Art conservation jobs/ideas

November 12th, 2006, 10:40 AM

Sorry, this is a little unrelated to the current topics that are floating about. But, I'm an undergraduate chemistry major with a deep love of art. I was wondering if there were any ideas out there for potential jobs where i might be able to connect the two? I was specifically wondering about the feasibility of going into the field of art conservation (with a BS in Chemistry!). Any interesting internship? Suggestions? Ideas?

Sofi · November 13th, 2006, 03:07 PM

Here is your best resource, the AIC: http://aic.stanford.edu/. Joining a standing professional committee as soon as you can is probably a good idea.

Under the "Education" tab, click "Becoming a Conservator." There is information regarding undergraduate preparation as well as links to various post-grad programs.

Good luck!

November 13th, 2008, 04:29 AM

University of Lincoln offers a Graduate Diploma Course and a Masters Degree in Conservation. Sue Thomas is the head of year. I believe she would be a good source of information.
Ellen

August 31st, 2009, 09:17 PM

In recent years, fine art and science has been merged and is becoming quite popular in the contemporary art scene. Just so your are aware of this connection you might want to check out oran catts & ionat zurr & guy ben-ary, george gessert and eduardo Kac. These artists might interest you coming from a science background.

November 19th, 2009, 09:11 PM

I have dozens of etchings done by my wife over 20 years ago. Sadly I am responsible for putting the etchings back then in "acid" mats and backings. My question is what kind of bath can I soak the prints in to remove the acid burn? Is there a book you can recommend to help me? She's going to divorce me if I don't restore her prints. Thanks for you help. John Corsetti

John · November 20th, 2009, 12:41 AM

I have seen sprays that are used to deacidify paper, but as for reversing the accumulated damage -- I don't know if that can be done.

November 12th, 2006, 10:40 AM	#1
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Art conservation jobs/ideas Sorry, this is a little unrelated to the current topics that are floating about. But, I'm an undergraduate chemistry major with a deep love of art. I was wondering if there were any ideas out there for potential jobs where i might be able to connect the two? I was specifically wondering about the feasibility of going into the field of art conservation (with a BS in Chemistry!). Any interesting internship? Suggestions? Ideas?

November 13th, 2008, 04:29 AM	#3
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Conservation University of Lincoln offers a Graduate Diploma Course and a Masters Degree in Conservation. Sue Thomas is the head of year. I believe she would be a good source of information. Ellen

November 19th, 2009, 09:11 PM	#5
Unregistered Posts: n/a	etchings I have dozens of etchings done by my wife over 20 years ago. Sadly I am responsible for putting the etchings back then in "acid" mats and backings. My question is what kind of bath can I soak the prints in to remove the acid burn? Is there a book you can recommend to help me? She's going to divorce me if I don't restore her prints. Thanks for you help. John Corsetti

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November 13th, 2006, 03:07 PM	#2
Sofi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 12	Here is your best resource, the AIC: http://aic.stanford.edu/. Joining a standing professional committee as soon as you can is probably a good idea. Under the "Education" tab, click "Becoming a Conservator." There is information regarding undergraduate preparation as well as links to various post-grad programs. Good luck!

August 31st, 2009, 09:17 PM	#4
Unregistered Posts: n/a	In recent years, fine art and science has been merged and is becoming quite popular in the contemporary art scene. Just so your are aware of this connection you might want to check out oran catts & ionat zurr & guy ben-ary, george gessert and eduardo Kac. These artists might interest you coming from a science background.

November 20th, 2009, 12:41 AM	#6
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 870	I have seen sprays that are used to deacidify paper, but as for reversing the accumulated damage -- I don't know if that can be done.