The New England
Conservation Association is a collegial group of individuals from the
New
England region who are interested in all aspects of art conservation.
NECA hosts an annual series of interesting and topical meetings where
members can keep
up-to-date on the latest developments in conservation, enjoy
refreshments with friends and colleagues, and see behind the scenes in
area labs and studios. Annual workshops are organized to provide
hands-on opportunities for specialized interests with
a rotating subject matter.
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It's time to renew your NECA memberships! The 2009-10 Membership Applications can be downloaded from the Membership page.
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Job Posting
Morse Fellow for Advanced Training in Paper Conservation
Conservation and Collections Management Department
Applications are being received for the two-year Claire W. and Richard P. Morse Fellowship for Advanced Training in Paper Conservation at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Working with conservators, collections care specialists, curators, and conservation scientists, the Morse Fellow will participate in a wide range of conservation activities generated by an active museum environment. Included in the fellowship is the opportunity to carry out a publishable research project.
Applicants must have a master’s degree in conservation and a minimum of one year of practical experience beyond graduation or the equivalent. Compensation includes salary and a benefits package. Complete applications should be received by January 15, 2010.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter summarizing your interests, your résumé, and two letters of recommendation to:
Myriam A. Negron, Assistant Director, Human Resources
Human Resources Department
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
mnegron@mfa.org
Recommendation letters should be mailed separately from the résumé and cover letter.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. The MFA is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.
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Workshop Deadline extended
Applications are still being accepted for the 2010 Ancient Peruvian Textiles Workshop, which will take place from January 12-22 in Lima, Peru. The theme of the 2010 workshop is Animal Iconography. We will document, conserve and mount pre-Columbian textiles from the collection of the Huaca Huallamarca Museum and Huaca Malena Museum (http://huacamalena.perucultural.org.pe/). Prior to the start of classes we will make a three-day excursion down the South Coast to see animal-related sites in Nazca and Paracas including the Nazca lines and the Islas Ballestas.
This course is geared toward museum professionals and others with museum sensibilities and excellent hand skills who want to learn about textile conservation and pre-Columbian cultures while visiting Peru. Past students have included conservators from all disciplines, archaeologists, weavers, historians, and textile aficionados ranging in age from college students to retirees.
The course cost is $1300 per person. This includes up to eleven nights of double-occupancy accommodation, ground transportation, tuition, and guides. Single rooms may be available upon request at a higher cost. This fee does not including airfare to and from Peru, return transportation to the airport after the course, lunches, or dinners. All Peruvian students will receive a scholarship for free tuition.
Please email Camille Myers Breeze at mtsworkshops@gmail.com for an application form or for more information. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 15, 2009.
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Members are encouraged to post related announcements (for example, job postings, exhibitions, meetings, etc.) through NECA. Please send your announcement to membership@neconservationassociation.org and it will be forwarded to the directory by email.
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New England Conservation Association. Copyright 2007
Website last updated: February 8,2008
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