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1. Job Posting: Project Conservator: Nature+Love (fixed-term), Horniman Museum and Gardens, London 2. RE: Corrosion-Induced Cracking in Heritage Structures 3. Craft Emergency Relief Fund Survey - June 26 deadline 4. RE: Job Posting: Objects Conservator at the National Museum of Asian Art 5. CFA: Year-Long Internship in Conservation at NPS in Lowell, MA 6. Job Posting: Assistant/Associate Musical Instruments Conservator, Yale University Art Gallery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Charlotte Ridley Posted: Wednesday June 24, 2026 6:02 AM Subject: Job Posting: Project Conservator: Nature+Love (fixed-term), Horniman Museum and Gardens, London Message: Project Conservator: Nature + Love (fixed-term) Vacancy Closing date: 07/07/2026 Salary: £39,211 pro-rata, per annum Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday Contract: Fixed-term until 31 December 2026 The Vacancy We are looking for Project Conservator who will join the Collections Conservation and Care team to deliver the conservation programme for Nature + Love, the Museum's National Heritage Lottery Fund (NLHF) project. The project is a once-in-a-generation transformation project and will play an essential role in strengthening the social, economic and green recovery of both the Horniman and its local community. The project improves access and use of key outdoor spaces, and will modernise the 60-year-old interpretation in the Natural History Gallery to form a key part of our strategy to engage people in mitigating the climate and ecological crisis. It focuses on mobilising our love and concern for future generations in order to spur action on current climate and ecological challenges. You will assess, conserve and prepare objects and support the object install for the new permanent display of the Natural Sciences collections. You will also be supporting the multi-disciplinary project team to maintain and develop the high standard of environmental and physical care necessary to ensure the preservation of the collections for the future benefit of the public. The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 07 July 2026. Interviews will be held in the week of 20 July 2026. The Horniman is an equal opportunities employer and we value and celebrate diversity. We want to better represent the communities in which we work but recognise that there is still much work to do in this area. We welcome and encourage all applicants and particularly encourage you to apply if you are from a community that is often disadvantaged by society or of minority background. The Company The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a unique attraction in south east London where world cultures and the natural world are brought together for everyone to enjoy. The Museum holds internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as a popular natural history gallery and Aquarium. The 16 acres of beautiful Gardens feature a tropical Butterfly House and offer stunning views across London. The Horniman is the holder of the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022. For further information and to apply: Project Conservator: Nature+Love (fixed-term) <https://horniman.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4199022?cid=3247> ------------------------------ Charlotte Ridley Conservation Officer Horniman Museum and Gardens London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 2.From: William Wei Posted: Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:54 AM Subject: RE: Corrosion-Induced Cracking in Heritage Structures Message: Dear Duha, The answer to your question depends on what you mean by "corrosion" and "historic". (I assume that you are not talking about the degradation of the masonry itself.) If you are talking about buildings with reinforced concrete, there is a "ton" of industrial (and academic) literature on the problem of the degradation (sometimes referred to as concrete rot or in other languages, concrete disease) of that material due to various mechanisms of corrosion of the steel reinforcements. Degradation can be due to, among others, the results of poor construction (improper drying of the concrete), carbonatation, corrosion due to chloride environments, hydrogen embrittlement and/or stress corrosion cracking. There is also some work in the conservation literature. You might want to have a look at the Getty Institute book "Concrete - Case Studies in Conservation Practice, Catherine Croft and Susan Macdonald, editor, 2018. There are mechanistic and numerical models for these processes, but because corrosion is strongly dependent on the local environment, they only give a rough indication of the kinetics of the process. I question whether developing a numerical model specifically for historic buildings will provide conservators with useful information, given all of the possible mechanisms for degradation. It is certainly a complex issue in the construction industry. I would suggest perhaps looking at the problems for a specific combination of construction materials and environments, and suggesting possible solutions for historic buildings. If you are talking about the corrosion of other metal structures in masonry such as wall anchors in historic buildings, such as those from 15th to 18th century Dutch houses, I'm not as familiar with that. But I'm not aware of a problem there (which doesn't mean there isn't one), and replacing anchors is much easier than restoring historic reinforced concrete. Yours, Bill ------------------------------ Dr. W. (Bill) Wei Senior conservation scientist (retired) Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands now: vibmech.nl / Wilbar Holding B.V. Mr. P.N. Arntzeniusweg 108-1 NL-1098GT Amsterdam The Netherlands +31 6 2246 3135 [email protected] ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 06-22-2026 18:49 From: Duha Hasan Subject: Corrosion-Induced Cracking in Heritage Structures Dear colleagues, I hope this message finds you well. I'm undertaking a master's dissertation focused on corrosion-induced cracking in historic masonry structures, using numerical modelling to support assessment and conservation decisions of heritage conservators, architects, and structural engineers. I would be grateful for your perspectives on what would be most useful in practice in regards to: the kinds of outputs from a numerical model and at what decision stages; main barriers that currently limit the use of advanced modelling in conservation; and specific case types where you feel a corrosion-and-cracking model could make the greatest difference. If you're willing, I would also be interested in examples where corrosion-induced cracking has been a key challenge, what information you wish you had at the time, and any guidelines or internal decision processes a model should align with. Many thanks in advance for any insights or references you're able to share, and for your work in safeguarding historic structures for future generations. Best regards, Duha Hasan MSc Structural Engineering Imperial College London Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering E: [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Duha Hasan Master's Student Imperial College London London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 3.From: Christina Cain Posted: Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:23 PM Subject: Craft Emergency Relief Fund Survey - June 26 deadline Message: Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) is conducting a new field-wide survey to better understand the conditions shaping craft artists' lives and work today. The survey explores financial stability, preparedness, workspace changes, support systems, market pressures, and barriers to accessing resources. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, is available in English and Spanish, and responses will remain confidential. A summary of findings will be shared publicly in late August. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CERFSurvey26 <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CERFSurvey26> SPANISH SHARING LANGUAGE Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) está realizando una nueva encuesta para toda la comunidad del oficio para comprender mejor las condiciones que están dando forma a las vidas y prácticas de artistas/artesanxs en la actualidad. La encuesta explora estabilidad financiera, preparación, cambios en espacios de trabajo, sistemas de apoyo, presiones del mercado y barreras para acceder a recursos. La encuesta toma aproximadamente 15 minutos para completarse, está disponible en inglés y español, y las respuestas se mantendrán confidenciales. Un resumen de los hallazgos será compartido públicamente a finales de agosto. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CERFSurvey26 <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CERFSurvey26> ------------------------------ Christina Cain Emergency Programs Manager American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington, D.C. 202.661.8069 ------------------------------ 4.From: Ellen Chase Posted: Wednesday June 24, 2026 4:16 PM Subject: RE: Job Posting: Objects Conservator at the National Museum of Asian Art Message: Hi Everyone, Just a reminder that the job posting for an Objects Conservator at the National Museum of Asian Art closes on June 29. The full listing can be found at: https://trustcareers.si.edu/en/postings/451503b5-b827-4e04-9764-04d1a2fb38e4 <https://trustcareers.si.edu/en/postings/451503b5-b827-4e04-9764-04d1a2fb38e4> Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! Ellen ------------------------------ Ellen Chase Objects Conservator Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 06-01-2026 14:31 From: Ellen Chase Subject: Job Posting: Objects Conservator at the National Museum of Asian Art The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has a position currently available for an Objects Conservator in the Department of Conservation and Scientific Research. I've already gotten a few questions, so just confirming that this is a new position for a second Objects Conservator at the museum. All applicants are welcome. The full listing can be found at: <https://trustcareers.si.edu/en/postings/451503b5-b827-4e04-9764-04d1a2fb38e4>Museum Specialist IS-1016-12 <https://trustcareers.si.edu/postings/451503b5-b827-4e04-9764-04d1a2fb38e4> ------------------------------ Ellen Chase Objects Conservator Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art ------------------------------ 5.From: Angela Campbell Posted: Wednesday June 24, 2026 4:17 PM Subject: CFA: Year-Long Internship in Conservation at NPS in Lowell, MA Message: Year-Long Internship in Conservation National Park Service (NPS) Lowell, MA The Historic Architecture, Conservation and Engineering Center (HACE), of the National Park Service, based in Lowell, MA, is calling for applications for a year-long (52-week) internship, beginning between September 1st and September 15th, 2026. The successful candidate will have at minimum an undergraduate degree in fine art, art history, history, and/or chemistry, and will have a strong interest in pursuing a career in art conservation. S/he/they will assist HACE conservators with the conservation and management of cultural resources from the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island as well as from Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site. Duties include surveying collections, compiling research, conservation treatment, preparation of artifacts for digital reproduction, and daily tasks associated with working in the regional conservation laboratory in Lowell, MA. Once