Workshops on collections care

Focus on Collections Care Workshop Series

    University of Washington
    April 22-24, 2009
    Registration Open

    University of Oregon
    June 3-5, 2009
    Registration open

Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) will be presenting a three-day
workshop series designed for institutions with material-based
collections in Seattle, hosted by the University of Washington and
in Eugene, hosted by the University of Oregon. Staff involved in
collections care stewardship, policy making, exhibition development,
installation, and students in degree related programs are encouraged
to attend.  A selection of workshop titles will be offered to allow
participants to select the training topics appropriate to their
needs and experience levels.  Cost varies depending upon the number
of workshops taken and individuals from qualifying institutions may
apply for stipend assistance.

New Focus on Collections Care workshops being offered include:

    Preserving Museum Collections 101
    Preserving Museum Collections 301
    Care of Collections: Books
    Care of Collections: Textiles
    Care of Collections: Paper and Photographic Materials

Or, participants may also enroll in the new three-day intensive
Emergency Preparedness Intensive for Material Collections.

To view the complete workshop brochure with course descriptions and
registration form, see:

    Seattle
    <URL:http://www.bacc.org/pdfs/BACC-seattle2009.pdf>

    Eugene
    <URL:http://www.bacc.org/pdfs/BACC-eugene2009.pdf>

Contact the BACC Field Service Office at 619-236-9702 or via email
at wrfso<-at->bacc<.>org with any questions.


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