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1. Textile Conservator – Permanent Full-Time Position 2. A Few Spots Now Open – Join Us for the GREENART Workshops (In Person or Online) 3. New Publications for Purchase from the Getty Conservation Institute 4. Newly acquired conservation titles available in the Getty Library's Conservation Collection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Torunn Bøe Posted: Friday August 15, 2025 9:49 AM Subject: Textile Conservator – Permanent Full-Time Position Message: Textile Conservator - Permanent Full-Time Position About the Position Bevaringstenestene is currently inviting applications for a permanent full-time position as a textile conservator. This position provides the opportunity to work as part of a team alongside two textile conservators. MUHO (the Museum Centre in Hordaland) consists of five departments: four consolidatedmuseums and the conservation center Bevaringstenestene in the Vestland county. Bevaringstenestene is based in Salhus, close to Bergen, Norway. MUHO has 52 skilledemployees in permanent positions, and around 40 hourly and seasonal staff. Bevaringstenestene has 14 full-time staff, including collection managers and conservators specialized in preventive conservation and the conservation of textiles, furniture, metal, glass and ceramics. They are assisted by administrative and operational staff. Bevaringstenesteneis planning to expand and is currently working together with Vestland County Municipality to build a new Collection Centre with modern storage facilities, conservation studios, and offices. The successful candidate will primarily work on conservation services for external clients.They will also be required to participate in providing collections care to museumsin Vestland. This work is carried out in collaboration with staff from the museums with the aim ofimproving the conditions of collections -in storage, exhibitions, or historic interiors. We are looking for someone motivated to work in an exciting and growing professional environment focused on both preventive and interventive textileconservation. Our team includes employees from several countries, and our working languages are Norwegian and English. Workplace is Salhus (approx. 20 km north of Bergen city centre), but the position involves travel to museums and external clients as needed. Some travel with overnight stays can be expected. Work Tasks Direct interventive conservation of textiles including writing treatment estimates and reports. Preparing loan reports for exhibitions, packing and mounting textiles. Condition assessments, photography, and packing of textiles for long-term storage. Condition assessments of church textiles. Cleaning of historic interiors (housekeeping). Conducting practical and theoretical courses for museum staff, church staff, and other external clients. An interest in conservation of plastics and other modern materials is an advantage. Tasks may change over time in line with the needs of our clients. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master'sdegree in textile conservation. Relevant experience from museums and/or commissioned conservation work. Proficiency in a Nordic language and/or fluent in English, both spoken and written. Non-native speakers must learn Norwegian within two years. Familiarity with the MicrosoftOffice suite, object photography, and basic photo editing. Experience with museum collection management databases(Primus or similar) is an advantage. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Driver's license (Class B). Comfortable working at heights (scaffolding or ladders). This position requires a certificate of good conduct We are looking for a person who: Works accuratelyand quickly. Has strong practical conservation skills. Enjoys sharing knowledge and collaborating. Communicates well with clients and partners. Is organized, meets deadlines, and manages time effectively. Is open to change and new tasks. Personal qualities of the applicant will be prioritized. We Offer Permanent full-time employment. An exciting and challenging position in a unique museum environment. Support of continued professional development. Norwegian language courses for non-native speakers during the first two years. Salary according to agreement: NOK535,000-610,000, depending on qualifications and work experience. Coverage of visa application costs,if needed. Good insurance and pension schemes. Flexible work hours. A diverse and inclusive workplace. Bevaringstenestene is a certified Miljøfyrtårn(sustainable) organization. About Us Bevaringstenestene is a department within MUHO that serves all consolidated museums in Vestland, and alsotakes on external assignments for churches, museums, private and public institutions across Norway. Our goal is to improve the conditions of collections in collaboration with museums, including reorganizing local storage, cleaning historic interiors, providing IPM training, documenting collections, and relocating items to new storage facilities. We also assist in developing emergency preparedness plans. We provide conservation services for a wide range of materials including textiles, metal, glass, ceramics, wood, leather, and fur. We offer assessments, loan reports, and planning for preservation of objects and textiles in exhibitions or historic interiors. We also conduct courses on textile and object handling, mold, and hazardous substances in collections. MUHO is a museum for living cultural, natural, and industrial heritage, and a center of expertise in conservation and building preservation in Vestland.We practice active preservation and living dissemination: we not only tell stories, but use knowledge of techniques and processes to demonstrate, teach, and carry out traditional work in crafts, industry, and farming. MUHO'slocations include: Salhus, Bergen: Textile Industry Museum, Conservation Services, and Cultural Heritage Services Osterøy: OsterøyMuseum and Havrå Alver: Heathland Centre and Western Norwegian Emigration Centre Learn more at: https://muho.no Additional information Contact persons: Torunn Kojan Bøe, Avdelingsleiar Phone: +4790920987 | E-mail: [email protected] Lene Sollesnes Holum, HR leder Phone: +4799242207 | E-mail: [email protected] More information about the position and how to apply can be found here: Textile Conservator – Permanent Full-Time Position (280915) | The Museum Centre in Hordaland (MuHo) <https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/280915/textile-conservator-permanent-full-time-position> ------------------------------ Torunn Bøe Head of Conservation Department Museumssenteret i Hordaland Bergen Norway ------------------------------ 2.From: Soraya Alcala Posted: Friday August 15, 2025 9:50 AM Subject: A Few