Author: Carmina Lamare-Bertrand

Head of Conservation and Preservation (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

 

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks an experienced conservator to lead conservation and preservation for the Research Library. The Head of Conservation and Preservation will be responsible for the care and treatment of the library’s special and general collections. In collaboration with colleagues at the Getty and in the broader conservation community, the Head will assume a vital role in institutional initiatives and research projects. In addition to strategic and administrative leadership, the Head will provide expert conservation of collection materials with a focus on books and paper and/or photographs.

The Head will supervise a staff of 6 FTE responsible for a broad range of activities including conservation assessment and treatment of collections, support for ambitious exhibition, loan and digitization programs, disaster planning and response, and environmental monitoring. Reporting to the Head, Special Collections Management within the Research Library, the Head of Conservation and Preservation will work closely with staff throughout the GRI to ensure the smooth integration and timely completion of conservation and preservation activities.

Located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the Getty Research Institute is dedicated to furthering knowledge and advancing understanding of the visual arts and their histories. Serving an international community of scholars, the Research Library is one of the largest art and architecture libraries in the world, with holdings of more than one million books and periodicals. Special collections consist of rare and unique materials documenting art history and visual culture: rare books and journals, rare photographs, prints dating from the 15th century to the present, architectural drawings and models, audiovisual recordings, and extensive manuscript collections and archives.

Responsibilities:

  • With a focus on special collections, plan, perform and document conservation treatments for a broad range of materials
  • Supervise the activities of the unit, set goals, foster staff development and review performance
  • Establish priorities in consultation with curators, registrars, archivists, librarians, and exhibition coordinators
  • Coordinate workflows and manage daily operation of the conservation laboratory
  • Prepare condition assessments of items and collections; advise on conservation needs and options
  • Make recommendations regarding objects proposed for exhibition and loan, including review of facilities reports from borrowing institutions
  • Train and provide guidance for GRI staff in materials handling, preservation decision-making and physical care workflow
  • Coordinate preventive care, including IPM and environmental monitoring programs
  • Maintain an effective disaster/emergency response and recovery plan; may lead recovery activities
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
  • Maintain program metrics, prepare reports, and contribute to funding applications
  • Oversee research, evaluation, recommendation and procurement of specialized equipment, supplies and services
  • Contribute to space planning and collection storage initiatives
  • Remain current in conservation practices and trends in the profession
  • Perform advanced scholarly research in the conservation field
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local, national, and international colleagues
  • Serve as a member of the library management team and as a resource for the GRI

Qualifications:

  • MA in conservation or equivalent degree
  • 7 years of experience in conservation
  • 2 years of lead or supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and direct teams
  • Advanced knowledge of chemical and physical properties of conservation materials and deterioration processes
  • Expert knowledge of conservation history, ethics and methodology
  • Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with complex conservation treatment of paper, photographs and/or three-dimensional objects
  • Advanced knowledge of preservation issues in cultural institutions preferred
  • Demonstrated accomplishment in conservation research and writing preferred
  • Expert knowledge of emergency preparedness and emergency response procedures
  • Experience with emerging technologies in conservation practice preferred
  • Knowledge of art history preferred

Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Targeted Hiring Range: $85,145 – $110,695 annually
Salary commensurate with experience and internal equity

To Apply: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/3026/head-of-conservation-and-preservation/job.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received on or before June 8, 2018 will receive priority consideration.

2019 Isabel Bader Graduate Internship in Textile Conservation and Research

Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Master of Art Conservation Program

Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
We are seeking applications from candidates for the 2019 Isabel Bader Graduate Internship in Textile Conservation and Research. This program supports the study, care and treatment of Canadian historical costume and textiles, through the generous support of Dr. Isabel Bader. The Graduate Internship links two unique resources at Queen’s University: the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress, at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, and the Master of Art Conservation Program, Canada’s only graduate degree in conservation theory and treatment.

DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Internship offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to further their knowledge and experience in the area of textile conservation and/or costume history. The Graduate Intern will assist the Isabel Bader Fellow in Textile Conservation and Research at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, as well as undertake condition reports, mount-making, conservation treatments and/ or storage design as needed in relation to the Fellow’s research project. The Graduate Intern will also have access to the well-equipped textile laboratory in the Master of Art Conservation Program and opportunities to engage and share expertise with the students through lectures, seminars and/or workshops.

TERMS
One $12,000 Graduate Internship is awarded for a four-month residency at Queen’s University. The Internship begins 7 January 2019. The Intern is responsible for travel and accommodation arrangements.

