MRCG News & Announcements
2022 MRCG Symposium Workshop
The relatively recent introduction of rigid or semi-rigid gels (gellan gum, agarose, agar, xanthan gum etc.) to the field of paper conservation opened new possibilities for treatments, especially for local cleaning. In the fall of 2016, research began at the Smithsonian American Art Museum focused on the use of rigid gels as well as the optimization of aqueous systems for local treatment of stained artworks on paper with water-sensitive media. This workshop is based on the results of this research, and was later expanded to include applications in other specialties.
2022 MRCG Emerging Professionals Scholarship
The call for scholarship applications to attend the 2022 MRCG Symposium in Detroit is now open. If you are an early career conservation (or related collections care) professional and are interested in attending the 2022 Symposium, you are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
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Art Conservation Practice
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MRCG 2022 Symposium Updates
Hello MRCG Community!
See below for important updates about this year's annual MRCG symposium on September 28-29, 2022 at the Detroit Institute of Arts in the historic Detroit Film Theater.
The call for papers deadline has been extended to July 15th We will accept proposals for talks (15-20 minutes) or a tip sharing a new technique, tool, etc. (5-10 min)Virtual submissions will be consideredWe will be offering a limited number of scholarships to assist with the cost of travel and attendance for the meeting for pre-program and current graduate students, as well as conservators in private practice and regional centers. Preference will be given to those who are submitting a talk or tip.
Job Posting: Project Conservator at Northwestern University Libraries
Project Conservator
Professional Librarian Vacancy
Northwestern University Libraries offer a two-year full-time Project Conservator position. Under the supervision of the Chief Conservator, the Project Conservator will work with and assist conservation staff on two major endeavors…
Job Posting: Collections Care Manager at OSU
The Ohio State University Libraries is looking to hire a Collections Care Manager
The Collections Care Manager reports to the Preservation & Digitization Strategist and contributes to the stewardship of the University Libraries collections by managing preventative preservation activities for the physical wellbeing of the University Libraries collections. The Manager plays a leading role in the development, management and staff training of the disaster plan for collections, and is also a key member of the Libraries Collections Disaster Team.
Call for Papers Opens June 1st
MRCG’s Annual Fall Symposium is September 28-29, 2022. Papers will be accepted June 1 – July 1, 2022. Please submit your abstracts to mrcg.secretary@gmail.com starting June 1, or email any MRCG officer with questions. Details about conference and workshop registration will be posted soon.
Save the Date for MRCG in Detroit!
This year, the Annual Fall Symposium will be at the Detroit Institute of Arts, September 28-29, 2022.
We hope you can join us! The meeting will include:
– Pre-conference workshop on gels with Sophie Barbisan (space is limited)
– ECPN Portfolio Event
– 2 days of talks and the member business meeting
– Reception
– Tours
We will be offering a virtual option again this year for the presentations.