The Chrysler Museum of Art Norfolk, Virginia http://www.chrysler.org is offering  a nine month fellowship in the conservation of paintings.

The Fellowship will focus on the study, examination and treatment of paintings.  The successful candidate will gain experience working on paintings in the  museum’s conservation laboratory and will participate in all departmental  activities including documentation, analysis and research on the Chrysler’s  extensive collection. They will also gain experience in installations, changing  exhibitions, assessments and loans as well as interacting with the public  through gallery talks and demonstrations. The museum will be undergoing a major  renovation in the coming year and the conservation fellow will be actively  engaged in many facets of this process.  Fellowship will be available beginning in the fall of 2012, and includes a  $25,000 stipend. The deadline for applications is May 10,2012.

Eligibility: Candidates will be considered who are currently enrolled in or have  recently graduated from a recognized conservation training program, or who have  similar training or experience. The individual selected must be legally entitled  to work in the United States.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and professional references  along with a written statement of the candidate’s interest and intent in  applying for the fellowship. Finalists will be asked to submit examples from  their portfolio of selected treatments. Send application materials to:

Mark Lewis
Chrysler Museum of Art
245 W. Olney Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Fax: 757-664-6201
mlewis@chrysler.org

Department Name: Department of Canadian Heritage
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Salary: $62,227 to $74,540
Closing Date: April 2, 2012 – 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: PCH12J-009132-001816
Selection Process Number: 12-PCH-EA-CH-0449
Employment Tenure: Permanent position. A pool of candidates may be used to fill similar positions with various language requirements and/or tenures, which may vary according to the position being staffed.
Vacancies: 1

Website: For further information on the department, please visit Department of Canadian Heritage

For further information on the department, please visit Canadian Conservation Institute

The publication of e-conservation is only possible due to the group effort of our volunteers, who, along with their daily jobs have continuously donated their free time and expertise to provide the best publishing experience. Without them, the magazine would not exist and they are greatly acknowledged and appreciated.

In 2012 e-conservation starts a new phase and will go through some important changes. Perhaps the most significant is that from now on the magazine will be published bi-annually, always in March and September of each year. This new periodicity will allow us more time to prepare it and thus it will add value both to its content and its quality. Issues will offer more content and diversity than before in the same formats you already got used to – pdf and html versions. As a consequence, part of the information we regularly provide, such as news, announcements, events and much more, will be taken over by our website and presented to you in a more updated and interactive manner.

Another major change is that the domain of our website will change its actual name from “e-conservationline.com” into the more simple and user-friendly “e-conservation.org”. This new domain was recently donated to us by Greek conservator Panagiotis Galatis to whom we wish to thank for his kind support. This change will allow us to reorganize the entire website which will be reformulated and enhanced for a more actual and interactive user experience.

Given the magnitude of these changes, we intend to implement them in different stages over the year. We hope to do it smoothly and without causing problems to our authors, readers and visitors of the website. In case you would like to participate in the makeover of the magazine with ideas or suggestions please contact us at
general@e-conservationline.com or comment this below.

Thank you for your continuous support!

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/horizon-2020-cultural-heritage-research/

The Petition

We the undersigned, who include scientists and professionals, institutions and stakeholders acting in the field of cultural heritage support this petition initiated by European Confederation of Conservator-Restorers Organisations E.C.C.O., to have the European Council and the European Parliament reconsider the terms of reference in HORIZON 2020, the 8th European Framework Programme for Research in respect of cultural heritage.

In the proposed 8th European Framework Programme for Research there is no specific research programme connected to the field of cultural heritage. This is not only detrimental to all who work in this sector but undermines the major role cultural heritage plays in the overall economy of the EU.

Within the European Framework Programmes, cultural heritage has been addressed in numerous programmes (EESD, IST, CRAFT, Policies, INCO-MED, etc.), and most recently in FP5 and FP6. Within the FP7 (2007-2013), cultural heritage has also been given priority status by the EU Commission in themes such as “Environment”, “Nanomaterials”, “Processes and ICT”, “Information and Communication Technologies” or “Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities”.

Cultural heritage research and preservation is carried out at national, European and international level and includes many disciplines and methodologies. It ranges from the analysis of the role and influence of cultural heritage in our lives; the socio-economic and policy aspects of cultural heritage to technical developments and interventions in movable, immovable heritage and archaeology and even to the management of digital aspects of cultural heritage knowledge.

Crucially, the Framework Programmes for Research have provided unique opportunities for coordinating and linking professional knowledge in different countries with the search for solutions to urgent common questions. They have enabled Europeans to shed light on the economic importance of their European heritage informed by new research results. This has also directly arisen from the commitment to the training of professionals in the conservation and restoration of this cultural heritage which has successfully been copied across nations.

This year we look back on 26 years successful research in the field of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. So far, European programmes have contributed an overall investment of40 Million Euro to 41 international projects which have had far reaching consequences for the continued viability of the cultural context in which we live. Among them were large-scale research and application projects which research partners have developed – and still are in the process of developing – joint strategies for the long-term conservation of historic sites; presenting specific solutions for museums such as risk factors associated with display and exhibition in museums, mass deacidification of paper and other principal problems of conservation.

