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James Semple Kerr, (6 July 1932 – 15 October 2014) – Obituary
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Intangible Cultural Heritage ISC Meeting at ICOMOS GA
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Queensland Heritage on the Map
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Australia ICOMOS 2015 conference – SAVE THE DATE
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Planning for People: A Community Charter for Good Planning in NSW
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Invitation to the ACT Heritage Awards, Monday 3 November
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Illustrated Burra Charter price reduction
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US/ICOMOS 2015 International Exchange Program – call for applicants and host organisations: ADVANCE NOTICE
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China Study tour, May 2015
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Engineering Heritage Victoria event, Thursday 27 November
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2014 PHA NSW & ACT Public History Prize call for entries
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43rd International Conference on Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods – call for papers
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Applications Now Open: Roving Curator – Exhibitions Program 2015
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Call for Case Studies – Concrete Conservation
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2016 World Monuments Watch nominations – now open
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Getty Foundation Grants and Fellowships – applications open
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Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
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Call for two postdoctoral full time positions – applications invited
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22th CIVVIH Newsletter available
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1. James Semple Kerr, (6 July 1932 – 15 October 2014) – OBITUARY
This obituary for Jim Kerr has been compiled from the thoughtful words of Joan Domicelj and Meredith Walker (which also included thoughts from others) which were said at his funeral on Friday 24 October. I have only made some minor changes, and added some information about dates, awards and publications – with thanks to Tamsin Kerr and Bronwyn Hanna for these. I hope that others like me who could not attend the funeral will enjoy these reflections.
Jim died on Wednesday 15 October 2014 at Elizabeth Lodge nursing home, Willoughby, New South Wales. Our heartfelt thanks go to him for all the gifts he has given all of us associated with Australia ICOMOS and we send our condolences to his family in their time of loss.
Elizabeth Vines,
President, Australia ICOMOS
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2. Intangible Cultural Heritage ISC Meeting at ICOMOS GA
The International Scientific Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage will be holding a business meeting from 14:00-15:30hrs on 13 November in Florence in conjunction with General Assembly. All ICICH members and ICOMOS members considering applying for membership are invited to attend. The business meeting will be followed by a colloquium open to interested ICOMITES and guests. This will take place in the same venue from 15:30-18:00hrs. View the ICICH Colloquium Invitation & Programme 2014.
Please RSVP by email to Susan McIntyre-Tamwoy for catering purposes.
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3. Queensland Heritage on the Map
On Monday 24 November 2014, the State Library of Queensland hosts Queensland Heritage on the Map, a symposium about heritage tourism in the state. Facilitated by journalist and broadcaster Jillian Whiting, this forum will bring together groups from all parts of the heritage tourism sector to discuss strategies and share practical examples of the role heritage experiences play in promoting communities to tourists and visitors. Participants will include historians and heritage practitioners; representatives of public libraries and local government; staff of galleries, archives and museums; tourism operators, and business strategists.
The symposium is free; please register to attend. It will also be live streamed. For further information, email the Queensland Memory team.
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4. Australia ICOMOS 2015 conference – SAVE THE DATE
FABRIC: Australia ICOMOS 2015 Conference
Please save the date in your diary for the next Australia ICOMOS conference to be held in Adelaide from 5-8 November 2015.
The conference is about Fabric with sub-themes: social fabric, fabric and place, and conserving fabric.
The conference website will be up and running shortly and will feature regular updates, as well as announcements in the E-news. Please refer to the Save the date flyer for further details.
FABRIC 2015 Conference Co-conveners,
Michael Queale, Deborah Lindsay and Kevin O’Sullivan
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5. Planning for People: A Community Charter for Good Planning in NSW
Planning for People: A Community Charter for Good Planning in NSW (the Charter) is a two page document that sets a community vision, key principles and desired outcomes for good planning in NSW.
Individuals who are interested in endorsing the Charter – visit the Community Charter website and follow the instructions.
