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1. From Spoliated Art Restitution to Colonial Loot Repatriation: Lessons Learnt and Ways Forward, Panel, London
The BIICL is hosting this event and drinks reception focused on claims for the return of cultural heritage. “During a hearing held at the European Parliament last December, several voices even called for the establishment of a specialised agency to deal with those types of claims, a possible way forward which will also be discussed at the event.”
When: 19 May 2020, 17:00–19:00
Where: British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Charles Clore House, 17 Russell Square, London
Cost: Free (Reservations Required)
2. Head of Cultural Heritage Protection Treaties Unit (UNESCO), Job, Paris
Focused on the 1954 Hague Convention, “the incumbent will be responsible for developing, planning and implementing the programme of the Cultural Heritage Protection Treaties Unit, as well as coordinating the support provided to the Director of the Culture and Emergencies Entity in his capacity as Secretary in assisting the statutory organs of the Convention in all aspects of their decision-making.”
When: Apply by 11 March (Midnight, Paris)
Where: UNESCO, Paris
Cost: Pay Unknown
More Info: https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Head-of-Cultural-Heritage-Protection-Treaties-Unit/518416302/
3. Head of Movable Heritage and Museums Unit (UNESCO), Job, Paris
“The incumbent will be responsible for developing, planning and implementing the programme of the Movable Heritage and Museums Unit, as well as coordinating the support provided to the Director of the Culture and Emergencies Entity in his capacity as Secretary of the 1970 Convention in assisting the statutory organs of the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, including the Subsidiary Committee of the Meeting of States Parties to the 1970 Convention and the Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in case of Illicit Appropriation (ICPRCP).”
When: Apply by 11 March (Midnight, Paris)
Where: UNESCO, Paris
Cost: Pay Unknown
More Info: https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Head-of-Movable-Heritage-and-Museums-Unit/518416402/
4. Project Coordinator Provenance Research, Hessische Museumsverband, Job, Kassel, Germany
A job for a German speaker, this person will conduct provenance research at the non-state museums in Hesse, focused specifically on colonial-era pieces and pieces related to Nazi persecution.
When: Apply by 31 March 2020
Where: Hessischer Museumsverband eV, Kassel, Germany
Cost: Pay Unknown
More Info: https://www.artmarketstudies.org/job-projektkoordination-provenienzforschung-m-w-d-hessische-museumsverband-e-v-kassel/
Contact: info@museumsverband-hessen.de
5. Project Officer Bamiyan World Heritage property/Minaret of Jam (UNESCO), Job, Afghanistan
UNESCO is looking for a project officer to work on, among other things, getting Bamiyan off the World Heritage in Danger list. Qualifications include experience in a post conflict setting and archaeological experience.
When: Apply by 23 March 2020
Where: Kabul, Afghanistan
Cost: Pay Unknown
More Info: https://careers.unesco.org/job/Kabul-Project-Officer/518598702/
6. Sector for Culture Internship (UNESCO), Paris/Field
UNESCO is inviting applications for internships of 1 to 6 months focused on the their cultural heritage work. These are unpaid positions. They are seeking both interns for headquarters in Paris and in the field, so look further on the UNESCO site for the “field” advert.
When: Apply by 31 July 2020
Where: Paris/Field Stations
Pay: Unpaid
7. Stout Hearted: George Stout and the Guardians of Art, Film Screening and Talk, Washington DC
The Smithsonian Cultural Resource Initiative will be screening a film about Monuments Man George Stout, and will also be hosting an interesting panel with top experts to talk about cultural heritage in times of war.
When: 18 March 2020, 5–8PM
Where: The Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th Street Southwest, Washington, DC
Cost: Free (please register in advance)
More Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/screening-of-stout-hearted-tickets-96499804513