TO APPLY
Recent graduates of conservation training programs are encouraged to apply. Please submit the following to alicia.boutilier@queensu.ca:

  • Letter of application outlining training and experience in textile conservation
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letters of support from two referees

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 25, 2018.

For more information about past Fellowships, see Agnes Residencies.

2019 Isabel Bader Fellowship in Textile Conservation and Research

Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Master of Art Conservation Program Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
We are seeking research proposals from candidates for the 2019 Isabel Bader Fellowship in Textile Conservation and Research. This program supports the study, care and treatment of Canadian historical costume and textiles, through the generous support of Dr. Isabel Bader. The Fellowship links two unique resources at Queen’s University: the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress, at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, and the Master of Art Conservation Program, Canada’s only graduate degree in conservation theory and treatment.

DESCRIPTION
The Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity to pursue a research project, defined by the candidate, in textile conservation and/or costume history, using the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The project is supported by the Isabel Bader Graduate Intern in Textile Conservation and Research, who assists the Fellow in the research and treatment of select objects. The Fellow also has access to the well-equipped textile laboratory in the Master of Art Conservation Program and is expected to engage and share expertise with the students through lectures, seminars and/or workshops.

TERMS
One $16,000 Fellowship is awarded for a four-month residency at Queen’s University (plus up to $2,000 for research expenses). The Fellowship begins January 7, 2019. The Fellow is responsible for travel and accommodation arrangements.

TO APPLY
Experienced conservators and textile specialists are encouraged to apply. Please submit the following to alicia.boutilier@queensu.ca:

  • Cover letter, including name, contact information and project summary (maximum 150 words)
  • Detailed research proposal, including objectives and methodology, use of the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress, schedule of work, projected outcomes and plans for dissemination of research (maximum 5 pages)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letters of support from two professional referees

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Alicia Boutilier (alicia.boutilier@queensu.ca), Chief Curator/Curator of Canadian Historical Art, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, in advance of the closing date to discuss their research interests.

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: June 25, 2018.

For more information about past Fellowships, see Agnes Residencies.

IIC 2018 Congress: Getty Foundation grants for attendance – now open

Thanks to the generosity of the Getty Foundation we are able to offer a limited number of grants to enable practicing conservators to attend the IIC 2018 Congress in Turin – Preventive Conservation: The State of the Art – to be held from September 10 – 14, 2018 (see here for more information: http://iicturincongress2018.com).

Application for Getty Foundation grants to the 2018 IIC Congress is open to individuals from any country not part of Western Europe, North America, Australasia or Japan currently in employment in either a public or a private capacity and is subject to the regulations of the Getty Foundation. These grants are not available to students, nor to recipients of other IIC-managed grants related to attendance at this IIC Congress.

How to apply: There is no formal application form for these grants.  Instead you will need to send to the IIC office an application made up of three things:

  1. A brief statement (up to 250 words, in English) describing how attendance at the Congress would be of benefit to you and to conservation in your country
  2. A copy of your current CV (curriculum vitae) with your full name and contact details / home postal address
  3. A signed letter of support from one senior professional conservator, who should be named, with their affiliations and full contact details

Applications will be accepted in English only.  Applications will be accepted by post, fax or email and should be received by the May 31, 2018 please see the contact details on the IIC web-site: https://www.iiconservation.org/node/2735.

Criteria for selection will include:

  • The current involvement of the applicant in conservation
  • The relevance of the Congress theme to her/his current work
  • The potential benefit to her/his career
  • The potential benefit to conservation of cultural heritage in her/his country.

Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified as soon as a decision has been made. Successful applicants will be informed of the arrangements for payment of the grant.

After the congress: Successful applicants are required to submit a short report of their participation, after their return home, to IIC; this will then be sent on to the Getty Foundation.

Conservator (Qurna/Luxor Area, Egypt)

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Subject:  Solicitation for a Personal Services Contract Opportunity – CONSERVATOR, Qurna/Luxor Area

The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is seeking applications from qualified individuals to provide professional services under contract as further described in this solicitation.

Applications from interested candidates must be submitted by the closing date indicated above and must be submitted ONLY in email format to the specific email address, recruitment@arce.org. Paper copies of resumes or CVs will NOT be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This solicitation in no way obligates ARCE to consider or select an applicant, nor does this commit ARCE to pay any costs incurred by individuals for the preparation or submission of applications.

