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1. UK Source for heated suction table? 2. Ex Libris - Libraries and their Historic Interiors and Collections, McCrum Lecture Theatre, Corpus Christi College, Friday 10 April 2026 3. Job posting - Organic Objects Conservator for Contemporary Art at the Singapore Art Museum and the Heritage Conservation Centre in Singapore 4. Job Advertisement: Paintings Conservator (Acquisitions), Tate, London, UK 5. RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount 6. Job Opportunity - Conservator, Archive Materials (The National Archives, UK) 7. IAP Virtual seminar: Theft and Vandalism: Assessing Risk Factors for Art and Cultural Heritage 8. Online Worksession: Publish your Oddy Test data to the AIC Wiki Materials Testing Results Table 9. Fellowship Posting: LACMA Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Objects 10. Conservation of Transport and Industrial Collections 11. Case studies wanted for V2 of Low Cost/No Cost Tips for Sustainability ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Celeste Sturgeon Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 8:01 AM Subject: UK Source for heated suction table? Message: Hello, We are looking to invest in a heated low-pressure suction table for lining paintings, but since the sad death of Paul Willard and the subsequent closure of Willard Instruments, we're struggling to find any other UK suppliers for suction tables. Does anyone have any suggestions for UK suppliers, or failing that, does anyone in the UK have experience of ordering a suction table from abroad (I've been looking at Deffner & Johann and GMW in Germany as possibilities). I'm just not sure about the costs and logistics of ordering such a large item from outside the country! Thank you in advance for any suggestions you might have! ------------------------------ Celeste Sturgeon Senior Technician Lincoln Conservation Lincoln United Kingdom ------------------------------ 2.From: Lisa Oestreicher Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 10:26 AM Subject: Ex Libris - Libraries and their Historic Interiors and Collections, McCrum Lecture Theatre, Corpus Christi College, Friday 10 April 2026 Message: Ex Libris - Libraries and their Historic Interiors and Collections McCrum Lecture Theatre, Corpus Christi College Friday 10 April 2026 Our popular Annual Cambridge Conference is returning and this year, we will be featuring libraries. As the Historic Interiors Group <https://www.icon.org.uk/e/t/c/84B0CA35-646B-45C8-B9C265E0ADC3C44B/?link=228D9F74-A6F9-441E-9C49647CCABC6C1F>, we focus on different aspects of the interior with talks presented by architects, heritage consultants, librarians and conservators. The talks will include the history of Cambridge College Libraries, the conservation of the John Rylands Library, the history of Chetham's Library (Britain's oldest public library), the conservation of globes, the discovery of book and manuscript evidence beneath the floorboards of Oxburgh Hall, environmental issues in libraries and the development of library conservation. There will be an opportunity to visit either the Corpus Christi Conservation Studio to view their conservation work or the Whipple Museum of the History of Science where we will hear about the conservation of some of their globes. This will be an exciting and interesting opportunity to discover the fascinating and unique interiors and collections of libraries. Cost: Icon Members: £65, Early Career Members: £15, Non-Members: £75 Lunch is included in the ticket price Please contact: [email protected] 3.From: Birte Koehler Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 10:26 AM Subject: Job posting - Organic Objects Conservator for Contemporary Art at the Singapore Art Museum and the Heritage Conservation Centre in Singapore Message: Organic Objects Conservator for Contemporary Art Job Description The Conservator will be part of the Organic Objects conservation team at the Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC) and report to the Head of Organic Objects as well as to the Director for Curatorial & Research at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM). The Conservator is expected to conserve the National Collection and fulfil operational and administrative duties as part of exhibition and acquisition projects in accordance with procedures and project timelines and participate in selected projects and events as agreed by both institutions. While hired by SAM, the Conservator's main place of work will be at HCC. Description of collections and work locations: Artworks and artefacts that are part of the National Collection are under the custody of the National Heritage Board (NHB), Singapore. NHB preserves, presents and promotes the cultural heritage of Singapore, for the purpose of education, nation-building and cultural understanding. The Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC) is an institution of NHB that supports the collecting and display activities of 12 institutions under NHB and the Visual Arts Cluster. It is located in a purpose-built facility for the storage and conservation of all artworks and artefacts under the care of NHB. The collections include socio-historical, cultural, ethnographic, modern and contemporary artwork materials. HCC Conservation Services is constituted by a team of over 30 conservators and comprises 6 specialisations: organic objects conservation, inorganic objects conservation, paintings conservation, paper, photograph & digital media conservation, textiles