Learning, networking, conference and employment opportunities in cultural property, art crime research, antiquities trafficking research, provenance studies, and related things. Postings are not endorsements.
This list is compiled by Donna Yates. Please let me know of any opportunities to announce.
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1. Distinction Without a Difference? Natural vs. Cultural Heritage in the Spotlight of Restitution Claims, Talk, Online
In this talk, Paul Stewens will consider (and argue against) the distinction between cultural and natural heritage in international law regarding restitution. Certain worth listening to!
When: 12 March 2025
Where: Online
Cost: Free
More Info: https://paul-stewens.com/news/talk-natural-vs-cultural-heritage/
Contact: humanities@mfn.berlin
2. Regulating the Use of Cultural Property Image: The Case of Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, Discussion, Milan/Online
Who has the right to images of cultural property? All are welcome to (digitally) attend this conversation hosted by the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
When: 4 April 2025
Where: Milan and Online
Cost: Free
More Info: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScViMy2gD5sliifqUOGx-pK0rp4RSe8UlLgTZ5O7BuMZ8iBMQ/viewform
Contact: eliana.romanelli@unicatt.it
3. „Die venezianischen Fälle. Eine Sammlung fiktiver Fälle zu NS-Raubgut, Recht und Ethik“, Book Launch, Bonn, Germany
A book launch event will be held for this book by Dr. Michael Franz, including a discussion on provenance research and a reception. Please email to register.
When: 10 April 2025
Where: Universitätsclub Bonn statt, Konviktstrasse 9, 53113 Bonn
Cost: Free
More Info: https://kulturgutverluste.de/meldungen/neuerscheinung-die-venezianischen-faelle-von-michael-franz
Contact: veranstaltungen@kulturgutverluste.de
4. Center for Art Law Summer School, New York City
This 5-day summer school is the first for the Center for Art Law, and “the program will provide participants with a foundational understanding of art law, opportunities to explore key issues in the field, and access to a network of professionals and peers with shared interests.”
When: Apply by 5 April 2025
Where: New York City
Cost: $2,500 (includes classes, course materials, outings, and visits; accommodation and food is not included)
5. ICOM Revision of the Code of Ethics, Webinar, Online
“The Standing Committee of Ethics (ETHCOM) invites all ICOM members to the global webinar on the Revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics”: always a very, very interesting topic.
When: 17 March 2025
Where: Online
Cost: Free
More Info: https://icom.formstack.com/forms/icom_code_ethics_global_webinar_march_17_en
6. 945 – The struggle over art. Cultural property between loss, relocation and restitution, Conference, Berlin and Online
This, the spring conference of the German Lost Art Foundation, will be held in English. “Some 25 speakers at this international event will shed light on efforts to return the looted property of persecuted Jews in Germany, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic immediately after the war.”
When: 31 March
Where: Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin and streaming online
Cost: Free
More Info: https://kulturgutverluste.de/conference2025
Contact: conference@kulturgutverluste.de
7. The Art Business Conference, Conference, Maastricht, Netherlands
Held at the TEFAF art fair once again. I’ll be drifting around TEFAF like usual (I live in Maastricht) so do say hi to me if you go.
When: 14 March 2025
Where: TEFAF, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Cost: 265.46/454.22 EUR
8. inherit Fellowships, post-PhD Research Fellowships, Berlin
“Applications for fellowships for 2026-7 should address the topic of Addressing Heritage Loss. Applications should also relate to one or more of our guiding themes: decentring the west, decentring the human, and transforming value.”
When: Apply by 14 April
Where: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
Cost: “A monthly stipend whose rate is determined by career stage and whether family members accompany the fellow”
More Info: https://inherit.hu-berlin.de/open-call
Contact: fellowships-inherit@hu-berlin.de
9. Recovery of Cultural Heritage, Conference CFP, Kathmandu, Nepal
“The Conference will bring together heritage activists, scholars, government officials, international agency experts, and museum administrators, curators and collectors keen to join the discussion.” The Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign invites “participation of individuals and institutions from both ‘sending’ and ‘receiving’ societies to engage in discussions on a wide range of topics related to the return of heritage, spiritual and religious patrimonies, covering both philosophical and practical aspects.”
When: Abstract by 10 March 2025
Where: Kathmandu, Nepal
Cost: The organisers offer “local hospitality for three nights during the Conference”
More Info: https://nepalheritagerecoverycampaign.org/news/announcement-and-call-for-abstracts/
Contact: nhrcampaign@gmail.com
10. Emergency Strategy Session – Protect Our Cultural Heritage from Section 106 Rollbacks, Online
“Cultural Heritage Partners is convening an emergency strategy session to: Assess the legal and political avenues for challenging these federal actions; Coordinate a broad coalition of preservationists, Tribes, legal experts, and advocates; Develop a swift and effective response to protect Section 106 and the communities it serves”
When: 7 March 2025
Where: Online
More Info: https://www.culturalheritagepartners.com/join-us-emergency-strategy-session-protect-our-cultural-heritage-from-section-106-rollbacks/
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MD_4NdHzTiKWMY7eQR5_Xw#/registration
11. Nazi-era Looted Art Cases: On Research and Restitution, Conference, New York and Online
Hosted by the Center for Art Law, “The Nazi-Era Disputed Art: Research & Restitution Conference will examine ongoing efforts to document, analyze, and facilitate the restitution of Nazi-era looted art.”
When: 10 April 2025
Where: Christie’s New York and Online
Cost: Various prices
More Info: https://itsartlaw.org/2025-nazi-era-looted-art-research-and-restitution/
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-law-conference-2025-nazi-era-disputed-art-research-restitution-tickets-1262908847359?aff=oddtdtcreator
12. Shattered Heritage: Museums and Cultural Loss in the Artsakh War, Talk, Belmont MA and Online
” This presentation will highlight the deliberate targeting of cultural and educational institutions during the conflict”
When: 20 March 2025
Where: NAASR Vartan Gregorian Building, Belmont, MA and Online
More Info: https://naasr.org/blogs/events-1/shattered-heritage-museums-and-cultural-loss-in-the-artsakh-war-thursday-march-20-2025-in-person-naasr-vartan-gregorian-building-on-youtube-and-on-zoom
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yK0oM5M9SE2yeKAHjejTtQ#/registration
13. The Future and Past of ‘Progress’ in Cultural Heritage Law, Call for Papers, Berlin
This is for a “Pre-Conference Workshop of the International Law of Culture Interest Group”. “What does ‘progress’ look like for cultural heritage law in 2025 and beyond? In light of the above, this workshop invites participants to reflect on the notion of ‘progress’ in the field of cultural heritage law in light of the theme of this year’s ESIL Annual Conference: ‘Reconstructing International Law’.”
When: Abstract by 4 April 2025
Where: Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
More Info: https://esil-sedi.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IGILC-CfP-ESIL-2025-Berlin.pdf
Contact: ESILIGCulture@gmail.com