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1. RE: New Offerings from Conserv 2. Plastics - Collections Care at West Dean 3. IAP Virtual seminar: Health Hazards relating to Book and Paper Objects in Libraries and Archives 4. Vacancy at Simon Gillespie Studio 5. RE: New Offerings from Conserv 6. Job Posting: Graduate Conservation Internships, Carnegie Museum of Art ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Sarah Coggins Posted: Tuesday January 27, 2026 6:04 AM Subject: RE: New Offerings from Conserv Message: Dear Susan Are the grants and funding opportunities restricted geographically? Is this of use to those outside of the US? Best regards Sarah Coggins ACR ------------------------------ Sarah Coggins Conservation Engineer Mary Rose Trust Southsea United Kingdom ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 01-22-2026 22:58 From: M. Susan Barger Subject: New Offerings from Conserv Hey there! The Conserv Community is offering an awesome AMA (Ask Me Anything) opportunity coming up on January 29. Al Carver-Kubic and Stephanie Shapiro from Environment & Culture Partners will be answering questions about Grants & Funding opportunities for Cultural Heritage. Ask your questions now, and they will answer during the text-based event! [Check it out here <https://bit.ly/4q6kbvZ>] We also wanted to share that Conserv has updated our Webinar Rewatch page on our website [Click Here] <https://bit.ly/3YPrRa9> to include our three most recent webinars to watch on your own time. Topics: · What to do with your Environmental Monitoring Data· Understanding Flood Risk· How to Use Dewpoint to understand what's going on with your collections ------------------------------ M. Susan Barger, PhD Conserv Community Board [email protected] <[email protected]> Santa Fe NM ------------------------------ 2.From: Brenda Keneghan Posted: Tuesday January 27, 2026 1:17 PM Subject: Plastics - Collections Care at West Dean Message: Identification & Preservation of Plastics in Collections 12-13 May 2026Come and join us for this 2-day intensive introduction to plastics in collections in the beautiful surroundings of West Dean.Identification & Preservation of Plastics in Collections | West Dean <https://www.westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/m2d39077-identification-and-preservation-of-plastics-in-collections> The course covers:1. What is a plastic?2. History & Development of plastics 3. Degradation of plastics 4. Basic care & preventive conservation of plastic materials5. Different approaches to identification of plastics - historical research / analytical techniques 6. Practical identification of plastic objects in your collection. Practical sessions and plenty of time for questions. Bring along an object or image of one from your collection. Full details on link. Informal enquiries to [email protected] <[email protected]> Dr Brenda Keneghan FRSC Preservation Consultant for Plastics in Heritage Collections email: [email protected] <[email protected]> tel. 07811 040117 tel. 089 4899197 3.From: James Black Posted: Tuesday January 27, 2026 1:18 PM Subject: IAP Virtual seminar: Health Hazards relating to Book and Paper Objects in Libraries and Archives Message: Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026 Time: 3pm GMT Tutor: Larry Carr Price: £25.00 Platform: Zoom More information and registration: https://academicprojects.co.uk/courses/health-hazards-relating-to-book-and-paper-objects-in-libraries-and-archives/ <https://academicprojects.co.uk/courses/health-hazards-relating-to-book-and-paper-objects-in-libraries-and-archives/> There will be a 55 minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of discussion. This virtual seminar delves into the health hazards frequently encountered with book and paper objects of libraries and archives. The session will primarily focus on toxic pigments, pesticides and mould that may be present in these materials and aims to equip participants with the basic awareness to identify, manage and mitigate these risks in their professional practice. Attention will also be given to the rapidly growing corpus of ‘Bibliotoxicology’ research and its implications from an occupational health and safety perspective. Please note that some of the information of this seminar has been covered in our ‘Hazards in Collections’ course with Larry Carr. Larry Carr is one of the UK’s authorities in the subject of health hazards found in object collections. He is a health and safety professional with more than a decade of experience in the museums sector including the Science Museum, British Museum and other UK National Museums. ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ James Black Co-ordinator International Academic Projects London www.academicprojects.co.uk ------------------------------ 4.From: Simon Gillespie Posted: Tuesday January 27, 2026 1:18 PM Subject: Vacancy at Simon Gillespie Studio Message: Hello, Simon Gillespie Studio is currently hiring for a maternity cover role, please see details below: Mid-career / Senior Conservator of Easel Paintings (Modern & Contemporary) Maternity cover fixed term Simon Gillespie Studio is seeking to appoint an experienced Easel Paintings Conservator, with a strong interest and track record in the conservation of modern and contemporary artworks, to cover maternity leave from July 2026. This is a mid-career to senior, hands-on role within a small specialist studio, offering responsibility across assessment, treatment, client liaison and mentoring. A structured handover period with the current post-holder will be provided. Role: Mid-career to Senior Conservator of Easel Paintings (Modern & Contemporary)Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (full-time)Salary: 38,00050,000 per annum, dependent on experienceLocation: London SW9Start date: May / June 2026 (some flexibility possible) Key requirements A recognised qualification in the Conservation of Easel Paintings (or equivalent) Significant post-qualification experience in easel paintings conservation, including demonstrable experience treating modern and contemporary artworks(Applications from strong mid-senior candidates with slightly fewer years' experience but appropriate expertise are welcome.) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, clients and prospective clients Fluency in spoken and written English Proven ability to assess the condition of works of art and propose appropriate treatments, including preventive conservation measures Ability to explain treatment options clearly to clients and to advise on the most appropriate course of action Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team-based studio environment Experience providing specialist advice on storage, packing, transport and installation Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and thoughtful approach to treatment decisions A willingness to keep up to date with current conservation research and practice, and to share knowledge within the studio Ability and interest in supporting and mentoring junior conservators The role Day to day, you will focus on the assessment, preparation and treatment of works of art within the studio and off-site, working closely with colleagues while taking responsibility for individual cases. You will contribute to discussions around treatment strategy and best practice, and support the wider team during the maternity cover period. Applicants are invited to send a CV, portfolio and cover letter to [email protected] <[email protected]> Thanks and best wishes,Palmyre -- SIMON GILLESPIE LTD Fine Art Restorers & Conservators Offley Works 1 Pickle Mews London SW9 0FJ 020 7493 3900 www.simongillespie.com <http://www.simongillespie.com/> Simon Gillespie Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 08176741. Registered office: Ground Floor, Block D Offley Works, 1 Pickle Mews, London, England, SW9 0FJ Our terms and conditions can be found on our website. Liability: Simon Gillespie Ltd warrants that all reasonable care will be given to the property whilst in their custody but no responsibility can be accepted for loss or damage howsoever caused. It is the Client's responsibility to ensure that the property is covered by the Client's own insurance policy at all times including whilst consigned to Simon Gillespie Ltd. However, if specifically requested in writing Simon Gillespie Ltd will cover an item(s) under their own policy, subject to an insurance value being provided by the Client and specified on the consignment note. Simon Gillespie Ltd takes no responsibility for the valuation. If insurance is specifically requested and no insurance value is agreed, Simon Gillespie Studio Ltd's insurance is limited to GBP 25,000 for any one item, pair and/or set and we limit our liability to this amount. Simon Gillespie Studio Ltd insurance is subject to the terms and conditions of their insurance policy, a copy of which is available on request. 5.From: M. Susan Barger Posted: Tuesday January 27, 2026 1:20 PM Subject: RE: New Offerings from Conserv Message: Dear Sarah, AMAs work asynchronously. You can post a question and on the day of the AMA the presenter will post written answers to the posted questions. Participants need to join the Conserv Community - it is free and easy to join. I took the liberty of posting your question. Anyone who wished to participate in the AMA this week, you can do so by accessing this page: https://community.conserv.io/c/ama-s/ask-me-anything-grants-funding-for-cultural-heritage <https://community.conserv.io/c/ama-s/ask-me-anything-grants-funding-for-cultural-heritage> All best, ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 1/27/2026 3:59:00 AM From: Sarah Coggins Subject: RE: New Offerings from Conserv Dear Susan Are the grants and funding opportunities restricted geographically? Is this of use to those outside of the US? Best regards Sarah Coggins ACR ------------------------------ Sarah Coggins Conservation Engineer Mary Rose Trust Southsea United Kingdom ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 01-22-2026 22:58 From: M. Susan Barger Subject: New Offerings from Conserv Hey there! The Conserv Community is offering an awesome AMA (Ask Me Anything) opportunity coming up on January 29. Al Carver-Kubic and Stephanie Shapiro from Environment & Culture Partners will be answering questions about Grants & Funding opportunities for Cultural Heritage. Ask your questions now, and they will answer during the text-based event! [Check it out here <https://bit.ly/4q6kbvZ>] We also wanted to share that Conserv has updated our Webinar Rewatch page on our website [Click Here] <https://bit.ly/3YPrRa9> to include our three most recent webinars to watch on your own time. Topics: · What to do with your Environmental Monitoring Data · Understanding Flood Risk · How to Use Dewpoint to understand what's going on with your collections ------------------------------ M. Susan Barger, PhD Conserv Community Board [email protected] <[email protected]> Santa Fe NM ------------------------------ 6.From: Mary Wilcop Posted: Tuesday January 27, 2026 10:13 PM Subject: Job Posting: Graduate Conservation Internships, Carnegie Museum of Art Message: The Carnegie Museum of Art Conservation Department is pleased to offer (2) year-long graduate internships to take place during the academic year of 2026-2027 in Objects and/or Preventive Conservation and Paintings Conservation. Interns will work under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Conservation and Paintings Conservator, respectively, and focus on research and treatment projects related to their area of specialization and professional interest. Along with treatments, the intern will participate in regular laboratory activities, written and photographic documentation and assessment of three-dimensional objects and paintings, and ongoing research activities. Founded in 1895, Carnegie Museum of Art is the first museum in the United States dedicated to the collection and exhibition of contemporary art. The intern will work closely with their supervisor to tailor their internship experience to help achieve the intern's professional goals (for example, to fill in materials, technique, or knowledge gaps; to cultivate skills in research or publishing; or to develop comfort with presentation, social media, and public outreach). Given the interdisciplinary nature of modern and contemporary art conservation and research, the graduate intern will be encouraged to collaborate with colleagues at CMOA (registrars, curators, art handlers, and artists) and with conservation, science, collections, and research specialists within CMP's umbrella museums (Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Kamin Science Center) and/or neighboring institutions. Internship start and end dates may be flexible depending on the applicant's academic program requirements. The museum will provide each intern with a stipend of $19,200. Qualifications: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a recognized graduate art conservation training program and be eligible to work in the United States. Successful candidates must: have a strong understanding of conservation principles and practices; demonstrate the ability to examine, propose, and execute conservation treatments based on consideration of an object's aesthetic, historic, cultural, scientific and/or religious values; the ability to perform thorough written and photographic documentation of all examinations, analytical reports, and treatments with proficiency in English; and, preferably, possess a strong familiarity in digital-born documentation methods and database systems. Application: Please submit a CV and brief cover letter by email to [email protected] <[email protected]>. Applications will be accepted from now until February 9th 2026. ------------------------------ Mary Wilcop Senior Manager of Conservation and Objects Conservator Carnegie Museum of Art 4400 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 [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. 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.
