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1. RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount 2. Online Conversation: Artist Questionnaires and Interviews for Time-Based Artworks 3. Journal of the Institute of Conservation, Volume 49, Issue 1, February 2026 is now available online and in print 4. RE: Vibrational Spectroscopy Webinar Series 5. Registration still open Symposium Stichting Ebenist - April 2026 6. RE: Vibrational Spectroscopy Webinar Series 7. RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount 8. RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount 9. Job opportunity- Textiles Conservator, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Canada 10. RE: Webinar: AI and Conservation: Use, Impact, Responsibility ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Kim Hewitt Posted: Friday February 27, 2026 6:58 AM Subject: RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Message: Dear Ms Frisian, I thought you may be able to distribute the weight of the piece, thru securing the hide fur with archival hair combs, in a proportional grid attached to an archival mount or plexiglass, for viewing of the face and reverse side. kim e Hewitt ------------------------------ Kim Hewitt Brooklyn United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 02-25-2026 09:24 From: Ann Frisina Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Because this artifact is porous and flexible on the front and covered with fur on the verso, applying Japanese paper hinges is not a good solution. The front will be discolored with any application of wheat starch paste. The fur on the verso prevents a strong attachment of a paper hinge to the actual hide underneath. The paper hinges will also pull at the guard hairs. I have used your system with stiffer hides that have smoother surfaces, and I wish I could use it here. It's the near verticality of the mount that is creating out biggest hurdle. Written in haste, Ann ------------------------------ Ann Frisina Textile Conservator [email protected] <[email protected]> 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile <http://www.mnhs.org/Textile> Conservator ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 02-24-2026 15:47 From: Niccolo Caldararo Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Yes, I can see the problem here. We had investigated pressure hanging systems in 1991, but our experiments demonstrated that they tended to create impressions and to lose local "bite" allowing the skin to creep away from anchors. This is why we went to the Japanese tissue method which worked as planned. Each tissue "anchor" held and the taught nature of the place fixation did not allow creep and yet did not produce any physical deformation of the skin. Niccolo Original Message: Sent: 2/24/2026 10:08:00 AM From: Ann Frisina Subject: RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount I love the idea of pockets! Actually, I was thinking about using a design with Mylar or fabric inserted through the hole. This is a tricky issue due to the pliability of the brain-tanned skin and the Near Verticality of the mount. So that issue led me to the idea of a plex or vivak clip/button that would be the width of the Slit/hole and secured to the mount with a mechanical fastener like a screw underneath. However, this button system only supports the perimeter leaving the center to bag and migrate downward. This near vertical mount prevents a strong friction bond between the buffalo hide, hair side down, and instead creates a weak attachment to the mount in the center. In my opinion I don't think a friction mount will work at all in this instance because of the near verticality of the mount. ------------------------------ Ann Frisina Textile Conservator [email protected] <[email protected]> 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile <http://www.mnhs.org/Textile> Conservator Original Message: Sent: 02-21-2026 12:48 From: Yadin Larochette Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Hi Ann,I'm not sure this would work, but have you considered sewing a lining to the skin through the existing (tanning process) holes, and securing your mounting system to that? One option might be pockets for magnets along the top (band of 1 ft or so) in areas where the skin "dips" when laying horizontally, that would be closest to the wall when vertical. I remember seeing a variation of this system published somewhere... I can see if I can find it if it's of interest?Best,Yadin 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] <[email protected]> 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile <http://www.mnhs.org/Textile> Conservator ------------------------------ 2.From: Lisa Mansfield Posted: Friday February 27, 2026 6:59 AM Subject: Online Conversation: Artist Questionnaires and Interviews for Time-Based Artworks Message: Join us to listen, or bring along examples you'd like to share and discuss. We'd love to hear about