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1. The See Yup Temple: Chinese Australian collections, recovery, conservation: 2 graduate research opportunities 2. Webinar: Climate Change Risk Assessment for Heritage Sites and Properties - NEW DATE 3. Small suction platen source 4. SmallCorp cases 5. RE: Dove Grey paper 6. The Futures of Islamic Art History: Remapping the Field 7. Furniture/ Decorative Arts Conservation Fellowship, Preservation Society of Newport County 8. Materials Science Pioneers in Art and Archaeology Webinar Series 9. SUBMISSION EXTENSION: Imaging Tips Session at the AIC 2026 Annual Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Nicole Tse Posted: Thursday March 12, 2026 7:08 AM Subject: The See Yup Temple: Chinese Australian collections, recovery, conservation: 2 graduate research opportunities Message: Project Summary The University of Melbourne has been awarded ARC DP funding to explore Asian Australian heritage, material culture, cultural conservation, and disaster recovery in living cultural contexts. The program brings together an international interdisciplinary team of leading experts in conservation and art history to explore 1) Migrant heritage and living processes; 2) Disasters and site recovery; and 3) Materiality and Chinese Australian collections. Our team is seeking two graduate researchers who are interested in undertaking the following PhD projects in: Project 1: Migrant Heritage, Living Processes and Folk Art Project 2 Chinese Australian migrant heritage, cultural conservation, and disaster recovery These graduate researchers will work closely with the chief investigators and researchers in the Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation (Cripps Institute), and School of Culture and Communications, both in the Faculty of Arts. How to Apply To start the EOI process, please submit the Expression of Interest form by Tuesday 14 April 2026: Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible. For further details on the application process see: https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/opportunity/1673-the-see-yup-temple--chinese-australian-collections--recovery--conservation--2-graduate-research-opportunities <https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/opportunity/1673-the-see-yup-temple--chinese-australian-collections--recovery--conservation--2-graduate-research-opportunities> Project funding details 2026 ARC Discovery Project DP260101414 'The See Yup Temple: Chinese Australian collections, recovery, conservation' with Assoc. Prof. Nicole Tse (Lead CI), Prof. Tonia Eckfield, Dr Simon Soon, Dr Caroline Kyi, Professor Dr Zhanyun Zhu; Assoc. Professor Huan YANG with Research Assistant Dr Sophie Couchman. Questions Nicole Tse, [email protected] Further information Bringing living traditions to life at See Yup Temple <https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/crippsinstitute/news/bringing-living-traditions-to-life-at-See-Yup-Temple>, 25 Feb 2026 Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation wins global UNESCO award for innovative heritage education <https://about.unimelb.edu.au/news-resources/awards-and-achievements/awards-and-prizes/2025-global-award-for-world-heritage-education-innovative-case-awheic-by-unesco>, 27 Nov 2025 Cripps Institute students honoured with AICCM outstanding volunteer award for See Yup Temple recovery work <https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/crippsinstitute/news/cripps-institute-students-honoured-with-aiccm-outstanding-student-volunteer-award-for-see-yup-temple-recovery-work>, 17 Nov 2025 Recovery and Conservation Learning - See Yup Temple <https://www.seeyuptemple.com.au/news/recovery-and-conservation-learning> , November 224 We acknowledge the See Yup Temple Recovery Project, the See Yup Temple, See Yup Society and community who have support our important collaboration, and acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands in which we work, and pay respects to the Elders, past and present. 2.From: Phillipa McDonnell Posted: Thursday March 12, 2026 2:32 PM Subject: Webinar: Climate Change Risk Assessment for Heritage Sites and Properties - NEW DATE Message: Climate Change Risk Assessment for Heritage Sites and Properties 13th April 2026 | 12:30 2:00 pm | 25 Join Dr Cathy Daly for an introduction to the principles of climate change risk assessment and their application to heritage sites and properties. Drawing on case studies from her own research and consultancy work, Cathy will illustrate how the process can be used to understand potential risks and inform management decisions. This session is designed for those working in heritage management who may be unsure how to approach climate change risks in practice. The presentation will be followed by a 30 minute discussion, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and explore specific challenges in their own contexts. About the speaker Cathy Daly is a senior lecturer in conservation of cultural heritage within the school of history & heritage and has a background in archaeology and museum objects conservation. She first became interested in the impacts of Climate Change on heritage in 2007 while undertaking her MA in World Heritage and has been researching it since then, including for her PhD in 2013. Cathy is the lead author and researcher for the Irish government's sectoral adaptation planning for built and archaeological heritage (2019 and 2025) which is part of Ireland's Climate Change NAP (national adaptation plan). She is a member of the Climate Action Working Group of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) and represents the University of Lincoln on the Climate Heritage Network (of which University of Lincoln is a founding member). Tickets Availible Here <https://store.lincoln.