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1. Invitation to Inaugural NYC ECPN Forum (Hybrid – Saturday, March 28) 2. Submit your questions for the Giving and Receiving Feedback Lunch session (Friday May 1) 3. FREE Webinar! Materials for Preserving Paper Collections (English and Portuguese) 4. Upcoming Preventive Conservation Workshop 5. Regeneration, Retreatability and Reflection: The Lifetimes of Textile Conservation. Celebrating 35 Years of the Icon Textile Group - Tickets on Sale 6. Reminder: Deadline to apply for the Co3Dicology Engineer / Technician position is March 17 7. Opportunity for early career wall painting conservators 8. Newly acquired conservation titles available in the Getty Library's Conservation Collection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Minyoung Kim Posted: Monday March 2, 2026 7:02 AM Subject: Invitation to Inaugural NYC ECPN Forum (Hybrid – Saturday, March 28) Message: Dear all, We, the New York City Emerging Conservation Professional Network (NYC ECPN) Co-Liaisons, are excited to announce the inaugural NYC ECPN Forum (hybrid), which will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 (2-7 pm ET). We warmly invite everyone to attend, in-person at Pier 57 <https://pier57nyc.com/market-57/> or virtually via Zoom, to support our presenters and engage in a meaningful exchange of ideas and feedback. Presentations will be given from 2-5 pm ET, followed by a celebration from 5-7 pm ET. This forum is designed to provide emerging conservators and conservation students with a welcoming space to share their projects and experiences. Therefore, we are hosting this ECPN Forum to offer ECPs a professional yet friendly venue to develop, present, and discuss their ideas, experiences, and research. Our presenters, who are emerging conservation professionals in early stages of their careers, prepared eight 10-minute talks and four 3-minute talks with diverse subjects in various specialties from treatment and technical art history to material study and scientific analysis. Due to limited seating, you must fill out this form to request an in-person seat: https://forms.gle/sgX5hiDdXUmBRttA8 <https://forms.gle/sgX5hiDdXUmBRttA8> We will also livestream the event, and you can fill out this form to request the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/uNYuxGbmNhWivzSM8 <https://forms.gle/uNYuxGbmNhWivzSM8> At 5 pm ET, everyone, including those who cannot attend in person due to a shortage of seats, is welcome to join for a celebration and mingling. The Seahorse Classroom, our event venue, will open until 6:30 pm, but the food hall at Pier 57 (Market 57 <https://pier57nyc.com/market-57/>) will remain open until 7 pm. Please see the shared document <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mj9nRua4oz0O300OaLdGWwYdTHKTMCAm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101933610200133764764&rtpof=true&sd=true> (2026 NYC ECPN Forum.docx <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mj9nRua4oz0O300OaLdGWwYdTHKTMCAm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101933610200133764764&rtpof=true&sd=true>) for detailed information on our presenters and their presentations. Also, don't hesitate to reach out to us ([email protected]) with any questions or suggestions. The foods and drinks provided at the beginning of the event are supported by the generosity of the ECPN Liaison Grant, made possible by a donation from the Department of Art Conservation at the University of Delaware in honor of Bruno Pouliot All the best, Min and Miriam-Helene -- Minyoung Kim | Miriam-Helene Rudd NYC ECPN Regional Liaisons 2024-2026 [email protected] ------------------------------ Minyoung Kim Graduate Fellow (Class of 2027) Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU New York United States ------------------------------ 2.From: Jessica Walthew Posted: Monday March 2, 2026 7:02 AM Subject: Submit your questions for the Giving and Receiving Feedback Lunch session (Friday May 1) Message: Please join us at the AIC-CAC Montreal meeting for a lunch session on Giving and Receiving Feedback: From Peer Review to IRL on Friday May 1, 12-2 pm. Link: https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/75903/submission/11 <https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/75903/submission/11> The session will be led by Suzanne Davis and Jessica Walthew, with panelists Ellen Pearlstein, Laura McCann, and Lauren Fair. In advance of the session, we'd like to solicit your questions about peer review, managerial feedback, mentoring/teaching, or any other topic related to giving and receiving feedback. We'll have the panelists answering questions live during the program. Submit questions here through google forms: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2RYU9UPLLFZGVUxSaAWfEY1rkIsirDqWInlkIC6MxF1hhEA/viewform?usp=publish-editor <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2RYU9UPLLFZGVUxSaAWfEY1rkIsirDqWInlkIC6MxF1hhEA/viewform?usp=publish-editor> Each attendee this year gets one complimentary lunch session registration and we