American Institute for Conservation & Foundation for Advancement in Conservation

Now Available! C2C Care November 19, 2024 Contamination and Pesticide Residues for Small and Mid-Sized Cultural Institutions - Recording and Presentations. To access those materials please see link below: https://lnkd.in/eFkw4sEV Interested in the C2C Care Course Investigating Contamination and Pesticides in Cultural Heritage Collections that will continue the discussion started in this course? See link here for more info: https://lnkd.in/ebX3uMGJ Early Bird rate of $99 until January 1, 2025 for this 5 session course!

Free virtual conference opportunity! Join Ki Culture for the Second International Climate Control Conference, 4-5 December. Learn more and register:

We’re excited to welcome Lori Wong as our new Senior Program Officer! With over two decades of experience in cultural heritage conservation, Lori brings a wealth of knowledge from her roles at The Courtauld Institute of Art and the Getty Conservation Institute. She holds degrees in Art History and Studio Art from Wellesley College, a Postgraduate Diploma in Wall Paintings Conservation from the Courtauld, and an MBA from Wharton. Lori’s extensive fieldwork and leadership has extended to global conservation efforts with significant projects worldwide, including Tutankhamen’s tomb and the Mogao Grottoes. Her work integrates practical and theoretical aspects of conservation, and she’s been dedicated to enhancing professional skills in the Global South through collaboration, training, research, and dissemination. We look forward to the valuable insights she will bring to our conservation initiatives.

"Today, many other contemporary artists have plugged into comestibles as theme and material. These artworks, which incorporate food and other perishables, can offer unique challenges to curators, collectors, and conservators." Read more about the challenges of conservation of contemporary art:

The recording, resources, and presentation from our November 14, 2024 C2C Care webinar Keeping the Groove: Caring for Grooved Audio Media are now available on our website. To access click on the link below:? https://lnkd.in/e7pmmXP9 And don't forget to register for our final webinar of 2024:? November 19, 2024, 1:00 pm – Contamination and Pesticide Residues for Small and Mid-Sized Cultural Institutions https://lnkd.in/eFkw4sEV

Apply by Wednesday to participate in FAIC's "Analysis of Peruvian Archaeological Textile Structures" workshop at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, February 11-13, 2025. Join us to take a close look at Precolumbian textiles to understand their technical features. More info: https://lnkd.in/eqSuFn-B Funding for this program comes from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support comes from the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) Endowment for Professional Development. Photo credit: Tapestry panel, Chimu, Peru. Silt tapestry, camelid hair weft, cotton warp, four-selvaged cloth with unwoven warp. x65. 8730. Fowler Museum at UCLA. Gift of the Wellcome Trust.

Register for the next FREE C2C Care Webinar Keeping the Groove: Caring for Grooved Audio Media November 14, 2024 Grooved audio media, such as wax cylinders, shellac discs, and vinyl records, can be found in many archival and museum collections at small and mid-sized institutions, often featuring significant historical moments and cultural expressions. However, these materials can be vulnerable to damage and deterioration if not properly cared for. In this webinar, we will explore effective preservation strategies tailored specifically for these unique formats. Presenter: Dave Walker, Audiovisual Archivist, Smithsonian Institution, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7pmmXP9

FAIC is seeking a full-time temporary staff member to oversee the development and administration of FAIC’s professional development programming, including grants and scholarships. This position will begin January 2, 2025, and end August 29, 2025. The candidate may work fully remotely or may select a hybrid or in-office schedule from our office in Washington, DC. Learn more:

AIC members, join us next Friday for "Closing Conservation's Narrative Gap: Sharing Stories of Insight, Change, and Impact" with Evonne Gallardo! This event has been made free of cost to AIC members through donations to the DEIA Project Fund. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/ejy4RTrB

As we continue to celebrate #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we'll be highlighting conservation and preservation projects caring for Indigenous cultural heritage. We especially want to recognize and thank Indigenous practitioners who care for tangible and intangible cultural heritage.