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/conferences/school-of-humanities-and-heritage/climate-change-risk-assessment-for-heritage-sites-and-properties> <https://www.lincoln.ac.uk> Situated in the heart of a historic city, the University of Lincoln is committed to transforming lives and communities through our teaching and research. We are listed in the world's top 150 universities in the Times Higher Education's (THE) Young University Rankings 2024 and hold a five-star score overall in the QS Stars rating system of global universities. We are one of a select group of universities to achieve the top Gold rating overall and in both aspect ratings for student experience and student outcomes in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. We were awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education in 2023. The information in this e-mail and any attachments may be confidential. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and remove it from your system. Do not disclose the contents to another person or take copies. Email is not secure and may contain viruses. The University of Lincoln makes every effort to ensure email is sent without viruses, but cannot guarantee this and recommends recipients take appropriate precautions. The University may monitor email traffic data and content in accordance with its policies and English law. Further information can be found at:https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/legal <https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/legal>. 3.From: Gillian Marcus Posted: Thursday March 12, 2026 2:32 PM Subject: Small suction platen source Message: Our lab is looking to source a small suction platen, and we are having trouble finding one to order now that Talas no longer carries the very slim version they used to (I cannot remember the manufacturer). I'm curious if anyone has been able to find one or is considering getting rid of theirs? We're primarily a paper and book lab, so we're looking for something fairly slim and small if we can find it. Thank you! ------------------------------ Gillian Marcus Associate Conservator Newberry Library ------------------------------ 4.From: Alessandro Scola Posted: Thursday March 12, 2026 2:32 PM Subject: SmallCorp cases Message: The ongoing renovation of The Milton S. Eisenhower Library at JHU includes the addition of new exhibition cases. SmallCorp has been shortlisted for the job, but we do not have any previous experience with them. Have you? Would you like to share your experience or thoughts with us? We'd really appreciate it! If you do, please email me directly at [email protected] Thank you! ------------------------------ Alessandro Scola (he/him/his) Senior Book Conservator Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD USA ------------------------------ 5.From: Aaron Salik Posted: Thursday March 12, 2026 2:33 PM Subject: RE: Dove Grey paper Message: Hi Eliza, Unfortunately, the mill discontinued this color many moons ago. Here are a few alternative suggestions:Heritage Interleaving Paperhttps://www.talasonline.com/Heritage-Interleaving-Paper <https://www.talasonline.com/Heritage-Interleaving-Paper> Hahnemuhle Bugra Paperhttps://www.talasonline.com/Bugra-Paper <https://www.talasonline.com/Bugra-Paper> Carta Pura 100% cotton https://www.talasonline.com/Carta-Pura-100-Cotton-Paper <https://www.talasonline.com/Carta-Pura-100-Cotton-Paper> 120 gsm is roughly equal to the terribly confusing US paper weight systems 80-pound text, which is what the Dove Gray paper was. Our Heritage Interleaving paper probably has the closest surface characteristics, resembling a hard smooth surface. <http://www.talasonline.com> Aaron Salik Direct: 646-893-6676 Main: 212-219-0770 x310 Email: [email protected] <[email protected]> Address: 330 Morgan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/TALAS/@40.715635,-73.9378757,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c25eacd0377079:0xb66f47fae702b653!8m2!3d40.715631!4d-73.935687> Social: TALAS <http://www.talasonline.com> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/talas212> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/talasonline/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/TALASonline/> | Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__6jKk9vHncP2HlI60WCjw> ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 3/10/2026 5:03:00 PM From: Eliza Gilligan Subject: Dove Grey paper Greetings colleagues, We have come down to the last few sheets of Dove Grey 80 pound paper and have not been able to find a vendor to restock. So far, we've identified Heritage Archival pHotokraft- Old Grey Ivory as a likely replacement since it's archival properties make it suitable for lining the inside of cloth clam