what's worked well for you-or what you're hoping to improve. A few invited guests will help kick off the conversation. Tuesday 3 March 12-12:45 pm AEDT (UTC +11) Online (Zoom) Topics for discussion: - Artist Questionnaires: their purpose, how you're conducting them, at what point in your process, with which templates. - Artist Interviews: do you conduct these? At what stage? Do you use a template or are your interviews bespoke to the work and artist within your care? How have you advocated for making space for this process in your organisation? RSVP to attend: https://tinyurl.com/rj99phnn <https://tinyurl.com/rj99phnn> Looking forward to seeing you online, Lisa and Candice AICCM TB&D SIG Co-convenors Lisa Mansfield Time-Based Art Conservator M 0432 391 490 artgallery.nsw.gov.au <https://artgallery.nsw.gov.au/> <https://artgallery.nsw.gov.au/> I acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional owners and sovereign custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of New South Wales stands. I extend my respects to their Ancestors and all First Peoples and Elders past, present and future. 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Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the Art Gallery of NSW. 3.From: Jonathan Kemp Posted: Friday February 27, 2026 9:18 AM Subject: Journal of the Institute of Conservation, Volume 49, Issue 1, February 2026 is now available online and in print Message: The Journal of the Institute of Conservation, Volume 49, Issue 1, February 2026 is now available online and soon in print. This new issue contains the following Research Articles: Treatment of a large, damaged, twentieth-century canvas painting in a private practice context: challenges and opportunities - Julia Nagle, Rowan Frame, Yetunde Odediran, Sarah Besson, Marceline Graham & Rachel Reynolds A twentieth-century painting on canvas that had been rolled was treated to address a heavy dirt layer, canvas tears, and widespread paint flaking and loss. The tacking margins were reinforced to allow ... FMUSP Pathology Collection: a brief initial decolonising look towards the musealisation of human anatomical remains - Jssica Tarine Moitinho De Lima, Mariana Matera Veras & Jos Guilherme Veras Closs The preservation of human anatomical remains in teaching collections can, under very specific circumstances, play a role in education and research, allowing an in-depth and respectful study of ... WARNING this article contains images of historic human remains Deteriorating leather bindings and red rot health and safety considerations - Marysia Tarnowska, Wren Montgomery, Konstantina Konstantinidou, Innes Clatworthy & Long Jiang Conservators working with red rot damaged leather bindings sometimes do not use personal protective equipment (PPE). An exploratory investigation into the health and safety aspects of such work was ... Library preservation and sustainable actions: the experiences of Indonesian special libraries - Yeni Budi Rachman, Wiwit Ratnasari & Shuri Mariasih Gietty Tambunan This study sought to examine sustainable preservation practices in Indonesian special libraries. The study reveals current practices around sustainable preservation across five aspects: policies and ... Analysis of socio-economic and environmental impacts of preservation and conservation practices in selected academic libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria - Ismail Olatunji Adeyemi, Maryam Ozemeyi Abdulganiyu, Abdulkabir Sanni Adeshina, Abdulganiyu Ridwan Naallah & Mariam Mojirola Abdullateef This study investigated the socio-economic and environmental impacts of preservation and conservation practices in selected academic libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study adopts cross-sectional ... The use of thermoplastic to create a reversible mount for an Ichthyosaur fossil at the Milton Keynes Museum, UK - Tabatha Barton In 1982, an Ichthyosaur fossil was found in Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes in England. It was planned to be displayed in the Milton Keynes Museum but pending a suitable gallery being available it was ... --------------------------- Enjoy! Dr Jonathan Kemp FIIC Editor, Journal of the Institute of Conservation https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rcon20/current <https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rcon20/current> 4.From: Andrea Morris Posted: Friday February 27, 2026 9:19 AM Subject: RE: Vibrational Spectroscopy Webinar Series Message: I'm trying to register for this first vibrational spectroscopy webinar, but I can't. I get into AIC Training Event Registration, but when I get to course and hit register, I get the error that there are no services available to me at this time. ------------------------------ Andrea Morris General Engineer/Engineering Analyst U.S. Army, DEVCOM Analysis Center West Chester United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 02-26-2026 12:02 From: Mina Porell