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March 2006 Aic news Vol. 31, No. 2 American Inside Institute for From the President 2 Conservation AIC News 3 of Historic and Annual Meeting News 7 artistic works FAIC News 8 JAIC News 11 Considerations in Cleaning Historic Stonework People 11 by George Wheeler In Memoriam 12 Introduction Conference Reports 12 The word used to describe professionals in the Architecture Specialty Group Allied Organizations 14 (ASG) is different from the words used in other conservation specialities and perhaps Washington Watch 14 this signifies the inclusive nature of the architecture discipline. For the ASG the term is Grants and Fellowships 15 “architectural conservator” as compared to “paintings conservator” or “objects conserva- tor.” In the latter two examples, the possessive or attribute modifier is in the form of a Worth Noting 15 noun and not an adjective.An informal but solid consensus of ASG members indicates Grant Deadlines 16 that this difference is neither capricious nor arbitrary, and that it accurately reflects the Health and Safety 17 fact that the focus of its conservators is objects of architectural scale and may include Donations 18 anything from grave markers, to outdoor sculpture, monuments, and skyscrapers.While it may be said that architectural conservators less often engage in actual hands-on work Specialty Groups 20 in the final execution of a project, many of their other functions are similar to those of Courses, Conferences, and Seminars 25 conservators in other disciplines and include such steps as preparation of an initial con- Positions, Internships, and Fellowships 29 ditions survey (including supporting historical research and materials analysis), explo- ration of treatment options (including executing trials of candidate treatments), and preparation or involvement in the creation of bid documents and documentation of all phases of the conservation work.Architectural conservators are also called upon to Plan Ahead—2007 and manage large, multi-faceted projects.The primary aims for the conservation of these 2008 Annual Meetings objects of architectural scale are virtually identical to all other areas of conservation: aes- Moving to APRIL thetic—to improve appearance or readability; structural—to stabilize the substrate; mate- rial—to reduce or eliminate sources of deterioration.The cleaning of outdoor • AIC’s 35th Annual Meeting stonework can be used to illustrate some of the issues and considerations that architec- in Richmond,VA tural conservators deal with when devising and carrying out conservation projects. April 17-20, 2007 Theme: Fakes, Forgeries, and Fabrications Aesthetic Issues in Cleaning Outdoor Stonework Cleaning art objects to improve appearance and/or readability is a concern of Museum Exhibit Lighting conservators in all specialties and that process may take on added complexity for 2007—A pre-session work- objects that remain outdoors. For example, rainwater run-off on limestone buildings shop, April 16-17, funded in often creates a nonsensical pattern of light and dark that does not relate to architec- part by NEH. tural forms and their interplay with sunlight. On the Columbia University School of • AIC’s 36th Annual Meeting Journalism building, areas of limestone exposed to rainwater run-off appear lighter in in Denver, CO color, while darkened areas with no run-off remain soiled (see figure x). Another April 21-24, 2008 striking example of the damaging visual affect of accumulated soiling can be seen on Theme: Unique Collaborations Giambologna’s marble sculpture, Rape of the Sabines, in the Loggia della Signoria in Florence as it appeared in 1997 (see figure 1).The black “stripes” down the back of Mark your calendars and join the main male figure result from accumulated soiling and create a false chiaroscuro. us in April. Deadline revisions The cleaned sculpture (2005) shows the subtle modulations of grays and the articulat- will follow to assist in the ed musculature on the back of the same figure (see figure 2). transition of the 2007 and Similar concerns exist for stone sculpture that has become soiled in museum or 2008 Annual Meetings from other indoor environments and the aesthetic aims of cleaning are similar: reducing the June to April. artificial light-dark patterns created by soiling to enhance or reveal the natural patterns created by play of light across the sculpture’s surfaces and volumes. However, indoor continued on page 9 AIC NEWS From the President Start Preparing for Providence! AIC News (ISSN 1060-3247) is published bi-monthly by the American Institute for Soon you will be receiving information and regis- Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works, 1717 K tration materials for the 34th Annual Meeting which Street, NW,Ste. 200,Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) takes place on June 16-19 in Providence, Rhode Island. 452–9545; Fax: (202) 452–9328; [email protected]; Information is also available on our website at www.aic-faic.org http://aic.stanford.edu/meetings/index.html. Our Periodicals postage paid at Washington, D.C. Annual Meeting theme,“Using Artifacts: Is Conservation Postmaster: Send address changes to: Compromised?,” will explore the criteria that influence AIC News 1717 K Street, NW,Suite 200 decision making processes. Our AIC staff, the local Washington, D.C. 20036 arrangements committee, the Specialty Group Program committees, and the AIC Vice President have worked AIC News is mailed to members for $18 per year as a portion of annual membership dues. with the Annual Meeting General Session Committee Opinions expressed in the AIC News are those of and the Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee to produce a the contributors and not official statements of the program that reflects the tremendous diversity of our field. AIC. Responsibility for the materials/methods The AIC Board has considered the recommendations of the Annual Meeting described herein rests solely with the contributors. Deadline for March Editorial Submissions Task Force and comments from the Internal Advisory Group.You will see several ([email protected]): February 1, 2006. changes implemented over the next few years. For example the meetings will be a We reserve the right to edit for brevity and clarity. little shorter, the general session and specialty group sessions will mesh better, and the dates of our meeting will range between April and July. Be advised that the 2007 ADVERTISING AIC accepts position-available ads only from equal meeting in Richmond,Virginia will be held April 18-20, with workshops on April opportunity employers.All position ads must 16 and 17. conform to the standards for equal opportunity As we move into 2006,AIC has continued to participate in hurricane recovery employment.The cost of Internships and efforts.AIC members are still participating in the National Task Force, providing Fellowships, Positions Available, and Classified Ads is: $1.05 per word for members and $2.15 per word educational workshops, and are working with institutions and agencies to conserve for nonmembers; the minimum charge is $75. collections in the Gulf Region. Our Emergency Preparedness, Response, and The cost of advertising in Supplier’s Corner is $175 Recovery Committee has received a new charge and this committee will lead the for 100 words.The cost of display ads is: 1/6 page Issues Session at the Annual Meeting. It is obvious that AIC must expand its efforts $215; 1/3 page $360; 1/2 page $445; 2/3 page $570; full page $695. to ensure that more conservators are well prepared to assist in future disasters and to Deadlines for advertising copy are: February 10, help with institutional risk assessments.As a membership organization we will also April 10, June 10, August 10, October 10, and focus on improving the role of conservators in collaborative alliances with other December 10. organizations. All ads should be submitted to Ruth Seyler at [email protected]. Over the past year, several new staff were added to our national office. Many new initiatives are currently underway to improve how our organization serves the AIC NEWS STAFF membership.A few examples include: renewed attention directed to the website; Lisa Goldberg, Editor Eryl P.Wentworth, Managing Editor expansion of the professional development courses with the award of a new NEH Jennifer Andruzzi, Production Editor grant; and further advancement of the FAIC. Our executive director and her talented Ruth Seyler, Membership Director staff have worked very hard to maintain ongoing organizational responsibilities as Sheila Paige, Meetings & Design Director well as suggest new ideas to improve efficiency. Jessica Oplak,Administrative Assistant The quality and degree of professionalism within our field is a reflection of © Copyright 2006. AIC News cannot be reproduced in its entirety without permission from AIC. Individual individual conservators.The AIC should be more than an organizational label. articles may be reproduced if permission has been granted Membership should signify the highest level of professionalism.While AIC attempts by the owner of copyright and proper citation attributed. The paper used in this publication meets the minimum to represent the membership as best it can, it is your active participation that will requirements of American National Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for assure that your interests are heard. Publications and Documents in Libraries and Archives, ANSI/NISO Z39.48–1992. —Nancy Odegaard,AIC President, Conservator,Arizona State Museum, Professor, Anthropology and Materials Science Departments, Co-Director, Heritage Conservation Science Program, University of Arizona,Tucson,AZ 85721 (520) 621-6314; fax: (520) 621-2976

2 AIC NEWS, March 2006 AIC News Certification Update In November 2002, after the AIC Visit the AIC Call for Nominations for Candidates Certification Task Force presented a model for for the AIC Board a certification program (AIC News, May website for up to The AIC Nominating Committee is 2002), the AIC Board called for a vote to get pleased to present the following slate of can- a sense of member support for a certification the minute 2006 didates for the AIC Board of Directors for initiative.The Board circulated a mail ballot to 2006. all members of AIC asking whether the resources of the organization should be put Annual Meeting • Secretary: Meg Loew Craft toward developing a professional certification • Treasurer: Richard Kerschner program. Sixty two percent of the ballots cast information. • Director, Committees and Task Forces: were in the affirmative.The Board then creat- Dare Hartwell Be in the ed a Certification Development Committee We invite other nominations in writing (CDC), charged with developing a certifica- know—bookmark from the membership-at-large. tion program for conservators, including a The AIC Bylaws require that candidates mechanism for re-certification or renewal. the AIC website for director be Fellows or Professional Building on the work of the Certification Associates in good standing. Nominations Task Force, the Committee was tasked to cre- ate a program for membership and Board today: should be sent to Jill Whitten, Chair of the AIC Nominating Committee, c/o AIC, 1717 review through: K Street, NW,Suite 200,Washington, DC • Direct involvement of AIC membership www.aic-faic.org 20036.The deadline for nominations is • Cooperation and input from AIC March 16, 2006. Specialty Groups, Committees, and Task If you have questions, please contact one Forces of the Nominating Committee members: • The judicious and appropriate use of expertise outside of AIC Jill Whitten, Chair • Research on and evaluation of existing Phone/fax: (713) 426-0191 conservator certification programs [email protected]

Kate Garland The CDC Structure (816) 751-1253 As chair of the committee I was [email protected] delighted that many AIC members immedi- ately expressed an interest in participating in Beverly Perkins what was certain to be the long and com- (951) 698-1520 plex process of developing a certification [email protected] program. In order to begin addressing the many diverse tasks necessary to develop a successful program and to get the input of as Call for Nominations for Candidates many members as possible, a unique AIC for the AIC Nominating Committee committee was formed.The initial CDC The president of AIC seeks nominations members were chosen from the other AIC of qualified candidates for the Nominating committees that would be most impacted by Committee election to be held at the 2006 certification: Membership, By-laws, and AIC business meeting.There are three mem- Education and Training. In addition, the spe- bers on the committee and the service com- cialty group chairs were asked to select a mitment is three years. Each year one new representative to serve on the CDC, and member is elected to the Nominating CIPP was asked to select an additional repre- Committee. sentative for the CDC to be certain that we Per the AIC Bylaws, all nominations considered issues and concerns relating to a should be sent to the AIC President, Nancy growing number of AIC members engaged Odegaard, c/o AIC, 1717 K Street, NW,Suite in private practice. 200,Washington, DC 20036.A written state- Each member of the CDC was asked to ment that the nominee is willing to serve form a working group and was assigned certi- must accompany the nominations.Additional fication development tasks relating to areas of nominations will be accepted at the business interest or expertise. meeting. This structure allows the CDC to tackle a large number of tasks simultaneously— expediting the development process—and also broadens the base for member participation in

3 AIC NEWS, March 2006 the development of a certification program. • Examine the possible effects of Introducing The working groups are made up of AIC certification on membership in AIC, Electronic members who previously had expressed inter- including membership categories, increases est in working on certification or have special or decreases in membership numbers Ballots for expertise in the task subject.The specialty (including if AIC requires membership to 2006 AIC groups were asked to create their own certifi- apply for certification) cation task forces by soliciting interested • Determine whether Fast-Track Board of group members, and to select managers for certification is recommended and what Directors their task forces who also would serve on the the qualifications should be CDC specialty group working group. • Address how we determine practical skills Elections A process is now in place for all work- ing groups to carry out their tasks and to CIPP Working Group: Kory Berrett AIC is streamlin- make recommendations to the CDC and for (Chair), Nancy Pollak. Tasks: ing the voting the CDC, after discussion, to make recom- • Update review of successes and failures of process in an mendations to the AIC Board and the AIC membership. existing conservation certification programs effort to reduce (Canadian, British, European, etc.) costs to the Initial Tasks • Recommend minimum requirements to organization while Current members and initial tasks of the sit for certification exam (education, maintaining the CDC and working groups are the following: training, experience) basic framework CDC: Terry Drayman-Weisser (Chair); Education and Training Working of the elections. Rebecca Rushfield (recently replacing Group: Martha Singer (Chair), Rebecca By April 16, the Rosemary Fallon) (By-laws);Tom Edmondson (Membership); Kory Berrett Rushfield, Karen Pavelka, Erika Lindensmith. ballot form, the (CIPP); Martha Singer (Education and Tasks: candidates’ Training); Frederick Wallace (Specialty • Evaluate opportunities for preparing for answers to the Groups). Tasks: exams (bibliographies, courses, seminars, questions posed • Determine whether certification should literature, on-line courses, etc.) by the Nominat- be general as opposed to specialty-specific • Recommend a format for re-certification ing Committee, and whether initially for practicing program (how many years after and candidate conservators only certification? Method for demonstrating continuing education and participation?) biographical infor- • Recommend categories for certification, • Develop bibliographies for preparation for mation will be e.g. Fast-Track, Regular, and Renewal • Develop a format for the certification exam placed in a mem- examination Specialty Group Working Group: bers-only section • Evaluate staff needs for running a Frederick Wallace (Chair); Dorothy Krotzer on the AIC web- certification program (working with AIC (Architecture); Susan Russick (Book and site. office staff) Paper); Kory Berrett (CIPP); Marlan Green • Evaluate the cost of a certification (Electronic Media); Julie Wolfe (OSG); When the ballots program and create a budget Harriet Irgang (Paintings Specialty Group); are available, By-laws Working Group: Rebecca Laura Downey Staneff (Photographic members will be Rushfield (Chair), Rosemary Fallon, Maria Materials Group); James Martin (RATS); notified in two Fredericks, Hilary Kaplan. Tasks: Deborah Lee Trupin (Textiles Specialty ways: Group); Randy S.Wilkinson (Wooden • Determine whether any by-laws changes Artifacts). Tasks: • By email, on are necessary for AIC to carry out certification • Determine what knowledge all April 17, with • Develop an appeals process for conservators should have regardless of the link to the certification and recommend the make up specialty (beginning with a review of the ballot section of of an appeals body document,“Defining the Conservator: • Investigate a system for record the AIC web- Essential Competencies,” available at the confidentiality and make a site. AIC website, under “About AIC/AIC recommendation (with AIC office staff) Core Documents,”AIC 2003) including a budget • Develop questions for exam Membership Working Group: To m • Develop case studies for exam, if required Edmondson (Chair), Susan Adler,Tom Heller, Sarah Fisher, Shelley Sass, Jonathan Thornton. CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS Tasks: At a meeting of the CDC held in Minneapolis in 2005, the CDC first discussed

