I am a PhD student investigating “laser cleaning of gilded objects”. I am in the early stages of my research and am collecting information from conservators about current cleaning methods of gilded objects and limitations. This will help shape the direction of my research and hopefully ensure it will be useful to the conservation field.
I would be very grateful if you could complete a short (5-minute) online survey https://goo.gl/forms/fXVJkuw6pG0CvUkk1 and forward this survey to relevant conservators. Thank you for your time and I look forward to receiving your response soon. Pawita Boonrat PhD Student, School of Physics and Astronomy University of Manchester, Manchester, UK ________________________________ From: consdistlist <[email protected]> on behalf of [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: 14 November 2017 12:00 To: [email protected] Subject: consdistlist Digest, Vol 31, Issue 91 Send consdistlist mailing list submissions to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://cool.conservation-us.org/mailman/listinfo/consdistlist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [email protected] You can reach the person managing the list at [email protected] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of consdistlist digest..." The Conservation DistList (ConsDistList) is a project of the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (FAIC). Today's Topics: 1. Icon Tru Vue CPD Grants deadline approaching (Patrick Whife) 2. Materials in Conservation Survey - research on sustainable alternatives (De Bruyn Estelle) 3. Pressing On: The Letterpress Film, November 14 at 6pm, The Grolier Club, New York, NY (Scott Devine) 4. Washington Conservation Guild Holiday Party with special speaker David Rubenstein (Meghann Girard) 5. Invitation to Tender - Careers in Heritage Science: opportunities and constraints ([email protected]) 6. Nanotechnologies Workshop for Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Pratt Institute, February 12-16, 2018 (Scott Devine) 7. Position at The Mariners' Museum and Park (Will Hoffman) 8. Vacancy for a Conservator-Restorer of Paintings and Polychrome Sculptures (Simon Dimech) 9. Part-time Contract Paper Conservator Position at the US National Archives Washington, DC (Amy Lubick) 10. CORRECTED POSTING: Post Graduate Fellowships at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Tina Gessler) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:57:27 +0000 From: Patrick Whife <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: [Consdistlist] Icon Tru Vue CPD Grants deadline approaching Message-ID: <am4pr0501mb2756eee78c407c5f9de74d8690...@am4pr0501mb2756.eurprd05.prod.outlook.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" The deadline for the next round of Icon Tru Vue CPD grant funding is on 5th December 2017. Since 2014, the generous support of Tru Vue has supported more than 60 mid-career conservation professionals in their professional development. Grants of up to ?1,000 can be sought, to cover the costs of attending conferences, undertaking specialist training or even 1:1 support to enable you to collaborate with other professionals. Please note that 20% of the funding is specifically available for applicants who are not based in the UK. Please note that AIC members should apply directly to FAIC for funding. Round 1: Open 22nd September 2017 Deadline: 5th December 2017 Decision Notice: 15th December 2017 For further information and to apply please visit: https://icon.org.uk/what-is-conservation/careers-training/career-grants For any questions please contact Icon's Training & Development Manager, Patrick Whife, on [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Patrick Whife Training & Development Manager Institute of Conservation A: Unit 3.G.2, The Leathermarket, Weston Street, London, SE1 3ER E: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> T: 020 3142 6788 W: www.icon.org.uk<http://www.icon.org.uk/> This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient and have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete the email. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message and attachments that do not relate to the official business of The Institute of Conservation are neither given nor endorsed by it. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2017 20:32:35 +0100 From: De Bruyn Estelle <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [Consdistlist] Materials in Conservation Survey - research on sustainable alternatives Message-ID: <caetztkzypcxrwm4adfkdkj0vm87he68fe4dydkwe5i+-u4y...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Sustainability in Conservation (SiC) aims to identify the toxic and polluting materials that are commonly used in the field of conservation. This survey is the first step of a research that will focus on the study of alternative and more sustainable conservation materials. Link to the survey (which will only take you 5 min to answer): https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/X2BKSLL Sustainability in Conservation (SiC) is an international organization aimed at promoting sustainability and ecological awareness in conservation of cultural heritage and related fields. Thank you very much in advance! Estelle De Bruyn Researcher Sustainability on Conservation ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:51:05 +0000 From: Scott Devine <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: [Consdistlist] Pressing On: The Letterpress Film, November 14 at 6pm, The Grolier Club, New York, NY Message-ID: <cy4pr08mb282291ba20278cc585328efed3...