hope you will register to join us in Montreal! All attendees for this session will also get a helpful handout with tips on these topics. --Jess and Suzanne ------------------------------ Jessica Walthew PhD Student University of Glasgow Glasgow ------------------------------ 3.From: Diana Bencatel Posted: Monday March 2, 2026 7:04 AM Subject: FREE Webinar! Materials for Preserving Paper Collections (English and Portuguese) Message: Hi, I'll be hosting a free 1-hour training in English and Portuguese on Materials for Preserving Paper Collections. In this webinar, I'll share practical guidance on tools and equipment that support essential conservation actions for preserving books and documents - from cleaning and proper storage to environmental monitoring and minor emergency interventions. Registration links: English sessions (multiple dates available): https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/materialsregist <https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/materialsregist> Portuguese session (March 10th): subscribepage.io/materiais2026 <http://subscribepage.io/materiais2026> See you soon! Diana BencatelCollections Conservator 4.From: Sigourney Stanford Posted: Monday March 2, 2026 2:22 PM Subject: Upcoming Preventive Conservation Workshop Message: The Georgia Archives Conservation Department is excited to offer 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 (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. Format and location: 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: Joanne Hackett Posted: Monday March 2, 2026 2:22 PM Subject: Regeneration, Retreatability and Reflection: The Lifetimes of Textile Conservation. Celebrating 35 Years of the Icon Textile Group - Tickets on Sale Message: Regeneration, Retreatability and Reflection: The Lifetimes of Textile Conservation Celebrating 35 Years of the Icon Textile Group The Icon Textile Group Spring Forum, to be held at the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester, April 17 2026. In person and on Zoom. The aim of this symposium is to discuss the past, present and future of textile conservation in celebration of thirty-five years of the Icon Textile Group. As the industry in the UK undergoes a generational turnover, how has the care and conservation of textiles changed? How have the past 35 years informed current practice? Where is the industry headed? How can we communicate the value of textiles and textile conservation to both the wider heritage industry and to the public to ensure that the textile conservation sector continues to grow and 'textile conservator' remains a viable career option? Tickets are on sale now via ICON at this link: Icon Textile Group Spring Forum 2026 <https://www.icon.org.uk/events/icon-textile-group-spring-forum-2026-.html> The conference will be available to view via Zoom but will not be recorded. ------------------------------ Joanne Hackett Lecturer in Textile Conservation University of Glasgow Kelvin Centre for Conservation and Cultural Heritage Research Pinner United Kingdom ------------------------------ 6.From: Elodie Lévêque Posted: Monday March 2, 2026 2:24 PM Subject: Reminder: Deadline to apply for the Co3Dicology Engineer / Technician position is March 17 Message: Dear all, Just a quick reminder that the deadline to apply for the Engineer / Technician position is March 17. If you're planning to apply, please make sure to submit your complete application by then. And of course, feel free to share the announcement with anyone who might be interested. Conservators are more than welcome to apply. The technical skills can be learned and will be taught as part of the position. Part-time or full time. Many thanks, and best wishes, Job Opening – Research Engineer / Research Studies Engineer (Fixed-term contract) Paris, France About the Project Co3Dicology Co3Dicology – Investigating the Codicology of Medieval Bookbindings through Digital Imaging is a research project aimed at advancing our understanding of the historical development of medieval French bookbindings, from the Early Middle Ages to the Gothic period. By combining traditional codicological approaches with advanced digital imaging technologies (RTI, photogrammetry, 3D imaging), the project investigates: technical evolutions in bookbinding practices, ruptures and continuities in production methods, monastic and lay book production, and the working methods of medieval book artisans. The project seeks to document and analyse approximately 800 medieval bookbindings preserved in France, in collaboration with numerous partner heritage libraries. All data produced will feed into an interactive digital platform and be integrated into the BIBALE database (IRHT). Consortium: Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (HiCSA), IRHT–CNRS, a professional imaging provider, and several heritage libraries. Main Responsibilities The successful candidate will contribute to the project through the following tasks: Participating in the development of an RTI imaging system adapted to medieval bookbindings Using 3D