and her deep knowledge of the field is outstanding. Over the past two years, Anna-Claire has skillfully adapted to shifting priorities, advancing our development efforts during a time of great complexity. We're grateful to Ruth and Anna-Claire for leaving us in such a strong position for the work ahead. Planning for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Montreal, and fundraising efforts remains on track, thanks to their thoughtful work. They will be deeply missed, both professionally and personally. They are valued colleagues, and I hope you will join me in thanking them both for their exemplary service to our organizations and to the field. I recognize this news comes on the heels of a highly successful Annual Meeting-- made possible by the extraordinary efforts of our staff and community. While the timing may feel difficult, this restructuring is necessary to remain fiscally viable and to continue supporting AIC members and the conservation field. This decision is driven entirely by financial necessity and the realities of our current operating environment. It is part of a larger shift toward a more efficiently focused, team-based operational structure consolidating across both AIC and FAIC. To better leverage staff skills and reduce duplication of effort, I am working with our staff to form new cross-functional project groups. These teams will manage key areas of work, including Annual Meeting planning (program content, attendee support, logistics, sponsorship and exhibitor engagement, and registration), as well as development, financial planning, and professional development. We remain committed to serving the field with the continuing dedication and integrity that defines our missions, visions, and values. AIC and FAIC staff and boards will be meeting throughout this month and August to finalize these plans and ensure a smooth transition to our new team-based operational model across both organizations. As you know, we provide the Global Conservation Forum free and if you are able to help support us <https://members.culturalheritage.org/fundraising/give> we would be most appreciative. Thanks for your support and understanding, ------------------------------ Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe Executive Director American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington, DC ------------------------------ 3.From: Elly Stewart Davis Posted: Monday June 30, 2025 4:29 PM Subject: Job Posting: Conservation Technician Message: Position Title: Conservation Technician Closing Date: July 25, 2025 Classification: Hourly, full-time with benefits Salary Range: $19.47-$20.43/hour The Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, OK is seeking a full-time Conservation Technician to become part of the Conservation Team. This position joins Gilcrease during an exciting time as it prepares to move into a new building that includes a new objects conservation laboratory where the Technician will office. The Conservation Technician participates in a wide range of activities within the Conservation Department, including laboratory administrative duties, lab and storage cleaning, IPM, environmental monitoring, matting and object re-housing, and assisting conservators with exhibition-related tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong hand skills, personal initiative, strong organizational and time management skills, and experience handling art and working in museums. Required documents: Resume and cover letter Optional documents: Samples of work. The hiring committee will review any submissions (submitted as a PDF or link to an online portfolio) with examples of hand skills and related projects (i.e. boxes/enclosures built for museum objects, matting and framing, and/or images of other work that demonstrates the applicant's hand skills). Applicants must apply through the University of Tulsa PeopleAdmin portal. For more information and to apply visit: https://universitytulsa.peopleadmin.com/postings/10804 <https://universitytulsa.peopleadmin.com/postings/10804> ------------------------------ Elly Stewart Davis Assistant Conservator of Objects Gilcrease Museum Tulsa ------------------------------ 4.From: Sarah Scaturro Posted: Monday June 30, 2025 4:30 PM Subject: Conservator of Asian Paintings specializing in Chinese paintings at Cleveland Museum of Art - application deadline is July 18th Message: Dear Colleagues, The Cleveland Museum of Art is accepting applications for the position of Conservator of Asian Paintings specializing in Chinese paintings at the Cleveland Museum of Art until July 18th. Review of applications has already commenced and suitable candidates will hear from the search committee starting July 11th. For more information about the position, including salary, please visit the CMA's website <https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CLE1004CMA/JobBoard/14a13635-e1f1-6802-5aba-82b151e8c57b/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=33385577-b3d1-41ed-8d1a-05cb3753d53d>. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Very best, Sarah ------------------------------ Sarah Scaturro, PhD Eric and Jane Nord Chief Conservator Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland United States ------------------------------ 5.From: Howard Sutcliffe Posted: Monday June 30, 2025 7:48 PM Subject: NATCC 2025 - early bird registration extended to July 18th Message: MENDING THREADS, FILLING GAPS: CONSERVATION NARRATIVES OF LOSS AND RENEWAL 15th Biennial North American Textile Conservation Conference September 15–19, 2025 Banff, Alberta, Canada Discounted early registration is now extended through July 18! Register here: NATCC 2025 Banff, Canada by North American Textile Conservation Conference <https://natcc.betterworld.org/events/natcc-2025-banff-canada> REGISTRATION RATES Early Registration through July 3, 2025: 450 USD Regular Registration through August 15, 2025: 500 USD Student Registration through August 15, 2025: 255 USD Late Registration beginning August 16, 2025: 550 USD Live Stream: 250 USD Live Stream from Latin America: 150 USD The full list of presenters, workshops, and tours, as well as the link to the conference hotel, can be found at https://natcconference.com. <https://natcconference.com> PLEASE NOTE - the conference hotel is filling up fast so book soon!!!!!!! If you have any issues making a reservation online please call the hotel, and they will be able to help you. Toll Free: 1 (800) 884-7574 Direct: 403.762.6100 ------------------------------ Howard Sutcliffe, Fellow, AIC Principal Conservator River Region Costume and Textile Conservation Arley AL / Nashville TN 267 974 1913 ------------------------------ 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 https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
