Workshop on outdoor sculpture and monument conservation

Outdoor Sculpture and Monument Conservation
Melbourne, Australia
13-16 November 2012

Presented by the AICCM Objects Special Interest Group with the
generous support of the Gordon Darling Foundation

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, hands-on testing and
mock-ups.  Topics will include graffiti protection and removal,
cleaning, coatings and materials substrate repair.

This course is aimed at mid-career conservators and will be limited
to 13 participants.  The course will be led by Katharine Untch, a
San Francisco based conservator with over 25 years experience in the
field of outdoor sculpture and monuments.  Local conservators and
allied professionals will co-present during the 4 day workshop.

Course fee: $1400 (including GST)

Participants will be selected based on their experience, balance of
institutional and private practice conservators and order of receipt
of registration.  Prospective participants should send a brief
curriculum vitae by 28 April 2012 to Helen Privett
<hprivett<-at->museum<.>vic<.>gov<.>au>

or

    Museum Victoria
    GPO 666
    Melbourne VIC 3000

If you have any queries please contact Helen by email or phone +61 3
8341 7235.

Helen Privett
Objects Special Interest Group Convenor
AICCM
+61 3 8341 7235
Fax: +61 3 8341 7154


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