Workshops on collections care

Focus on Collections Care Workshop Series
Balboa Art Conservation Center
Hosted by the University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Watertown Hotel
February 2-4, 2011

Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) is pleased to present a
three-day workshop series designed for institutions with
material-based collections. Staff involved in collections care,
policy making, exhibition development, installation, and students in
degree related programs are encouraged to attend. A variety of
workshops will be offered to allow participants to select the
training appropriate to their needs and experience levels. Cost
varies depending upon the number of workshops taken. Individuals
from qualifying institutions may apply for stipend assistance, and
student discounts are available.

Registration now open.

Workshops will include:

    Surveying and Assessing Collection Needs
    Care of Collections: Paintings and Painted Surfaces
    Care of Collections: Costumes and Costume Accessories
    Preservation of Audiovisual Materials
    Environmental Systems: From Understanding to Effectiveness
    Creating and Maintaining Digital Collections

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

Please visit <URL:http://bacc.org/pdfs/BACC-seattle2011.pdf> to view
the complete workshop brochure with course descriptions and a
registration form, or contact the BACC Field Service Office at
619-236-9702 or wrfso<-at->bacc<.>org.

Elise Ciez
Field Service Project Manager
Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC)
Western Region Field Service Office
PO Box 3755, San Diego CA 92163
619-236-9702
Fax: 619-236-0141


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