4 AIC NEWS, March 2006 two issues that have been brought up by AIC cialty-specific certification programs. Some • By postcard, members in the past: whether program train- specialty groups may be many years away mailed on or ing will be a requirement for certification from even beginning to plan for specialty cer- near April 7, and whether an undergraduate college degree tification.The consensus was that it would be with instruc- will be required.The group also discussed detrimental to the development of a working tions on how to general vs. specialty-specific certification, lim- program if it were created in a piecemeal request that a iting the initial certification program to prac- fashion.The CDC recommends that AIC ticing conservators, certification categories, a begin with general certification and that spe- ballot be faxed certification exam format, and proof of prac- cialty certification be added if and when each or mailed to tical skills. specialty group develops a specialty certifica- you if you do tion program. not have Inter- Graduate Program Pre-requisite Limiting Initial Certification to Practicing net access. The CDC recommends that program training not be a requirement for certification Conservators Once you have because there are many highly skilled and The CDC recommends that certification downloaded your competent conservators who have not been be initially offered to practicing conservators ballot, return the trained through a graduate training program. with the possibility of expanding to educa- A certification exam should test for compe- tors, conservation scientists, administrators, completed ballot tencies, not for the source of training. etc., if these groups are interested and wish to to AIC no later create appropriate methods of evaluation and than May 16 in Undergraduate Degree Pre-requisite testing. If an educator, scientist, administrator, one of three ways: An undergraduate degree is generally or other conservation-related professional, is regarded as a basic level of formal education also trained as a practicing conservator, he/she •Fax (see “Defining the Conservator: Essential could apply for certification. Competencies,”AIC 2003 pg. 2,).The CDC • Email recognizes that some highly qualified, compe- Certification Categories tent conservation professionals may not have The CDC recommends the following • Postal Service undergraduate degrees, and that these conser- categories for certification: Regular (by If you have not vators should not be excluded from the certi- exam), Fast-Track (without exam, but with fication program. One possible solution dis- specific requirements), and Renewal (re-certi- already done so, cussed was to provide a grace period and not fication after a specified time period).The be sure to let AIC require an undergraduate degree for anyone Renewal category was considered especially know of any mail- applying during the first five years of the cer- important for assuring that those certified ing or email tification program.Alternatively, an under- would stay abreast of advances in the field in address changes graduate degree could be required but the order to retain their certification (education prior to April 1. rules could be flexible enough so that a con- and training working group to recommend servator without an undergraduate degree requirements).Tom Edmondson added com- could apply for a variance and be allowed to ments from the membership working group sit for the certification examination. If he/she concerning the Fast-Track category.The passes, the lack of a degree should not prevent membership working group felt that the the conservator from being certified. inclusion of this category will be accepted Membership representative,Tom only if it is not considered a ‘free ride.’ Edmondson, observed that it would make The membership working group’s rec- sense to have pre-requisites in keeping with ommendation was that “only Fellow and PA those currently used for Professional Associate members with 7 years or more experience be membership:“An applicant should have an eligible for Fast-Track certification, with the undergraduate university degree or the inter- additional requirement of having their first national equivalent.Applicants without a certification renewal in a shorter timeframe degree may still apply, but must request a than required for all others.There should be a waiver from the ‘Board of Examiners’ (or well-broadcast one-year window available other governing body).”There was consensus prior to launching the Fast-Track program for that the CDC adopt Tom Edmondson’s rec- anyone eligible to be a PA, who has 7 years or ommendation. more experience, but has not upgraded from Associate to do so.” General Certification vs. Specialty-specific The CDC members suggested an addi- Certification tional requirement that those certified The CDC recommends that certification through Fast-Track agree to be involved with should initially be general rather than special- evaluating the exam questions by taking sam- ty-specific.The specialty groups currently are ple tests anonymously.There was general at various stages of readiness to develop spe- agreement by the CDC members that all of

5 AIC NEWS, March 2006 the above would be reasonable requirements wish to thank Katy Untch for her past efforts for a Fast-Track category. in this area. Better an If you are interested in participating in Certification Exam Format the certification development process, we wel- expiration date CDC members discussed the format come your input.There is still much to do. for a certification exam.The intent of the The best way to contribute is to volunteer on on your model proposed previously by the a specialty group task force.We also encourage Certification Task Force was to make the your comments and suggestions which can be respirator than exam as objective as possible.The following sent to me at [email protected]. format was suggested: a written two-part you! Reorder multiple choice exam, the first section —Terry Drayman-Weisser would be made up of questions on general [email protected] your cartridges widely-based knowledge across all specialties and the second section would include a AIC – Help us Reach Out before they are specified number of self-selected case histo- As an AIC Member, you already have ries with questions addressing complex con- an understanding of the valuable informa- finished. (Do you cepts and processes. A passing grade would tional, professional, and educational benefits be required on each part of the exam. All that AIC membership provides. In addition members of the CDC agreed that this for- you have had the opportunity to play a role know how many mat be recommended. Proctored examina- in shaping the conservation profession. tions in conjunction with AIC meetings as In 2006 help us spread AIC benefits to hours a cartridge well as at selected regional locations were your colleagues.As a professional in the field, recommended by the Committee. you probably know of other conservators is good for?) And and related professionals who are not AIC Proof of Practical Skills members. Help us grow our membership by get fit tested The CDC recommends that proof of providing us with their contact information, practical skills be required before taking the so that we can introduce them to the AIC every year. written exam.The membership working you know and value. group addressed how a conservator’s practical Here are just a few examples of col- skills could be assessed.Their initial com- leagues you can refer to AIC: ments on this are as follows: (A message • Your co-worker(s)—especially if they “We think that a visiting committee to always ask to borrow your AIC from the AIC each studio is probably impractical.We also publications Health and had to refine what was meant by practical skills.We arrived at ‘important practical skills • Your museum or organization (AIC has Safety Commit- relevant to the individual’s discipline,’ and institutional memberships) tee.) which included problem solving, powers of • Peers at other institutions you have observation, reasoning and treatment design. worked or networked with One way of actually being able to ascertain • If you attend a conference or workshop, these skills might be to send out a CD with you can send the attendance list (these are high quality images of an object or work of often in any set of materials your receive art, have the applicant perform an examina- onsite) to AIC. tion and write a condition report with a treatment proposal.The report should Don’t worry if you are unsure whether include a well-developed rationale for the a colleague is an AIC member; refer them to proposed treatment.This plus 3 letters of rec- us anyway and we will check on their mem- ommendation that address the applicant’s bership status. capabilities in all of the above, including an We welcome anyone as an “AIC assessment of the applicants applied treat- Ambassador.” If you would like to approach a ment skills.” colleague and explain the benefits of AIC membership, we can provide you with some On-going Work talking points. All working groups have been address- Please take a minute to think of at least ing assigned tasks and the chair of each one person to refer to AIC and email or mail group will report progress in future issues of us contact information. Not only will you be the AIC News.The CDC in collaboration helping your association grow, you will be with AIC Board Director, Jane Klinger, and doing a colleague a favor. AIC Executive Director, Eryl Wentworth, are Please email or mail information to: pursuing funding sources to expedite the Ruth Seyler development of a certification program. I Membership & Marketing Director

6 AIC NEWS, March 2006 [email protected] encounter in their own collections. Low Hotel AIC Instructors include Beverly Perkins, a Rates in Major 1717 K St. NW,#200 member of the Emergency Preparedness, Washington, DC 20036 Response, and Recovery Committee of the Cities AIC and acting AIC volunteer responder At your next Members Respond to Education coordinator, and Hilary A. Kaplan, a senior opportunity, check it Survey conservator at the U.S. National Archives and out and check into Thomas Edmonson and Thomas Heller Records Administration (NARA).The Club Quarters! As a of the AIC Membership Committee drew the National D-day Museum, LSU Rural Life member of AIC, you two winning names from more than 700 Museum, and NCPTT have generously and your guests can members who responded to the AIC educa- agreed to be the institutional host sites. tion survey this fall. Roger Joyce of the AIC’s partners in sponsoring the work- take advantage of low Wyoming State Archives and Kevin Gleason shops include the Federal Emergency hotel room rates (par- of Conservart, New York,will receive free Management Agency; the Louisiana ticularly on weekends registrations to the 2006 AIC Annual Meeting Association of Museums; the Louisiana and holidays). Hotels in Providence, Rhode Island. Congratulations Department of Culture, Recreations, and are located in New to the winners and many thanks to everyone Tourism; NARA; and NCPTT. York,Philadelphia, who responded to the survey. Chicago, San Fran- Results from the education survey will cisco, Houston, be compiled by late March.A summary Annual Meeting News should appear in the May AIC News.The London, and Wash- response rate was approximately 30%, which 2006 Annual Meeting Registration ington, DC. is excellent for a survey of this type.The sur- Has Begun. Club Quarters vey results will be used to help evaluate AIC’s Keep an eye out for the 2006 Annual offers 24-hour room professional development program and to Meeting Registration Brochure.You should service and a fitness guide future activities.The data will also be be receiving it in the mail soon. Get the best facility.The rooms all compared to a similar survey conducted in value by registering by the early bird deadline have free high-speed 2001 to identify trends and changing needs. of April 2. Join your colleagues in Providence, wireless Internet The survey was funded in part by a Rhode Island, June 16-19, for the latest infor- Preservation and Access Education and mation about the conservation field. access, a dataport, a Training grant from the National Endowment • Participate in the ongoing debate that is speakerphone with for the Humanities. two lines, cordless the 2006 Annual Meeting theme:“Using Artifacts: Is Conservation Compromised?” phone, a well-lit desk —Eric Pourchot • Experience an Exhibit Hall packed with and work area, refrig- [email protected] the latest conservation products and erator, and tea and $10,000 Grant from the Samuel H. services.Vendors will be on hand to assist coffee makers. you with your product assessments. We hope you and Kress Foundation Supports Workshops in Louisiana • Discover new treatment techniques from your colleagues, the many papers presented. With funds from a generous $10,000 • Develop and strengthen relationships with friends, and family grant from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, colleagues through the many networking can take advantage of the AIC is taking lessons learned from the opportunities available at the Annual this AIC member 2005 hurricane season to present three one- Meeting. benefit! day workshops on wet recovery of collections • Learn new skills in an AIC pre-conference in locations across Louisiana. Organized by For more informa- workshop. Mary Striegel, with the support of the tion, visit the Club • Delight in Providence—a modern National Park Service’s National Center for Quarters’ web site at American city full of Old World charm. Preservation Technology and Training www.clubquarters.com (NCPTT), the workshops are open to collec- See you in Providence! Visit the AIC or email them at tions staff and volunteers from cultural organ- website at www.aic-faic.org for more infor- reservations@ izations and private collectors. mation. clubquarters.com. Professional conservators will present (Password:AIC) topics in disaster recovery based on docu- Volunteers Needed! mented research and first-hand experience. Are you looking for a way to reduce the Instructors will cover personal safety, disaster cost of attending AIC’s Annual Meeting? planning, salvage and recovery methods for a Consider becoming an Annual Meeting vol- variety of materials, needed supplies, and first unteer.AIC is looking for individuals to pro- steps after a disaster.Additionally, participants vide between four and eight hours of volun- will have an opportunity to handle damaged teer service during the Annual Meeting. materials similar to those they would likely Projects can include assembling packets, assist-

7 AIC NEWS, March 2006 ing at the registration desk, staffing a local Conservation Center,Winterthur Museum, hospitality table, staffing the AIC booth, and New York University Institute for the Arts Comparing monitoring sessions.All selected volunteers Conservation Center, and The Morgan must be current AIC members and are Library. health insurance required to register by the early bird deadline Letters of support from past workshop (April 2, 2006). participants and many of AIC’s allied organiza- rates? In appreciation of a minimum of eight tions helped to make the case that affordable hours of service, student volunteers receive a continuing education opportunities for con- Call 888/450- full refund and regular members a 50% servators will significantly enhance stewardship refund of the applicable early bird registration of America’s cultural property and important 3040 to find out fees ($80/students and $270/regular mem- primary sources for humanities research, edu- ber.) For volunteers who provide less than cation, and dissemination. Thanks to everyone if you can benefit eight but at least four hours of service, stu- for their support! dent volunteers will receive 50% and regular by joining AIC members 25% off the applicable early bird —Eric Pourchot registration fees. [email protected] Association For consideration and more information relating to this opportunity, please contact AIC FAIC Board Establishes New Grant Membership & Marketing Director, Ruth Category Health Programs! Seyler at (202) 452-9545 ext. 18 or rseyler@aic- At its November meeting the FAIC faic.org. Board voted to establish an additional grant category entitled “Small Meeting Support.” FAIC News The Small Meeting Support grant, up to $2500, is intended to help AIC members FAIC Receives NEH Grant for defray the costs of developing and holding Professional Development small meetings.A small meeting is defined as The National Endowment for the one that has more than five but less than 12 Humanities awarded FAIC a $288,312 people. Meetings may include seminars, Preservation and Access Education and research, brainstorming, problem solving, or Training grant to support an expansion of AIC’s other continuing education endeavors that program of professional development for conser- support both professional development and vators during 2006 and 2007.The award the conservation profession.The small meet- includes support for program costs as well as ing grant is intended to create a participative additional FAIC scholarships for participants. environment where problem(s) are solved and Upcoming workshops funded by the grant decisions are made on a subject, problem, or include: idea.The grant can also be used to facilitate communication among meeting participants, “Tear Repair of Paintings,” May 11-13, so funds could be spent on telephone, video, New Haven, Connecticut or web conferencing expenses.Application “Water and Paper,”August 1-4, Buffalo, forms and grant guidelines will be posted on New York,and August 8-11, San the AIC website by June 1 and the deadline Francisco, California for application is September 15, 2006. “Adhesives for Conservation,” September 11-15, Los Angeles, California

Workshop topics proposed for 2007 under the grant request include “Bleaching of Works on Paper,”“Museum Exhibit Lighting,”“Characterization of Hides,” “Modern Drawing and Painting Media,” and an additional presentation of “Adhesives for Conservation.” Collaborating institutions include Yale University Art Gallery, State University of Buffalo, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, UCLA/Getty Archaeological and Ethnographic Conservation Program, Getty Conservation Institute, Canadian Conservation Institute, Gerald R. Ford

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strates? For limestone and marble out- doors, experience indicates that leaving soiling crusts in place leads to loss of the underlying stone because of the water solubility of gypsum. Removing these crusts significantly reduces the risk of loss. Some readers may recall that a similar argument was recently put forth for removing gypsum deposits from Michelangelo’s David, but this argument is not easily supported for objects exhibited indoors. Gypsum must be exposed to rain, or humidity in excess of 97% (i.e. its equilibrium relative humidity), for it to dissolve, be mobi- lized, and then recrystallize. In contrast, the absence of gypsum in the soiling layer for most sandstones and other sili- cate rocks leads to a much lower risk of Figure 2: Giambologna, “Rape of the deterioration if the soiling is left in Figure 1: Giambologna, “Rape of the Sabines,” after cleaning. place.Therefore, the rationale for Sabines,” before cleaning. removing soiling solely to slow deterio- ration of the stone is much weaker. sculpture (or architectural fragments colored Ohio sandstone (see figure 3). and larger sets of building elements) The building’s “salt and pepper” appear- Risks in Choosing to Clean generally present a more consistent pat- ance results from rain-washed, light The different components of soil- tern of soiling than sculpture, monu- limestone and completely soiled sand- ing associated with carbonate and sili- ments, and buildings outdoors. Indoors, stone and is an artifact of their mineral- cate substrates, and the relative tenacity high points, projections, and up facing ogy and related mechanisms of soiling. with which they are attached, influ- surfaces tend to soil more and become ences their ability to be removed and, darker than recesses and this preferential Risks in Choosing Not to Clean therefore, the relative risk associated soiling can create a garish and confus- Conservators also rationalize clean- with cleaning.The water solubility of ing appearance. ing outdoor stonework to reduce or gypsum, which is the source of its abil- This pattern of soiled high points eliminate sources of deterioration. ity to cause deterioration, also allows and projections is essentially the nega- Although aesthetic aims for cleaning may for its removal by water alone—usually tive of what occurs outdoors for lime- apply equally to limestone and sandstone, with misting devices.Water alone is stone and marble where recesses and this equality does not apply when the areas not exposed to run-off accumu- goal of cleaning is to slow or eliminate late black deposits and fully exposed deterioration. Mechanisms of soiling and areas remain light. Surfaces of carbon- the resultant components are different for ate rocks exposed to no-rain events or carbonate and silicate building stones. run-off participate in a process known For example, limestone and marble inter- as dry deposition and become pervasive- act with acid rain and sulfur dioxide to ly soiled—any light-dark effects of produce gypsum (calcium sulfate dihy- light play are muted or obliterated in drate) that secures black particulates (fly- the overall dark grayness of tone. ash) in place. This results in the patterns Sandstones and other silicate rocks also of light (erosion or loss) and dark (accre- soil pervasively in thin layers.Another tions or crusts) seen on the façade of the effect for buildings that are completely Columbia University building and the soiled is that their sense of weight is Giambologna sculpture. In contrast, soil- greater than that naturally created by ing of most silicate rocks such as sand- their massing and materials. stones does not involve the action of acid Differences in choice of building rain or sulfur dioxide and the resulting materials can also result in unintended deposits contain only hydrocarbons and visual effects. For example, the soiling of flyash. Gypsum is not present and the limestone and sandstone exposed out- soiling layer is thin, pervasive, and tightly doors is demonstrated to good effect on bound to the stone surface. the New York Academy of Medicine, What potential risks do these dif- Figure 3: NY Academny of Medicine, which is constructed of both light gray ferent structures and components of constructed of limestone and sandstone. Indiana limestone and mottled, mustard soiling pose for their respective sub- Note soiled sandstone.