Questions regarding this solicitation must be directed by email to the Point of Contact specified in this solicitation.  Please do not call the ARCE offices about the status of a candidacy or selection.

General information

  1. Solicitation Number: ARCE/19-003
  2. Open to: Qualified candidates who are legally able to live and work in Egypt
  3. Issue date: April 10, 2018
  4. Closing date: June 30, 2018
  5. Contractor role: Conservation Manager
  6. Proposed pay band: Commensurate with experience
  7. Place of performance: Qurna/Dra Abu el Naga, Luxor Area
  8. Length of engagement: This is a time-limited contractor opportunity of approximately 24 to 30 months
  9. Security level: Employment authorization from the Ministry of Labor and a facilities access authorization from the Ministry of Antiquities will be required prior to starting the contract. Additional authorizations from Egyptian Authorities may be required.

Contract Scope of Work (SOW)
Design and implement conservation strategies for the New Kingdom tombs project area, including existing conditions studies, conservation treatment and management of records and documentation in all phases of conservation intervention.  Utilize wall painting conservation methods and techniques including technical assessments in the preservation of ancient tomb walls and ceilings. Document, photograph, map and catalog conservation work in progress.  Maintain inventory and storage of conservation materials and equipment used in various projects. Assist in the training and technical education of students in a Conservation Field School through classroom instruction and field training at tomb sites in Dra Abu el Naga and the Luxor area.  Assist other project members in the preparation of conservation and archeology materials used in ARCE presentations, publications and social media. Writes periodic reports on project activities including technical materials that are part of ARCE publications.

Reporting relationship
The Contractor reports to the Project Manager.

Supervision exercised
The Contractor does not directly supervise any other contractors but provides technical guidance and indirect supervision to students in the Conservation Field School or others engaged in a conservation or preservation project.

Physical demands
The work involves periods of standing and walking to antiquities facilities and archeological sites.

Eligibility for consideration
Candidates must be legally eligible to live and work in Egypt.  Documentation of eligibility will be required as part of the application.

Minimum qualifications REQUIRED for this contract

  1. Education: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree, M.A. or M.S. in any of the following fields; Egyptology, Archeology, Museum Studies, Ancient Art History, Art Conservation or other closely related academic field.
  2. Prior work experience:  3 to 5 years of prior professional work experience in the field of Art Conservation is required.
  3. Language proficiency: Fluency in Arabic is required due to extensive daily contact with members of the Project team and other local contacts. A good working knowledge of both written and spoken English is required in order to communicate with ARCE staff, Project Leaders, international archeologists and conservationists, US Scholars and other contacts.
  4. Skills and abilities: Candidates should have experience which demonstrates a knowledge of the materials and techniques used in ancient art restoration and conservation and the conservation issues that require the appropriate methods for treatment. Skill and prior use of FileMaker, FileMakerPro or similar database management software is required.

Evaluation of applicants and selection criteria
Applications will be screened initially for determination of eligibility and minimum qualifications.  Candidates who do not meet the basic eligibility for consideration described in Item F (above) will not receive further consideration.   Next, candidates who meet or exceed the minimum Qualification Requirements listed in Item G1through G4 will receive consideration and will be rank-ordered in accordance with the listed qualifications.  Applicants are encouraged to address each of the listed requirements in their application.  Omission of a description of an individual’s qualification on the application may result in a low ranking.  Only Top-Ranked candidates will be contacted for an interview. ARCE will screen candidates for nepotism and conflict of interest concerns.

How to apply
To ensure consideration for the solicitation, applicants must reference the Solicitation Number and Contractor Role in the subject line of an email in the following manner: ARCE19-003 – Conservation Manager, to be sent to recruitment@arce.org . The email should include as attachments, a completed resume or curriculum vitae that includes their National ID Number issued by the Egyptian authorities (if a legal resident of Egypt).   Candidates should include starting and ending employment dates in the description of prior work experience, the complete name and contact information of the current and prior employers.  The application package should also include photocopies of educational certifications (e.g. University transcripts, diplomas, certificates, etc.).   Employment Reference letters are optional.

Questions regarding this solicitation
Questions may be emailed to recruitment@arce.org, referencing the Solicitation Number in the Subject Line. Questions regarding the status of a candidacy cannot be answered.

The American Research Center in Egypt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a multi-cultural work environment that includes diversity of gender, nationality, race, culture, religion, ethnicity and educational background. Candidates from minority or indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The American Research Center in Egypt is committed to prevent workplace harassment, workplace violence and discriminatory employment practices.