shell boxes or pastedowns/ endpapers in some conservation bindings. We don't 100% love the color however, and the cost of shipping from the UK might be problematic. We looked at some Mohawk papers but none have passed the PAT that we know of. If there are others in the community who are in the same boat and have found an alternative to Dove Grey 80 pound, we would appreciate hearing from you. Cheers, eliza ------------------------------ Eliza Gilligan Senior Book Conservator Center for Conservation of Art & Historic Artifacts Philadelphia, PA ------------------------------ 6.From: Valeria Orlandini Posted: Thursday March 12, 2026 2:33 PM Subject: The Futures of Islamic Art History: Remapping the Field Message: Prof. Dr. Mandana Barkeshli would like to disseminate this information among colleagues in our field to protect, care and preserve cultural heritage. Research has focused on the 'high' arts of mosques and/or palaces, illustrated manuscripts, paintings and calligraphy. --------------------------------------------------- Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to share that I am part of the international team of The Futures of Islamic Art History: Remapping the Field, a major initiative supported by the Getty Foundation's Connecting Art Histories program. Led by Christiane Gruber (University of Michigan) and Mira Xenia Schwerda (Duke University), this multi-year project brings together scholars to critically reassess and expand the field of Islamic art history beyond traditional geographic and methodological boundaries. The initiative will unfold across three culturally rich locations: • Istanbul (2027) • Kuwait City (2028) • Kuala Lumpur (2029) I am honoured to serve as Site Lead for Kuala Lumpur (2029), contributing to the development of the Southeast Asian component of this global scholarly network. Through international seminars and collaborative research initiatives, the project aims to foster transregional dialogue, foreground understudied artistic traditions, and support emerging scholars across diverse regions. More information about the project and team can be found here: The Futures of Islamic Art History: Remapping the Field – Khamseen's Getty Project <https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/fia-getty/> Team – The Futures of Islamic Art History: Remapping the Field <https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/fia-getty/team/> Call for Applications – The Futures of Islamic Art History: Remapping the Field <https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/fia-getty/call-for-applications/> We invite projects from graduate students and early- to mid-career scholars of Islamic art-including curators, conservators, scientists and practicing contemporary artists-to participate in all three seminars in Istanbul, Kuwait City and Kuala Lumpur (the first phase of the project will take place in Istanbul during July 2027). For more information contact us to: [email protected] <[email protected]> With kind regards, Mandana Prof. Dr. Mandana Barkeshli Conservation Scientist Head of Research & Postgraduate Studies De Institute of Creative Arts and Design, UCSI University Honorary Principal Fellow The Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation Faculty of Art, University of Melbourne email: <[email protected] <[email protected]>> ------------------------------ Valeria Orlandini Conservator of Works on Paper and Photographic Materials Chevy Chase MD (301) 657-2682 ------------------------------ 7.From: Carola Schueller Posted: Thursday March 12, 2026 2:34 PM Subject: Furniture/ Decorative Arts Conservation Fellowship, Preservation Society of Newport County Message: Job Summary The Preservation Society of Newport County offers annual Residential Research Fellowships to scholars and emerging professionals, designed to provide dedicated time and resources for comprehensive projects relevant to the organization's current needs in areas such as fine art, decorative art, material culture, landscape design, horticulture, social history, and historic preservation. The Preservation Society of Newport County Residential Fellowship is an opportunity to advance scholarship and gain specialized experience needed for future and emerging professionals seeking to pursue careers in academia, museums, historic preservation, historic houses and landscapes, or other cultural institutions. Our Collections: The Preservation Society of Newport County protects, preserves, and presents a remarkable collection of eleven historic house museums spanning the history of Newport from the Colonial period through the Gilded Age. Our properties include Hunter House (c.1748), Kingscote (1841), Chateau-sur-Mer (1852), Green Animals Topiary Garden (c.1860), Chepstow (1861), Isaac Bell House (1883), Marble House (1892), The Breakers (1895), The Breakers Stable and Carriage House (1895), The Elms (1901), and Rosecliff (1902). Housed within these architectural masterpieces are more than 60,000 artworks from all around the globe, dating from ancient times to the modern era. Position Description The 2026-2027 Furniture Conservation Fellow will work closely with both the Chief Curator and the Conservation Department in support of assessing a large collection of original 19th century pieces of furniture