9 AIC NEWS, March 2006 mation, experience and expertise about cleaning materials and their proper use. It should also be pointed out that archi- tectural conservators have been both a spur and a lubricant for raising the skill level and awareness for all participants. Like abrasive methods, chemical methods are not without risk. In the author’s experience, it is easier to make a mistake and the words “too clean” are more often heard with chemical cleaning than with other methods. Cleaning and Over Cleaning— Perception, Rhetoric and Responsibility Surprisingly, many of those who Figure 4: Columbia University School of Figure 5: Columbia University School of have opinions about whether an object Journalism Building, soiled limestone. Journalism Building, unsoiled limestone. or building has been over cleaned appear to rely on the same yardstick used by ineffective for cleaning sandstone. also limestones and marbles. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart Other methods, such as chemical Advances in chemical cleaning when discussing pornography. (“I may cleaning—using acids, bases, alone or have not been as dramatic as with abra- not be able to describe it but I know it in combination, and particulate or sive methods. However, formulations when I see it.”) Although the eye-con- abrasive cleaning—using mineral or have become more complex and have nected-to-the-brain is a powerful data glass particles delivered under pressure, taken advantage of many new surfactants collection and data processing instru- are generally considered to carry and wetting agents in addition to the ment, false conclusions can be drawn greater risk of damage to stone sub- primary cleaning agents that may be when data are over interpreted. For strates than water misting. mixtures or organic and mineral acids, example, sometimes the words “too Both chemical and abrasive meth- strong bases, and chelating agents. For clean” or “over cleaned” are taken to ods have advanced considerably in the several decades now, many building mean that irreparable physical damage last 25 years.The term most commonly cleaning products have contained gel has been done, as is evidenced by a detri- used for abrasive cleaning prior to components and other additives similar mental aesthetic affect. Concerns raised about 1980 was sand blasting.The wide- to or the same as those that have by what knowledgeable eyes see should spread use or misuse of the technique become a focus of attention (and con- be taken seriously. However, concluding led to a ban on abrasive cleaning by the troversy) for cleaning paintings. Gels that physical damage has been done Department of the Interior for its his- provide intimate contact with soiled sur- based on concerns for what one sees is a toric properties.At that time, the words faces and the slight adhesion keeps active logical construction both incomplete and sand and blasting were quite appropriate. cleaning ingredients localized.With casuistic and should not be used to put The abrasive medium was sand—both resultant shorter dwell times, the risk of boundaries around the activities (particu- in the geologist’s sense, i.e. a collection damage, either by direct action of clean- larly cleaning activities) of conservators. of mineral particles ranging in size from ing agents or by their subsurface migra- To be sure, conservators are not 0.06 to 2 millimeters (60 to 2000 tion, is much reduced. Gel clearance, a compelled to clean, but they should also micrometers), and, in our common problem cited for more fragile surfaces, not give up their authority and responsi- sense, i.e. primarily particles of quartz is more easily achieved for outdoor bility in making the choice to clean on aes- beach sand.The particles were also stonework where copious quantities of thetic grounds alone.That authority must be “blasted” at stone surfaces at pressures water and power washers can be used. exercised openly and honestly—acknowl- ranging from hundreds to thousands of Another important aspect in the edging and making clear to our partici- pounds per square inch (psi).The large judicious use of chemical cleaners over pant colleagues the risks involved in size and relative hardness of the parti- the last two decades is that the skill level cleaning so that an informed, collective cles, and the high pressure of delivery of the mechanics that employ them has decision can be made. Many in the AIC allowed significant damage to occur been raised through various collabora- have a deep and vested interest in explor- during routine cleaning operations. tive efforts. For example, training pro- ing the boundaries of our knowledge in Newer methods have employed much grams initiated by institutions like ways that inform our actions as conserva- smaller (a softer) particles (typically 50 RESTORE have brought together con- tion professionals and, like other specialty micrometers or less) and much lower tractors, architects, conservators, and sci- groups, the ASG has much to contribute pressures (60 psi or less).These entists to increase general and specific to this exploration and resulting dialogue. improvements allow use with much awareness of building conservation lower risk, for cleaning not only sand- methods and materials. Product manu- —George Wheeler stones, granites, schists, and gneisses, but facturers and suppliers have shared infor- [email protected]

10 AIC NEWS, March 2006 2006 Annual JAIC News Garnet Muething Mark Ormsby Meeting Web Staff changes Pachael Perkins Arenstein Page We welcome two new members to our Margarita San Andres Moya It is never too early editorial team.They are:Anikó Bezúr,Associate Martha Smith to start making arrange- Conservation Scientist at the Art Institute of Joseph Swider Chicago and Greg Smith,Assistant Professor of Diane Tafilowski ments for the 2006 Conservation Science Buffalo State College. Joel Taylor Annual Meeting in Both Anikó and Greg are new associate editors Lauren Varga Providence, Rhode for the conservation science area. Regretfully, Robert Waller Island. For important Jennifer Mass has stepped down as associate Paul Whitmore details relating to this editor after serving for three years. Leslie Williamson event including infor- Angela Yvarra MeGrew Recognition mation about the host JAIC Book Reviewer Recognition list for city, hotel, registration With the closing of 2005 and the begin- ning of 2006, I want to take the time to thank 2005 fees, and marketing and acknowledge the JAIC editorial staff, asso- Thomas Braun opportunities, visit ciate editors, reviewers, and authors who Thea Burns http://www.aic-faic.org. worked together to produce three wonderful Patricia Garland Be sure to look for issues in 2005.The Fall/Winter issue has been Heather Hendry your copy of this year’s or will be delivered shortly.Writing and Marian Kaminitz registration brochure. If reviewing a journal publication is an arduous Katherine Olivier you have any questions task that can sometimes even seem thankless. Leslie Rainer or are currently not a We at the JAIC recognize that the Journal Donna Strahan could not be as successful as it is without the member and would like dedication and hard work of these individuals —Michele Derrick, Editor-in-Chief, JAIC to receive copies of our and we are grateful for their efforts.As the edi- [email protected] promotional materials, torial list is available in each issue and the please contact: names of the JAIC article reviewers shall remain anonymous, I have compiled a list of People Ruth Seyler the JAIC authors and book reviewers from Corinne Dune has joined Etherington Membership Manager 2005. Please join me in commending them. Conservation Services (ECS) as the Associate AIC Photograph and Paper Conservator. Corinne 1717 K Street NW, JAIC Author Recognition list for 2005 brings many strengths, including her years of Suite 200 Michele Austin hands-on experience and her accumulated Washington, DC Valerie Baas knowledge of photograph conservation. ECS John Bogaard is pleased to add a conservator of Corinne’s 20036 Susan Bradley experience and education to the staff in (202) 452-9545 ext. 18 Elizabeth Brown Greensboro, North Carolina. Corinne’s con- [email protected] Sandra Connors-Rowe tact information is: cdune@etheringtoncs Patricia Cox Crews .com; (336) 665-1317; 7609 Business Park See page 7 for money Pete Dandridge Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409. saving volunteer opportu- Janet Evenson Scott Homolka has been appointed nities. Mark Feitl Associate Conservator of Works of Art on Natalie Firnhaber Paper at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Walter Franke Since graduation from the Art Conservation Silvia Garcia Fernandez-Villa Department at SUNY,Buffalo, he has held Lisa Goldberg positions at the Fine Arts Museums of San Fiona Graham Francisco, the Straus Center for Conservation Greta Hansen and Technical Studies,and the PMA where he Susan Heald previously was a Mellon Fellow in Paper Erica James Conservation. Scott can be reached at (215) Jessica Johnson 684-7674 or [email protected]. Marian Kaminitz Katrina Newbury joined staff at The Emily Kaplan Virginia Herrick Deknatel Paper Catherine Magee Conservation Laboratory, Museum of Fine Kelly McHugh Arts, Boston in January as the Saundra B. Paul Messier Lane Associate Conservator. Formerly, Katrina Magda Mircea was Associate Conservator of Paper and Hannah Morris Photographic Materials at the Williamstown

11 AIC NEWS, March 2006 Art Conservation Center. During her five a ‘rush job’ and a discount, or a check for a AIC Announce years at the regional lab, Katrina relocated to treatment that she decided was not adequate. Georgia for two years to establish the paper She worked on projects for Junius Bird, Get the latest con- lab at the satellite Atlanta Art Conservation advised Francesca Greene at the Textile servation-related Center. She received her graduate training in Museum, delivered presentations at AIC, announcments conservation at the Winterthur/University of ICOM-CC, and even the Centre delivered straight to Delaware Program in Art Conservation, and Internationale d’etude des Textiles Anciens in your email inbox. completed her third year internship at the Lyon, France.Yet her primary concern was for Western Regional Paper Conservation the individual textile in her care. She routinely Join AIC Announce, Laboratory at the Fine Arts Museums of San stayed up into the wee hours of the morning AIC’s listserv, and Francisco. She can be reached at (617) 369- to ensure the proper packaging of a finished, keep up-to-date 3849 or [email protected]. treated specimen. (She often said,“Do not call with what’s going Yoshi Nishio of Nishio Conservation a textile ‘an object’—it sounds too careless!”) on in the conserva- Studio in Washington, D.C. was videotaped Despite her penchant for perfection, she tion community. from January 22 through February 1 for a made each fledgling protégé feel as though he Here’s how to join: Japanese TV program,“Gates To A Dream.” or she was the most special person Kay Scott The popular 30-minute program, broadcast by had ever known! Beginning in 1964, she was • From the email the Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), intro- an Adjunct Associate Professor of Conservation address at which duces Japanese viewers to people working in at the Conservation Center, Institute of Fine you want to interesting and unique professions—in this Arts, New York University, where she trained receive announc- case, a Japanese painting conservator working many of the American textile conservators who in the United States. In addition to Mr. are currently in practice today. She leaves ments, send an Nishio,TBS interviewed Eric Pourchot of behind a niece and nephew as well as many, email to: AIC, Linda Stiber Morenus of the Library many devoted friends and admirers. Burial was majordomo@lists. of Congress, Barbara Buckley of the Barnes private; a memorial celebration was sponsored stanford.edu Foundation, and Judy Walsh of the Buffalo by the Conservation Center and the family. Conservation Program.The program helped • In the body of raise awareness in Japan of Asian painting —Mary Ballard your email, put conservation in the U.S.The program aired [email protected] this message: sub- on Sunday February 19th at 6:30 p.m. scribe aic- Conference Reports announce In Memoriam Gleaming, Conservation Initiatives Questions? Contact: Kathryn O. Scott (1911- 2005) From the Orinoco River aic-announce-owner AIC Fellow and honorary member of the The Second Forum on the Conservation @lists.stanford.edu American Institute for Conservation, Kathryn of the Patrimony, held in Caracas from Olivia Scott died peacefully in her home in the November 4-5, was designed by Alvaro Murray Hill section of New York on Saturday, Gonzalez, conservator of documents and October 15, 2005. She was 94 years old. books and Executive Director of the National Born in Galesburg, Illinois, Miss Scott Archives of Venezuela.The Forum was car- moved to Manhattan in the early 1930s.After ried out by Gonzalez’s staff of 18 people holding a variety of jobs and attending courses under the auspices of a foundation he has cre- at the Arts Students League, she was given a ated with The Institute for Advanced Studies carton of textiles by a dealer and collector of (IDEA).The Forum was supported through pre-Columbian art. He asked her to treat grants from the United Nations, ICCROM, them as he didn’t know anyone else with and local foundations. (For more information, Scott’s ingenuity.Thus began her career in tex- visit www.fundacionconservacion.org.) Five tile conservation. Her trademarks were to plan more days of workshops took place after the carefully and to seek the advice of leading Forum.The number of participants from experts. She’d consult the renowned Dr. Junius Latin America countries was about 120, and Bird (American Museum of Natural History, the predominant language was Spanish. NY) or a superb surfactant chemist, and she The opening lecture, given by José would carefully find the best answer to her Orraca, addressed the preservation of history, question. She went on to work on many fine art, music, and literature in terms of cultural textiles for a number of private clients and identity, in “I am...I was, Our Patrimony museums in New York City and across the Defines Us.” Conference talks covered multi- United States.As a private conservator she ple aspects of cultural patrimony and present- considered craftsmanship and integrity to be ed the opportunity for specialists to intermin- the cornerstones of her practice. She offered gle and create advantageous dialogue. Ramón to return a fragile textile whose owner wanted Paolini, an architect who impressed us with