conservation, and conservation science. Singapore Art Museum opened in 1996 as the first art museum in Singapore. Known as SAM, the museum presents contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective for artists, art lovers and the art curious. SAM's mandate as a non-profit arts institution is to build one of the world's most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary art, to preserve, research, exhibit and connect the art and the artists to the public and future generations through thought-provoking exhibitions and meaningful programmes. To find out more, visit www.singaporeartmuseum.sg <http://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg>. The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of the Head of Organic Objects Conservation section located at HCC, 32 Jurong Port Road, Singapore 619104 and Director for Curatorial and Research at SAM, 39 Keppel Road, #01-02 (exhibition galleries) & #03-07 Tanjong Pagar Distripark (Corporate Office), Singapore 089065, according to project needs. Responsibilities Carry out conservation assessments, documentation and treatments on the National Collection, focusing on but not limited to contemporary art, according to HCC and NHB procedures, instructions and guidelines for exhibits, loans, maintenance and research projects. Manage exhibition projects as liaison officer to cover conservation-related as well as administrative aspects of exhibition preparations including preventive conservation. This will require close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders. It involves working on SAM's projects as well as on projects for all other 11 institutions, such as National Gallery Singapore, that HCC supports in their display activities of the National Collection . This includes but is not limited to active involvement in exhibition planning and commissioning of new works including installation, de-installation, packing and storage and documentation. Support acquisition activities of all institutions supported by HCC, , and assess needs for future storage and display of acquisition candidates while working with all relevant stakeholders including collection managers and conservation colleagues. This includes actively contributing in the setting up of documentation systems to manage information on artist materials, interviews, installation requirements, display requirements, history of past uses, conservation records, storage requirements, resource planning for recurring access useful for sustainable preservation strategies. Provide preventive care for storage, transport, handling and display including advice on specialised mounting techniques, environmental settings for short- or long-term display or storage and any other requirements whenever necessary. Deliver administrative work necessary for the laboratory and office to function day-to-day such as procurement, meeting administration and maintenance of records. To take on supervisory and mentoring responsibilities for assigned reportee/s (if any). Participate in ad-hoc duties and projects assigned, including working groups, committees or events organised by HCC, NHB, and SAM. Potentially conduct specialised conservation research projects to enhance collection knowledge and artefact significance while working in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, in Singapore, the region and/or internationally, and respecting the various perspectives involved. Contribute, as time permits, in developing the professional field of conservation and care of contemporary art collection in and outside HCC, using appropriate means ranging from participating in outreach activities to increase awareness, involvement, and support of various types of audience, to presenting papers at professional conferences and/or publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals. Qualifications Candidate should have a Bachelor's with Honours or a Master's degree in Conservation from a recognized training institution, with 6 to 8 years of relevant practical experience in organic objects conservation with a focus on contemporary works of art. Candidates with lesser experience might be considered as Assistant Conservator. Experience in working with contemporary materials and/or variable media preservation and conservation, including digital media, is an advantage. Proven ability to and experience in carrying out comprehensive and complex conservation treatments/projects across diverse object types, including but not limited to contemporary works of art. Please provide documents which illustrate related decision-making process involving risk assessment, careful ethical consideration and proper collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, while demonstrating a high degree of manual dexterity and technical knowledge whenever required. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Be a strong team-player and work collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to curators, conservators, exhibition team, artists, collections managers, conservation scientists and designers. Familiarity and experience with contemporary artistic practices in Southeast Asia is preferred. Institutional experience, especially in the conservation and preservation of contemporary art, is preferred. Possess initiative, with the ability to multi-task, organise and prioritise work within a given timeframe. Ability to work unsupervised, as well as within a team. Ability to adapt in a multi-lingual and multi-racial environment. Keep up to date with current conservation development through self-directed learning and training. Evidence of continual professional development is strongly desirable. Ability and experience in guiding and training others in conservation skills and knowledge as well as general supervision. Remuneration Monthly salary ranges from SG$4,500 to 6,000 Medical coverage and other advantageous benefits Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of motivation, a statement on your conservation experience in your resume and portfolio if available and send them to [email protected] <[email protected]> by 27 March 2026. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified. For any questions, please contact Birte Koehler, Assistant Director & Senior Conservator (Organic Objects)/HCC via email: [email protected] <[email protected]> Birte Koehler Assistant Director & Senior Conservator (Organic Objects) Heritage Conservation Centre National Heritage Board Singapore Singapore 4.From: Harriet Pearson Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 10:27 AM Subject: Job Advertisement: Paintings Conservator (Acquisitions), Tate, London, UK Message: We are looking for an experienced and motivated Paintings Conservator to join Tate's Paintings, Frames & Workshop Conservation team. You will focus on the Acquisitions programme, documenting, preparing and treating paintings being acquired into Tate's Collection. You will hold a recognised qualification in the Conservation of Easel Paintings and have demonstrable practical experience treating and stabilising a broad range of paintings with full consideration of the practical and ethical issues. You will have performed condition surveys, prepared estimates and will understand long-term care issues for paintings. Effective communication will be essential, as well as good time management, project planning skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines. The role is based across the London sites, Tate Modern, Tate Britain and Tate Stores. This is a part-time role, with working hours of 21.6 hours per week. To apply online, please click here <https://us.list-manage.com/N4LdCKQcIPI?e=47f3803c05&c2id=725a6a3a2abcca3a311023b7ab513b3c>. For all opportunities we ask candidates to complete an online application form for the vacancy they are interested in. The closing date for the submission of completed application forms is 31 March 2026 by midnight. Interviews will be held in April 2026. We will ask to see two strong examples of your conservation work in portfolio format which should be submitted in advance of the interview. Where vacancies attract large volumes of applicants, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested, please try to submit your application as early as possible. ------------------------------ Harriet Pearson Paintings Conservator Tate Gallery London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 5.From: Beverly Perkins Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 11:18 AM Subject: RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Message: Hello. What a beautiful hide. We have used the following method with very good success: We cut Ethafoam to fit under the hide and attach it to the deck. This provides some overall grip. Then we make Plexiglas clips that are at least one inch wide and high enough to just provide support without compressing the leather or fur. These clips are attached to the deck and can be put along the bottom, on the sides and the top. Can the hide be rotated so that the tail isn't sitting at a right angle? I worry about the tail eventually breaking at that bend. Hope this helps some. Best, Beverly Beverly N. Perkins Chief Conservator c: 307.250.4919 o: 307.578.4029 e: [email protected] <[email protected]> Connecting people to the stories of the American West centerofthewest.org <http://centerofthewest.org/> <https://www.facebook.com/centerofthewest> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAFfHYYbWXPYtZrsut8Hgw> <https://www.instagram.com/centerofthewest/> ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 2/20/2026 12:58:00 PM From: Ann Frisina Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount I have been tasked with mounting a large, newly tanned buffalo hide on a near-vertical, flat mount approximately 8x8. The exhibition is expected to last between 6 months to a year. Mounting this hide will likely require a mechanical fastener to secure it in place. Sewing Velcro isn't appropriate as it will create damage via sewing holes through the hide. Magnets utilized from the top or bottom are not suitable, as fur on the verso will be crushed below. Finally, magnets may have difficulty creating a strong connection between the hide and the mount as the fur prevents the hide from lying flat. I am wondering if anyone has utilized the existing holes, created during tanning, to secure a large hide to a flat mount. It's my hope that plex rods with magnets or another form of mechanical attachment can be inserted through the existing holes to the mount below, preventing the hide from slipping down the mount. Any ideas on possible solutions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your time on this matter. Best Ann ------------------------------ Ann Frisina Textile Conservator [email protected] 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile Conservator ------------------------------ 6.From: Sophie Adlam Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 11:19 AM Subject: Job Opportunity - Conservator, Archive Materials (The National Archives, UK) Message: Job Opportunity - Conservator, Archive Materials (The National Archives) Salary: £33,784 per annum Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2026 at midnight The Conservator – Archive Materials is part of a team of conservation professionals responsible for the preservation of The National Archives' physical collection through interventive and preventive means. The aim of this role is to prolong the life of the collection while also maximising access to the archival records and enhancing the experience of our users. This is achieved through a combination of special projects and on-going programmes, taking the lead as required, and working together with colleagues across the organisation as well as external visitors and stakeholders. You will have an extensive knowledge of archives conservation practice, and a specialism in all aspects of archival collections, bringing excellent practical and research skills as well as an informed approach to delivery of conservation treatments in line with current conservation standards. You will take a full role in the on-going development of collection care within The National Archives by actively engaging in data collecting, research, knowledge sharing, teaching and mentoring others, planning, organising and helping to deliver departmental projects and actively promoting the work of the department across The National Archives and to a wider professional community. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. For full details and to apply, please click here: https://nationalarchives.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Kew/Conservator---Archive-Materials_JR200783-1 <https://nationalarchives.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Kew/Conservator---Archive-Materials_JR200783-1> ------------------------------ The National Archives Kew, Richmond, UK ------------------------------ 7.From: James Black Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 12:25 PM Subject: IAP Virtual seminar: Theft and Vandalism: Assessing Risk Factors for Art and Cultural Heritage Message: Date/time: Thursday, 5th March 2026, 3pm BST Tutor: Gretchen Allen Price: £25.00 Platform: Zoom Registration on Humanitix <https://events.humanitix.com/theft-and-vandalism-assessing-risk-factors-for-art-and-cultural-heritage> This virtual seminar will cover the most prevalent risk factors for theft and vandalism of art and cultural heritage and how they manifest in different situations. This will be illustrated by an array of past and present case studies such as the recent Louvre jewel heist. Gretchen will also discuss how these risk factors are complicated and amplified in high-risk political and conflict scenarios, and will outline the steps that guardians of cultural heritage can take when assessing and protecting the collections, sites, and objects in their care. Gretchen Allen is Chair of the Irish National Committee of the Blue Shield. She instructs on pre-deployment Cultural Property Protection courses for the United Nations Training School in Ireland (UNTSI), and for Gardaí deploying to Cyprus through UNIFCYP at Templemore Garda College. She has lectured on art crime, conflict, and vandalism for the IIC and ICRI. Her academic work focuses on the role of the conservator in mitigating the damage done by the criminal elements of the art market and by international conflict. Gretchen is a book and paper conservator and serves as Senior Conservator at the National Archives of Ireland. For more information and registration visit our website <https://academicprojects.co.uk/courses/theft-and-vandalism-assessing-risk-factors-for-art-and-cultural-heritage/>, for any questions send us an email <[email protected]> ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ James Black Co-ordinator International Academic Projects London www.academicprojects.co.uk ------------------------------ 8.From: Julia Sybalsky Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 1:36 PM Subject: Online Worksession: Publish your Oddy Test data to the AIC Wiki Materials Testing Results Table Message: Do you have unpublished Oddy test results to add to the AIC Wiki Material Testing Results Table <https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Materials_Testing_Results>? Members of the Oddy Testing Focus Group will host an informal drop-in style Zoom worksession on 3/27/26 from 1-4pm. If you have data to share, but haven't done it before, need training or a refresher, or just would enjoy the company, please join us. Register here <https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/uSrByweeuq>. Why upload your data? Testing is costly – make the most of your results by sharing them with your colleagues and peers! Contributing your testing helps grow a robust dataset to support our selection of materials, and benefits those whose capacity to conduct testing is limited. Retesting materials and posting results is also important! It informs our understanding of how consistently products perform in testing, and whether formulations may have changed over time. Please feel free to contact me with any questions - Julia Sybalsky Conservator American Museum of Natural History ------------------------------ Julia Sybalsky Conservator of Natural Science Collections American Museum of Natural History Poughkeepsie United States ------------------------------ 9.From: Jessica Chasen Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 1:38 PM Subject: Fellowship Posting: LACMA Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Objects Message: Andrew W. Mellon Fellow in