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1. RE: MFT-IDG/PCN Webinar, June 11: "Shifting Perspectives on Damage, Change, and Value" 2. Recruiting Participants (July 2026) - employment experiences of neurodivergent people in UK museum sector 3. Silver conservation survey 4. Meetup: Sustainable Labs Community - June 18 5. Change Makers Webinar on Housing Design and Microclimate Impacts - July 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Vincent Beltran Posted: Monday June 8, 2026 7:38 AM Subject: RE: MFT-IDG/PCN Webinar, June 11: "Shifting Perspectives on Damage, Change, and Value" Message: A quick reminder that the Microfading Tester International Discussion Group (MFT-IDG) and Preventive Care Network (PCN) will host the webinar "Shifting Perspectives on Damage, Change, and Value" on Thursday, June 11, from 9-1030am (Los Angeles) / 12-130pm (Santiago) / 5-630pm (Cardiff) / 8-930pm (Abu Dhabi) / 2-330am (Melbourne, next day). Attendance is free, but requires registration at the following link: https://getty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OagXenQqR9OWXQayLuhCnw <https://getty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OagXenQqR9OWXQayLuhCnw>. Extending the discussion from the session of the same name at the 2026 AIC/CAC-ACCR meeting, this webinar explores the boundaries between material change, damage, and value, revealing how museum policies can shift from the reduction of risk for material loss at all costs to the creation of value through increasing object access, visibility, and connection. While scientific tools offer more precise ways to detect material change, recognizing that damage is a value-based judgment, rather than an objective outcome, becomes critical. By critically examining concepts like acceptable change, noticeable difference, and object lifetime, we aim to broaden the focus from "what we might lose" to include "what we have to gain", and reimagine conservation as being accountable not only to the mission of the institution, but also the cultural meaning of the object and its connection to communities. The webinar will include the four presentations listed below and close with a panel discussion and Q&A, moderated by Cecilia Winter (Guggenheim Abu Dhabi) and Vincent Laudato Beltran (Getty Conservation Institute): "Shifting our Relationship with Value: Developing Flexibility in Thinking and Engaging", Robert Waller (Protect Heritage Corp.) and Jane Henderson (Cardiff University) "Under the Bell Jar: Display Cases and their Impact on Change and Value", Marina Pugliese (Museum of Cultures) "Reimagining Conservation at the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino: Integrating Indigenous Perspectives in Collection Care", Josefa Orrego (Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino) "Evaluating Loss and Reframing Forever at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum", Holly Salmon (Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum) ------------------------------ Vincent Laudato Beltran Scientist, Getty Conservation Institute Chair, MFT-IDG [email protected] ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 05-05-2026 19:29 From: Vincent Beltran Subject: MFT-IDG/PCN Webinar, June 11: "Shifting Perspectives on Damage, Change, and Value" What counts as damage in cultural heritage and who gets to decide? AIC's Microfading Tester International Discussion Group (MFT-IDG) <https://www.culturalheritage.org/groups/mft-idg> and Preventive Care Network (PCN) <https://www.culturalheritage.org/groups/pcn> will host the webinar "Shifting Perspectives on Damage, Change, and Value" on Thursday, June 11, from 9-1030am (Los Angeles) / 12-130pm (Santiago) / 5-630pm (Cardiff) / 8-930pm (Abu Dhabi) / 2-330am (Melbourne, next day). Attendance is free, but requires registration at the following link: https://getty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OagXenQqR9OWXQayLuhCnw <https://getty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OagXenQqR9OWXQayLuhCnw>. For those unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and posted to the AIC YouTube channel. Thanks also to the Getty for supporting this event. Extending the discussion from the session of the same name at the 2026 AIC/CAC-ACCR meeting <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting>, this webinar explores the boundaries between material change, damage, and value, revealing how museum policies can shift from the reduction of risk for material loss at all costs to the creation of value through increasing object access, visibility, and connection. While scientific tools offer more precise ways to detect material change, recognizing that damage is a value-based judgment, rather than an objective outcome, becomes critical. Focusing on display and exhibitions, we consider how conservation strategies can be reframed as tools for sustainable and inclusive practice, drawing upon the varied perspectives on access, significance, and value from different communities. By critically examining concepts like acceptable change, noticeable difference, and object lifetime, we aim to broaden the focus from "what we might lose" to include "what we have to gain", and reimagine conservation as being accountable not only to the mission of the institution, but also the cultural meaning of the object and its connection to communities. The webinar will include the four presentations listed below and close with a panel discussion and Q&A, moderated by Cecilia Winter (Guggenheim Abu Dhabi) and Vincent Laudato Beltran (Getty Conservation Institute): "Shifting our Relationship with Value: Developing Flexibility in Thinking and Engaging", Robert Waller (Protect Heritage Corp.) and Jane Henderson (Cardiff University) "Under the Bell Jar: Display Cases and their Impact on Change and Value", Marina Pugliese (Museum of Cultures) "Reimagining Conservation at the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino: Integrating Indigenous Perspectives in Collection Care", Josefa Orrego (Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino) "Evaluating Loss and Reframing Forever at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum", Holly Salmon (Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum) ------------------------------ Vincent Laudato Beltran Scientist, Getty Conservation Institute Chair, MFT-IDG [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ 2.From: Quinn deMestre Posted: Monday June 8, 2026 11:20 AM Subject: Recruiting Participants (July 2026) - employment experiences of neurodivergent people in UK museum sector Message: My name is Quinn and I am recruiting interview participants for my research on Recruitment and Employment Experiences of Neurodivergent People in the UK Museum Sector for my Master of Arts by Research in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Lincoln. Interviews will take place in mid-July. This research aims to develop an understanding of the lived experiences of neurodivergent people who are or have been involved in the UK museum workforce. Focusing on the lived experiences of individuals will provide more detailed insight into challenges faced by the UK museum sector. You will be asked to take part in an interview that will discuss your experiences with finding work in the museum sector as a neurodivergent person. Your participation should take up to 75 minutes and is completely voluntary. Participants must be: Over 18 years old Able to independently give consent to taking part in the research Trained for and/or have worked in the UK museum workforce even if they have since left the sector Professionally or self-diagnosed with at least one type of neurodivergence (including, but not limited to autism, ADHD, or dyslexia) If you have any questions or are interested in taking part, please email me at [email protected] <[email protected]> by the 1st July ready for mid-July interviews. If you know of anyone else who may be interested in the research, I would appreciate it if you could share this information with them. Thank you! UoL Ethics reference: 2026_23013 ** This study will be exploring experiences of disability and neurodivergence and experiences of employment. Please read the information below carefully before deciding to take part.** ------------------------------ Quinn deMestre (they/them) Lincoln United Kingdom ------------------------------ 3.From: Blanca Ramirez Barat Posted: Monday June 8, 2026 11:20 AM Subject: Silver conservation survey Message: Dear colleagues, I´m starting working in a research project on silver conservation, could you help me answering this survey on silver conservation practices? Thank you! Silver conservation survey <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWO7bKxMXQ1tzaaRsAV4mZuHDKPwMyZQFuyVn5kciQpKFf9g/viewform> Google Docs remove preview <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWO7bKxMXQ1tzaaRsAV4mZuHDKPwMyZQFuyVn5kciQpKFf9g/viewform> Silver conservation survey The aim of the POP project is to improve the conservation of silver in museum collections, and to this end it aims to deepen the knowledge of the causes and mechanisms involved in corrosion and to explore the application of new solutions. View this on Google Docs > <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWO7bKxMXQ1tzaaRsAV4mZuHDKPwMyZQFuyVn5kciQpKFf9g/viewform> ------------------------------ Blanca Ramirez Barat Researcher Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Metalúrgicas Madrid Spain ------------------------------ 4.From: adrian hernandez Posted: Monday June 8, 2026 7:08 PM Subject: Meetup: Sustainable Labs Community - June 18 Message: Hi everyone, Please join us for another Sustainable Labs community meetup on Thurs June 18 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST. We thought we'd give it a try and add a theme to this month's open forum. Please bring your questions and thoughts on supporting local business. We can also discuss other interests related to lab sustainability and certification. Invite a colleague - all are welcome! Here's the link to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82741762243?pwd=kyUCq4dBMFtduTKt1OVsUwhjSnFMEJ.1 <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82741762243?pwd=kyUCq4dBMFtduTKt1OVsUwhjSnFMEJ.1> Hope to see you there! AIC / Icon Sustainability Teams ------------------------------ adrian hernandez AIC Sustainability Committee Outreach Officer ------------------------------ 5.From: adrian hernandez Posted: Monday June 8, 2026 8:25 PM Subject: Change Makers Webinar on Housing Design and Microclimate Impacts - July 9 Message: Change Makers Webinar on Housing Design and Microclimate Impacts with Stephanie Gowler and Angie Yvarra McGrew Please join us at 9amPDT/12pmEDT on Thursday, July 9, as we explore housing designs and how they impact microclimates. Please register in advance here: https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/conversations-with-change-makers-11-looking-at-housing-designs-microclimate-impacts#tab-product_tab_overview Museums, libraries, and archives have been boxing collections since time immemorial. Offering protection from airborne pollutants and mishandling, boxes have also served as buffers, reducing fluctuations of relative humidity in the storage microenvironment. At the same time, efforts to maintain and inspire access have often been at odds with the closed box concept. Our two speakers, Angie Yvarra at the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford, and Stephanie Gowler at Northwestern University Libraries, have been exploring solutions to this conundrum in very creative ways. In select situations, they have also included environmental data gathering in their design processes. Each will present their work for about 20 minutes, and we will take questions at the end. Organized by the AIC Sustainability Committee, this webinar is the 11th in a series of Conversations with Change Makers, where we address energy use and the environmental impact of the buildings in which cultural heritage is stored, exhibited, and studied. Recordings of previous webinars can be found here: Conversations with Change Makers <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0WXCtI2noifARCkF-U15KtaR-tCJAzz>. ------------------------------ adrian hernandez AIC 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. 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.