imaging techniques to capture structural elements of approximately 800 bindings Producing illustrated visual descriptions of bookbindings Collecting, processing, and validating data to ensure accuracy and completeness Analysing the data to generate new knowledge on historical binding structures and their cultural significance Contributing to the logistical organisation of fieldwork (planning, equipment transport, coordination with partner libraries) Using XML schemas to describe medieval bindings (training can be provided if necessary) Candidate Profile Education Research Studies Engineer: Master's degree or equivalent Research Engineer: PhD (defended after September 2015) Skills & Experience Experience in analysing and describing medieval bookbindings (or, alternatively, other cultural heritage objects, e.g. archaeological material) Ability to manage and model large datasets Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills Experience in academic research or scientific project management is an asset Experience with XML applied to heritage description is a plus Employment Conditions Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract, renewable once or twice Working time: Full-time or part-time, depending on profile Salary: According to degree level and professional experience - Research Studies Engineer: 1 944,50 € - 3 337,65 € gross. / Research Engineer: 2 289,09 € - 4 110,52 € Location: Galerie Vivienne, Paris, with frequent travel to libraries across France Start date: 15 May 2026 How to Apply Applicants should submit: A detailed CV A cover letter A list of publications (if applicable) At least one letter of recommendation A copy of the most recent degree obtained Application deadline: Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 4:00 PM (CET) Applications and enquiries should be sent to: Élodie Lévêque – [email protected] Selection Process Shortlisting during the week following the application deadline Interviews (30 minutes, in person or via Zoom): 13 April 2026 Some aspects of the position may be adjusted depending on the successful candidate's profile https://hicsa.pantheonsorbonne.fr/actualite/offre-demploi-ingenieur-detudes-ou-de-recherche-selon-diplomes-projet-anr-co3dicology <https://hicsa.pantheonsorbonne.fr/actualite/offre-demploi-ingenieur-detudes-ou-de-recherche-selon-diplomes-projet-anr-co3dicology> ------------------------------ Elodie Lévêque Associate Professor Université Panthéon-Sorbonne Paris France ------------------------------ 7.From: Elizabeth Woolley Posted: Monday March 2, 2026 5:22 PM Subject: Opportunity for early career wall painting conservators Message: Opus Conservation are offering two two-week placements on our Blenheim Palace wall painting project, starting date: 27th April 2026. The placements will be paid at a rate of £154 per day. If you graduated in the last three years and would like to apply, please send a CV and covering email detailing your interest in the placement to: [email protected] by Saturday 14th March. This opportunity open to those with a relevant qualification or work experience in wall painting conservation. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Local accommodation costs will be covered where necessary. ------------------------------ Elizabeth Woolley Director Opus Conservation London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 8.From: Sheila Cummins Posted: Monday March 2, 2026 5:22 PM Subject: Newly acquired conservation titles available in the Getty Library's Conservation Collection Message: Every month the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) acquires new research materials for the Conservation Collection, housed in the Library at the Getty Research Institute (GRI). The collection represents an ongoing collaboration between the GCI and the GRI to acquire and retain critical resources required to fulfill the long-term research and scholarship needs of the international conservation community. In January we added books exploring the history of printmaking ink, critical archival studies, wall painting restoration in Armenian churches, architectural transformations in Denmark, paintings of Johannes Vermeer, a memoir from the former director of antiquities in 1930's Cyprus, building practices with re-used materials, participatory processes in heritage management, and an essay collection from the Italian conservator Marco Grassi. https://gty.art/4bGURIJ <https://gty.art/4bGURIJ?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwOFN5bVVmOTJUNVF2c2xEenNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6SfqDKU5EPxNToHwmUtYyTlsyaSh40Rnn0Fo_ZxeiV-ATXoWzTFXE81hjOYg_aem_TW3EUNq3bAua0ZzcDC0a6A> The holdings of the Conservation Collection may be consulted at the Getty Center or borrowed through your Library's Interlibrary Loan Department. ------------------------------ Sheila Cummins Collection Development Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA 310-440-7619 [email protected] ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. 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