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1. Innovation in Miniature Exhibit at Hagley Made Possible by FAIC/Tru Vue® Conservation and Exhibition Grant 2. Job Posting: Postgraduate Fellowship in Photograph Conservation, Yale University Art Gallery 3. JAIC Vol. 65, No. 1 is now available - don't miss it! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Laura Wahl Posted: Tuesday February 17, 2026 7:57 PM Subject: Innovation in Miniature Exhibit at Hagley Made Possible by FAIC/Tru Vue® Conservation and Exhibition Grant Message: Hagley Museum and Library invites you to see a display of three miniature room models made by Eugene Kupjack, along with related collections from the William Pahlmann Associates papers held in the Library. The exhibit features content describing the conservation procedures necessary to make the models presentable, which included replacement of the glass with Optium Museum Acrylic. Please stop by if you are interested in miniatures, or the business of 20th century interior design. The exhibit will be open on weekdays 10 am - 4 pm (except Wednesdays) through the end of March. The William Pahlmann papers <https://findingaids.hagley.org/repositories/3/resources/1036> are open for research at Hagley Library in Wilmington, Delaware. This exhibition was made possible by a generous Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC)/Tru Vue® Conservation and Exhibition Grant and in-kind support of Optium Museum Acrylic for preservation of these works was provided by Tru Vue, Inc. and Grewe Plastics and Displays. To learn more visit the Hagley Museum and Library website. <https://www.hagley.org/calendar/innovation-miniature-exhibition> Laura Wahl, Library Conservator - Hagley Museum and Library ------------------------------ Laura Wahl Library Conservator Hagley Museum & Library Wilmington United States ------------------------------ 2.From: Elizabeth Hammerberg Posted: Tuesday February 17, 2026 7:57 PM Subject: Job Posting: Postgraduate Fellowship in Photograph Conservation, Yale University Art Gallery Message: Postgraduate Fellowship in Photograph Conservation, Conservation Department, Yale University Art Gallery This is a one-year, full-time position. Expected start date: September 2026 Salary: The salary for the fellowship is $54,500 per year, plus an additional $2500 for research and travel. The Fellow is allocated 21 research days during the year. Relocation expenses will be covered up to $1500 (taxable and for moves of greater than 50 miles). The fellowship includes a competitive benefits package, including health insurance. For more information, please visit: https://postdocs.yale.edu/postgrads/being-a-postgrad-at-yale/benefits <https://postdocs.yale.edu/postgrads/being-a-postgrad-at-yale/benefits> This position is in-person and based primarily at the Collections Study Center at Yale West Campus in West Haven, CT. The Fellow will also work in the Yale University Art Gallery in downtown New Haven. The workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM. Position Focus Founded in 1832, the Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. Today, it serves Yale University, the wider New Haven community, and the public as a center of teaching, learning, and scholarship. The Conservation Department is an integral part of this mission, with specialists actively engaged in the treatment of paintings, objects, textiles, furniture, East Asian paintings, and works on paper, along with related research, teaching, and mentorship. The Postgraduate Fellowship in Photograph Conservation is a full-time, one year position, intended for individuals seeking advanced training and experience in the conservation of photographic materials. Under the supervision of the Assistant Conservator of Works on Paper, the Fellow will build experience in the examination, documentation, and treatment of photographs from the Gallery's extensive collections. The successful candidate may also occasionally treat works on paper depending on interest and project availability. During the fellowship term, the candidate will be encouraged to pursue a research project of publishable quality. Training This position is designed to equip the successful candidate with the skills and experience for future positions in the conservation field. During the term, the Fellow will gain hands-on experience in the documentation, care, treatment, and technical study of photographic materials and art on paper. The Fellow will be fully integrated within the Conservation department and will be trained in the department's workflows for exhibitions, loans, and preventive care. The Fellow will benefit from deepening their knowledge and advancing in an active conservation department in dialogue with curators and curatorial fellows, conservation scientists from Yale's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, art handlers, exhibitions staff, registrars, educators, students, and experts across the conservation community at Yale, and will be invited to participate in all workshops and training opportunities open to the community. The Fellow will be trained in the Gallery's collection management system (TMS), and other databases and software as needed. Mentoring The Fellow will be an active and engaged member of the Gallery's Conservation Department and gain familiarity with all aspects of the department's operations. Mentorship will occur at multiple levels: the Fellow will work closely with their direct supervisor on complex conservation projects that will allow them to hone and strengthen their practical skills, critical thinking, and self-confidence; biweekly meeting will be scheduled between the Fellow and their supervisor, which will offer an opportunity to report back on their assignments and exercise communication skills; the Fellow will closely collaborate with the Assistant Conservator of Works on Paper and other members of the department in engaging projects which will support their career development. The Fellow will participate in biweekly Conservation Department meetings and additional Gallery and collection-wide meetings to develop a strong understanding of conservation's role across the broader Gallery and University. The Fellow will be invited to participate in events and professional development opportunities for fellows and trainees, organized by the Gallery's Fellows Forum and Yale's Committee for Educational Opportunities in Conservation. Education and Preferred Experience Emerging conservators with a Master's degree or postgraduate qualification in conservation and a demonstrated specialization in photographic materials are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of treatment and research; outstanding manual dexterity and an eye for detail; excellent communication skills (listening, written, verbal); the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on multiple concurrent projects; and a strong sense of curiosity, with a strong interest in the research and study of works of art and associated materials and techniques. Familiarity with imaging tools used in conservation documentation, Adobe Creative Cloud, and the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. Process to Apply: Please send a letter of interest and CV with the Subject Line "Postgraduate Fellowship in Photograph Conservation" by March 6, 5 PM EST to Lizzie Hammerberg, Conservation Coordinator, at [email protected] <[email protected]>. https://postdocs.yale.edu/posts/2026-02-16-postgraduate-fellowship-in-photograph-conservation-conservation-department-yale ------------------------------ Elizabeth Hammerberg Conservation Coordinator Yale University Art Gallery New Haven United States ------------------------------ 3.From: Carmina Lamare-Bertrand Posted: Tuesday February 17, 2026 7:58 PM Subject: JAIC Vol. 65, No. 1 is now available - don't miss it! Message: The latest JAIC is a special issue on Preventive Conservation, Monitoring, and Access-Evolution and Change. Read more here: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/yjac20/current <https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/yjac20/current>. AIC members, access the journal online via your member space. CONTENTS Editorial Lisa Goldberg Research Articles Preventive Conservation: Continuously Defining Itself at the Crossroads of Theory and Practice Joelle D. J. Wickens Teaching Preventive Conservation: Interdisciplinary Origins and Evolution Mary Coughlin, Madeline Cooper, Shelley Sturman, and Catharine Hawks Working with Windows: A Case Study in Assessing Risk and Developing Solutions in Exhibition Spaces with Windows Jacinta Noble Technical Note Temporary and Permanent Display Case Guidelines Developed Through Interdepartmental Collaborations at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Catherine H. Stephens, J.-F. de Lapérouse, and Eric M. Breitung Review Article Evolution of Preventive Conservation from a Risk Analysis Perspective Robert Waller Book Reviews Introduction to the Artist's Material SeriesDr. Ruth del Fresno-Guillem Pia Gottschaller, with scientific analysis by Narayan Khandekar, Lynn F. Lee, and Daniel P. Kirby, The Artist's Materials: Lucio Fontana Dr. Ruth del Fresno-Guillem Dawn V. Rogala, The Artist's Materials: Hans Hofmann Dr. Ruth del Fresno-Guillem ------------------------------ Carmina Lamare-Bertrand Communications Manager, JAIC Managing Editor American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation ------------------------------ 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.
