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1. Display case glass cleaning specialists in Europe or USA 2. RE: Recommendations for Light Table for Paper Conservation Lab 3. SAVE THE DATE & CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: November 17-18 for AIC Materials Working Group Virtual Meeting 4. RE: Paintings research query 5. Job Opening: Collections Program Technician (GS-07) at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 6. MRCG-CACG joint meeting 7. Applications now open: Conservation Guest Scholars Program 2027-2028 8. Stain Reduction for Photos Workshop - Apply by Aug. 31, 2026 9. RE: Newly exposed underwater cultural heritage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Duygu Cleere Posted: Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:39 AM Subject: Display case glass cleaning specialists in Europe or USA Message: Dear Colleagues I am searching for specialist companies for museum display case cleaning, particularly for the glass vitrines. If you know or work with any company with a good reputation, please let me know. Thank you Duygu Dr Duygu amurcuolu ACR, FIIC Head of Conservation Louvre Abu DhabiSaadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.UAE mob:+971505826522 <tel:+971505826522> [email protected] <[email protected]> [email protected] <[email protected]> https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-duygu-%C3%A7amurcuo%C4%9Flu-haddad-acr-fiic-7874a57b <https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-duygu-%C3%A7amurcuo%C4%9Flu-haddad-acr-fiic-7874a57b> 2.From: Matt Kelly Posted: Monday August 3, 2026 9:42 AM Subject: RE: Recommendations for Light Table for Paper Conservation Lab Message: Dear Heidi, I hope you are well! I don't know if it is of any help to you, but at Conservation By Design Limited we have a full range of standard and bespoke lightboxes, height adjustable tables and tables with light boxes built in. We also cooperate with Carr McClean in Canada. If I can help, then please don't hesitate to contact me directly, Best regards, ------------------------------ Matt Kelly. Sales Director. Conservation By Design. Bedford. United Kingdom. ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 07-30-2026 11:09 From: Heidi Forsyth Subject: Recommendations for Light Table for Paper Conservation Lab Hello, We are looking to purchase a new light table for our paper conservation lab at the Glenbow Museum. The suppliers we have found so far are located in the United States, however we would prefer to source from a Canadian supplier if possible. Does anyone know of reputable suppliers in Canada that sell light tables? Alternatively, does anyone have experience with light tables/boxes from manufacturers marketed towards artists, such as Artograph? Thank you, ------------------------------ Heidi Forsyth Paper Conservator Glenbow Museum Calgary, AB ------------------------------ 3.From: Rebecca Kaczkowski Posted: Monday August 3, 2026 9:43 AM Subject: SAVE THE DATE & CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: November 17-18 for AIC Materials Working Group Virtual Meeting Message: The MWG Steering Committee is pleased to announce the 9th Annual Materials Selection & Specification Working Group meeting to be held online November 17-18, 2026. Formed in 2018, the MWG is a community of collection care, conservation, natural and applied science, as well as allied professionals united in developing guidelines and best practices for selecting, evaluating, and disseminating materials used in collection care. The November meeting will follow a similar structure of previous meetings to include collaboration, updates on subcommittee work, and breakout sessions for developing content to help choose appropriate materials for use with cultural heritage collections. The program is in development, but is planned to cover 2 full days of content. The meeting will focus on specific task-based subcommittee work including: Materials Testing, Analytical Instrumentation, Exhibition Guidelines, Materials Fact Sheets on CAMEO <http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Main_Page>, outreach resources, bibliographic references and more. The Steering Committee is planning to include a Flash Presentation session during the meeting. The session will consist of several brief presentations delivered in quick succession, with all questions held until the end. The goal is to showcase contemporary work and generate a lively discussion. If you are interested in presenting a brief (no longer than 7 minutes) presentation, please submit your abstract here <https://forms.gle/ngqBAjQuyszVnhBJ9>. Registration will be required and will be announced in September. For more information on the MWG, its mission and activities please visit the group's page on the AIC wiki <https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Materials_Working_Group>. If you are interested in learning more about the MWG or November meeting, please contact the MWG Chair Rebecca Kaczkowski ([email protected] <[email protected]>) using: "MWG 2026 Meeting" in the subject line. ------------------------------ Rebecca Kaczkowski Museum Conservator Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Washington DC ------------------------------ 4.From: Gerrit Albertson Posted: Monday August 3, 2026 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Paintings research query Message: A similar practice is also documented in 17th and 18th-century oil on canvas portraiture in France. Ségolène Bergeon and Elisabeth Martin's 1994 Techne (no. 1) article "La technique française de la peinture XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles" provides an example from c. 1701-1705 by Hyacinthe Rigaud in the Louvre, and if you start digging there are more--both very similar to what you describe and tangentially related. ------------------------------ Gerrit Albertson Associate Paintings Conservator The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 07-29-2026 11:41 From: Elizabeth Mansfield Subject: Paintings research query I am an art historian currently working on British, oil-on-canvas portraits of the 18th century. I've encountered an interesting cut-and-paste technique associated chiefly with two portrait painters, Hamlet Winstanley (1698 - 1756) and Robert Edge Pine (1730-88), and I'm hoping to learn how widespread this technique might have been. Both artists occasionally painted the faces of their subjects directly onto a small piece of canvas, which would then be glued onto (or fitted into) larger canvases before the whole work was finished, sometimes by a different artist or an assistant. In Pine's case, the piece of canvas on which he painted the face (presumably from life) would be trimmed down to the edge of the face, resulting in oval pieces of canvas that would be glued onto or stitched into a larger canvas. The technique is documented in Robert G. Stewart's catalogue of Pine's American paintings (1784 – 1788), which includes x-ray images of some paintings. I would be grateful to know if this technique is evident in works on canvas by other British or European painters active between 1650 and 1850. With thanks and apologies for any cross-postings, Elizabeth Mansfield Penn State University [email protected] <[email protected]> 5.From: Rebecca Kaczkowski Posted: Monday August 3, 2026 4:15 PM Subject: Job Opening: Collections Program Technician (GS-07) at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Message: I am excited to share that the announcement for several Collections Program Technicians at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, opened today, August 3, 2026 and will close on August 17, 2026. Please share widely in your networks! The direct link to the announcement on USAJobs.gov is provided here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878840100 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878840100> ------------------------------ Rebecca Kaczkowski Museum Conservator Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Washington DC ------------------------------ 6.From: Melina Avery Posted: Monday August 3, 2026 4:16 PM Subject: MRCG-CACG joint meeting Message: Please join us for the Midwest Regional Conservation Guild - Chicago Area Conservation Group Joint Symposium <https://www.midwestconservation.org/2026-annual-meeting>, October 16-17, 2026. REGISTRATION <https://www.midwestconservation.org/membership-and-events/p/2026-mrcg-cacg> Early Bird Registration closes on August 14th! ABSTRACTS <https://www.midwestconservation.org/submitabstracts-2026> The deadline for submitting abstracts has been extended to August 14th! Your proposal should include: • Presenter(s) name(s), title(s), and affiliation(s) • Presentation Title • Abstract (250 words or less) • Preferred Presentation Format (20 min presentation or 5 min tip) Please email your proposal to [email protected] McCRONE WORKSHOP We are still accepting applications for the McCrone Research Institute <https://mccroneinstitute.org/> Workshop on Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) for fibers. It is a 2-day workshop on October 14th – 15th. The workshop is capped at 15 participants, so you may be placed on a standby list. Please use this Google Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtd20QFFMUFeU-RegLx6VaMiY7izlxxRgF8kJ9LEXA0IC3Eg/viewform?usp=header> to apply. MRCG or CACG Membership is required to attend the 2026 Annual Symposium. MRCG members can renew their membership with their registration or separately here <https://www.midwestconservation.org/membership-and-events/p/annual-membership>. For information about CACG Membership please see CACG Membership <https://www.chicagoareaconservation.org/membership> MRCG & CACG have been unable to secure hotel blocks nearby. We strongly encourage attendees to book accommodation early as there are several simultaneous events occurring in Chicago during the Symposium. A recommended hotel near the symposium is the Hyatt Place Chicago South <https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/chizu-hyatt-place-chicago-south-university-medical-center>. Please keep checking the MRCG & CACG Joint Symposium Website <https://www.midwestconservation.org/2026-annual-meeting> for regular updates and we look forward to seeing all of you in Chicago! ------------------------------ Melina Avery Interim Head of Conservation and Senior Conservator University of Chicago Library Chicago United States ------------------------------ 7.From: Anna Duer Posted: Monday August 3, 2026 4:16 PM Subject: Applications now open: Conservation Guest Scholars Program 2027-2028 Message: The Conservation Guest Scholars Program provides opportunities for established scholars or professionals who have attained distinction in the cultural heritage conservation field. Recipients are in residence at the Getty Conservation Institute for three months, in which they pursue their own projects free from work-related obligations, make use of research collections at the Getty Center and Getty Villa, and participate with other Getty scholars, fellows, and interns in the intellectual life of Getty. Applications are welcome from researchers and practitioners of all nationalities working in