12 AIC NEWS, March 2006 his use of color, presented a paper on the The third Forum is already being Your Bequest restoration of a house in Petare. He empha- planned. Our brothers and sisters in Latin Will Leave a sized a dominant and controversial theme of American can teach us about an unparalleled the Forum—the use of color in conservation, commitment to art, history, preservation, the Legacy to the especially in architectural conservation and the value of excellent craftsmanship, and an AIC conservation of contemporary art.This theme unquenchable thirst for more information, A bequest to the was continued in a presentation by Paolo new materials, and new techniques. FAIC is a simple, Donghia, another architect, who reported on a direct way to sup- restoration project of “Teatro Baralt” a beauti- —José Orraca port the work of ful Art Deco theatre in Maracaibo,Venezuela. [email protected] Jesús Fuenmayor and Alvaro Gonzales gave the AIC—work participants a real feeling for the philosophical The Fifth Biennial North American that supports con- issues regarding museums and conservation in Textile Conservation conference servators and pro- “Curating and Conservation: Uno a la vez. (NATCC): Recovering the Past: The motes the field of Drawings from Mercantil Collection.”Villena Conservation of Archaeological and conservation. Figueira of the National Library, spoke widely Bequests made of criteria necessary for the evaluation of pho- Ethnographic Textiles tographic collections. Ruby de Valencia, spoke without restriction Recuperando el Pasado: La go to the FAIC convincingly about the need to conserve pre- historic drawings and sculptures, and her pres- conservación de textiles Endowment, entation was especially poignant because arqueológicos y ethnográficos which provides Venezuela has the largest number of cave The Fifth North American Textile annual scholarship drawings in the world. Carmen Rosa Pfuyo, Conservation Conference (NATCC) held in and development from Peru, presented a history of early inter- Mexico City, November 9-12, 2005, represent- income while ventions in the restoration of documents, the ed a diversity of participants, objects, and per- building support use of adhesives, tapes, and papers. spectives concerning the complex field of tex- for the future. Few people know of the quality and tile conservation. Our Mexican colleagues and quantity of Contemporary Art in Venezuela. the joint board of the NATCC did a tremen- If you wish to Two individuals gave fabulous presentations on dous job of organizing a thoughtful, enriching place restrictions the conservation of work by Jesús de Soto, and conference, with gracious and elegant hospitali- on the use of your Gego, Ingrid Lucena, and Ester Crespín.These ty.With approximately 250 participants, the works are beginning to find their way into logistics alone were an enormous task, and the bequest, please institutions in America. Franz and Zully organizers did a great job.The two long days contact Eryl Grupp, of Peru, reported on the creation of a were packed with presentations and the sessions Wentworth to Museum of Colonial Art in Arequipa following were well-coordinated thematically so that develop language a major earthquake, the subsequent structural groups of papers addressed similar or related that meets your collapse in the Santa Teresa nunnery and the issues through a focus on very different subjects. special interests treatment of the many polychrome sculptures The scope of presentations ranged from and the needs of that were damaged. Luis Blanco, from obscure moosehair embroideries in souvenir the AIC. Barquisimeto,Venezuela, charmed us with his objects by Anne Macaky to monumental presentation on the conservation techniques he caches of Pre-Columbian textiles from caves Please consider a has designed and implemented for the large in Leymebamba, Peru, by Lena Bjerrgaard. bequest to the archives of an important newspaper, El Impulso. Fanella France, Patricia Lissa, and others dis- cussed extremes in preservation climates, such FAIC when talk- From ICCROM, Gael de Guichen, presented his usual plea for museums to improve their as the intentionally frozen ritual burials from ing with your storage conditions and overall preservation the Inca period in the high-altitude Andean lawyer and finan- standards. Concurrent with the Forum, Mr. de peaks of Northern Argentina and the acciden- cial advisor about Guichon and Mr. Gonzales led a course for tal artic preservation of a man and his gar- estate planning. beginning professionals which espoused inter- ments in British Columbia presented by national preservation standards and was meant Kjerstin Mackie.Textiles from other climatic to help participants design appropriate storage and cultural zones were presented by D Begay conditions specific to their own institutions. and Jeanne Brako, in their discussion of Overall, everyone who attended this weavers from the Arizona deserts, Stephanie conference displayed a great spirit of com- Hornbeck in her discussion of tribesmen from radeship, a willingness to admit mistakes, and a the African plains, as well as Christine Guintini desire to learn.The experience was reminis- and Maya Naunton in their descriptions of cent of the early days of AIC in that it raised textile traditions from the Sudan.Additionally, questions that crossed all areas of specializa- Cándida Ferández de Calderón addressed tion and was imbued with excitement and Maya descendants from the semi-tropical inquiry about all aspects of preservation. southern Mexican state of Chiapas. Re-

13 AIC NEWS, March 2006 weavers in villages in India were have left relatively few extant remnants American Embassy) facilitated the addressed by Priya Ravish. of its ancient pre-hispanic textile past. cross-cultural dialogue among partici- A recurrent theme for the confer- The organizers propitiously prepared pants.The combination of colleagues ence was the interrelationship between several very important exhibitions so from a variety of countries and the preservation of indigenous cultural that attendees could experience a rare range of interests, experience, and heritage and the role of living commu- glimpse into this little known and rarely expertise created a dialogue that will nities in the interpretation, preserva- preserved part of Mexican history.The hopefully continue in the future. tion, and presentation of their artwork. exhibition of archaeological materials Conference papers are forthcom- Peruvian archaeological collections preserved in dry caves exhibited at the ing. For more information, contact: located in Brazil were discussed by Escula Nacional de Conservation Suzanne Thomassen Krauss at Luciana da Silveira, Elizabeth Restoration y Museografía with its frag- [email protected] or Mendonca, and Arabel Fernández ments from garments hundreds of years Emilia Cortes at López. Lorena Román’s discussion of a old woven in supplementary weft pat- [email protected]. Mexican feather mosaic tied together terning, and the special textile exhibition themes of indigenous versus colonial at the Instituto Nacional de —Elena Phipps, Conservator,Textile influences. Presentors also touched Antropología y Historia, including the Conservation Department upon a range of contexts for fiber art, renown “Malinche huipil” replete with Metropolitan Museum of Art including ecclesiastical textiles from silk and feathers woven into the tradi- [email protected] Mexico by Mercedes Gómez Urquisa, tional woman’s dress, and a fantastic and from the Greek Church by Tatiana multi-colored ikat-dyed quechquemitl, Kousoulu.Alejandro Gonzáles were rare experiences, greatly appreciat- Allied Organizations Villarruel talked about the redesign of ed by participants.These exhibitions NCPTT Creates Online the ethnographic galleries in the could have additionally served as a focal Clearinghouse for Disaster National Museum in Mexico. point for dialogue regarding practices of Management of Cultural The wide range of media present- conservation treatment, installation, and Resources ed (including shells, beads, silver, documentation. Immediately following the leather, squirrel, basketry, leopard skin, Two key scholars bookended the Hurricane Katrina disaster, NCPTT and feathers) underscored the need of conference. Mary Frame, an independ- created a website— the textile conservator to share creativ- ent scholar of Andean textiles, opened www.ncptt.nps.gov/hurricanes—that is ity and a constant willingness to learn the conference with an in-depth pres- becoming a national clearinghouse for about and adapt to the requirements of entation of her work systematically information on hurricane response, the artform that we strive to preserve unraveling and revealing the conceptu- recovery, and disaster research. and protect. Papers that focused on alization of textiles and textile process- The website is updated daily and laboratory work and analytical proce- es in Andean culture.The conference has four major divisions: Hurricane dures explicitly and implicitly dealt ended with a tribute to Irmgard Response, Publications, Organizations, with the effects, responsibilities, and Weitlander Johnson, an American and Maps and Lists.Also on the site is processes of conservation treatment. scholar who has lived in Mexico for a weblog by Andy Ferrell, NCPTT’s Topics included such issues as pesticide over 50 years. She was honored for her architecture and engineering program contamination, bleaching agents lifetime devotion to the study of chief, who has been working with (appropriate or not), wet-cleaning, Mexican ethnographic and archaeolog- FEMA in New Orleans. invisible reweaving, composite material ical textiles. Her presence during the and three-dimensional installation conference was a reminder of how design, and x-radiography. important it is to recognize the pio- Washington Watch Although I did not participate in neers in our field and for that recogni- IMLS Budget Request the supplemental workshops, the con- tion to occur in a timely fashion. President Bush’s budget requests sensus from colleagues was that they Many of the participants from $262,240,000 for fiscal year 2007 for were professional, informative, and con- North, Central, and South America the Institute of Museum and Library structive experiences.The tours includ- were present due to the generosity of Services (IMLS).The request, which ed a survey of the rich cultural heritage the Getty Foundation, which provided was delivered to Congress February 6, of Mexico City and its art collections funds for travel and registration for represents an increase of $15,096,000 as well as surrounding archaeological many of the Latin American partici- or 6.1 percent for IMLS. monuments.The organizers even pants.The Chilean-based Comité Textil “The Bush Administration con- excelled in choosing craftspeople who held a coordinated meeting prior to tinues its strong support for America’s presented their wares during the two the conference, and many of their libraries and museums because they are days, enabling conference participants members were in attendance.Although an essential part of the infrastructure to understand and partake in traditional the over-produced PowerPoint anima- that supports learning in the United craft production (including local silk tion seen in many of the presentations States,” said Mary L. Chute,Acting weaving and cochineal farming). hindered communications at times, the Director of IMLS.“This budget sup- Although Mexico has a rich textile bilingual, spontaneous translations ports the development of people, pro- heritage, environmental circumstances (provided with help from the grams and services to enable libraries

14 AIC NEWS, March 2006 and museums to meet the changing which was led by Jennifer Mass, a senior Center, announced the establishment of needs of their communities.” scientist at Winterthur and an adjunct the Kathryn O. Scott Memorial The budget request also proposes faculty member in WUDPAC.The Scholoarship Fund for Textile consolidation of grantmaking, data col- group included specialists in the conser- Conservation, saying,“Kay will be lection, and policy advice within IMLS vation of textiles, paintings, objects, remembered not only as a luminary in to strengthen federal library and infor- paper, photographs, furniture and library the field, but also as a gifted teacher mation policy efforts and to enhance our materials, as well as preventive conserva- who inspired students with her passion national research capacity on domestic tion and conservation science. and as a generous mentor who was and international library trends. Response and recovery efforts always willing to share her knowledge.” were focused on two museums in An initial donation of $20,000 has been Biloxi, Miss., the Ohr-O’Keefe given by her family. Donations can be Grants and Fellowships Museum of Art and Beauvoir:The made by check or credit card to the New Scholarship: The Elizabeth Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Institute of Fine Arts, NYU, with a note A. Sackler Museum Educational Library. stipulating that the donation is for the Trust SACI Scholarship Following extensive consultation, Kathryn O. Scott Memorial Scholarship. Studio Art Centers International and with the support of the Mellon For further information please consult (SACI) announces the establishment of Foundation funding,Winterthur and UD Geoffrey Glick at (212) 992-5804. The Elizabeth A. Sackler Museum plan to continue response and recovery Educational Trust SACI Scholarship for efforts on the Gulf Coast through 2006. —Rebecca Rushfield study in Florence.This grant is the result (718) 575-2702 of a gift designated by Elizabeth A. Travel Grants awarded by The [email protected] Sackler, Ph.D.This full scholarship is Museum Loan Network (MLN) awarded annually to a woman who In response to Hurricanes Katrina Art Conservation Course exhibits exceptional artistic excellence in and Rita, the Museum Loan Network Syllabus, for CoOL painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, (MLN) awarded 10 travel grants of Sarah Lowengard, Rebecca ceramics, photography,or art conserva- $4,500 each to museums in Louisiana Rushfield, and Karen Walton Morse tion and intends to pursue a career in and Mississippi that were affected by are still actively collecting material for one of these fields.The scholarship covers the hurricanes.The grants were award- the Art Conservation Course Syllabus, airfare, tuition, housing, and activity and ed to help prospective borrowing insti- a section of the Conservation OnLine materials fees, totaling nearly $30,000. tutions research possible long-term (CoOL) website. Interested students must submit loans. MLN also hopes that the grants They are especially interested in their applications to SACI’s New York will provide museum staff with the obtaining information about courses City office at the Institute of opportunity to think about their future and training programs offered outside International Education (IIE) by March with colleagues in other locales. of the United States.This information 31st for the 2006-2007 academic year. The MLN facilitates the long- does not have to be in English. Recipients are expected to perform at a term loan of art and objects of cultural “Course” can be broadly con- high academic level and will interact heritage among U.S. institutions as a strued as either formal or informal, responsibly and creatively within the way to enhance the installations of offered for academic credit or not. Florentine community.All those inter- museums, thus enabling them to better Submissions may be hard copies or ested in learning more about Studio serve their communities. electronic versions and can also be the Art Centers International should visit notification of a relevant Internet its website at www.saci-florence.org. address (URL). Each submission should Worth Noting provide a course name, instructor, loca- $403,000 Mellon grant supports Kathryn O. Scott Memorial tion, date(s), and intended Gulf Coast art conservation Fund Established audience/academic level. Inclusion of a Art conservators and graduate stu- On Saturday evening December detailed course summary, syllabus (or dents from the University of Delaware 17, 2005, friends, family, and colleagues outline), and reading list are highly and Winterthur Museum & Country of Kathryn (Kay) Olivia Scott met in desired. Except for very unusual cases, Estate will be able to continue important the Loeb Room of the Institute of Fine submissions should be a course title and work on the restoration of Gulf Coast Arts, New York University (NYU) to no more than a 50-word description. treasures damaged by Hurricane Katrina celebrate in memoriam Scott’s extraordi- The Art Conservation Course through a $403,000 grant from the nary accomplishments. During the Syllabus is located at http://palimpsest. Andrew W.Mellon Foundation. evening, neighbors, relatives, and some stanford.edu/byauth/lowengard/syllabi/. An emergency response team of her students (including Rebecca Please send information and composed of Winterthur staff and Rushfield, Norman Kleeblatt, Peggy queries to [email protected]. WUDPAC faculty was formed immedi- Ellis, Malcolm Delacorte, and Mary ately after Hurricane Katrina struck the Ballard) remembered, with tributes and —Sarah Lowengard Gulf Coast last fall.The Mellon anecdotes, Scott’s life as a pioneer in the P.O. Box 6611 Foundation provided emergency fund- field of textile conservation. Michele New York, NY 10128 ing to support the work of the team, Marincola, director of the Conservation [email protected]