Available spots to attend the “Pressure Sensitive Tape Removal” workshop (Barcelona, Spain)

There are 4 (four) available spots to attend the two-day workshop on “New products for Pressure Sensitive Tape removal” in Barcelona, Spain.

The workshop is part of the dissemination plan of the Nanorestart project (H2020 Grant Agreement 646063) and therefore has no cost for the participants except for travel and accommodation. It will take place on May 16-17, 2018 and will be taught in English by the paper conservator Antonio Mirabile.

Preference will be given to University Professors that teach in a recognized Master in Conservation in Europe so that they can disseminate the new knowledge gained. If none applies, then paper conservators working in institutions with large conservation sections across Europe will be considered.

Those interested should send an email to consrestpat@ub.edu with the subject “PST workshop” and the following information:

If you are a University Professor:

  • Name:
  • Surname:
  • Job title:
  • University:
  • Master’s name:
  • Master’s web page:
  • Unit currently taught:
  • City:
  • Country:
  • Studies done (at Bachelor/Master/PhD level) indicating type, title, year and university:

If you work somewhere else:

  • Name:
  • Surname:
  • Job title:
  • Institution:
  • Conservation speciality:
  • Number of conservators working in your institution (all specialities):
  • City:
  • Country:
  • Studies done (at Bachelor/Master/PhD level) indicating type, title, year and university:

More details on the workshop can be given upon expression of interest in the course.

Art Conservation Services – Paintings (USA)

  • : 47PA0118R0003
  • : Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisitions Regulation Subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation is being issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-97), effective Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

This is a total small business set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 711510 – Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers; and the small business size standard is are $7.5 million average annual receipts.

The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Office of Chief Architect, Art in Architecture and Fine Arts Division, located in Washington, DC is seeking the services of a contractor to provide care and preservation of Government-owned work of arts involving the assessment, analysis and treatment of paintings in/on Government-owned property in GSA buildings and offices.

GSA/PBS intends to establish a single award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a base period of 12 months, and four (4) one-year option periods to the responsible offeror whose proposal constitutes the most advantageous approach to meeting the Art Conservation Services for Paintings, outline in the solicitation. The minimum guarantee for the base contract is $2,000.00. The contract will include a clause for four (4) options and may be exercised at the discretion of the Government. The maximum ordering limitation for the Paintings IDIQ contract is $1.75 million for each one year period. Services will be procured, as necessary, by the issuance of Firm-Fixed-Price task orders. All potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award (www.sam.gov).

The offeror must be able to demonstrate their experience to perform the work that is relevant to the Art Conservation Services – Paintings requirement. Offerors that submit proposals in response to this synopsis/solicitation are required to have been in business for three years or longer. The firms must demonstrate that 90% of the required services will be accomplished with the firms’ own employees. One (1) firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract will result from this solicitation. Offerors that submit proposals who do not meet this requirement will be disqualified and eliminated from competition.

All interested companies shall provide proposal(s) for the attached solicitation. Award shall be made to the Offeror whose proposal offers the best value to the government. The government will evaluate information based on the evaluation factors in the attached solicitation.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Offeror is to furnish proposal electronically to evangela.brown@gsa.gov, with a copy (cc) to collette.scott.gov no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. All offers received after the due date and time will be considered late and will not be evaluated for award.

SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS: All questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted to evangela.brown@gsa.gov, with a copy (cc) to collette.scott@gsa.gov on or before 11:00 am Eastern Time, Friday, May 11, 2018, using the format in Attachment A – QA Format Template. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be answered with an amendment to this synopsis/solicitation.

–Request for Proposal: Solicitation_Number_47PA0118R0003.pdf
–Standard Form 1449: SF1449-Paintings_IDIQ.pdf
–Conservator Qualifications
–Questionnaire: Conservator_Qualifications_Questionnaire_(CQQ).pdf
–GSA Form 527: GSA_Form_527.pdf
–Questions and Answers Template: Attachment_A_-_QA_Format_Template.xlsx
1800 F Street
Room 6318
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
The services may be performed at any location, building, facility or site directed by the Government which is located within the United States.

Evangela Brown, Contracting Officer, evangela.brown@gsa.gov.

