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1. IAP Virtual seminar: Magnets and Magnetic Fields in Conservation Practice 2. Fluxus Fête: Activating Fluxus Grand Finale - February 26-28, 2026, HKB Bern, Cabaret Voltaire Zürich, and online 3. Open Position: Assistant Professor in Conservation and Museum Studies, Maastricht University 4. Upcoming workshop: 2026 Conservation and Preservation Workshop Series 5. ASTM C01/C15/C07 2026 Masonry Symposium: 2026 Masonry Symposium: Advancing Masonry Technology and Tradecraft 6. Now accepting applications for seven paid internships at Cleveland Museum of Art 7. Reminder: Wall Paintings Conservation Needs Assessment Survey (deadline extended) - Invitation to partecipate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: James Black Posted: Wednesday January 21, 2026 3:09 PM Subject: IAP Virtual seminar: Magnets and Magnetic Fields in Conservation Practice Message: Date: Thursday, 5 February 2026 Time: 3pm GMT Tutor: Zuzanna Szozda Price: £25.00 Platform: Zoom More information and registration: https://academicprojects.co.uk/courses/magnets-and-magnetic-fields-in-conservation-practice/ <https://academicprojects.co.uk/courses/magnets-and-magnetic-fields-in-conservation-practice/> There will be a 55 minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of discussion. This presentation will examine the principles, risks and solutions when considering the use of magnets in the fields of conservation and display by introducing the fundamentals of magnetic fields in the context of art conservation and museum practice – how magnetic fields work, how magnets are used in conservation and display, and how they can be applied safely and effectively. A key focus will be the interaction between magnetic fields and art materials. Based on ongoing PhD research at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, the presentation will introduce practical methods for the use of magnets in conservation, with a focus on material sensitivity and conservation safety. By combining material science with hands-on conservation practice, the presentation will show how invisible forces can influence delicate surfaces — and how magnets, when properly understood and controlled, can become intelligent tools for preservation and display. Zuzanna Szozda is a graduate of the Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, where she is currently pursuing a PhD on the use of magnets in conservation and display of artworks. She also studies at Hochschule fur Bildende Kunste (Academy of Fine Arts) in Dresden, Germany. She has over 25 years of professional experience in paintings conservation, complemented by specialist training at international institutions, including the Hamilton Kerr Institute, University of Cambridge. Since 2014 she has been researching the influence of magnetic fields on materials used in art and on artworks themselves, as well as exploring their safe and practical applications in conservation. She is the author of numerous publications, including a monograph Magnets in Conservation, Restauration and Display of Works of Art, and has presented her research at international conferences. ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ James Black Co-ordinator International Academic Projects London www.academicprojects.co.uk ------------------------------ 2.From: Hanna Holling Posted: Wednesday January 21, 2026 3:09 PM Subject: Fluxus Fête: Activating Fluxus Grand Finale - February 26-28, 2026, HKB Bern, Cabaret Voltaire Zürich, and online Message: Fluxus Fête <https://activatingfluxus.com/2025/12/09/fluxus-fete-activating-fluxus-grand-finale/> is a three-day celebration of the radical spirit of Fluxus, marking the culmination of the research project Activating Fluxus <https://activatingfluxus.com/>. The project has been supported by a multi-year grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) <https://www.snf.ch/en> and hosted at the Bern Academy of the Arts (HKB). Across multiple formats and locations, the Fête brings together artists, scholars, and audiences to explore Fluxus's playful, experimental, and boundary-pushing practices. The program combines lectures, panels, and discussions that critically engage with Fluxus's history, philosophy, ongoing influence, and afterlife, alongside performances that activate scores and reinterpret Fluxus and Fluxus-inspired works. Highlights include a study day dedicated to Ay-O's Finger Boxes, co-organized with the Getty Research Institute; an international symposium, Activations, <https://activatingfluxus.com/activations-a-fluxus-symposium-friday-february-27-12-7-pm-cet/> featuring speakers from around the world, including presentations by members of the Activating Fluxus research team; and a final day at Cabaret Voltaire <https://www.cabaretvoltaire.ch/> devoted to artistic enactments, readings, and an exhibition of scores. Fluxus Fête offers space and time for reflection and experimentation, as well as opportunities for convivial exchange between specialists and non-specialists alike-and all those curious about Fluxus. Join us! DAY ONE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026, 6 PM-9 PM CET The (Im)possibilities of Touch: Ay-O's Finger Boxes -A Conservation Study Day The expert meeting is dedicated to the study of Ay-O's finger boxes. Co-organized with the Getty Research Institute, this hybrid event will take place online with limited in-person participation at the HKB Bern. *This event is by invitation only.