15 AIC NEWS, March 2006 • Implementation Grants for Museums and Historical Grant and Fellowship Deadlines Organizations: February 6, 2006 • Implementation Grants for Special Projects: February 6, American Association of Museums (AAM) at www.aam- 2006 us.org • Planning Grants for Museums, Libraries, and Special American Association for State and Local History Projects: September 11, 2006 (AASLH) and the History Channel, at • Preservation and Access Education and Training Grants: [email protected] July 3, 2006 • Save Our History Grant Program: October 21, 2005; • Preservation and Access Research and Development 2006 deadline not yet announced. Projects Grants: July 3, 2006; Precis due May 16 • Alderson Internship Grant Applications deadline: • Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions: December 15 May 15, 2006 • Recovering Iraq’s Past: Request for Proposals to Preserve FAIC, at www.aic-faic.org and Document Iraq’s Cultural Heritage: October 1, 2005 FAIC Samuel H. Kress Conservation Publication (Preliminary proposals due September 9, 2005) Fellowships: November 1, 2006 • Reference Materials Grants: July 17, 2006 Getty Foundation at www.getty.edu/grants • Stabilization of Humanities Collections Grants: October • Architectural Conservation Grants, Planning Grants:April 3, 2006 10, 2006 • United States Newspaper Programs: July 3, 2006 • Architectural Conservation Grants, Implementation The National Center for Preservation Technology and Grants:April 10, 2006 Training (NCPTT), at www.ncptt.nps.gov • Campus Heritage grants:April 10, 2006 • PTT Grants Call for Proposals application available • Education and Training Grants, Conservation Training online by September 15, 2005. Proposals due December Program Grants: no deadline 1, 2005 • Education and Training Grants, Professional Development Grants: no deadline National Gallery of Art Fellowships at, www.nga.gov, • Getty Research Grants for Institutions: no deadline under internships • Getty Conservation Guest Scholar Grants: November 1, • Grant proposals, two deadlines per year: June 1 and 2006 October 1 • Museum Conservation Grants, Survey Grants: no • Paired Fellowship for Research in Conservation and the deadline History of Art 2006-2007 application deadline: March • Museum Conservation Grants,Treatment Grants: no 21, 2006 deadline • Visiting Senior Fellow Program 2006-2007 application deadlines: Heritage Preservation at www.heritagepreservation.org For September 1, 2006 – February 28, 2007 award • 2006 Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) period: March 21, 2006 application deadline: December 1 For March 1 – August 31, 2007 award period: September Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) at 21, 2006 www.imls.gov Preserve America at www.preserveamerica.gov • Conservation Project Support: October 1, 2006 • Preserve America Communities, four application and • Conservation Assessment Program: December 1, 2006 designation cycles per year: September 1; December 1; • Grants to State Library Agencies: Revisions of five-year March 1; June 1 plans due April 1, 2006 • Museum Assessment Program: February 15, 2006 National Historical Publications and Records • Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Commission (NHPRC) at www.archives.gov/nhprc Program:April 1, 2006 • Two deadlines per year: June 1 and October 1 Save America’s Treasures at www.cr.nps.gov/hps/treasures National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), at • Grant Applications:April 18, 2006 www.nea.gov • Arts Indemnity Program: Multiple deadlines Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, contact: [email protected] National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) at • Research Fellowships Application Deadline: January 16, www.neh.gov 2006 • Challenge Grants: May 2, 2006 • Consultation Grants for Museums, Libraries, or Special Projects: September 16, 2006 • Grant to Preserve and Create Access to Humanities Collections: July 17, 2006 • Implementation Grants for Humanities Projects in Libraries and Archives: February 6, 2006

16 AIC NEWS, March 2006 Health and Safety Both loud impulse noise (such as an explosion) and loud continuous noise Threshold Limit Values for All Ears: The Importance of Noise Noise Protection (such as might be found in the work- place) can severely damage the sensitive Webster’s Dictionary defines noise Sound Level Duration structures of the inner ear, and cause as “electromagnetic radiation that is (dBA) (Hours / Day) noise-induced hearing loss.This condi- composed of several frequencies and 80 16 tion is permanent and currently that involves random changes in fre- untreatable. Noise itself can also cause 85 8 quency or amplitude.”This is just one increased blood-pressure and exacer- 90 4 definition and the definition that pre- bate stress. 95 2 cedes it describes the negative conno- Just as there are Threshold Limit tations usually associated with the 100 1 Values (TLVs) for chemicals and sol- word:“a sound that lacks an agreeable 105 _ vents, there are TLVs for noise.These musical quality or is noticeably vary according to the exposure dura- 110 _ unpleasant.” Noise, it seems, is undesir- tion and sound intensity.The size of 115 _ able. It can, in fact, be dangerous since the space in which the noise occurs level). Because dBs are nonlinear, a its effects are cumulative, and there are affects intensity.The latter is measured slight increase in the number of dBs often no obvious signs that gradual in decibels (dB), a logarithmic measure actually indicates an enormous increase damage is occurring apart from the of relative sound intensity on a scale in sound intensity. Consequently, some temporary symptoms of overexposure: from zero (the average least perceptible people may be more sensitive than the tinnitus—or ringing in the ears—and sound) to about 130 (the average pain regulation permitting maximum con- difficulty hearing for a period of time.

SOME COMMONLY ENCOUNTERED NOISE LEVELS Noise Source Noise Level (dB) Immediate Effect Carrier deck jet operation 140 Painfully loud, harmful to Air-raid siren hearing Fire alarm Jet takeoff (at 200 feet) 130 Thunderclap Hammering metal 120 Discotheque Auto horn (from 3 feet) Rock-n-Roll bands 105-115 Mechanized Textile loom 105 Garbage truck (close range) 100 Power lawn mower 95 Very annoying, possibly Some woodworking machinery causing hearing damage after City traffic 90 8 hours Milling machine (at 4 feet) 85 Diesel Truck (50 mph at 50 feet) Garbage disposal (at 3 feet) 80 Annoying, making Alarm clock (at 3 feet) telephone use difficult Passenger car (50 mph at 50 feet) 70 Noisy restaurant Man’s voice (at 3 feet) Toilet 65 Normal conversation (at 3 feet) 60 Intrusive Window A/C unit (at 25 feet) Light auto traffic (at 100 feet) 50 Quiet Quiet room 40 Library interior 30 Very quiet Soft whisper (from 15 feet) Broadcasting studio interior 20 Rustle of leaves 10 Just Audible Threshold of hearing 0 Hearing begins

17 AIC NEWS, March 2006 you probably need hearing protection. The best protection for your ears Intensity of Noise dB Measure sound levels (in dB) on a is to avoid exposure to loud noise. 10,000,000,000,000 130 sound level meter which conforms at When purchasing new machinery, select 1,000,000,000,000 120 least to the requirements of the quieter models with integral muffling 100,000,000,000 110 American National Standard devices and lower dB ratings. It is a Specification for Sound Level Meters, good idea to visit an audiologist for a 10,000,000,000 100 SI.4(1971) Type S2A,and set to use the baseline hearing test and have annual 1,000,000,000 90 A-weight network with slow meter evaluations as well.With minimal effort, 100,000,000 80 response. (The “A-weighted scale” is we can all ensure that we will be able to 10,000,000 70 used to weight the various frequency listen to our favorite songs long after 1,000,000 60 components of noise to approximate the songs have become oldies. the response of the human ear.) 100,000 50 Good ear protection is affordable —Catherine Coueignoux-London, Student 10,000 40 and easy to find. Do not improvise member of the H & S Committee 1000 30 with cotton! Ear plugs are the cheapest [email protected] 100 20 form of protection; foam plugs may be For more information: 10 10 quite effective. Check the package http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/nois labels, which should list attenuation or ehearingconservation/index.html. 00 noise reduction ratings (NRR) which B.A. Plog, J. Niland, and P.J. tinuous noise without ear protection correspond to the reduction in dB of Quinlan, ed. Chapter 9, Industrial would indicate.Yet,the average person noise levels. Ear plugs may provide as Noise, revised by J.J. Standard. can safely tolerate lengthy exposure to little as 5dB protection! Ear muffs are Fundamentals ofIndustrial Hygiene, 4th 80dB—equivalent to the sound of a more expensive, and when chosen to edition. Itasca, Illinois: National Safety loud hair dryer. attenuate specific frequencies, are better Council, 1996, pp. 197-245. It is important to wear noise pro- choices for reduction of heavy noise Hunter, L.M. 2000. The healthy tection equipment in the workplace if exposure. Safety protection product home: an attic-to-basement guide to toxin- there is loud equipment such as catalogs are a great source for ear pro- free living. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: machinery or ventilation systems.A tection as are sporting good stores or Rodale Press. useful rule of thumb is that if you find sporting good sections of major chain Rossol, M. 1990. The artist’s com- you must raise your voice to be heard stores, since target practice dictates plete health and safety guide. New York: by someone just two feet away, then their use. Allworth Press.

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18 AIC NEWS, March 2006 Christiana Cunningham- Jamie Kamph Nina Pogorelova-Freed Sarah Wagner Adams Linn Kennedy Nancy Pollak David Walker James Cutrone Richard Kerschner Eric Pourchot Frederick Wallace Jana Dambrogio Penley Knipe Frank Preusser Stephanie Watkins Dave Dannhauser Lyn Koehnline Robert Proctor John Watson Rachel Danzing Evan Kopelson Leslie Rainer Deborah Wender Mary Davis Masako Koyano Anton Rajer Glenn Wharton Craig Deller Holly Krueger Barbara Ramsay Jill Whitten Diana Dicus Dan Kushel Alejandro Reyes- Lynn Wicks Jean Dommermuth Marie Laibinis-Craft Vizzuett Ralph Wiegandt Beth Doyle Yadin Larochette Caroline Rieger Jim Wright Terry Drayman-Weisser Julia Lawson Andrew Robb Faye Wrubel John Driggers Elizabeth Leto-Fulton Thornton Rockwell Nancy Wyatt Joanna Dunn William Lewin Deborah Rohan Pavel Yarovenko Linda Edquist Teresa Lignelli Ingrid Rose Barbara Young Marlene Eidelheit Erika Lindensmith Nancy Rosebrock Shannon Zachary Marlene Eidelheit Robert Lodge Eva Sander-Conwell Nathan Zakheim Judith Eisenberg Meghan Mackey Lisa Sardegna Anne Zanikos Betsy Eldridge Downey Manoukian Shelley Sass Helmut Zitzwitz Elmer Eusman Anne Marigza Kimberly Schenck Frank Zuccari Echo Evetts James Martin Bruce Schuettinger Joyce Zucker Csilla Felker-Dennis Frank Matero John Scott Margaret Fikioris Debora Mayer Kent Severson Sarah Fisher Lance Mayer Leon Sevilla Suki Fredericks Halina McCormack Marjorie Shelley Elizabeth Freeman Catherine McLean Kathleen Short Joseph Fronek Cecile Mear Anthony Sigel Diane Fullick Consuela Metzger Katherine Singley Robert Futernick Dee Minault Nora Smith Kathleen Garland Pauline Mohr Carol Snow Claire Gerhard Barbara Moore Julie Solz Giorgio Gikas Kenneth Moser Laurent Sozzani Mary Girard J. Mowery Laura Staneff David Goist Gay Myers Stashka Star Suzanne Gramly Virginia Naude Sarah Stauderman Michael Grinkrug Antje Neumann Sarah Stevens Mark Harpainter Olga Nikolic-Litwin Joyce Stoner Emily Hartley Yoshi Nishio Mario Stornaiuolo Beatriz Haspo Ruth Norton Cynthia Stow Barbara Heller Nancy Odegaard Donna Strahan Frances Hinchcliffe Sherelyn Ogden Shelley Sturman Marildi Hitchings Helen Parkin Christopher Swan T. Rose Holdcraft Bonnie Parr F.Christopher Tahk Holly Hotchner Karen Pavelka Amber Tarnowski Helen Houp Karen Pavelka Fonda Thomsen F.Carey Howlett Claire Peachey Deborah Trupin Jane Hutchins Pia Pell Thomas Turner Mary Jablonski Thomas Pennebaker Gloria Velandia Judith Jacob Beverly Perkins Nicolas Veloz Wendy Jessup Roberta Pilette Nina Vinogradskaya L. Jones César Piñeiro James von Ruster

19 AIC NEWS, March 2006 EMG and WAG chose to not submit practical underpinnings of conservation spectacular.Also, please consider attend- a column for this month’s newsletter. to a discussion of the political forces at ing the BPG Business Meeting play in our field to several papers Luncheon on Monday, June 19 and focusing on the testing and treatment contact me if you have topics you would of architectural finishes and masonry. like to see addressed.You should expect Remember to register by April 2 for the registration brochure in February. “early bird” rates. For 2007, the BPG Specialty ASG Listserv: One ASG mem- Session at the AIC Annual Meeting in architecture bership benefit is a free subscription to Richmond,Virginia will be combined ASGLIST, the official e-mail distribution the ICOM Graphic Documents ASG Certification Task Force list for the ASG.ASGLIST is a place for Working Group meeting.This should Update: The ASG and other specialty ASG members to post questions, reply provide for an exciting program and I groups are working with AIC’s to their colleagues’ questions, and pro- hope many of you will be able to attend. Certification Development Committee vide general information related to con- Obviously, contributions from BPG (CDC) to structure the certification servation of the built environment. It is members are still strongly encouraged. program. Committees within AIC are an excellent venue for networking with Nominations: Our specialty addressing such issues as: Should AIC fellow professionals and discussing issues group will elect a new Chair and proceed with the actual certification? of importance to the field. Assistant Program Chair at the Annual What type of exam, if any, will be All subscribers must agree to fol- Meeting.As you know, the Chair will required? What has worked in other low standard Internet “netiquette.” serve for two years.This will enable the countries and other professions? Automated “out of office” replies are Chair to learn the ropes and be more The ASG Certification Task Force not allowed; a home e-mail address effective the second year.The Assistant is in the process of creating an opinion may be used to sign up to avoid this Program Chair will still serve for one document that will define the general problem.To subscribe to the list, send year, followed by one year as the knowledge needed by all conservators. an e-mail to the list administrator, Program Chair. Both offices require This document will be presented to the Jeremy Wells, at [email protected] some investment of time and effort but AIC Board at this year’s Annual Meeting. requesting to be added to the list. are extremely worthwhile endeavors. Following this, our task force will If you have information relating You will not only help your specialty attempt to determine the knowledge to the ASG that you would like to group and the larger conservation base needed within our specialty and have included in the next issue of AIC community but you will find that serv- develop a draft document with certifica- News, or questions on the information ing in these offices will let you discov- tion exam question/case study criteria. included in this article, please contact er skills you never thought you had, The most important responsibili- me at the telephone number or e-mail enrich your Annual Meeting experi- ty of this task force is to keep you, the address listed below. ence, and let you get to know a lot members, informed.We will continue more of your great fellow professionals! to send out progress updates. If you are —Evan Kopelson,ASG If you’d like to volunteer your services particularly interested in this topic, Secretary/Treasurer and some of your time or know of there are many documents related to (607) 257-3709 good candidates for next year’s BPG certification available on the AIC web- [email protected] Chair or Assistant Program Chair, I site. If you have any questions or encourage you to contact would like to join the ASG [email protected] of the Nominating Certification Task Force, feel free to Committee as soon as possible. contact Dorothy Krotzer at (215) 985- Publications Committee: 0995 or [email protected]. When this newsletter appears you 2006 Annual Meeting: Look for book and paper should have received the 2004 Book registration and conference materials and Paper Annual. If you did not for the 2006 Annual Meeting to arrive 2006 and 2007 Annual receive the latest Annual please contact in your mailbox soon.The conference Meetings: Plans for the 2006 Annual Jessica Oplak at [email protected]. will be held in Providence, Rhode Meeting in Providence are taking shape The Publications Committee will meet Island between June 16 and 19.The and details will be arriving soon with in March and more news will be papers for the Architecture Specialty your registration materials.There will be reported in the May AIC newsletter. Group session on June 19 offer an a joint reception with the PMG (This is —Elmer Eusman, Chair exciting mix of topics ranging from an becoming a great tradition!) and I am (202) 707-5838 examination of the theoretical and sure you will find the location quite [email protected].