the busiest immigrant inspection and processing station in the United States, Ellis Island saw over 12 million immigrants enter the country between the years 1892 and 1954. Following over a decade of neglect and disrepair, the site was given to the National Park Service and added to the Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965. The main building on Ellis Island was restored and opened as a museum in 1990 and the American Family Immigration History Center was opened in April 2001. Additional renovations are currently ongoing at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. This project will address the needs of the collections currently on display as well as prepare additional materials for upcoming exhibitions. The intern will be responsible for surveying and treating a wide variety of artifacts associated with Ellis Island and its history. Work includes photographic documentation of artifacts, report-writing, cleaning, and rehousing collection materials. In addition to work carried out in the HACE conservation laboratory, the intern will travel to Ellis Island to assist with surveying materials on site. The selected candidate will also be responsible for caring for archival documents associated with Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site and preparing them for long-term storage as well as digitization. The twelve-acre site preserves and interprets the first sustained, integrated iron works in British Colonial America, which operated on the Saugus River from 1646 to 1670. The site contains a museum, reconstructed industrial buildings, working waterwheels, a reproduction blacksmith shop, a 17th-century home, herb garden, a half-mile nature trail, picnic area, and visitor center. HACE is part of the NPS Northeast Regional Office, which is responsible for the care and conservation of artifacts in over 80 historic homes and collections that extend from Virginia to Maine. The successful candidate will work closely with NPS staff as well as with contracted conservators who share the lab space. Internship benefits include: Living Allowance: $600/wk Housing Allowance: $700/month Relocation Travel Grant: $650 Health Insurance Application Process: The internship position is supported through a partnership between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Student Conservation Association (SCA). Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30 (or 35 if a veteran) and must be United States citizens. Please send a letter of intent and resume to [email protected] <[email protected]> by 7/10/2026 if interested. ------------------------------ Angela Campbell Paper Conservator, Project Inspector NPS Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering Center Lowell United States ------------------------------ 6.From: Elizabeth Hammerberg Posted: Wednesday June 24, 2026 4:17 PM Subject: Job Posting: Assistant/Associate Musical Instruments Conservator, Yale University Art Gallery Message: Job: Assistant/Associate Musical Instruments Conservator Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $101,000.00 Job Requisition ID: 135361WD Dear Colleagues, I'm excited to share that we're hiring a full-time Conservator at Yale. With a rich collection of more than 1,300 musical instruments and related objects, the Morris Steinert Collection of Musical Instruments is seeking applicants for a full-time, two-year fixed-term position as Assistant or Associate Conservator of Musical Instruments (commensurate with experience), with the possibility of extension. We welcome general objects conservators, and musical instrument conservation experience is a plus. Join us to be part of an exciting redevelopment unfolding over the next 2–3 years in our newly renovated building on Yale's central campus in New Haven, Connecticut. The successful candidate will work in an active, shared conservation lab at Yale's Collection Studies Center, in dialogue with curators, conservators, and conservation scientists from Yale's other museums and collections, as well as the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage. This role also offers close collaboration with the Conservation Department of the Yale University Art Gallery and a dynamic, supportive conservation community at Yale West Campus, including conservators specializing in paintings, objects, furniture, works on paper, and textiles. See the full job description and apply here: https://careers.yale.edu/us/en/job/135361WD/Assistant-Associate-Musical-Instruments-Conservator?source=LinkedIn&utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=JobBoard <https://careers.yale.edu/us/en/job/135361WD/Assistant-Associate-Musical-Instruments-Conservator?source=LinkedIn&utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=JobBoard> Review of applications will begin on 16 June 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please feel free to share this with colleagues, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Best regards, Christina Christina Linsenmeyer, PhD, Curator Morris Steinert Collection of Musical Instruments <https://music.yale.edu/collection> Yale School of Music C: 475-209-1922 LUX <https://lux.collections.yale.edu/> Yale Collections Discovery MIMO <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmimo-international.com%2FMIMO%2Faccueil-ermes.aspx&data=05%7C02%7Celizabeth.hammerberg%40yale.edu%7C9fcbb4032c21484d8fd508decbe513fe%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C639172381929489095%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ygZhOx7cL3t2BYZX1oQc3K6RcvgZrKZI4YLbO6PpNk%3D&reserved=0> +64.000 instruments online ------------------------------ Elizabeth Hammerberg Conservation Coordinator Yale University Art Gallery New Haven United States ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. 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