Centre international d'étudesI recently graduated from the University of Antwerp as a painting conservator. For my master's thesis, I researched a painting by Paul Delvaux, a Belgian modernist. One of the aims was to investigate the locally applied oil/varnish layers and their function. For further research purposes, I wonder...
The workshop "Modular Cleaning Program: A Systemic Approach to Cleaning Artworks" is aimed at conservators involved in the cleaning of painted and decorative surfaces as well as those interested in general knowledge and practice of using aqueous systems, solvent systems, emulsions, and...
Spaces are available on the Conservation of Transport and Industrial Collections course, Monday 8th - Friday 12th May 2023 at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation (Chichester, UK). This course delivers the fundamental information needed to understand the role and approach of the conservator...
“This guidance is based on over two decades of collaboration with the corporate sector. During this time, companies have really stepped up their support to UNESCO World Heritage sites through their commitments to withhold harmful activities from World Heritage sites.” Lazare Eloundou Assomo Director...
New Title Offers Stunning, Intimate Perspective on Vatican Wall Paintings Written by a former head restorer, this illustrated volume provides new insights into the creation and conservation of many iconic works Beginning in the late 1400s, the greatest artists of Renaissance Italy were summoned to...
Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region International Symposium 2022, ‘Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region—Current State and Issues (II): Post-Disaster Recovery and Resilience-Building Case Studies', will be held on 21-22...
The Conservator will be expected to assess and conduct conservation treatment on the Museum’s Ceramics & Glass collections, to care for relevant collections, ensure their physical safety- stability and keep details records of the work carried out. Communicate the Ceramics & Glass Conservator...
One of the greatest challenges of the 21st century is climate change. A new free online resource, Sustainability Tools in Cultural Heritage, or " STiCH," provides a life cycle assessment (LCA) Carbon Calculator, Library of Case Studies, and Information Sheets to help cultural heritage professionals...
With an endowment from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the National Gallery of Art offers a fellowship in the preventive conservation department. The three-year fellowship will commence in September 2023 and include a yearly stipend of $47,000, plus health benefits and $3,000 each year for travel...
Funding for: Digital Surrogate Collections; Oral History Collections; Physical Archival Collections; Plans for Community Documentation Optional draft due: December 1, 2022 Maximum funding: $150,000 Further questions? preservation@neh.gov The Cultural and Community Resilience (CCR) program...