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6. Invitation to the ACT Heritage Awards, Monday 3 November
Monday 3 November 6-7pm
National Archives of Australia, Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT
Drinks from 5.30pm, Awards from 6pm. Presentations will be by Mr Mick Gentleman, MLA and the evening will also include information about the National Trust’s new iPhone App!
FREE ENTRY
RSVP Essential: ph (02) 6230 0533 or email the National Trust
The National Archives of Australia have very kindly offered to take up to 20 people on a special viewing of their exhibition The Waterhouse Natural Science Art prize, prior to the commencement of the awards. This will take place at 5pm and take approximately 30-45 minutes. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL, places limited call (02) 6230 0533 to book.
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7. Illustrated Burra Charter price reduction
The Illustrated Burra Charter can now be purchased at the following prices:
- 1-9 copies: $35 per copy plus postage & handling
- 10+ copies: $30 per copy plus postage & handling
Go to the Publications page of the Australia ICOMOS website to download an order form.
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8. US/ICOMOS 2015 International Exchange Program – call for applicants and host organisations: ADVANCE NOTICE
US/ICOMOS expects to support a number of internships overseas and within the United States in historic preservation during the course of 2015. This program provides unparalleled opportunities for preservationists early in their careers to gain hands-on experience in a country other than their own. The program is geared toward those nearing the end of graduate school or with 1-3 years of professional experience. Placements are made by matching the skills/experience of each applicant with the needs of each host organization.
Prospective Interns
Applications from prospective interns are due 31 January 2015. Application procedures can be found on the Intern section of the US/ICOMOS website.
Prospective Host Organisations
US/ICOMOS also seeks host organisations, such as non-profits, government agencies, and private firms, who are potentially interested in hosting a US/ICOMOS intern, whether in the United States or overseas. Information on hosting US/ICOMOS interns and a letter of interest form can be found on the Host section of the US/ICOMOS website.
2015 Program Schedule
The schedule for the 2015 program has not been finalised as yet. Usually, most internships take place during the summer months but some internships occur during the fall as well. US/ICOMOS is willing to work with host organizations to accommodate different schedules and durations of internships where necessary.
The program schedule for 2014 was as follows, and can be used as a guide to the likely schedule for 2015.
- January 31: Applications due (this date applies to 2014)
- March 1: Applicants notified of “shortlist” selection
- April 1: Selected applicants notified of placement with sponsor
- May 27 – May 30: Intern orientation
- May 31: Interns travel to their host locations
- June 2 – August 11: Internship with host organization
- August 12-14: Summer Interns return to Washington, DC for final program and reception; Fall interns arrive for orientation
- August 16: Summer Interns return home
- After August 16: Fall interns travel to their host locations
Program Overview
Since the US/ICOMOS International Exchange Program was created in 1984, more than 600 young preservation professionals and over 70 countries have participated. The aim of the program is to promote an understanding of international preservation policies, methods, and techniques and to enable interns to make professional contacts and form personal friendships that will ensure a continuing dialogue between countries.
The program began with a one-time exchange between US/ICOMOS and ICOMOS United Kingdom. It since has expanded to involve between 10 and 20 preservation professionals annually depending on the level of funding available. US/ICOMOS is always looking for preservation organizations both in the U.S. and abroad to host interns and participate in this exciting program of cultural exchange. The program is made possible through generous grants from many U.S. foundations, government agencies and individual contributors, and ICOMOS National Committees of participating.
For more information, click here or email Donald Jones, PhD, Director of Programs.
PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS FROM AUSTRALIA PLEASE NOTE:
Applications must be made by nomination through Australia ICOMOS. Nominations will be confirmed by 15 January 2015. We regret the awkward timing of the call and US ICOMOS is aware of the problem.
Applicants must be financial members of Australia ICOMOS – please note that both Full and Associate members of Australia ICOMOS can apply to this program – and have adequate experience and the clear opportunity to travel in the middle of the year.
Applications should be emailed to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by COB Thursday 11 December 2014.
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9. China Study tour, May 2015
The fourth China study tour, led by Anne Warr, will take place from 15 – 30 May 2015. For full itinerary and price CLICK HERE, or contact Anne directly by email.