All this must not end with the termination of the 7th framework programme (2007 – 2013). Even now the loss of cultural resources amounts to 14 Billion Euro every year with climate change becoming a major factor in the threat to cultural heritage. On- going and accelerating deterioration must be met by responsive and informed conservation strategies for the future.
The imperative to manage, protect and research this often finite resource speaks to social and economic values that make Europe what it is and contributes to its unique identity.
This imperative needs to be supported with clear policies at European level, up to date technologies and dedicated research which can only be done successfully if cultural heritage is clearly prioritised in the allocation of funds. Therefore we urgently need the field of cultural heritage to be recognized as a requisite of sustainable economic growth and development in Europe through funding mechanisms clearly stipulated in the 8th framework program of research HORIZON 2020 running from 2014 until 2020.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/horizon-2020-cultural-heritage-research/

The residency is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and offers exceptional professional development opportunities for future conservation educators. Successful candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in teaching and excellent communication skills. At least five years of work experience in conservation is preferred.

Conservation specialization in the areas of objects including wooden artifacts, archaeological, and ethnographic materials will be preferred followed by modern/contemporary art and paintings.

The responsibilities include:
•    Working closely with faculty mentor(s) to develop materials and skills for teaching and research projects.
•    Teaching graduate conservation core curriculum courses, electives and seminars in the candidate’s specialization.
•    Offering selected lectures (during the first year) and two to four-week teaching activities (during the second year) at partnering conservation programs.
•    Organizing (jointly with counterpart resident) the professional activities of the April 2013 and 2014 Association of North American Graduate Programs in Conservation (ANAGPIC) meetings in Los Angeles and Buffalo. The residents would participate in developing the professional themes focusing on particular conservation education challenges.
•    Participation in a seminar at Buffalo State College on Philosophy and history of education, Curriculum development and pedagogy teaching techniques
•    Participation in department research and/or program development for summer 2013 & 2014

The residency dates: start in August 2012 through August 29, 2014

The residency will provide a stipend of $55,000 and full benefits. Support for travel to select conferences and to the partnering conservation program will also be provided. Buffalo State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers.

Applications due by 5pm March 30 2012, and should include a letter of interest in the position, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.

Submit applications and questions to: Meredeth Lavelle – LAVELLMA@BuffaloState.edu and in the subject line state: Conservation teaching residency at Buffalo State application

Applications are invited for the tenure track faculty position of Assistant Professor of Conservation Imaging, Technical Examination and Documentation contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach the department’s lecture and laboratory courses in methods of conservation imaging, technical examination of art and artifacts and in graphic documentation techniques applied to conservation practice and research. Primary topics include: visible-light examination methods; photographic principles; digital imaging concepts; studio and scientific photography; examination and imaging methods involving ultraviolet, infrared, and x-ray radiation; multi and hyper spectral techniques; 3D imaging; and professional presentation techniques. The appointee will provide mentoring and guidance to students in mastering and applying imaging modalities and graphic documentation in their work. The appointee will actively engage in the development of the newly expanded imaging/examination/documentation suite and be responsible for maintaining and upgrading the imaging and photographic studios and laboratories. The appointee will revise and develop existing courses in response to developments in examination and documentation methodologies in the field, and contribute to these developments through scholarly and creative activities. The appointee will also take an active role in the life of the department, such as serving on department and college committees, and participating in department and college events. Appointment is contingent on budget availability.

Required Qualifications: Hold a terminal degree in art conservation or a related scientific discipline; possess experience in conservation examination methods and photographic documentation techniques involving visible and non-visible radiation; demonstrate proficiency in professional digital imaging and processing as applied to the documentation of cultural materials.

Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of ability, interest in and commitment to teaching at the master’s level; experience with x-radiography; familiarity with new developments in imaging technologies; involvement in the professional conservation community as demonstrated by publications, conference presentations, workshop participation, and other evidence of scholarly and creative activity; evidence of ability to work cooperatively and collegially within an interdisciplinary work environment; one or more years of postgraduate conservation experience; knowledge and experience with historical photographic techniques.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; the position will begin in August 2012. Interested applicants are requested to apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.
The application must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional  references, and several recent illustrated publications and/or reports evidencing experience in a variety of technical examination methods and related photographic and imaging techniques applied to conservation treatment and/or research.
Buffalo State is the largest four-year comprehensive college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The campus is located in the museum district of Buffalo, the second-largest city in New York State. The area offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. The department offers an internationally recognized three-year program of graduate instruction leading to the Master of Arts Degree and Certificate of Advanced Study (MA & CAS) in Art Conservation. The position provides a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic group of dedicated and distinguished educators, who are also respected practitioners in the field.  For more information about the college and the department, visit www.buffalostate.edu and www.buffalostate.edu/depts/artconservation/.

Deadline: 31 January 2012

For further information please visit: http://www.lib.umich.edu/cathleen-baker-fellowship-conservation