cultural heritage conservation or preservation-including objects, collections, architecture, and sites. Applicants should have at least seven years of professional experience and should have an established record of publications and other contributions to the field. Individuals from groups underrepresented across the field of cultural heritage conservation are encouraged to apply. Proposals for postdoctoral research or research that contributes to a PhD or other academic degree will not be considered. For eligibility, terms, and how to apply, visit https://gty.art/GCIScholars <https://gty.art/GCIScholars>. The application deadline is October 1, 2026. For questions regarding the program or the application process, please contact: [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Anna Duer Reference Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA ------------------------------ 8.From: Sarah Saetren Posted: Monday August 3, 2026 4:18 PM Subject: Stain Reduction for Photos Workshop - Apply by Aug. 31, 2026 Message: Apply by August 31, 2026 to participate in the Stain Reduction Techniques for Gelatin Silver Photographs workshop <https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/stain-reduction-techniques-for-gelatin-silver-photographs>, FAIC's next Collaborative Workshop in Photograph Conservation. The workshop will be led by Toshiaki Koseki and Jennifer McGlinchey Sexton at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, on December 2-4, 2026. This workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of stain reduction techniques for gelatin silver photographs for conservators. Photographs are sometimes affected by contact with substances that cause staining in the paper, baryta and binder layers and are subsequently challenging to reduce or remove. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of stain reduction methodologies for photographs. The instructors will present treatment outlines that encourage participants to use problem solving techniques to formulate treatment plans using progressive methods to get the most controllable results. Note that this workshop will focus on treatment techniques for gelatin silver photographs, but these techniques may apply to other types of photographs. This workshop is appropriate for conservators looking for an opportunity to improve and practice stain reduction techniques in a safe space. Participants are encouraged to bring photographs from their own study collections for hands-on practice. These might include tape adhesive staining, oil or greases, or other inadvertent stains caused by liquids. The registration fee is $570 for AIC members, $684 for non-members. Support for two international participants is available upon request in the application. Support includes free registration and a $1,000 travel stipend. Learn more: https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/stain-reduction-techniques-for-gelatin-silver-photographs <https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/stain-reduction-techniques-for-gelatin-silver-photographs> ------------------------------ Sarah Saetren FAIC Education Manager ------------------------------ 9.From: Lora Angelova Posted: Monday August 3, 2026 4:55 PM Subject: RE: Newly exposed underwater cultural heritage Message: Hi Vania, The same day I saw your post, I also read this news in the Bulgarian media about the remains of a mammoth uncovered in the Danube near Ruse. The video interview includes a bit about the conservation process. Although it's Bulgarian, it might be somewhat legible to you, as our languages are so close. I don't know the colleagues in the Regional History Museum, but I can potentially try to find someone who can put you in touch. Do let me know if that would be helpful. https://bnt.bg/news/mamutat-ot-dunav-kak-shte-badat-obsledvani-ostankite-i-kakva-istoriya-shte-razkazhat-v419541-350476news.html Best wishes, Lora ------------------------------ Lora Angelova Senior Scientist - Treatment Studies Research Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-01-2026 07:27 From: Vania Janković Subject: Newly exposed underwater cultural heritage Dear colleagues, My name is Vania, and I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Conservation and Restoration, with my thesis focusing on the preventive conservation of underwater archaeological sites. My research focuses on the development of preventive conservation strategies for submerged cultural heritage, with particular emphasis on freshwater environments. With this summer's drought causing exceptionally low water levels along the Danube and exposing archaeological remains that are normally submerged, I was interested to find out whether any organizations, research teams, or heritage authorities are currently carrying out documentation, stabilization, monitoring, or other conservation measures at these sites. I have seen reports of submerged World War II remains being exposed in Croatia and in Hungary due to the low water levels, which further made me wonder whether any discoveries along the Danube are being systematically recorded or protected. I would be very interested in learning about any ongoing projects, fieldwork, emergency interventions, or even planned initiatives related to the protection of this newly exposed underwater cultural heritage. If anyone has any information, publications, or contacts working in this area, I would greatly appreciate it. With thanks, Vania ------------------------------ Vania Janković Academy of Arts Novi Sad Serbia ------------------------------ 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.