For more details, please visit: www.fbo.gov/index.php?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f53c489be55c6ae19d7bdbec4d6b183f

Associate Professor (Teaching) in the Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (Durham, UK)

  • Reference number: 012805
  • Department: Archaeology
  • Location: Durham
  • Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
  • Grade: Grade 9
  • Salary Range: £50,618 – £56,950
  • Opening Date: April 17, 2018
  • Closing Date: May 17, 2018 at midday
  • Working Arrangements: This role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job shares

Durham University Archaeology department is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor (Teaching) to lead the MA Conservation of Archaeological & Museum Objects when Dr. Christopher Caple retires in the summer of 2018.

The interdisciplinary Department of Archaeology is ranked first in the Guardian University Guide 2018 and is listed as one of the top five archaeology departments in the world in the 2018 QS World University Rankings list. You will therefore bring your expertise of Archaeological Conservation to the department, offering detailed insight into ancient and historical materials and artefacts, and the way in which they are decaying or have been conserved. Taking the lead in MA in Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (which you will ensure remains a professionally recognized conservation qualification), you will also teach various undergraduate and postgraduate modules and contribute significantly to our Artefacts Research Group.

You’ll need:

  •  To be a qualified conservator with professional accreditation (FIIC, ACR or equivalent) and practitioner experience.
  • An excellent track record in teaching the practice of conservation, including conservation ethics and preventive conservation.
  • Good leadership and communication skills.
  • To have a teaching qualification or be willing to attain fellowship of the UK Higher Education Academy.

Ideally you will also have a PhD in archaeological/object conservation or a related field, and are able to supervise PhD students, building on your own research interests.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in the University. We are committed to equality: please feel free to bring to the attention of the panel periods of leave that may have impacted on your career path, such as maternity, adoption or parental leave.

All applicants are asked to submit:

  • A CV and covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above;
  • PDFs of two reports of your most significant pieces of conservation work, at least one of which should demonstrate engagement with conservation education and/or outreach;
  • A statement outlining your vision for conservation teaching and professional practice at MA level and beyond.

Applications should be made on line via the Durham University Vacancies Site https://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs/.

To apply for this role please visit: https://recruitment.durham.ac.uk/pls/corehrrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=012805.

For academic or department related queries, contact Dr. Mary Brooks (mary.brooks@durham.ac.uk) Director, MA International Cultural Heritage Management, Cultural Heritage, Museums & Conservation, Department of Archaeology, Durham University.

Conservation Imaging Specialist (Krakow, Poland)

The National Museum in Krakow is currently seeking applicants for the position: Conservation imaging specialist.
Responsibilities:
  • conducts work in the field of technical photography and analysis of cultural heritage objects using the following techniques:
    – advanced analytical imaging using visible light: reflected, transmitted, raking, and macro,
    – infrared (IR) reflectography
    – UV-induced visible fluorescence
    – digital radiography
    – computer graphics and image processing
  • analyzes and interprets images to document and better understand the materials and techniques found in cultural heritage objects
  • organizes and continues to develop our image and analysis archive
  • presents the data in the form of reports, scientific articles, and conference papers
  • collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in the area of art technological research
Requirements:
  • master’s degree in conservation, chemistry, physics, or a related area (PhD will be an advantage),
  • knowledge of imaging and photographic techniques as well as the characteristics and construction of cultural heritage objects,
  • minimum 3 years of working in a similar position (or equivalent documented experience in the field of scientific imaging in conservation),
  • very good knowledge of English (knowledge of another European language will be an advantage),
  • experience with imaging software as well as with the MS Office package,
  • independent and organized.
  • analytical thinking skills,
  • consistency in achieving goals and effect oriented,
  • communication skills,
  • willingness to develop skills and competences.
We offer:
  • a contract of employment,
  • the opportunity to develop your own qualifications through participation in training,
  • interesting work in a prestigious institution,
  • private medical care.
Applications should be sent to hr@mnk.pl until May 15, 2018 with a note indicating the position “Conservation Imaging Specialist.”
Please be advised that we will only respond to selected offers and we reserve the right to terminate recruitment before the date specified above.
Please include in your CV the following clause: “I agree to the processing of personal data contained in my job offer for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment process in accordance with the Act of 29 August 1997 on the Protection of Personal Data (Journal of Laws of 2014 item 1182, 1662)”.
This data is collected for recruitment purposes. You have the right to access your data and correct it. Providing data remains within the scope specified by the provisions of the Act of June 26, 1974. The Labor Code and executive acts are mandatory. Providing additional personal data is voluntary.