20 AIC NEWS, March 2006 [email protected] or 5613 Frenchman’s Creek, Durham, NC 27713.We hope to have a members- only portion of the website mounted soon, so keep checking to see what’s cipp new at http://aic.stanford.edu/sg/ cipp/index.html. objects 2006 Annual Meeting: CIPP Nominating Committee: We will be offering two events for our will have five positions to fill during 2006 Annual Meeting: Planning members in Providence.We will be the elections this spring.We hope that for the 2006 AIC Annual Meeting is having our annual dinner/business all members will consider running. well underway, and the Specialty meeting on Sunday evening, June 18. Being a board member is one way to Group Session promises to be packed Alex Klingelhofer is making the keep in contact with other CIPP with exciting and useful talks.The sub- arrangements for the dinner and it members and it gives you a chance to ject—use of armatures and mounts— should be a wonderful event. On shape our profession. If you would like inspired great interest and a lot of Saturday, June 17, CIPP is offering a to run for office please contact one of feedback.Topics ranged from clocks to luncheon workshop,“Risk Management: the members of the Nominating coffins, and from contemporary sculp- Insurance and Beyond.”The workshop Committee: Kathleen Orlenko, ture to ancient stone reliefs. will cover the language and purpose of [email protected]; Genevieve Baird, Katie and I are discussing ways to all types of business insurance and how bairdrief@ jps.net; and Patricia facilitate the planning and offering of to figure out which type of insurance O’Regan, [email protected]. Of social events at the Annual Meeting for you might need for your business. It course if there are no volunteers the OSG members.This year, we will offer will also include a discussion of alterna- Nominating Committee will begin a reception during the business meet- tives to insurance.The workshop pre- hounding the membership to run. ing, but in future years we hope to senters will be Victoria France, Senior Other Business: Over the past have more exciting off-site events. Vice President,Willis FAJS, and Samuel few years, several specialty groups Call for Tips: A lunch-time Y.Harris, registered architect and pro- changed their bylaws to increase their TIPS session is also in the works, with fessional engineer, Principal, S. Harris & chairs terms to two years. In lieu of a lunch requiring a $24.00 ticket. Co.Victoria France has been a broker changing our bylaws, the CIPP board Anyone is welcome to attend the tip for fine arts insurance for many years has voted that both our chair and vice- session without having the lunch, and has a wealth of information. Sam chair should attend the IAG meetings however. If you have a tip that can be Harris has presented business seminars so that the CIPP leadership can have a described and illustrated in a one to for AIC in the past—some of you may more comprehensive presence on the five minute PowerPoint presentation, have taken his courses on contracts that national level. then please submit a brief description were offered several years ago.The cost Finally, I would like to encourage to Katie Holbrow at kholbrow@ to attend this workshop will be $20 for all conservators in private practice to williamstownart.org or call her at (413) CIPP members and $30 for non-mem- join CIPP.We now have over 400 458-5741. The deadline for receipt of bers.The price includes a box lunch. members, but we know that many all tips, in PowerPoint format, is May 1, We also hope to make a podcast to post more AIC members are in private 2006. We can arrange to have your tip on the members section of the CIPP practice. CIPP is here to assist mem- presented even if you cannot attend. website that will include part of this bers in private practice by providing Postprints: Progress has been workshop.This workshop is also part of support, professional development made on the OSG Postprints. Editing of Eric Pourchot’s Professional opportunities, and camaraderie. the 2005 papers is ahead of schedule, Development program.We hope that so Ginny Greene plans to compile the all AIC members will consider attend- —M. Susan Barger 2004 and 2005 talks onto one CD, ing this workshop. (505) 466-3480 which should be available soon. CIPP Website: Jan Hessling has [email protected] ADG: The Archaeological been working on the CIPP website Discussion Group announces that the and we hope you will check it out and Society for Historical Archaeology let her know what you think. She (SHA) is very interested in conserva- would like to illustrate the website tion-themed articles for their Internet with photographs of conservators Technical Series.This is an excellent working in their studios. If you have opportunity to insert conservation top- good photos please send them to Jan at ics into the archaeological literature.A

21 AIC NEWS, March 2006 number of the group’s members formal with a three-minute slide lec- first task of reviewing and ranking the worked with SHA in an attempt to ture or perhaps someone may simply importance of the “essential competen- include more conservation content want to discuss a particular conserva- cies” of a conservator, described in the into their 2005 Annual Meeting and tion product or ask a question. For 2003 AIC Qualifications Task Force are planning to try to do the same example, many materials have been document, Defining the Conservator: with the 2007 Annual Meeting in discontinued and perhaps someone Essential Competencies.The article can be Williamsburg. The Archaeological would like to share the name of a accessed through the AIC website. Institute of America (AIA) had its replacement material or manufacturer. From the top menu select “About 107th Annual Meeting last January in This is a chance to ask your colleagues AIC,” and then scroll down to “AIC Montréal, which included some ses- about specific tools or materials they Core Documents,” where you will find sions with conservation themes.The are using or discuss strange or unique the paper.The ranking of importance abstracts for these talks are available old restorations you have encountered. of the “essential competencies” is the online at their website.At this confer- Maybe someone else has also encoun- first step to be carried out by all spe- ence, it was announced that the widely tered them and has some useful infor- cialty groups while we work towards circulated Journal of Archaeology mation.Anyone interested should con- the creation of a possible certification (AJA) is now encouraging conserva- tact our Program Chair, Bonnie exam, which will be formulated by the tion-themed submissions.Authors Rimer, as soon as possible at bjrimer@ AIC Certification Group. Current issues should consider these two new sbcglobal.net or (630) 307-9095. being discussed include what form such prospects for publication as a chance to There has been some confusion an exam will take, what it will entail, spread the conservation word. regarding the PSG Session dates and and how it will be administered (see Elections: It’s not too late to run! times.The PSG session will begin on article by Weisser on pages 3-5). The Nominating Committee is soliciting Sunday June 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 AIC-Paintings Dist-List: I have candidates to run for OSG Program p.m. and will continue all day Monday written the list’s mission statement, Chair and for OSG Secretary/Treasurer June 19 from 8:20 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.The which briefly outlines how to join for the 2006-2007 term. If you are inter- PSG Luncheon directly follows Sunday’s and/or remove oneself from the list ested in submitting your candidacy or lectures and will end in time for you to and provides instructions on how to would like to nominate someone to serve attend the final portion of the General post information as well.The document the OSG for either of these two posi- Session from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. also describes specific guidelines and tions, please contact Sheila Payaqui at Future Annual Meetings rules. If you have not already received it (304) 535-2961 or by email, Update: The AIC Board has scheduled by e-mail, you will receive a paper copy spayaqui@hotmail. com. Position descrip- the 2007 Annual Meeting during the by postal mail.The easiest, quickest, and tions are available on the OSG website. month of April in Richmond,Virginia. most cost effective way to distribute this The 2008 meeting will be held in information is via the Internet, so please —Julie Wolfe, Chair Denver, Colorado. Shifting to this time make sure you have submitted and/or (310) 440-7266 of year will not only allow AIC to updated your e-mail address with AIC. [email protected] negotiate more favorable hotel rates, but will also upgrade the hotels from —Nica Gutman, Chair which they can choose.Although 2007 (212) 992-5866 seems far in the distance, I just wanted [email protected] to let you know in advance as this will have major implications for the presen- paintings tation submission deadlines, which could be as early as August 2006. 2006 Annual Meeting: We are Additionally, it will also effect the still seeking presentations for the appointment and term of PSG officers. photographic Paintings Luncheon “Show and Tell.” I plan on discussing this issue and pro- materials At last year’s luncheon, lively discussion posing several solutions at this year’s ensued about different products and PSG Business Meeting. treatment materials people had used Certification: The PSG The PMG Certification Task and/or were curious about.This Certification Working group has been Force: As with other AIC specialty became a forum for casual questions established with Harriet Irgang as the groups, the PMG Certification Task and sharing ideas with fellow members Chair, along with Charlotte Ameringer, Force has been working on an opinion and we would love to see this forum Elise Effmann, Rilke Foulke and document regarding the “core competen- continue. Presentations can be more Laurent Sozzani.They have begun their cies” that should be required of a conser-

22 AIC NEWS, March 2006 vator seeking certification.This has been —James Martin, Chair requested by AIC’s Certification (413) 458-0233 Development Committee (CDC) and is [email protected] a first step towards creating examination Research and materials (final form to be determined) technical studies for the certification process.Anyone with ideas, the desire to participate, or who 2006 Annual Meeting:We are simply wants more information, should looking forward to an excellent session contact a member of the Task Force, on technology transfer and materials which includes Jiuan Jiuan Chen, characterization assembled by Paul textiles Lyzanne Gann, Nora Kennedy,John Benson, RATS vice-chair. Scheduled McElhone, Laura Staneff, and Sarah for Saturday, June 17, from 1:20 to 5:00 2006 Annual Meeting: Program Wagner.There will be a report from the p.m., the session will feature seven pre- Chair Ann Frisina has put together a Task Force in June at the PMG business sentations: Imaging SIMS and very exciting program for the 2006 AIC meeting in Providence(see article by NanoSIMS Studies of Baryte-Celestite Annual Meeting, to be held June 16-19 Weisser on pages 3-5). Particles in Grounds of van Gogh in Providence, Rhode Island. Echoing Call for Papers: Laura Staneff, Paintings;The Evolution of the meeting’s general theme, our full-day PMG’s Program Chair, is now accept- Microclimate Control in Museums,The TSG session will deal with the use of ing abstracts for the next Winter Use of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) artifacts in a broad manner, from soft fur- Meeting to be held in Rochester, New Spectrometer for Pesticide Residue nishing to costumes, to new media such York, February 23-24, 2007.Title, Analysis; Fourier Transform Infrared as digital printing, and new ideas on author and abstract should be submit- Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Pesticide working in collaboration with other ted to her at PO Box 522, Nederland Residues, Space Technology— museum professionals. Be sure to sign CO 80466, or at ldstaneff@ionsky. Vanguard, GRAB and Explorer VII; up for the TSG cocktail hour/dinner on com. Papers on any topic relevant to Materials and Museum Concerns; Sunday, June 18.The dinner will be held the conservation of photographs will Investigation of Bioremediation for the at Zooma, a Neapolitan restaurant within be considered.At least one session will Conservation of Petroleum- walking distance of the conference hotel. be devoted to “Care and Conservation Contaminated Stone Monuments; Come enjoy the food (with a vegetarian- of Photographic Negatives and Film,” Historical and Current Analysis friendly menu) and fellowship. Look for with the possibility of a sub-topic of Methodologies for the Characterization details in the meeting registration packet “Cold Storage Projects: Past, Present of Historic Lime Mortars; An or online at the AIC website. and Future.” Evaluation of Supercritical Drying and Business Meeting: The TSG busi- Winter PMG Meeting 2009: PEG/Freeze-drying of Waterlogged ness meeting will be held on the same day Given the high attendance anticipated Archaeological Wood; and “Virtual as our specialty group session.We will be in Rochester, it will be the ideal time Fading” of Art Objects:Visualizing following up on discussions begun at last for the membership to discuss and vote Micro-fading Test Results. year’s meeting, including consideration of on the location for the 2009 Winter A business meeting will follow, a change to the term of chair, and changes Meeting.Anyone interested in propos- concluding at 6:00 p.m. RATS will to the Postprints format.We will also be ing a site for the 2009 Winter Meeting, host a lunch on Sunday, June 18 from discussing some new proposals, as well as or any institution interested in hosting 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.We look forward to updates on ongoing projects. If you have it, should start thinking about making a seeing you Saturday and Sunday. any issues or ideas you would like to have proposal during the 2007 Business Feedback Wanted: Echoing a call included in the business meeting, please Meeting in Rochester. made two years ago by chair Alison contact a TSG board member. Topics in Photographic Murray, we would like to have your TSG Website: The members sec- Preservation 11: The next Topics is input on how to make the RATS sub- tion of the TSG website is now accessi- now or soon will be published. Our group more useful to you and others ble.Those of you who have signed onto congratulations and sincere apprecia- you know who have not yet joined TSG Announce will have already gotten tion goes out to Brenda Bernier, who RATS. Our current membership is password instructions. If you need the continues to do an excellent job as diverse, representing expertise in every password, please contact Melanie Sanford PMG Publications Coordinator. area of current conservation research at [email protected] can enter and technical study. However, our e- the TSG site through the AIC website at —Marc Harnly, PMG Chair mail discussion list and website are not www.aic-faic.org. Follow the links (310) 440-6583 being used to their full potential. Please through “Specialty Groups” to the TSG [email protected] contact me with your input. Website.While at the members section

23 AIC NEWS, March 2006 of the website, you will also find a link with discussions and comments, will be tors willing to share their experiences in to the latest “TSG Take 3” survey. Please used to guide discussion about develop- surface coloring techniques, such as fabrics take a few minutes to fill out this brief ing the certification program.Any TSG paints, hand painting dyes, silkscreen print- survey.As of February 1, we have had member who has comments or thoughts ing, digital printing, transfer printing, etc. If only 19 respondents. Please add your on the certification process is welcome you would like to contribute to the sec- voice to the discussion. to contact Deborah Trupin,TSG tion, please contact Chris Paulocik AIC Certification: The TSG Certification Working Group manager at ([email protected]); Nancy Certification Working Group consists of [email protected] or Britton ([email protected]); 11 volunteers from TSG, representing a (518) 237-8643 ext 3241(see article by or Jan Vuori ([email protected]). wide variety of training and experience. Weisser on pages 3-5). Please keep in touch with ques- During the last few months, certification Catalogue: Reviewers should tions, comments, and new ideas: Nancy working groups from each of the special- have the second draft of the “Mounts Pollak, Chair;Ann Frisina, Program ty groups have been reviewing the docu- and Supports” section to review by mid Chair/Vice Chair, (651) 297-5490, ment,“Defining the Conservator: March. If you are interested in becoming [email protected]; Sarah Stevens, Essential Competencies” (AIC 2003, a reviewer, please contact Kathy Francis Treasurer, (518) 237-8643 x3277, http://aic.stanford.edu/about/coredocs/d at [email protected]. [email protected]; and efiningcon.pdf). In response to instruc- Help Wanted: A new section of Anne Murray, Secretary, (301) 238-1420, tions from the Certification Committee, the Catalogue is being drafted:“Painting, [email protected]. Certification Working Group members printing, or other surface coloring tech- from each specialty group ranked the niques for textile conservation.”To ensure —Nancy Pollak,TSG Chair importance of the 12 competencies listed that the section is complete and up to (301) 845-1010 in4 that document.These rankings, along date, the drafters are looking for conserva- [email protected]