* DAY TWO: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026, 12-7 PM CET Activations: A Fluxus Symposium HKB Bern, Auditorium, and online With speakers and discussants from the Fluxus milieu and beyond, including Tim Ingold, Judit Bodor, Natasha Lushetich, Natilee Harren, Elke Gruhn, Sally Kawamura, Emilie Parendeau and Stefanie Manthey, as well as presentations of research by the project team members Josephine Ellis, Aga Wielocha and Hanna Hölling. The symposium takes place at HKB Bern, Fellerstrasse 11, and is open to the public. For those unable to travle to Switzerland, we will livestream the event. The full program is available at this link: ACTIVATIONS: A FLUXUS SYMPOSIUM - Friday, February 27, 12-7 PM CET <https://activatingfluxus.com/activations-a-fluxus-symposium-friday-february-27-12-7-pm-cet/> Activating Fluxus remove preview <https://activatingfluxus.com/activations-a-fluxus-symposium-friday-february-27-12-7-pm-cet/> ACTIVATIONS: A FLUXUS SYMPOSIUM - Friday, February 27, 12-7 PM CET This public symposium takes place at Hochschule der Künste Bern, Fellerstrasse 11, 3027 Bern (Auditorium). For those unable to travel to Switzerland, a live video stream will be available. PROGRAM 12:00 Welcome and introductions to the project and symposium Hanna B. Hölling, Aga Wielocha, and Josephine Ellis 12:15 Activity and Activations Tim Ingold in conversation... View this on Activating Fluxus > <https://activatingfluxus.com/activations-a-fluxus-symposium-friday-february-27-12-7-pm-cet/> DAY THREE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026, 1 PM-5 PM CET FLUXUS.GRAM Cabaret Voltaire, Zürich Organized as a part of the artistic contribution to the project, this final day of Fluxus Fête includes artistic enactments, readings, and an exhibition of scores. This is a public part of the program, taking place in the historical premises of Cabaret Voltaire at Spiegelgasse 1, 8001 Zürich. Space is limited. For further details, assistance, or advice regarding travel to Bern or Zürich, please get in touch with us at [email protected] <[email protected]>. Organisation: Activating Fluxus Research Team at HKB Bern. For further information, please contact us at [email protected]. ------------------------------ Dr. Hanna B. Hölling, Research Professor Project Lead: SNSF Performance: Conservation, Materiality, Knowledge | SNSF Activating Fluxus Bern Academy of the Arts Research Division | Institute Materiality in Art and Culture, Fellerstrasse 11, 3027 Bern [email protected] https://performanceconservationmaterialityknowledge.com/ https://activatingfluxus.com/ ------------------------------ 3.From: Mareike Opeña Posted: Wednesday January 21, 2026 3:10 PM Subject: Open Position: Assistant Professor in Conservation and Museum Studies, Maastricht University Message: I am posting this call for applications on behalf of FASoS (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences), Maastricht University, the Netherlands. The faculty seeks to hire an expert in conservation and museum studies with a research focus on the conservation of contemporary art and contemporary strands in museum studies. Assistant Professor in Conservation and Museum Studies <https://vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastricht-Assistant-Professor-in-Conservation-and-Museum-Studies/1350498457/> Maastrichtuniversity remove preview Assistant Professor in Conservation and Museum Studies Maastricht Assistant Professor in Conservation and Museum Studies View this on Maastrichtuniversity > <https://vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastricht-Assistant-Professor-in-Conservation-and-Museum-Studies/1350498457/> ------------------------------ Mareike Opeña PhD Candidate Maastricht Centre for Arts and Culture, Conservation and Heritage Maastricht Netherlands ------------------------------ 4.From: Sigourney Stanford Posted: Wednesday January 21, 2026 3:10 PM Subject: Upcoming workshop: 2026 Conservation and Preservation Workshop Series Message: The Georgia Archives Conservation Department is excited to offer four 3-day workshops in 2026 focused on the conservation and preservation of paper artifacts and books. These sessions are designed for anyone working in cultural heritage institutions, including archives, libraries, museums, and galleries, as well as individuals interested in learning how to better care for personal collections. Workshops range from beginner to intermediate, and no prior conservation experience is required. Attend one workshop or join us for multiple sessions to build your skills and confidence in preserving paper and book materials. Registration Register online at Tinyurl.com/GAArchivesWorkshops2026 Workshop schedule and fees: Preventive Conservation: Care of Archives, Art, and Artifacts (online only) February 1618, 2026 | $50 Preventive Conservation: Care of Archives, Art, and Artifacts (in-person only) March 2325, 2026 | $50 Introduction to Paper Conservation (in person only) May 1820, 2026 | $350 Introduction to Book Repair (in person only) July 2022, 2026 | $350 What's included: Registration fees include all materials. Lunch and snacks