@cy4pr08mb2822.namprd08.prod.outlook.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Join guests at The Grolier Club on Tuesday, November 14th at 6pm for the New York premiere of "Pressing On: the Letterpress Film," with special appearance by co-director Andrew Quinn. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to Mark Samuels Lasner, Chair, Committee on Modern Fine Printing, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> To learn more about the film, visit http://www.letterpressfilm.com/ The Grolier Club is located at 47 East 60th Street, New York, NY. More information about The Grolier Club and future events is available at http://www.grolierclub.org/ The event is co-sponsored by the Center for Book Arts, the Fine Press Book Association (FPBA), the New York chapter of the American Printing History Association (APHA), and the Typophiles. SCOTT W. DEVINE Head of Preservation Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Laboratory 212.822.7365 The New York Academy of Medicine LIBRARY 1216 Fifth Avenue | New York, NY 10029 NYAM.org ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:23:43 -0500 From: Meghann Girard <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [Consdistlist] Washington Conservation Guild Holiday Party with special speaker David Rubenstein Message-ID: <CAK4j8emRqdAJQusRSn=wfQ+vGvebFZ5cP=efqy3quskdqvc...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" The Washington Conservation Guild presents a special holiday meeting. Please join us Thursday, December 7th 2017 in the Great Hall of the Folger Shakespeare Library The Washington Conservation Guild is pleased to announce that our Holiday Meeting will feature the businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein as our speaker. Rubenstein is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Smithsonian Institution and a Trustee of the National Gallery of Art. He is a major contributor to the preservation of cultural heritage through his philanthropic efforts which have included the restoration of the Washington Monument after the earthquake in 2011. He will speak about his motivation to support conservation efforts from a donor's perspective and answer questions from the audience. Location and Transportation: The holiday meeting will be held in the Great Hall of the Folger Shakespeare Library, located at 201 E. Capitol St. SE. There is limited street parking so please make arrangements to arrive by taxi, ride-share, or public transportation if possible. The nearest metro stations are Capitol South (orange, yellow, silver) and Union Station (red). MetroBus and Circulator stops are only a few blocks away. RSVP: The Folger Shakespeare Library requests your name at the door. Please R.S.V.P. by sending your name and that of any guests to [email protected]. This event is free to WCG members, $5 for guests & non-members. Memberships are $35 for professionals and $25 for students. WCG just celebrated 50 years of supporting and promoting art conservation in both the DC metro area and world wide. Membership fees go to supporting our next 50 years of programming and advocacy. For more information about this meeting or WCG, please visit www.washingtonconservationguild.org<http://www.washingtonconservationguild.org>. ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:15:01 +0000 From: <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: [Consdistlist] Invitation to Tender - Careers in Heritage Science: opportunities and constraints Message-ID: <mailman.19383.1510611535.5142.consdistl...@cool.conservation-us.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" The National Heritage Science Forum (UK) is looking to commission research into pathways into postgraduate training and careers in heritage science. The ?Careers in Heritage Science? project aims to provide insight into why students choose whether or not to pursue post-graduate training and careers in heritage science, and what happens to young researchers following the completion of their studies. We want to understand how heritage science is perceived by training providers, employers and those starting out in their careers. The project will gather labour market intelligence through surveys and interviews with these three groups. The results will inform NHSF actions and strategies to grow and sustain the heritage science workforce, to meet the future needs of cultural heritage in light of Brexit and major national infrastructure projects. Applicant information: The full project brief is available here: http://www.heritagescienceforum.org.uk/documents/NHSF_Careers__Brief_Final_2017_11_03_v1.pdf Questions about the tender can be submitted until 12 noon (GMT) on the 20 November 2017; the deadline for applications is 4 December 2017. All applicants should be informed of the outcome by the 10 January 2018. Completed applications should be sent to: [email protected] Lisa Randisi National Heritage Science Forum Web: http://www.heritagescienceforum.org.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritagescienceforum/ Twitter: @HertSci_UK ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:13:58 -0500 From: Scott Devine <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [Consdistlist] Nanotechnologies Workshop for Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Pratt Institute, February 12-16, 2018 Message-ID: <CAE9Q-YKTGyW+QSNZZ=_czjquluoyofo8m6kc-m8+ng2duha...