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10. Engineering Heritage Victoria event, Thursday 27 November
Engineers Australia, Engineering Heritage Victoria and the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation cordially invite you to join us in recognising the significance of the Duke & Orr Dry Dock Pump House on Thursday 27 November 2014.
In the second half of the nineteenth century the Port of Melbourne was growing fast and becoming increasingly important to the import and export of goods. The Victorian Gold Rush had fuelled great prosperity and trade boomed.
Part of the port infrastructure required was dry docks to repair and service visiting ships. From 1868 several dry docks were built at South Wharf. The latest and largest of these operated until 1975; privately owned and operated, providing services ranging from hull cleaning, painting, repair to propellers and rudders and sometimes repair of severe damage from groundings and collisions.
The operation of dry docks required machinery to pump the water out of the dock after a vessel has been floated into it. In the nineteenth century this was invariably carried out with steam pumping plant.
Only the Duke & Orr dry dock remains, now housing the Barque Polly Woodside. This dock was rebuilt to take large ships in 1904 and at that time a new Pump House with a very large steam pumping engine was built. This Pump House remains remarkably intact and it is this relic of the age of steam which we are celebrating.
CLICK HERE to register for this event.
Engineers Australia Convention 2014
This event is being held as part of Convention 2014 from 24 – 28 November. To find out more about the largest engineering event ever held in the southern hemisphere, click here>>.
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11. 2014 PHA NSW & ACT Public History Prize call for entries
Submit your student research paper and win a $500 prize!
The Public History Prize is an annual award offered by the Professional Historians Association (PHA) of NSW & ACT. The Award is open to third and fourth year university students in NSW and the ACT who are studying history (both Australian and international) and whose research paper or project engages with the field and practice of professional and public history.
Entries close on 5 December 2014.
For more information and to submit your entry visit the PHA NSW & ACT website.
Like the Public History Prize facebook page.
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12. 43rd International Conference on Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods – call for papers
The Organising Committee wish to inform you that the Call for Papers for the 43rd International Conference on Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA) is open. The conference will be held at the University of Siena (Italy), in collaboration with the National Research Council (ISTI-Pisa), from 30 March to 3 April 2015.
Please submit your paper ABSTRACT before 20 November 2014.
The 43rd Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology Conference, “KEEP THE REVOLUTION GOING” (CAA 2015 SIENA) will explore a multitude of topics to showcase ground-breaking technologies and best practice from various archaeological and computer science disciplines, with a large diversity of case studies from all over the world.
For further information, visit the conference website.
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13. Applications Now Open: Roving Curator – Exhibitions Program 2015
Are you looking to create exhibitions which are engaging and dynamic? Do you need help developing new ideas and building skills in your museum or gallery? The Roving Curator – Exhibitions Program could be your answer!
The Roving Curator – Exhibitions Program provides small museums and galleries with exhibition development assistance, including several days on-site assistance, as well as follow-up support. See guidelines for the types of projects and support available.
Applications are now open and close 25 November 2014.
For further information, CLICK HERE.
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14. Call for Case Studies – Concrete Conservation
The GCI is pleased to announce a new publication series featuring case studies addressing a range of material and conservation challenges specific to modern heritage. Aimed at architects, engineers, conservators, students, asset managers, owners, and contractors working in this area of conservation, each volume will focus on a specific building material. The first volume will be focused on concrete conservation and will be edited by Catherine Croft, Director, Twentieth Century Society (UK) and Susan Macdonald, Head, GCI Field Projects.
Eight to twelve case studies exemplifying a range of issues and demonstrating rigorous practice and high quality solutions will be selected by the editors for publication. Of particular interest are projects that include treatments to exposed concrete. Volumes will be published in both print and electronic formats. A modest honorarium will be provided for published case studies.
Please refer to the website for more information and instructions for submitting a case study.
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15. 2016 World Monuments Watch nominations – now open
From Hong Kong to Tanzania, the World Monuments Watch provides valuable support for conservation field projects worldwide.