recently acquired from the estate of a prominent family and original to Preservation Society properties. The fellow will conduct a condition survey of the new acquisitions, propose conservation treatment options, and complete conservation on exemplary pieces. Time will also be allocated towards the study of physical materials and manufacturing techniques as well as primary and secondary source materials to support the overall understanding of the collection. The Fellow will be responsible for producing written documentation relating to the survey and treatment in a concise and transparent manner, including supportive digital photography. The work will be undertaken with and without supervision. Fellows will have access to the conservation studio's materials, equipment, stereo- and polarized light microscopes and reference library. For upholstered pieces of furniture, the fellow will work closely with the textile conservation fellow, and the Preservation Society's objects conservator and textile conservator. Additional funds may be available to engage a specialized upholstery conservator to consult with and to help develop non-intrusive upholstery support structures. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate experience with handling with a variety of objects including furniture, and compiling technical information about materials, manufacturing details and decorative techniques as well as evaluating conditions and damages towards the development of a treatment master plan. The fellow also takes part in other activities within the Conservation Department. Fellows must have the ability to complete documentation and research in a clearly defined area of study on a timeline that will result in regular deliverables. Additionally, all Fellows must present a public lecture and write a 2,500-3,000-word essay based on their area of research. Proven ability to work independently, organize and manage multiple projects, and meet rigorous deadlines is necessary, as are strong research, writing, and public speaking skills. Fellows must contribute to the overall dynamics of the Fellowship Program through a high level of engagement with fellow scholars, Preservation Society staff, and peer institutions in and around Newport. As such, in addition to the formal research project, the Fellow will be assigned participatory assignments that fall outside the project or project scope. Thereby, a deep understanding will be gained that produces a holistic overview of the complex, yet essential, structure that allows non-profit institutions to offer truly compelling opportunities to diverse audiences. Requirements Basic Qualifications In order to be considered for the 2026 – 2027 Conservation Fellowship, candidates must be graduates of a recognized master's program in conservation with a focus on furniture and wooden objects or have equivalent training and expertise The degree should have been conferred within five years from the start of the fellowship. Additional Qualifications and Skills Demonstrate exceptional visual and manual aptitudes and research skills Demonstrated success authoring technical documentation such as condition, treatment and analytical reports Dedication to exploring and promoting paths to understanding the social histories, individual works, and collections of the PSNC. Proven ability to work independently, organize and manage multiple projects, and meet rigorous deadlines is necessary, as are strong research, writing, and public speaking skills. Application Procedures Please apply online with a cover letter indicating interest and suitability and a résumé or curriculum vitae. Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting January 1, 2026 Zoom interviews will be conducted with preferred candidates by March 31, 2026. Successful interview candidates will be asked to provide two academic or professional references, an academic writing sample, and one personal reference. Additional Information The fellowship term is September 14, 2026, to August 15, 2027. Residential Fellows receive $40,000 in annual compensation, access to research and travel budget, and housing at no cost in the Berwind-Stautberg Scholars Center. Additional Benefits Include: 13 paid holidays Sick Time: Fellows begin accruing paid sick leave on the first day of employment and will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours per year. Bereavement Days: Fellows are provided 2-3 days in the event of the loss of a family member. Vacation Time: Fellows are eligible for 80 hours (10 days) of vacation time to ensure a balance of work and relaxation. Personal Time: Fellows are eligible for 16 hours (2 days) of personal time. Insurance: Fellows are offered participation in a high-deductible health plan paired with a health savings account and participation in basic dental and vision coverage. Retirement: Fellows are eligible to participate in PSNC's 403(b) retirement plan with the opportunity for a 3% core contribution and we will match ½ of what you personally contribute, up to 6%. Discounts: Fellows receive a free family membership to the Newport Mansions (20% off retail purchases), free access to several local and over 60 New England museums and more. Salary Description $40,000 Preservation Society of Newport County - Conservation