Subject: Vibrational Spectroscopy Webinar Series Are you new to infrared and Raman spectroscopy, or are you looking for a refresher before the IRUG conference and workshop? The Research and Technical Studies (RATS) specialty group <https://www.culturalheritage.org/groups/rats> is organizing a series of three webinars on vibrational spectroscopy leading up to the IRUG16 Conference & Workshop <http://irug.org/about-us/conferences> at the Winterthur Museum (October 6–9, 2026). You can register for the first webinar now (and mark your calendars for the other two)! Topic: Intro to Vibrational Spectroscopy Presented by Dr. Liora Mael (University of Delaware), with case studies by Dr. Annette S. Ortiz Miranda (The Walters Art Museum) and Dr. Anikó Bezur (Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Yale University) When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT (1-hour presentation + Q&A) Where: Webinar via AIC's Learning Site Fee: Free for AIC members and students; $20 for non-members. For more information and registration: https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/intro-to-vibrational-spectroscopy <https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/intro-to-vibrational-spectroscopy> Raman and FTIR spectroscopies will be explored in greater depth in two following webinars on Tuesday, April 14, 1-2:30pm and Thursday, May 14, 1-2:30pm; more details and registration links to follow. All sessions will be recorded and available to registered participants on AIC's Learning Site. For assistance with registration, please contact [email protected] <[email protected]>. ------------------------------ Mina Porell (she/hers) RATS Chair (2025-2026) Associate Conservator of Paintings | Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Affiliated Assistant Professor | Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation ------------------------------ 5.From: Boudewien Westra Posted: Friday February 27, 2026 11:03 AM Subject: Registration still open Symposium Stichting Ebenist - April 2026 Message: Dear colleagues, Registration is still open for the upcoming symposium of Stichting Ebenist on the 17th & 18th of April 2026 themed: More than Wood. Exploring the variety of materials in wood and furniture conservation. The symposium has a promising program with a great variety on lectures together with poster presentations. Please join this wonderful event in the heart of Amsterdam located at the Rijksmuseum. During this two-day symposium you also have to opportunity to visit the museum with your purchased ticket. Registration for the symposium is via de website of the Rijksmuseum: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/lectures-symposiums/more-than-wood <https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/lectures-symposiums/more-than-wood>. Here you can also find the program together with other practicalities. Ticket price is including VAT and there is a discount price available for students. On Friday the 17th of April at 19:00h an optional dinner will take place at the Boulevard Café in Amsterdam. If you would like to join at the dinner, please register via the website of Ebenist: https://ebenist.org/register <https://ebenist.org/register>. Look forward seeing you in Amsterdam! Best wishes, Stichting Ebenist P.S. Registration for the symposium will strictly close on Friday the 4th of April. ------------------------------ Boudewien Westra Conservator Den Haag Netherlands ------------------------------ 6.From: Ryan Winfield Posted: Friday February 27, 2026 11:03 AM Subject: RE: Vibrational Spectroscopy Webinar Series Message: Hi Andrea, Try one more time. It should work now. Thanks! ------------------------------ Ryan Winfield Membership Manager American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 02-27-2026 08:31 From: Andrea Morris Subject: Vibrational Spectroscopy Webinar Series I'm trying to register for this first vibrational spectroscopy webinar, but I can't. I get into AIC Training Event Registration, but when I get to course and hit register, I get the error that there are no services available to me at this time. ------------------------------ Andrea Morris General Engineer/Engineering Analyst U.S. Army, DEVCOM Analysis Center West Chester United States ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 02-26-2026 12:02 From: Mina Porell Subject: Vibrational Spectroscopy Webinar Series Are you new to infrared and Raman spectroscopy, or are you looking for a refresher before the IRUG conference and workshop? The Research and Technical Studies (RATS) specialty group <https://www.culturalheritage.org/groups/rats> is organizing a series of three webinars on vibrational spectroscopy leading up to the IRUG16 Conference & Workshop <http://irug.org/about-us/conferences> at the Winterthur Museum (October 6–9, 2026). You can register for the first webinar now (and mark your calendars for the other two)! Topic: Intro to Vibrational Spectroscopy