Objects Conservation (Regular, Full-Time) Conservation Center Located on the Pacific Rim, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the Western United States, with a collection of more than 150,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region's rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA's spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences. Reporting to the Head of the Objects Conservation Lab, the Andrew W. Mellon Fellow in Objects Conservation will work with conservators and curators to examine, document, and treat objects both onsite and offsite. This position is designed for a recent graduate of a Master's in Conservation program with a specialization in objects. Preference will be given to those with an interest in modern and contemporary materials. The fellowship will include a scientific research component in conjunction with staff scientists in the Conservation Center's Research Lab. Responsibilities: Performs treatments on a variety of media from the Museum's permanent collection, with a focus on modern materials, including plastics. Examines works of art to determine condition and need for treatment, collaborating with painting, object, paper, and textile conservators. Writes and reviews condition reports for works of art for exhibitions, outgoing loans, and new acquisitions. Advises on environmental conditions and preventive conservation tasks for works of art in storage, in transit, and on display. Collaborates with Collections Management, Registration, and Art Preparation staff to ensure safe installation and exhibition of the permanent collection. Conducts research as necessary to better understand original materials, their degradation, and appropriate treatments. Uses digital tools and databases to organize and update conservation collection records, including but not limited to condition reports and photographs. Assists staff conservators with outgoing loans as needed, including creating comprehensive condition documentation, potentially acting as a courier. Travel to and from Museum locations and storage warehouses across Los Angeles as needed. Performs other duties or special projects as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Benefits: The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA-based position is $25.00, subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA's comprehensive benefits package. LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Objects Conservation or equivalent experience Experience with technical analysis and common instrumentation used in a Museum lab Focus on modern and contemporary materials, with a strong interest in plastics Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative approach Apply here: <https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4223859a-1623-4bba-84f6-7f22b4ce3a61&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=549478&lang=en_US&source=CC2> https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4223859a-1623-4bba-84f6-7f22b4ce3a61&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=549478&lang=en_US&source=CC2 ------------------------------ Jessica Chasen Conservator, Objects Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Los Angeles CA ------------------------------ 10.From: Brenda Keneghan Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 1:38 PM Subject: Conservation of Transport and Industrial Collections Message: Posting for someone : This course delivers the fundamental information needed to understand the ethics, role and approach of the conservator involved in the care of a transport or industrial collection, and to extend their knowledge of conservation principles.Find out more: Conservation of Transport and Industrial Collections | West Dean <https://www.westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/m4d39952-conservation-of-transport-and-industrial-collections#block-similar> Informal enquiries to Dave Morris at [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 11.From: Lorraine Finch Posted: Monday February 23, 2026 1:39 PM Subject: Case studies wanted for V2 of Low Cost/No Cost Tips for Sustainability Message: V2 of Low Cost/No Cost Tips for Sustainability will be published later this year by the Getty Conservation Institute with the Spanish translation to follow. This is your chance to be involved. Case studies are featured in each chapter detailing low cost/no cost actions taken to improve the sustainability of the conservation studio, museum, library and/or archive. Most of the case studies being considered are from the UK and it would be great to have a global representation. Case studies are encouraged from anyone in the sector regardless of role, seniority or location. Case studies are short. Two to three sentences in length. More if needed. The chapters are: Stuff Energy Water In the workplace - studio, office, kitchen, exhibition, store Digital Travel and transport Money Influencing and inspiring RecyclingSo, if you have taken a simple action to increase the sustainability of your workplace, whether thats printing less, switching suppliers, changing who you bank with, walking to work or anything else and you want to share your actions to inspire others, please email me at [email protected] <[email protected]> giving a brief description of your case study. Your contribution will be acknowledged in the book. I look forward to hearing from you and many thanks.Lorraine Finch ACR 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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