MRCG News & Announcements
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Assistant Conservator of Photography and Works on Paper, Permanent Full-Time
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is one of the major repositories of American photography and works of art on paper in the world, ranging from early daguerreotypes and lithographs to site-specific installations by contemporary artists. The collection includes the archives of photographers Laura Gilpin, Eliot Porter, and Karl Struss, among others; complete sets of Richard Avedon’s In the American West and Alfred Stieglitz’s Camera Work; masterworks on paper by James M. Whistler, Arthur Dove, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Charles Russell, Winslow Homer and John James Audubon. The state-of-the-art conservation and preservation facilities, coupled with the extraordinary work of the other departments in the museum provide a unique place to grow professionally.
William Anthony Conservation Lecture 2022
Yasmeen Khan “Growing with the Job: Reflections of a Career in Conservation”
Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
After an unorthodox entry into the field of conservation, Yasmeen Khan moved between paper conservation and book conservation for many years. Originally from Pakistan, she completed internships in Germany and eventually moved to the United States where she began working as a conservator. Ms. Khan will illustrate the trajectory of her life and lessons learned with treatment highlights from her career.
Call for Survey Participants
Laura Elliff Cruz of the School for Advanced Research at the Indian Arts Research Center in New Mexico
We are excited to share a survey collecting data to determine the field need for an Indigenous Collections Care Guide and key statistics for target audiences. Please share this survey with your colleagues and contacts so we can better illustrate the industry's need for this Guide (and it is for an upcoming grant we are applying for to gather some basic statistics). It takes 3-5 minutes to complete.
Job Opportunity – Conservator at The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace.
We are delighted to have a full-time Conservator opportunity. As part of a two-year Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant, this position is responsible for the execution and supervision of artifact conservation activities including treatments, handling, re-housing, condition surveys, storage upgrades and digital imaging and the general care of assigned collections.
Elections for MRCG Officers
MRCG will be holding elections for two positions at this year's symposium in Detroit: Vice President and Treasurer. If you are interested, or you know someone who would be a great candidate, we are currently accepting nominations. All terms are 2 years (beginning Jan. 2023 - ending Dec. 2024).
Position Announcement: University Archivist and Head, Archives & Rare Books Library
University Archivist and Head, Archives & Rare Books Library
University of Cincinnati Libraries
Full-time, faculty tenure-track
Salary Range $85-110K, salary plus stipend
University of Cincinnati Libraries is inviting applications for the University Archivist and Head, Archives & Rare Books Library. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and management of services and collections of the Archives and Rare Books Library, which includes rare books, manuscripts, the University Archives, and other archival and special collections.
New Website Launch!
We are pleased to officially launch the new MRCG website!
Please make a note of the new web address, as the old site will no longer have fresh content added to it (though we will continue to monitor and maintain it for a period of time).
On the new site, you’ll find a fresh logo, timeless colors, the usual news and information about the MRCG, and a new way to pay dues, donate, and pay for your annual symposium registration.
2022 MRCG Symposium in Detroit
The Midwest Regional Conservation Guild is delighted to announce that registration for our 2022 symposium will open on August 1, 2022. The hybrid symposium will be open to in-person and virtual attendees.
September 28-29, 2022
Detroit Film Theater at the Detroit Institute of Arts