Fellowship: Decorative Arts <https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3822660> ------------------------------ Carola Schueller Objects Conservator Preservation Society of Newport County Newport United States ------------------------------ 8.From: Celia Chari Posted: Thursday March 12, 2026 5:29 PM Subject: Materials Science Pioneers in Art and Archaeology Webinar Series Message: I am pleased to announce the third speaker of the Materials Science Pioneers in Art and Archaeology Webinar - a new series hosted by the Art, Archaeology and Conservation Science Division of the American Ceramic Society. Please join us on March 20th at 12 pm ET (4 pm GMT / 5 pm CET) as we welcome Sarah Grabowski, who is currently a PhD student at the University of Cambridge and was previously a graduate intern at the Getty Conservation Institute. Sarah's talk is titled: >From Glass Furnaces to the Illuminator's Palette: Experimental Insights into >Byzantine Lead–Tin Yellow Synthesis Registration is required to attend, but free of charge for all participants. We hope to see you there! Please register for this event: Art, Archaeology & Conservation Science Division - Materials Science Pioneers in Art and Archaeology Webinar Series <https://ceramics.org/course/art-archaeology-conservation-science-division-materials-science-pioneers-in-art-and-archaeology-webinar-series-from-glass-furnaces-to-the-illuminators-palette-experimental-insights-into/> Abstract: Lead-tin yellow was a very popular pigment, loved by artists for its bright color and opacity. It is most well-known for its use in oil paintings in the 15th-17th centuries, but recent findings have revealed its presence in objects from as early as the 12th century. Since traditional understanding of its production stems from recipes dating to the 15th century, these early occurrences open questions about how it was being made three centuries earlier. In this webinar, we'll explore what the earliest known object containing lead-tin yellow can tell us about the origins of this pigment. We will introduce its two forms-Type I (Pb₂SnO₄) and Type II (PbSn₁₋ₓSiₓO₃)-and why their differences matter. Finally, we will discuss some current experimental research aimed at understanding historical production conditions and investigating why both types of lead-tin yellow appear together in a Byzantine manuscript. Join us for a deep dive into an early synthetic pigment, discover how its story is being informed by science, and explore an intriguing potential link to glassmaking. Speaker Biography: Sarah Grabowski is an archaeological scientist studying ancient materials and technologies. She holds a BS in Optical Engineering from the University of Rochester and an MSc in Archaeological Science: Materials and Technology from University College London where her dissertation explored the pottery traditions of the Neolithic site of Soline, in modern-day Croatia. In her recent position as a graduate intern at the Getty Conservation Institute, she researched the Byzantine production of lead-tin yellow pigments through experimental investigations. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD at the University of Cambridge, where she examines early Egyptian metallurgical practices through the study of copper funerary objects at the British Museum-a collaboration funded through the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Broadly, her research focuses on understanding the production of inorganic cultural heritage materials-including metals, ceramics, glass, and pigments-with an emphasis on spectroscopic techniques. ------------------------------ Celia S. Chari Conservation Scientist Mapping Color in History, Harvard University Based in Washington D.C. United States ------------------------------ 9.From: E. Keats Webb Posted: Thursday March 12, 2026 5:30 PM Subject: SUBMISSION EXTENSION: Imaging Tips Session at the AIC 2026 Annual Meeting Message: As part of the 2026 AIC + CAC Annual Meeting, the Imaging Working Group is hosting our first imaging tips lunch session on April 30! We hope that you will consider sharing your latest imaging tips, tricks, and tools! We want to hear about your practical, inexpensive, and creative hacks and solutions that help you overcome imaging challenges. This could be a creative way to mount or filter a particularly challenging radiation source; a workflow that helped streamline a technique or set of techniques; an expensive and unexpected tool that made an imaging project a little more approachable. This session is for conservators across specialty groups, imaging specialists, scientists, and more who are interested in and use imaging as part of their conservation work. We are looking for informal, short (~5-min) presentations that share your tip with the imaging community using slides or storytelling. Interested? Please send a brief (2-3 sentence) description of what you would like to share and a brief bio to Keats Webb ([email protected] <[email protected]>) and Tessa de Alarcon ([email protected] <[email protected]>) by Wednesday, April 1. ------------------------------ E. Keats Webb Imaging Scientist Museum Conservation Institute Smithsonian Institution Suitland, MD ------------------------------ 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.