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CALL FOR PAPERS April 19-21. The Australian Institute August 13-18. “Analytical May 1. Call for Papers for the Second for the Conservation of Cultural Techniques in Conservation.” Archaeological Sciences of the Americas Material Inc. (AICCM) 4th Williamstown, MA—Contact: Eric Symposium, September 13-16. Symposium for the Conservation of Pourchot,AIC (202) 452-9545, ext. 12; Tucson,AZ—Contact: Caitlin O’Grady, Paper, Books and Photographic Fax: (202) 452-9328; epourchot@aic- [email protected]; or Lesley Materials. In collaboration with the faic.org; registration forms at www.aic- Frame, lesleydf@email. arizona.edu New Zealand Professional faic.org Conservators Group. September 15. Call for Papers WAAC New Zealand—Contact: +02 6295 September 4-8. 21st International Annual Meeting, October 21-22, 2006, 9074; [email protected]; Institute for Conservation (IIC) Center for Creative Photography,Tucson www.aiccm.org.au Congress:“The Objects in Context: AZ. Papers on all subjects of interest to Crossing Conservation Boundaries.” conservators will be considered. Send April 27–May 1. “A Centennial of Munich, Germany—Contact: +44 author, title, and abstract by September Ideas: Exploring Tomorrow’s (0)20 7839 5975; 15th 2006 to: Laura D. Staneff,WAAC Museums.” The American Association [email protected]; President, P.O. Box 522, Nederland CO of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting www.iiconservation.org 80403; [email protected] and MuseumExpo 2006. Boston, MA—Contact: (202) 289- September 11-15. “Adhesives GENERAL 1818; www.aam-us.org/am06 for Conservation.” Ongoing.“Business and Los Angeles, CA—Contact: Eric Management Practices for May 4-5. International Seminar on Pourchot,AIC (202) 452-9545, ext. 12; Conservators: Marketing and Outreach Theory and Practice in Conservation: Fax: (202) 452-9328; epourchot@aic- Skills for Conservators,” and other A Tribute to Cesare Brandi. faic.org; registration forms at www.aic- distance learning courses. Lisbin, Portugal—Contact: faic.org; special FAIC Individual Contact: Eric Pourchot;AIC, (202) [email protected] Professional Development Scholarships 452–9545, ext. 12; Fax: (202) available 452–9328; [email protected]; May 16–19.“Modern Paint registration forms at www.aic-faic.org Uncovered.” Symposium co-organized September 13-16. “History’s Enduring by the Getty Conservation Institute, the Voices.” The American Association for March 15-19. “Risk Management for National Gallery of Art, and the Tate. State and Local History (AASLH) Cultural Institutions and Collections.” London, UK––Contact: 2006 Annual Meeting. The Canadian Association for [email protected]; Phoenix,AZ—Contact: Natalie Conservation’s (CAC) 32nd Annual www.getty.edu/conservation/science/ Norris, (615) 320-3202; Conference and Workshop. modpaints/mpu.html [email protected]; www.aaslh.org Toronto, Ontario—Contact: (613) 231- 3977; www.cac-accr.ca May 23-27. “The Road to Productive September 18-20. Icon and Portrait Partnerships.” The Society for the International Conference. Co-organized March 16.“Beyond the Numbers: Preservation of Natural History by the ICOM-CC—Wood, Furniture Specifying and Achieving an Efficient Collections (SPNHC) and the Natural and Lacquer, and St. Mena Church. Preservation Environment.” Science Collections Alliance (NSCA) Cairo, Egypt—Contact: +2-02- National Archives and Records joint annual meeting. 4234474; [email protected] Administration 20th Annual Albuquerque, NM—Contact: Cindy Preservation Conference. National Ramotnik, (505) 277-5369; September 21-23. “The Best in Archives at College Park, Maryland— [email protected]; Heritage,”Annual Conference. Contact: Richard Schneider, (301) http://www.msb.unm.edu/meetings/S Organized by the European Heritage 837-3617, [email protected] PNHC-NSCA2006 Association. Dubrovnik, Croatia—Contact: March 28-31. The Seventh Biennial June 16–19.“Using Artifacts: [email protected]; gathering of the Infrared and Raman Is Conservation www.TheBestinHeritage.com User’s Group (IRUG) at the Museum Compromised?” 2006 AIC Annual of Modern Art. Meeting. October 17-20. “Spot Tests New York City—Contact: Providence, RI—Info: www.aic- for Materials [email protected]; www.irug.org faic.org Characterization.” Presented by Western

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Association for Art Conservation Upton–upon–Severn,WR8 0HG, UK; Gallery of Art and the Tate Modern. (WAAC), co-sponsored by AIC. +44 (0)1684 59110; Fax: +44 (0)1684 Bankside, London—Contact: Tucson,AZ—Contact:Theresa 592380; [email protected] www.getty.edu/conservation/science/ Moreno, (520) 621-6314; modpaints/mpu.htm [email protected]; August 1-4; 8-11. “Water http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac/ and Paper.” PHOTOGRAPHIC Buffalo, NY and San Francisco, CA— MATERIALS November 10-12. Contact: Eric Pourchot,AIC (202) April 24–25. Third International “Inpainting Glaze Spalls on 452-9545, ext. 12; Fax: (202) 452- Conference on:“Preservation and Architectural Terra Cotta and Tiles.” 9328; [email protected]; Conservation Issues Related to Digital New York City—Contact: Eric registration forms at www.aic-faic.org. Printing and Digital Photography.” The Pourchot,AIC (202) 452-9545, ext. 12; London College of Communication and Fax: (202) 452-9328; epourchot@aic- September 5–7, 2007.“Printed on The University of the Arts, London. faic.org; registration forms at www.aic- Paper:The Techniques,History, and Portland Place, London, UK—Contact: faic.org Conservation of Printed Media.” Dr.A. Manning, [email protected] Northumbria University. ARCHITECTURE Newcastle–upon–Tyne, UK—Contact: October 16–27.“The Treatment March 25-26.“Clay Bricks in the 21st Nancy Purinton, (304) 535–6143; of 20th Century Paper-based Century: Design, Preservation, and [email protected] Photographic Images,”in partnership with Care of Contemporary and Historic the National Park Service. Architecture.”A two-day conference October 23–27 “Removal of Shepherdstown,WV––Contact: Eric sponsored by Technology and Pressure-Sensitive Tapes and Pourchot, Program Officer for Conservation, the Historic Resources Tape Stains” Professional Development,AIC, 1717 K Committee Boston Society of Shepherdstown,WV—Contact: Eric St. NW,Suite 200,Washington,DC Architects/AIA, and the Massachusetts Pourchot,AIC (202) 452-9545, ext. 12; 20036; (202) 452–9545, ext. 12; Fax: Institute of Technology. Fax: (202) 452-9328; epourchot@aic- (202) 452–9328; epourchot@aic–faic.org Cambridge, MA—Contact: Susan E. faic.org; registration forms at www.aic- Schur, (617) 623-4488; faic.org. TEXTILES ses.tec.con@msn_.com April 24. “Tapestry Conservation.” OBJECTS ICON Textile Group Forum. May 13–June 9.“Suburban April 27. “New CVMA Guidelines London—Contact:Alex Patchett- Developments of the Recent Past:Visions for the Conservation and Protection of Joyce, [email protected]; or Ros - Realities - Futures.”Conservation of Stained Glass.” ICON Ceramics and Hodges, [email protected] Modern Architecture (MARC 2006). Glass Group. Helsinki, Finland—Contact: Kings Manor,York—Contact:Derek WOODEN ARTIFACTS http://www.iccrom.org/eng/training/ev Hunt, Limelight Studios Ltd., Crown April 30 “Seminar on French ents/2006-2007/200605marc_en.htm House, Main Street, Medbourne, Furniture Conservation” Leicestershire LE16 8DT; Winterthur, DE— Contact: Eric BOOK AND PAPER [email protected] Pourchot,AIC (202) 452-9545, ext. 12; April 10-13. “The Use of Fax: (202) 452-9328; epourchot@aic- Pigments in Manuscripts and faic.org; registration forms at www.aic- their Conservation.” Presented by PAINTINGS faic.org. Etherington Conservation Services; May 11–13. “Tear Repair funded in part by a grant from FAIC. of Paintings,” in partnership COURSE OFFERINGS Greensboro, NC—Contact: Sonja with Yale University Art Gallery. The American Academy of Schwoll, (336) 202-8751; New Haven, CT—Contact: Eric Pourchot, Bookbinding Courses [email protected] AIC (202) 452-9545, ext. 12; Fax: (202) Telluride, CO—Contact:AAB, P.O. 452-9328; [email protected]; Box 1590,Telluride, CO 81435; (970) July 27–29. 5th IPC International registration forms at www.aic-faic.org. 728–3886; www.ahhaa.org Conference. Edinburgh, UK––Contact: Barbara May 16-19. “Modern Paints Uncovered.” Balaam Art Courses Venerables, c/o the Ipc Office, Bridge Symposium co-organized by the Getty Barcelona, Spain—Contact: Balaam, House,Waterside, Conservation Institute, the National Mireia Xarrii, C. Escoles Pies 76, Pral

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1, Barcelona 08017, Spain; +34 93 Brunswick); Industrial Objects and Public Illinois Digitization Institute at the 4171347; Fax: +34 93 2123715; Art (March 25-26; British Columbia). University of Illinois Library at [email protected]; Contact: Julie Murtagh, (613) 998- Urbana-Champaign, Online Courses www.balaam-art.com 3721, ext. 114; [email protected] Contact:Amy Maroso, Project Coordinator, 452 Granier Engineering Campbell Center for Historic Centre for Photographic Conservation Library Information Center, 1301 W. Preservation Studies Courses: Springfield Ave., Urbana, IL 61801; Building Pathology: Structural Systems Preservation and Conservation of [email protected]; http://images. (May 3-6); Building Pathology:Vertical Photographic Materials (April 26–28); library.uiuc.edu/projects/idi Closure (May 8-11); Masonry Preservation of Colour Photographic Restoration, Historic (May 17-20); Materials (April 24–25);The Digitization International Centre for the Study of the Design & Construction of Mounts for of Photographs (April 10–11); Suppressed Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Exhibits (June 7-10); Mannequin Storage Environments, Systems, and Property (ICCROM), Courses: Workshop (June 7-10); Exhibit Design Materials for Photographic Albums, Conservation of Southeast Asian for the Small Museum (June 12-15); Prints, Glass, and Plastic Negatives and Collections in Storage (May 8-31; Packing & Shipping Workshop (June 14- Positives (April 19–21). Manila, Philippines);Third International 17); Digital Imaging of Museum In-House Training Course and Lecture Course on the Conservation of Modern Collections; Rigging and Moving of Programs, UK—Contact:Angela Moor, Architecture (May 13-June 9; Helsinki, Fine Arts/Artifacts (June 20-24); +44 020–8690 3678; Fax: +44 020–8314 Finland);The 12th International Course Environmental Monitoring & Control 1940; [email protected]; on Wood Conservation Technology (May (June 21-24); Emergency Preparedness, www.cpc.moor.dial.pipex.com; 27-July 7; Oslo, Norway; International Response & Recovery (July 10-13); [email protected] Course on Conservation of Japanese Photographic Documentation (July 10- Paper (September 11-30;Tokyo, Japan); 13); De-Acidification of Paper (July 17- Conservation Center for Art and Reducing Risks to Collections (October 21); Funding Collection Care: Grant Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) 16-27; Ottawa, Canada); Sharing Writing Workshop (July 25-27); Saving the Image: Identifying and Conservation Decisions (October 16- Computer Software for Collections Caring for Photographs (March 15); November 10; Rome, Italy). Management (Aug. 10-12); Collections Fundraising for Preservation and Contact: ICCROM,Via di San Management in Storage (Aug. 14-18); Conservation (March 28,April 4); Michele 13, I-00153 Rome, Italy; +39 Enzymes and Their Targets (Aug. 21-25); Uninvited Guests: Protecting 06 585531; [email protected]; Cemeteries, Preservation of Historic Collections from Pests (April 19); www.iccrom.org (Sept. 6-9); Gilding I (Sept. 12-15); Caring for Decorative Arts (May 10); Gilding II (Sept. 18-21); Matting Matting and Framing:Tools and International Academic Projects, Courses: Workshop (Sept. 18-21); Stabilization & Techniques (July 12);Where Artifact Chemistry for Conservators Maintenance of Historic Structures (Sept. Meets Exhibition:Advances in (correspondence course; March-June); 25-28); Book Collections Maintenance & Preservation Planning and Design (July). Laser Cleaning in Conservation (March Repair I (Oct. 10-13); Mycology for the Philadelphia, PA—Contact: (215) 545- 13–14; Liverpool); Gestion de ataques Conservator (Oct. 10-14); Pulp Repair 0613; http://www.ccaha.org biologicos en museos (April 5-7; Techniques for the Paper Conservator Tenerife); Practical Insect Pest (TBA); Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Management (May 9-10; London); Mt. Carroll, IL—Contact: Campbell Arts, NYU, Conservation Workshops Making High Quality Resin Replicas Center, campbellcenter@internetni. Contact: Shelley Sass, Program (May 29-June 2; Denmark); Making com; www.campbellcenter.org Coordinator, [email protected] High Quality Electroform Replicas Mt. Carroll, IL—Contact: Campbell (June 12-16; Denmark);Advanced Light Center, [email protected]; Conservation Technologies (NMGM), Microscopy of Pigments (June 19-23; www.campbellcenter.org Conservation Center, Liverpool, England London); Cross-Sections of Paint Layers Contact: Dr. Martin Cooper, (June27-30; London); Identification of Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) [email protected]. Paper Workshop (July 3-4; London); Courses: uk; +44 151 478 4904 Pigments and the Polarising Microscope Modern Information Carriers (March (July 3-7; Somerset); Conservation of 23-24; Nova Scotia); Preservation The Gemmological Association of Photographs (July 4-6; London); Housekeeping in Historic House Great Britain Identification of Wood in Furniture (July Museums (March 23-24; New UK—Contact: [email protected] 10-14; London); Packing, Handling,