Presented by Dr. Liora Mael (University of Delaware), with case studies by Dr. Annette S. Ortiz Miranda (The Walters Art Museum) and Dr. Anikó Bezur (Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Yale University) When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT (1-hour presentation + Q&A) Where: Webinar via AIC's Learning Site Fee: Free for AIC members and students; $20 for non-members. For more information and registration: https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/intro-to-vibrational-spectroscopy <https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/intro-to-vibrational-spectroscopy> Raman and FTIR spectroscopies will be explored in greater depth in two following webinars on Tuesday, April 14, 1-2:30pm and Thursday, May 14, 1-2:30pm; more details and registration links to follow. All sessions will be recorded and available to registered participants on AIC's Learning Site. For assistance with registration, please contact [email protected] <[email protected]>. ------------------------------ Mina Porell (she/hers) RATS Chair (2025-2026) Associate Conservator of Paintings | Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Affiliated Assistant Professor | Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation ------------------------------ 7.From: James Moss Posted: Friday February 27, 2026 11:06 AM Subject: RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Message: Even mounting the hide horizontally has its challenges: such as compression of the fur over time by gravity. Perhaps laying the hide inner side down on a transparent substrate would help with damage to the fur side. A digital camera could be mounted underneath so that a digital picture of the decorative side could be projected on the wall. Or, perhaps, just taking a digital picture would solve the problem of damage to the hide and then the hide could be put in storage BUT that brings up another whole set of challenges to be considered. Jim Moss ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 2/26/2026 5:39:00 PM From: Kim Hewitt Subject: RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Dear Ms Frisian, I thought you may be able to distribute the weight of the piece, thru securing the hide fur with archival hair combs, in a proportional grid attached to an archival mount or plexiglass, for viewing of the face and reverse side. kim e Hewitt ------------------------------ Kim Hewitt Brooklyn United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 02-25-2026 09:24 From: Ann Frisina Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Because this artifact is porous and flexible on the front and covered with fur on the verso, applying Japanese paper hinges is not a good solution. The front will be discolored with any application of wheat starch paste. The fur on the verso prevents a strong attachment of a paper hinge to the actual hide underneath. The paper hinges will also pull at the guard hairs. I have used your system with stiffer hides that have smoother surfaces, and I wish I could use it here. It's the near verticality of the mount that is creating out biggest hurdle. Written in haste, Ann ------------------------------ Ann Frisina Textile Conservator [email protected] <[email protected]> 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile <http://www.mnhs.org/Textile> Conservator ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 02-24-2026 15:47 From: Niccolo Caldararo Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Yes, I can see the problem here. We had investigated pressure hanging systems in 1991, but our experiments demonstrated that they tended to create impressions and to lose local "bite" allowing the skin to creep away from anchors. This is why we went to the Japanese tissue method which worked as planned. Each tissue "anchor" held and the taught nature of the place fixation did not allow creep and yet did not produce any physical deformation of the skin. Niccolo Original Message: Sent: 2/24/2026 10:08:00 AM From: Ann Frisina Subject: RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount I love the idea of pockets! Actually, I was thinking about using a design with Mylar or fabric inserted through the hole. This is a tricky issue due to the pliability of the brain-tanned skin and the Near Verticality of the mount. So that issue led me to the idea of a plex or vivak clip/button that would be the width of the Slit/hole and secured to the mount with a mechanical fastener like a screw underneath. However, this button system only supports the perimeter leaving the center to bag and migrate downward. This near vertical mount prevents a strong friction bond between the buffalo hide, hair side down, and instead creates a weak attachment to the mount in the center. In my opinion I don't think a friction mount will work at all in this instance because of the near verticality of the mount. ------------------------------ Ann Frisina Textile Conservator [email protected] <[email protected]> 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile <http://www.mnhs.org/Textile> Conservator Original Message: Sent: 02-21-2026 12:48 From: Yadin Larochette Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Hi Ann, I'm not sure this would work, but have you considered sewing a lining to the skin through the existing (tanning process) holes, and securing your mounting system to that? One option might be pockets for magnets along the top (band of 1 ft or so) in areas where the skin "dips" when laying horizontally, that would be closest to the wall when vertical. I remember seeing a variation of this system published somewhere... I can see if I can find it if it's of interest? Best, Yadin 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] <[email protected]> 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile <http://www.mnhs.org/Textile> Conservator ------------------------------ 8.From: Ann Frisina Posted: Friday February 27, 2026 12:35 PM Subject: RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Message: Thank everyone for your comments and ideas! ------------------------------ Ann Frisina Textile Conservator [email protected] 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile Conservator ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 02-27-2026 09:46 From: James Moss Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Even mounting the hide horizontally has its challenges: such as compression of the fur over time by gravity. Perhaps laying the hide inner side down on a transparent substrate would help with damage to the fur side. A digital camera could be mounted underneath so that a digital picture of the decorative side could be projected on the wall. Or, perhaps, just taking a digital picture would solve the problem of damage to the hide and then the hide could be put in storage BUT that brings up another whole set of challenges to be considered. Jim Moss Original Message: Sent: 2/26/2026 5:39:00 PM From: Kim Hewitt Subject: RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Dear Ms Frisian, I thought you may be able to distribute the weight of the piece, thru securing the hide fur with archival hair combs, in a proportional grid attached to an archival mount or plexiglass, for viewing of the face and reverse side. kim e Hewitt ------------------------------ Kim Hewitt Brooklyn United States ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 02-25-2026 09:24 From: Ann Frisina Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Because this artifact is porous and flexible on the front and covered with fur on the verso, applying Japanese paper hinges is not a good solution. The front will be discolored with any application of wheat starch paste. The fur on the verso prevents a strong attachment of a paper hinge to the actual hide underneath. The paper hinges will also pull at the guard hairs. I have used your system with stiffer hides that have smoother surfaces, and I wish I could use it here. It's the near verticality of the mount that is creating out biggest hurdle. Written in haste, Ann ------------------------------ Ann Frisina Textile Conservator [email protected] <[email protected]> 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile <http://www.mnhs.org/Textile> Conservator Original Message: Sent: 02-24-2026 15:47 From: Niccolo Caldararo Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Yes, I can see the problem here. We had investigated pressure hanging systems in 1991, but our experiments demonstrated that they tended to create impressions and to lose local "bite" allowing the skin to creep away from anchors. This is why we went to the Japanese tissue method which worked as planned. Each tissue "anchor" held and the taught nature of the place fixation did not allow creep and yet did not produce any physical deformation of the skin. Niccolo Original Message: Sent: 2/24/2026 10:08:00 AM From: Ann Frisina Subject: RE: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount I love the idea of pockets! Actually, I was thinking about using a design with Mylar or fabric inserted through the hole. This is a tricky issue due to the pliability of the brain-tanned skin and the Near Verticality of the mount. So that issue led me to the idea of a plex or vivak clip/button that would be the width of the Slit/hole and secured to the mount with a mechanical fastener like a screw underneath. However, this button system only supports the perimeter leaving the center to bag and migrate downward. This near vertical mount prevents a strong friction bond between the buffalo hide, hair side down, and instead creates a weak attachment to the mount in the center. In my opinion I don't think a friction mount will work at all in this instance because of the near verticality of the mount. ------------------------------ Ann Frisina Textile Conservator [email protected] <[email protected]> 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile <http://www.mnhs.org/Textile> Conservator Original Message: Sent: 02-21-2026 12:48 From: Yadin Larochette Subject: Mounting large buffalo hide on near vertical mount Hi Ann, I'm not sure this would work, but have you considered sewing a lining to the skin through the existing (tanning process) holes, and securing your mounting system to that? One option might be pockets for magnets along the top (band of 1 ft or so) in areas where the skin "dips" when laying horizontally, that would be closest to the wall when vertical. I remember seeing a variation of this system published somewhere... I can see if I can find it if it's of interest? Best, Yadin 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] <[email protected]> 612-384-0340 http://www.mnhs.org/Textile <http://www.mnhs.org/Textile> Conservator ------------------------------ 9.From: Priyanka Vaid Posted: Friday February 27, 2026 4:17 PM Subject: Job opportunity- Textiles Conservator, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Canada Message: Glenbow Museum is looking to hire a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Textiles Conservator for a period of 12 months. Reporting to the Manager, Conservation, the Conservator, Textiles, is responsible for preventive conservation, examination, research, and treatment of textiles in the permanent collections. The role oversees all conservation-related activities for storage, exhibitions, loans, new acquisitions, and travelling exhibits. This position contributes to Glenbow's ongoing transformation and development of new museum experiences. As a member of the Collections and Curatorial Team, the Conservator, Textiles plays a key role in assessing, conserving, and caring for Glenbow's artifacts, artworks, and belongings. The role involves ongoing handling, conservation interventions, documentation, and reporting of objects to support the museum's preparation and public re-opening. Candidates should be eligible to work in Canada. Full job posting and how to apply can be found at-Glenbow_ConservatorTextiles.pdf <https://www.glenbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Glenbow_ConservatorTextiles.pdf> Glenbow's website- Glenbow <https://www.glenbow.org/> ------------------------------ Priyanka Vaid Manager, Conservation Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada ------------------------------ 10.From: adrian hernandez Posted: Friday February 27, 2026 10:02 PM Subject: RE: Webinar: AI and Conservation: Use, Impact, Responsibility Message: Reminder: This event is next week and registration is required. ------------------------------ adrian hernandez Graduate Fellow (Class of 2026) Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 02-18-2026 22:51 From: adrian hernandez Subject: Webinar: AI and Conservation: Use, Impact, Responsibility Please join us on Thursday, March 5 at 11amEST / 4pmGMT as we discuss AI and Conservation: Use, Impact, Responsibility with Marcus Knight, founder of BeGreenAI.Registration is free to members of Icon and the American Institute for Conservation. AIC members and non-members may register here <https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/ai-and-conservation-use-impact-responsibility>. Icon members, please use the code ICON26 when registering here <https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/ai-and-conservation-use-impact-responsibility#tab-product_tab_overview>.This session offers conservation professionals a clear, grounded introduction to how AI systems actually work, before examining the environmental implications of their growing use. From there, it moves into practical guidance on using AI tools more mindfully, with attention to energy use, ethical trade-offs, and long-term impact. Rather than advocating adoption or rejection of AI tech, the focus is on informed decision-making and applying the same principles of care, precaution, and stewardship that underpin conservation practice. Speaker Marcus Knight is an AI trainer and consultant who helps organisations use AI in a way that feels clear, responsible and aligned with their values. He supports teams in building practical skills and confidence so they can work more effectively and make informed decisions around AI tools. His approach focuses on mindful digital practices and low impact ways of using AI that reduce overwhelm and create meaningful, sustainable improvements across organisations. #sustainability <https://www.culturalheritage.org/search?s=tags%3A%22sustainability%22&executesearch=true> #SustainabilityCommittee <https://www.culturalheritage.org/search?s=tags%3A%22Sustainability Committee%22&executesearch=true> #Sustainability <https://www.culturalheritage.org/search?s=%23Sustainability&executesearch=true> ------------------------------ adrian hernandez Sustainability Committee Outreach Officer ------------------------------ 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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