Spots Now Open – Join Us for the GREENART Workshops (In Person or Online) Message: We are pleased to announce that a few spots have just opened for the upcoming GREENART Workshops on The Use of Colloids and Soft Matter in Art Conservation, taking place November 1014, 2025. Due to some recent scheduling changes among participants, we now have limited availability for in-person attendance. If you were considering joining us on site, this is a great opportunity to take part in this exciting two-part event alongside colleagues in the field. Workshop I: Introduction to Gels and Nanofluids in Conservation - Lectures and hands-on November 1011, 2025 Workshop II: New Developments from the GREENART Project - Lectures and hands-on November 1214, 2025 Note: Participation in Workshop II requires prior attendance at Workshop I or equivalent experience. In-person and online options are available. Online registration remains open until a few days before the event begins - we welcome you to join virtually if travel isn't possible. Click here for full details and application instructions <https://greenart-mfah.square.site/> Home | GreenArt <https://greenart-mfah.square.site/> The Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is offering a GREENART Workshop focusing on new sustainable solutions for art conservation Application deadline extended to July 15, 2025! greenart-mfah.square.site Warm regards, Soraya Alcal Conservator, Paintings/ Head of Lab Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation MFAH | The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston P.O. Box 6826 Houston, TX 77265 Tel: +1 (713) 639-7732 | [email protected] <[email protected]> 3.From: Anna Duer Posted: Friday August 15, 2025 11:47 AM Subject: New Publications for Purchase from the Getty Conservation Institute Message: Dear colleagues, The Getty Conservation Institute is pleased to announce three new publications available for purchase via the Getty Shop and other retailers. Cai Guo-Qiang: The Artist's Materials <https://shop.getty.edu/collections/getty-publications/products/cai-guo-qiang-the-artist-s-materials-978-1606069493> by Rachel Rivenc, US$40 Cai Guo-Qiang (China, b. 1957) is among the most prominent contemporary artists active today. His prolific, diverse creative practice—which includes gunpowder drawings and paintings, explosion events, videos, multimedia installations, and site-specific works—draws on a personal belief system that freely blends symbols and tenets from Eastern and Western traditions. Based on in-depth interviews between the author and artist and with studio assistants, as well as extensive examination, sampling, and scientific analysis of a wide range of artworks, this publication addresses the implications of Cai’s distinctive materials and processes and their associated conservation issues. Conservation of Granite in Cultural Heritage <https://shop.getty.edu/collections/getty-publications/products/conservation-of-granite-in-cultural-heritage-978-1606069516> by José Delgado Rodrigues, US$75 The field of stone conservation has long needed a holistic perspective that embraces the needs of conservation professionals and provides scientific support to enable them to better analyze preservation issues and implement efficient, long-lasting treatments. This publication offers such a perspective by bridging scholarly research on the available literature related to granite decay and best practices from conservators working in the field and laboratory. First offering an overview of granitic rocks and their natural weathering, this volume then outlines the issues that arise when removing granite from quarries and incorporating it into what eventually becomes built heritage. Case studies are presented alongside guidelines for assessing conservation problems. Terra 2022: Proceedings of the 13th World Congress on Earthen Architectural Heritage, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, June 7–10, 2022 <https://shop.getty.edu/collections/getty-publications/products/terra-2022-proceedings-of-the-13th-world-congress-on-earthen-architectural-heritage-santa-fe-new-mexico-usa-june-7-10-2022> edited by Leslie Rainer, Luis Fernando Guerrero Baca, Frank Matero, and Lauren Meyer, US$100 This volume gathers the research and presentations from Terra 2022: 13th World Congress on Earthen Architectural Heritage, which brought together 350 conservation professionals and practitioners from fifty-two countries. Seventy richly illustrated papers, fifty-seven in English and thirteen in Spanish, address a range of conservation issues. Abstracts are provided in both English and Spanish for each paper. Themes covered include advances in research, strategies for archaeological sites, community-based care and decision-making, cultural landscapes, decorated surfaces, education, historic and modern buildings, conservation history, risks and vulnerabilities, and traditional materials and practices. Terra 2022 is also available as a free PDF download <https://www.getty.edu/publications/resources/virtuallibrary/9781606069158.pdf>. ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Anna Duer Reference Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA [email protected] ------------------------------ 4.From: Sheila Cummins Posted: Friday August 15, 2025 8:48 PM Subject: Newly acquired conservation titles available in the Getty Library's Conservation Collection Message: Every month the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) acquires new research materials for the Conservation Collection, housed in the Library at the Getty Research Institute (GRI). The collection represents an ongoing collaboration between the GCI and the GRI to acquire and retain critical resources required to fulfill the long-term research and scholarship needs of the international conservation community. In July, we added books about about conservation history (focusing on prints and drawings), Japanese lacquer, modern architecture, bronzes from Cambodia, geoarchaeology, archaeological philosophy, and the dispersal of Chinese heritage in the early 20th century. See the complete list of Conservation Collection acquisitions here: https://gty.art/4mBqsxD <https://gty.art/4mBqsxD?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaVdqVzYzUEtDMXBzOEhKUQEeejD1mCHcmlsF0m38y4uFF2TI0EImPfwPHS1N-d1gkdyG9cTuR3gViMYJ9qU_aem_cFNYLQE4OICFePXzFzUYmg> The holdings of the Conservation Collection may be consulted at the Getty Center or borrowed through your Library's Interlibrary Loan Department. ------------------------------ Sheila Cummins Collection Development Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA 310-440-7619 [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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