will be provided for the in-person workshops. Format and location: The online workshop will be held via Microsoft Teams. In person workshops will be held at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260. These workshops are generously sponsored by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, Friends of Georgia Archives and History, and the Clayton County Tourism Authority. Sigourney Stanford Conservator Georgia Archives 5800 Jonesboro Road Morrow, GA 30260 678-364-3842 <tel:6783643842> www.GeorgiaArchives.org <http://www.georgiaarchives.org/> 5.From: Anthony Hita Posted: Wednesday January 21, 2026 3:10 PM Subject: ASTM C01/C15/C07 2026 Masonry Symposium: 2026 Masonry Symposium: Advancing Masonry Technology and Tradecraft Message: ASTM Committees C01 (Cement), C07 (Lime and Limestone), and C15 (Masonry) are pleased to host our 2026 Masonry Symposium. The theme for this gathering is Advancing Masonry Technology and Tradecraft. We have worked over the past few years to assemble a group of papers exploring topics of masonry materials, design, specification, maintenance, and rehabilitation with an intentional focus on praxis. The symposium will be held in-person only on June 2, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas ,TX. You do not need to be a member of ASTM to attend the symposium, all are welcome and encouraged to attend. The technical program, which includes a list of papers and presenters, and details on the data and venue are now available on the symposium website. Registration will open near the end of March. 0.7 CEU certificates are available for those who attend the entire day. A special thanks goes out from those of us on the symposium organization committee to those from the AIC community who volunteered to help us as peer reviewers for the papers being presented. Opportunities to act as a review are still available by contacting Bill Kjorlien ([email protected] <[email protected]>). Peer reviewed papers from the presentation topics will be published in a symposium journal a few months after the actual presentations. Please see the attached program and link to the symposium website for more information. 2026 Masonry Symposium: Advancing Masonry Technology and Tradecraft. <https://na.eventscloud.com/website/77469/c01-c07-c15_jun2026_symp/> Eventscloud remove preview 2026 Masonry Symposium: Advancing Masonry Technology and Tradecraft Date: June 2, 2026 Event Location: Hyatt Regency Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States Organized by: ASTM Committees C01 on Cement, C07 on Lime and Limestone, and C15 on Masonry - Manufactured Masonry Units, Mortars and Grouts View this on Eventscloud > <https://na.eventscloud.com/website/77469/c01-c07-c15_jun2026_symp/> ------------------------------ Anthony Hita Architectural Conservator LimeWorks.us Telford United States ------------------------------ 6.From: Sarah Scaturro Posted: Wednesday January 21, 2026 5:24 PM Subject: Now accepting applications for seven paid internships at Cleveland Museum of Art Message: Dear Colleagues, With the generous support of our museum donors, we are pleased to invite applications for seven paid internship opportunities. These include a range of graduate (summer and 3rd/4th year) and pre‑program summer internships, as well as our nine‑month Nord Network Junior Fellowship in Preventive Conservation, designed to give an emerging professional the chance to explore a career in conservation. All positions are paid, and many offer additional stipends to support relocation, living expenses, and professional development. Application deadlines are approaching, and so we encourage you to explore these opportunities. https://www.clevelandart.org/internships ------------------------------ Sarah Scaturro, PhD Eric and Jane Nord Chief Conservator Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland United States ------------------------------ 7.From: Amarilli Rava Posted: Wednesday January 21, 2026 5:24 PM Subject: Reminder: Wall Paintings Conservation Needs Assessment Survey (deadline extended) - Invitation to partecipate Message: Dear colleagues, A quick and friendly reminder about the Getty Conservation Institute's Wall Paintings Conservation Needs Assessment survey, and to share that the deadline has been extended to January 30, 2026. Thank you very much to those who have already participated and shared the survey with colleagues. Your input is greatly appreciated and is helping us better understand priorities and needs in wall paintings conservation worldwide. If you haven't yet had a chance to take part, the survey takes about 15–20 minutes, and is available in English, Italian, French, and Spanish. Survey link: Wall Paintings Conservation Needs Assessment – Fill out form <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=L8LPLONgUEWZ1bvPX148XSbQV8kG8flEte0YNvgI3EhUQk9TRFkwTkNROUZTUVJVSUhZMjRIVFQwQy4u> Many thanks for your time and support, and for helping us spread the word. All the best, Amarilli Rava & Leslie Rainer Getty Conservation Institute ------------------------------ Amarilli Rava Project Specialist Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles United States ------------------------------ 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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