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" NANOTECHNOLOGIES FOR CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE AT PRATT INSTITUTE: A hands-on workshop available to midcareer conservators Professors Piero Baglioni and Rodorico Giorgi from the University of Florence Center for Colloid and Surface Science (CSGI) will present nanostructured dispersions such as nanoparticles for consolidation, micellar solutions, microemulsions, and responsive gel formulations including chemical gels, physical gels and organo gels. Through lectures and lab demonstrations participants will learn the chemistry, theory and application of each system. Participants will carry out various excercizes using mockups, sculptures, paintings and works on paper. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own objects and materials for tests and discussion during the last day of review and open labwork. PIERO BAGLIONI received his PhD from the University of Florence in 1977 and is a Full Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry and CSGI of the University of Florence. He is the author of over 250 publications in the field of colloids and interfaces and pioneered the application of soft matter to the conservation of cultural heritage. He has lectured world wide and he has produced several innovative methodologies RODORICO GIORGI received his PhD from the University of Florence in 2000 and is currently a Permanent Researcher at the Department of Chemistry and CSGI of the University of Florence. He is the author of 60 publications in the field of conservation of cultural heritage materials. His background is in the physical chemistry of colloid and interface science and in the last decade he extended his activity on the application of nanotechnology to the conservation of cultural heritage. WORKSHOP DATES: February 12-16, 2018 WORKSHOP HOST: Department of Math and Science, Pratt Institute LOCATION: Pratt Institute, 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, Department of Math and Science ORGANIZERS: Cindie Kehlet [email protected] Sarah Nunberg [email protected] Soraya Alcala [email protected] ADMISSION: Applicants are requested to submit a statement on the applicability of the course to their work, and a brief resume? listing their relevant education and employment background. Please e-mail your application to [email protected] and enter CSGI Workshop 2018 in the subject line. APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2017 WORKSHOP COST: $550.00 TRAVEL AND HOUSING: Participants are responsible for their own travel, meals, and housing arrangements. ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:53:46 -0500 From: Will Hoffman <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [Consdistlist] Position at The Mariners' Museum and Park Message-ID: <caozmnkkk3y1ameney2c4w4kb6kejjp0t2xpe+ba2o28mzau...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Analytical Chemist/Instrumental Technologist The Mariners' Museum and Park Newport News, Virginia 23606 Salary: $55,000 plus benefits The Mariners? Museum and Park is looking for a full-time chemist to fill a two-year position funded in part through a Maritime Heritage Grant from The Maritime Administration (MarAd) in partnership with The National Park Service. The chemist will be responsible for overseeing and operating all analytical equipment within the conservation laboratory at the Batten Conservation Complex and conduct analyses on organic/inorganic substances and materials. This position will be focused primarily on the USS *Monitor* Project working in conjunction with conservation personal to stabilize USS *Monitor *artifacts. In addition, the chemist will assist with material analysis when required by conservation/collection staff dedicated to the care of the Museum?s general collection. To view the full position description and apply online, please visit: https://marinersmuseum.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512466. viewjobdetail&CID=512466&JID=597564 William Hoffman Director of Conservation and Chief Conservator The Mariners' Museum and Park Newport News, Virginia 23606 -- *Will Hoffman* Director of Conservation and Chief Conservator (757) 591-7768 [email protected] *The Mariners' Museum and Park* 100 Museum Drive Newport News, VA 23606 <http://www.marinersmuseum.org/beerfest/> <http://www.marinersmuseum.org/doublefeature/> ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:39:06 +0100 From: Simon Dimech <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [Consdistlist] Vacancy for a Conservator-Restorer of Paintings and Polychrome Sculptures Message-ID: <canudqjyhy5tsuamgwj05bfv4obbp8mqrnrul23xxmjq-nef...