Workshop on conservation of outdoor sculpture

Workshop on conservation of outdoor sculpture
Washington DC
October 18-21, 2011

Lead Instructor:  Katharine Untch

Presented by The Foundation of the American Institute for
Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works in collaboration with
the National Park Service

Course Fee: $550, AIC members, $750, non-members
(Fee includes lunches)

Enrollment Limit: 10

Registration Deadline: Review of applications will be made on a
rolling basis.

Last day to register, if space is available, is September 6, 2011

This advanced workshop will focus on current best practices for
preserving outdoor sculpture, preventive conservation measures, and
working within the varied contexts of museums, galleries, public art
and private collections.  Conservation approaches for traditional
and contemporary materials will be discussed. Local museums and
outdoor sculpture sites will provide exposure to various contexts
and approaches including,  demonstrations, and hands-on testing and
mock-ups.  Topics will include graffiti protection and removal,
cleaning, coatings and materials substrate repair.

This program is designed for mid-career conservators. Participants
may be selected based on order of receipt of registration, training,
experience, balance of institutional and private practice
conservators, number of registrants from a single organization, and
geography. Preference will be given to AIC Professional Associate
and Fellow members. Early registration is advised.

Scholarships for AIC members are available for this workshop through
a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.  Application
deadlines are May 15, 2011 and September 15, 2011.  See the
"FAIC/NEH Individual Professional Development Scholarship"
information at

    <URL:http://www.conservation-us.org/grants>

    <URL:http://www.conservation-us.org/
        index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewpage&pageid=506>

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All applications should be sent electronically to
faicgrants<-a t->conservation-us< . >org

Abigail Choudhury
achoudhury<-a t->conservation-us< . >org
Development and Education Associate
Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic
    and Artistic Works
1156 15th Street, NW
Suite 320
Washington, DC 20005
202-661-8070
202-452-9328


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