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Children’s Drawings of Gladiators and Hunters Unearthed in Pompeii

Artnet News

Researchers put the artists between the ages of five and seven. The post Children’s Drawings of Gladiators and Hunters Unearthed in Pompeii appeared first on Artnet News.

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ARL Libraries Celebrate Banned Books Week 2024

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on September 20, 2024, 10:38 am ET Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting current and historical attempts to remove or restrict books in libraries and schools. See below for a roundup.

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Best Reasons for Reaching Out to a Reputable Antique Jewelry Dealer before Selling

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Plus, this can help to mitigate a future loss by drawing attention to any minor – and repairable – damage before a major problem exists. This is something that often draws people into buying antique jewelry, so a dedicated and reputable dealer will likely make an effort to research your items.

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Internship, Building Conservation Associates, Inc. (BCA), Washington, D.C.

WCG

BCA interns are actively engaged in project-related activities such as research, site surveys and documentation, report writing, drawing preparation, and construction administration tasks. Demonstrable proficiency in research, writing, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred.

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Conservator (Objects), NMAAHC

WCG

Duty Station: Landover, MD Summary: The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Work with project teams and review exhibit plans, facility reports and drawings. This position is in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).

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Museum Specialist, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

WCG

Its research and outreach activities serve all audiences, within and beyond its walls. In addition, NASM draws tens of millions of learners to its virtual programming. This is a Trust position and has a salary range of $64,957 – $84,441 / year.

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American Association for State and Local History’s Reimagining the Historic House Museum workshop 

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

DESCRIPTION: The one-day workshop includes an analysis of the most important opportunities and threats facing historic sites in America based on the latest social and economic research, with a discussion on how they may relate to the participants’ house museum.