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Transport and Storage of Museum Section 106:An Introduction (May 16- West Dean College Courses: Objects (July 12-14, Birmingham); 18; Madison,WI). Specifying Conservation Works (March Cleaning Painted Surfaces (July17-21; Note: Scholarships available for select 13–16);Art and Object Handling (March London); Mounting Museum Objects seminars through the National 27–31);The Historic Interior (April 24- for Display (July 18-20; Bristol); Endowment for the Arts. 26), Conservation of Leather (April 25- Preservation of Medieval Books (July Contact: Jere Gibber, Executive 28). Conservation and Repair of 24-25; Italy); Chemistry for Director; National Preservation Masonry Ruins (May 2-5), Conservation Conservators (correspondence course; Institute, P.O. Box 1702,Alexandria,VA of Hinterglasmalerei (May 9-12)., September-December); Conservation of 22313; (703) 765–0100; Fax: (703) Conservation and Repair of Plasters and Mosaics (October, Greece); 768–9350; [email protected]; www.npi.org Renders (May 15-18),The Ecological Conservation of Glass (USA;TBA). Management of Historic Buildings and Contact: James Black, Coordinator, Northern States Conservation Center Sites (June 12-15), Conservation of Wax International Academic Projects, 6 Online Courses Models (June 20-23), Cleaning Masonry Fitzroy Square, London W1T 5HJ, Contact: Helen Alten, Buildings (June 26-29), Conservation of United Kingdom; +44 207 380 0800; [email protected]; register at Plastics (June 18-21). Fax: +44 207 380 0500; MuseumClasses.org Chichester, UK—Contact: Liz [email protected]; Campbell,Administrator, c/o West www.academicprojects.co.uk Pacific Northwest Preservation Dean College,West Dean, Chichester, Management Institute Course Series West Sussex, PO18 0QZ;Tel: +44 The Laboratory Safety Institute Seattle,WA––Contact: Gary Menges, 1243 818219; Seminars and Workshops [email protected]; Steven [email protected]; Nationwide—Contact: LSI, (800) Dalton, [email protected]; or Lori Foley, www.westdean.org.uk 647–1977; Fax: (800) 303–4289; [email protected]; www.nedcc.org [email protected]; www.labsafety.org Weymouth College Foundation Rutgers University School of Degree in Applied Architectural Lascaris Conservation of Works of Art Communication, Information and Stonework and Conservation Halkida, Evia Island, Greece—Contact: Library Studies’ Biennial Preservation Weymouth, United Kingdom— Mihail Larentzakis-Lascaris, Iatridou and Management Institute www.weymouth.ac.uk Avanton 27, P.O. Box 19172, 34100 Contact: Karen Novick, Rutgers Chalkida, Greece;Tel/Fax: University, 4 Huntington St., New Worcester Polytechnic Institute & +30/22210/21981; m_lascaris@ Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071; (732) Higgins Armory yahoo.gr; www.laskarisml.gr 932–7169; Fax: (732) 932–9314; Worcester, MA––Contact: Cristina http://scils.rutgers.edu/pds/pmi.jsp Bauer, Internal Project Coordinator, Multimodal Hazardous Materials Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Transportation Training Seminar SOLINET Course: Avenue,Worcester, MA 01606–2444; Various locations and dates—Contact: Disaster Series: Disaster Preparedness (508) 853–6105 ext. 23; Fax: (508) Suezett Edwards, U.S. Department of and Hurricane Preparedness Classes 852–7697; [email protected]; Transportation, (202) 366–4863 (March and April). www.wpi.edu/+mcsi Varied locations—Contact: SOLINET, National Preservation Institute 1438 West Peachtree St., Suite 200, AIC Professional Development Field Conservation for Archaeologists Atlanta, GA 30309; (404) 892–0943; at Work for You! (April 3-5); Historic Structure Reports Fax: (404) 892–7879;Vanessa The AIC logo in the calendar indicates (April 18; Columbus, OH); Section 106: Richardson, (800) 999–8558, workshops funded or co-sponsored by A Review for Experienced Practitioners [email protected]; the FAIC endowment for professional (April 18-19; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN); www.solinet.net development. Most events are hands-on, Preservation Maintenance: Understanding treatment-oriented workshops ranging and Preserving Historic Buildings (April Upper Midwest Conservation from one to five days in length, and are 19-20; Columbus, OH); Identification Association offered at affordable prices. Check the and Management of Traditional Cultural Contact: Melinda Markell, Field Services Professional Development section of the Places (April 20-21; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Coordinator, 2400 Third Avenue South, AIC website (www.aic-faic.org) for full MN); Cemetery Preservation (May 2-3); Minneapolis, MN 55408; (612) details, updates, and registration materials, Cemetery Landscapes:A Practical Guide 870–3128; [email protected] or call (202) 452–9545, ext. 12. to Care and Maintenance (May 4);

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ATLANTA ART Please submit a letter of interest, a Trust,Attn: Human Resources/YL, CONSERVATION CENTER resume and three professional refer- 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400, (AACC) ences to:Thomas J. Branchick, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681; Fax Conservator of Director,Williamstown Art (310) 440-7720; E-mail: Photographic Materials Conservation Center, 225 South [email protected]. EOE. Application Street,Williamstown, MA 01267, deadline is April 18, 2006. The Center seeks a motivated [email protected] Photograph Conservator to run the photograph conservation department CULTURAL RESOURCE within a large, well equipped lab shared THE J. PAUL GETTY CONSULTING GROUP by two paintings conservators.The MUSEUM Architectural photo conservator will replace the Assistant or Associate Conservator/Project position held by a paper conservator Photographs Conservator Manager who set up the paper conservation department 3 years ago. Located in The Department of Paper Cultural Resource Consulting Atlanta, Georgia,AACC is a regional Conservation at the J. Paul Getty Group (CRCG)—an archaeology and center serving institutional members Museum is seeking an Assistant or historic preservation consulting firm and private clients in the Southeast. It Associate Conservator of Photographs. now in its 20th year of operation—is is hosted by the High Museum of Art This full-time position shares responsi- currently seeking a permanent, full- and operated by the Williamstown Art bility for the care and conservation of time Architectural Conservator/Project Conservation Center (WACC), which the Museum’s large holding of fine art Manager for our New York office to provides AACC clients and conserva- photographs with an active exhibition, help further develop CRCG’s conser- tors with access to its full service paper publication, and loan program. Duties vation practice area. For more informa- department, paintings, furniture and include all aspects of the examination tion and instructions on how to apply objects departments, and analytical and conservation treatment of photo- for this position, please visit the Career services at its Massachusetts location. graphs and the documentation thereof; section of our web site The position requires occasional familiarity and experience with institu- (www.crcg.net).Applicants with ques- travel for on-site condition assessments tional preventative conservation prac- tions regarding this job posting may and consultation.There will be oppor- tices is also required. also email Dorothy Krotzer, Director tunities for preparing and conducting The Conservator will provide of CRCG’s Conservation Practice workshops, teaching graduate students input into exhibition and acquisition Area, at [email protected]. and supervising interns.The photo processes; is expected to research and conservator will have opportunities to work toward the development of serve photo collections of WACC improved understanding of the collec- SOLOMON R. member institutions in the Northeast tions and methodologies for the long- GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM as well. term preservation of the collections; is NEW YORK, NY The successful candidate should required to remain current with Chief Conservator be a graduate of a recognized conser- research and advances in the conserva- vation training program; preference tion field.The position involves close The Chief Conservator must be a will be given to candidates with at least work and communication with several broadly-experienced conservation pro- 3-5 years additional experience.The museum departments as well as direct fessional who is ready to assume a candidate must demonstrate proficien- involvement with the scientific staff of prominent role within the cy in all aspects of examination, treat- the Getty Conservation Institute Guggenheim Museum.The CC will ment, and collections management for (GCI).The ability to work on several be responsible for setting and main- a wide range of photographic materi- projects simultaneously is essential. taining a standard of excellence for als.The position requires self sufficien- MA or MSc in Conservation treatments in the conservation labora- cy in project documentation and com- with specialization in photographs tory, providing leadership for our expe- munication with clients. In addition to conservation or equivalent experience rienced staff of conservators.The CC the ability to work independently, preferred. Minimum of 2-5 years expe- will set priorities for treatment and excellent interpersonal skills and a rience in the conservation of photo- preventive care while supporting a very sense of team spirit are preferred. graphs is required, along with excellent active museum exhibition and loan Title and salary will be commen- interpersonal communication and program. S/he will define areas of surate with experience.AACC offers writing skills. Competitive salary and research and scholarship that best serve excellent benefits plus an annual excellent benefits package offered. the museum’s mission, and work with research stipend of $1000 and 5 Please send a letter of intent, development staff to identify and research days for professional develop- resume, and the names of three profes- secure funding for projects. ment. sional references to:The J. Paul Getty The ideal candidate has a mini-

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mum of ten years in the field, includ- Email: [email protected] PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM ing management experience, and is The Art Institute of Chicago is an OF ART known and respected among co-pro- equal opportunity, equal access Mellon Fellowships in Paper fessionals.A demonstrated commitment employer fully committed to achieving and Furniture and to the preservation and specific con- a diverse workforce. Woodwork Conservation cerns of Modern and Contemporary Art is preferred.The Solomon R. The Philadelphia Museum of Art Guggenheim Museum is an Equal DETROIT INSTITUTE OF offers two Mellon postgraduate fellow- Opportunity Employer. ARTS ships, one in Paper, and one in Please send your resume with a Conservation Scientist Furniture and Woodwork conservation. letter of interest, including salary Beginning September 1, 2006 and requirement, to: The Detroit Institute of Arts ending August 31, 2007, each [email protected] Conservation Department seeks a Fellowship may be extended up to Please use “Conservation” in the Research Scientist with a Ph. D. three years.Applicants should be grad- subject line. (Analytical, Physical Chemistry or uates of a recognized conservation Materials Science) or a Conservator training program or have equivalent with equivalent science experience. experience.The Fellows will examine, THE ART INSTITUTE OF Position available February 2006. conduct research and perform treat- CHICAGO Individual should be familiar with ment on works of art on paper and Andrew W. Mellon research and analyses of materials and furniture in the Museum collections, Fellowship in Photograph techniques contained in art and arti- and will be expected to participate in Conservation facts using microscopy, cross-section- preservation activities throughout the ing, SEM/EDS, XRD, XRF,FTIR and Museum. The Art Institute of Chicago is Raman spectroscopy. Knowledge of The fellowship in paper will focus offering an advanced Fellowship in other micro-analytical techniques for on conservation of European and Photograph Conservation beginning in organic materials (e.g. GC/MS,TLC) American art on paper and include the fall of 2006.The Fellowship will be and prior museum experience a plus. work on Indian paintings and East for one year with the possibility of Successful applicant will have excellent Asian scrolls and screens.The first fel- renewal for a second and third year. writing and verbal communication lowship year will coincide with the Candidates must be graduates of recog- skills, publications in peer reviewed move of the paper conservation labora- nized conservation training programs, journals, and should demonstrate inno- tory and collections of prints, drawings or have equivalent experience, with a vation in conceiving and implementing and photographs to new state-of-the- maximum of three years post-graduate analytical methods for the study of art facilities, and the fellow will partici- experience.The Mellon Fellow is an art/artifact fabrication techniques. pate in many aspects of the move. The integral part of a very active depart- Candidate needs to be an effective liai- fellowship in furniture and woodwork ment, and has conservation, curatorial, son between scientists in academia & will concentrate on the conservation of and administrative responsibilities.A industry and museum staff and have furniture, architectural woodwork, wide range of contemporary and his- strong desire to advance conservation painted surfaces, or minimally intrusive toric photographs will be examined, and conservation science fields. Salary upholstery. analyzed, documented, treated and pre- and level of appointment is commen- Each fellowship includes a stipend pared for loan, exhibition and storage. surate with experience. Full benefits. of $30,050, health insurance, $3,000 in Opportunities also exist for long-term Please submit cover letter, vitae, travel funds and $2,000 for research research, with publishable results three professional references, copies of support.Applicants should send a letter expected. recent publications, and other relevant with a statement of interest; a resume; The Fellow will receive an annual supportive material to The Detroit transcripts of graduate and undergradu- salary of $32,000 with an additional Institute of Arts, Organization ate courses; several samples of examina- allowance of $3200 for research and Development/Human Resource tion reports and treatment records with travel, plus benefits including health, Department, 5200 Woodward Avenue, photographs including any published dental, and vacation. Interested appli- Detroit, MI 48202 or by fax 313-833- treatments or research; and two sup- cants should submit a cover letter, 0343 or email [email protected]. Contact porting letters from conservation pro- resume, official transcripts, and three Dr. Glenn Gates [email protected] fessionals familiar with the candidate’s professional references to: for further information. Candidate work to:Andrew Lins,The Neubauer The Art Institute of Chicago must be a city of Detroit resident Family Chair of Conservation, Human Resources MC/633 within three months of date of hire. Philadelphia Museum of Art, P O Box 111 S. Michigan Ave. EO/AA Employer. 7646, Philadelphia PA 19101-7646. Chicago, IL 60603 All application materials must be Fax: 312-857-0141 received by April 30, 2006. EOE

30 AIC NEWS, March 2006 Positions, Internships, and fellowships

NATIONAL GALLERY OF summer retreat of interior designer Museum departments.Technical ART Henry Sleeper in Gloucester, research opportunities exist and the Assistant Paper Conservator Massachusetts. Collections from both fellow will be encouraged to prepare a houses include American and paper for publication. The National Gallery of Art is European decorative arts, furniture, and The applicant should have a grad- seeking applicants for the position of textiles dating from the mid-19th uate degree specializing in Objects Assistant Paper Conservator.The feder- through the mid-20th centuries. Conservation, or equivalent appren- al, full-time, permanent position is Treatments will also include material ticeship training, and have excellent responsible for the examination, treat- from Historic New England’s 33 other communication skills.The annual ment, and preservation of works of art historic properties and from the per- stipend is $34,000 plus benefits, which on paper.This includes advising on the manent collection stored at the include health insurance.There is also a exhibition, loan, and storage of works Collections and Conservation Center, travel and equipment allowance. For of art, assisting in special projects and as well as, participation in preventive questions please contact Paula Artal- conducting research related to projects conservation projects, including storage Isbrand at 508-799-4406 x3080, or and collections.The successful candi- upgrades and survey’s, and occasional [email protected] date should possess a formal advanced travel to Historic New England sites. The Worcester Art Museum, degree in paper conservation, have Candidates must be graduates of a founded in 1896, has built a 35,000- excellent organizational, oral and writ- conservation training program or have piece collection that spans 5,000 ten communication skills and U.S. citi- equivalent experience and be legally years of world culture.The perma- zenship. Candidates will be recruited at entitled to work in the United States. nent collection is displayed in thirty- the GS-11 ($54,272) grade level.The The stipend for both fellowships is six galleries with an additional four position includes benefits.The formal $25,000 a year plus benefits.The fel- galleries devoted to temporary and recruitment announcement (#06-20) lowships are based in Historic New traveling exhibitions.Worcester is will provide details for assembly and England’s conservation lab located in located one hour west of Boston, in submission of complete applications the Collections and Conservation the heart of the New England muse- and posting deadline.Visit Center in Haverhill, MA approximately um community. www.nga.gov/resources/employ.htm to 45 minutes north of Boston. Please Please send a letter of interest, obtain specific application information. send a curriculum vitae and letter of curriculum vitae and a list of refer- For general information, contact: interest by March 30, 2006 to: ences to: Michael Skalka, Conservation Michaela Neiro Tracy Caforio Administrator, National Gallery of Art, Assistant Conservator Director of Human Resources 2000B South Club Drive, Landover, Historic New England Worcester Art Museum MD 20785 or at [email protected] by Collections and Conservation 55 Salisbury Street e-mail. Do not send application mate- Center Worcester MA 01609 rials to the above address.Applicants 151 Essex Street Equal Opportunity Employer. must follow instructions provided in Haverhill, MA 01832 Application deadline is April the Gallery’s formal position 14th, 2006. announcement provided by the Personnel Office in order to be con- WORCESTER ART sidered for this vacancy. EOE. MUSEUM Andrew W. Mellon HISTORIC NEW Fellowship in Objects ENGLAND Conservation Post-graduate Fellowships The Worcester Art Museum is in Objects and/or Furniture offering an advanced fellowship in the Conservation conservation of objects beginning in September 2006. The appointment is Historic New England is seeking for one year with the possibility of applications for two postgraduate fel- renewal.The fellow will have the lowships: an 18-month fellowship opportunity to work with the beginning in spring 2006 and a 12- Museum’s collections in American, month fellowship beginning fall 2006. Asian, Contemporary and European Projects for the year will focus on the Art.The fellow will participate in treatment of objects from Castle activities such as examination, treat- Tucker, an intact Victorian Household ment, analysis and exhibitions, and will in Wiscasset, Maine, and Beauport, the interact as a staff member with other

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