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Vacancy for a Conservator-Restorer of Paintings and Polychrome Sculptures Atelier del Restauro LTD is a company between Maltese and Italian conservators who are specialised in the field of conservation of works of art. Based in Mosta, Malta the laboratory specializes in the conservation and restoration of paintings, polychrome sculptures and paper. The group is characterised by a commitment to follow a holistic, methodological approach based on scientific investigations. The laboratory has a vacancy for a Conservator-Restorers of Paintings & Polychrome Sculpture to carry out treatments on canvas and panel paintings, polychrome wood sculptures and gilded frames on behalf of public collections and private clients. Working as part of the small team at Atelier del Restauro you will be required to carry out conservation treatments autonomously according to the directive given. You will be able to manage your work to ensure that deadlines are met, communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and visitors. You may be required undertake work on site. The successful candidate will have completed their training in painting conservation and have excellent communication skills. The initial contract will be for six months, renewable for a year up to an indefinite period subject to suitability. The selection process will include a 2 day trial. In addition, we are looking for candidates with: ? A recognised qualification in conservation and restoration of paintings and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. ? Excellent retouching skills. ? Demonstrated knowledge of current conservation materials an conservation and restoration techniques. ? The ability to adhere to deadlines. ? The ability to work independently and as part of a team, as required. ? Good communication and administrative skills including computer literacy. ? A person who intends to move to Malta for more than one year. Please email CV and covering letter by the 19th November 2017 to [email protected] ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:06:56 -0500 From: Amy Lubick <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [Consdistlist] Part-time Contract Paper Conservator Position at the US National Archives Washington, DC Message-ID: <cafea7isj1k+mka8ffurlntwcoj78zwql07pb-8s5i9y9smn...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" *TIME SENSITIVE* *Part-time Contract Paper Conservator at the US National Archives* A Combined Synopsis Solicitation has been posted on Federal Business Opportunities for a part-time contract paper conservator at Archives I in Washington, DC. The Solicitation number is NARA-883103-18-Q-00003. Quotations and Past Performance Questionnaires are due November 22. The Conservation Lab of the US National Archives requires the services of one conservator to stabilize documents prior to digitization. A range of stabilization treatments will be performed on original War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, ca. 1871 - ca. 1900 to ensure safe handling and full image capture of content during digitization. The Contractor shall be required to work 24 hours per week for 16 weeks. See the link below for more information. https://www.fbo.gov/spg/NARA/NAA/AC/NARA-883103-18-Q-00003/listing.html Thank you! Amy Lubick -- Amy L. Lubick Supervisory Conservator, RXC National Archives 8601 Adelphi Road Room 1400 College Park, MD 20740 T: 301.837.0681 C: 202.360.5904 F: 301.837.3615 [email protected] ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:21:32 -0500 From: Tina Gessler <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [Consdistlist] CORRECTED POSTING: Post Graduate Fellowships at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Message-ID: <ca+zlqhvzux5onktyaxzhk1kiqkw0jfx7ovuzlbc-ggzsl6a...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" **Please note change to Job Requirements. Three years of post-graduate experience is NOT required.** > Fellowships in Objects, Archaeological Materials Paintings, Textiles, or > Wooden Artifacts Conservation at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in > Williamsburg, Virginia > > Job Description: > > The Conservation Department of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks > applications for post-graduate fellowships in archaeological materials, > objects, paintings, textiles, or wooden artifacts conservation to help > support Colonial Williamsburg?s preservation mission. Regardless of > specialty, the fellow will interact with preventive conservation and > materials analysis staff. > > The one year fellowship is a benefits-eligible full-time position with > renewal potential. > > Major Job Duties: > > - Carry out established conservation procedures, including examination > and treatment of Collection material. > - Maintain detailed records of conservation treatments. > - Identify conservation problems, initiate requests, implement > solutions under established conservation guidelines, and make > recommendations for resolving difficult or unusual problems. > - Laboratory upkeep and maintenance and inventory of materials. > - Outreach activities including public tours. > > Job Requirements: > > > - A Master?s degree in art conservation. > - Must be a US citizen or able to work in the US > - Working knowledge of acceptable practices for conservation and > maintenance of objects. > - Familiarity with accepted practices for achieving workplace > safety. > - Working knowledge of computers and databases. > - Experience with digital photography workflow. > > > > Colonial Williamsburg is an equal opportunity employer. For more > information or to apply please visit http://www.history.org/ > foundation/careers/opportunities.cfm > ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer ****** ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ ------------------------------ End of consdistlist Digest, Vol 31, Issue 91 ******************************************** ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