Since 1996, the World Monuments Watch has helped hundreds of heritage sites achieve positive change in the face of contemporary challenges. World Monuments Fund has allocated more than $2.4 million to support conservation field projects at sites included on the 2014 World Monuments Watch. In collaboration with local partners, efforts at nine historic sites will benefit from $1.5 million awarded by American Express, the founding sponsor of the World Monuments Watch. WMF will assist community-based preservation efforts at Hong Kong’s Pokfulam Village, a remarkable survivor facing pressure from urban redevelopment plans. In Barcelona, Spain, WMF will contribute to the restoration and interpretation of Antoni Gaudí’s famous Güell Pavilions and Garden, to improve access by the general public. And in the Stone Town of Zanzibar, WMF will support the restoration of the Palace Museum, an iconic fixture of the Stone Town’s seafront, to help showcase Zanzibar’s rich history and culture.
2016 World Monuments Watch nominations are now being accepted. Deadline for nominations is 1 March 2015.
Every two years, World Monuments Fund (WMF) accepts new nominations to the World Monuments Watch. The World Monuments Watch calls international attention to cultural heritage around the world that is at risk from the forces of nature and the impact of social, political, and economic change. From archaeological sites to iconic architecture, cultural landscapes to historic urban centers, the Watch identifies places of significance in need of timely action.
Nearly 700 sites on all seven continents have been included in the ten Watch cycles since 1996. Watch listing provides an opportunity for sites and their nominators to raise public awareness, foster local participation, advance innovation and collaboration, and demonstrate effective solutions. The 2014 Watch has been covered by more than 1000 news outlets in over 80 countries, with circulation to over 500 million people worldwide. By capitalizing on the attention raised by Watch listing, local entities have leveraged support for Watch sites totaling over $200 million. WMF has contributed an additional $100 million toward projects at Watch sites in more than 80 countries.
Nominating a site to the Watch is a two-part process. Please submit an initial inquiry, after which a username and password will be provided to access the secure Online Nomination Form.
Information about the 2016 World Monuments Watch can be found at the World Monuments Fund website.
Questions about the nomination process should be directed via email to World Monuments Fund.
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16. Getty Foundation Grants and Fellowships – applications open
Residential Grants and Fellowships
While the Getty Foundation has many funding programs for scholars around the world, we also administer grants for scholars who come to work at the Getty Center on behalf of the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, and the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Applications are now open in the following categories:
Getty Research Institute – applications close 3 November 2014
- Getty Scholar Grants
- Getty Predoctoral Fellowships
- Getty Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Getty GRI-NEH Postdoctoral Fellowships
- VolkswagenStiftung Funding Initiative
Getty Conservation Institute – applications close 17 November 2014
- Conservation Guest Scholar
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science
For further information, visit the Getty Foundation website.
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17. Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
To read the latest Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin, click on the following link.
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18. Call for two postdoctoral full time positions – applications invited
The LSIS and the CCJ laboratories, in collaboration with the MAP laboratory, are launching a joint call for applications for two postdoctoral full time positions (one in Geometric Modeling, Computing & Mathematics and one in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History) to join our research on the development of innovative methodologies for the semantic description, analysis and classification of digitized forms of heritage artefacts (the AMidex project – Eloquenzior).
Submission deadline: 15 November 2014.
For more information, see the The Project ELOQUENZIOR call for post doc positions.
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19. 22th CIVVIH Newsletter available
To read the 22th CIVVIH Newsletter, click on the link below.
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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in the Australia ICOMOS Email News are not necessarily those of Australia ICOMOS Inc. or its Executive Committee. The text of Australia ICOMOS Email news is drawn from various sources including organizations other than Australia ICOMOS Inc. The Australia ICOMOS Email news serves solely as an information source and aims to present a wide range of opinions which may be of interest to readers. Articles submitted for inclusion may be edited.
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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood VIC 3125
Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
Facsimile: (03) 9251 7158
Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
http://www.icomos.org/australia
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