CAC Annual Conference

1st Annual Conference and Workshops
Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CAC)
Edmonton
May 26-30, 2015

For details see

    <URL:https://www.cac-accr.ca/conferences>

specifically the Preliminary Conference Program and the "At A
Glance" summary.

Two workshops will be held in conjunction with the Annual
Conference:

    "3D Scanning for Conservators" will allow participants to
    explore the use of 3D scanning technology and rapid-prototyping
    solutions for condition reporting, mount-making, object
    reproduction, and digitization of collections.  This workshop
    will take place in the sophisticated laboratories and smart
    classrooms at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Shell
    Manufacturing Centre on May 26-27, 2015.  Limit of 30
    participants.

    "Conservation of Audiovisual Collections" will be hosted by the
    Provincial Archives of Alberta and take place in their
    state-of-the-art audiovisual lab on May 27, 2015.  The workshop
    will include sessions on the theory and practice of preparing
    audiovisual collections for digitization or media migration.
    Limit of 25 participants.

Register early-workshop spaces are limited.

Other events include:

    Receptions at MacKay Avenue School and the Yellowhead Brewery;

    Tours of the University of Alberta Art Collections, Old
    Strathcona, Downtown Public Art;

    Banquet at the Muttart Conservatory;

    Historic Streetcar Ride and Tour of the Edmonton Radial Railway
    Society's Streetcar Collection.

Register online or download and complete the registration form at

    <URL:https://www.cac-accr.ca/conferences>

Early-Bird Deadline:  April 10, 2015

One-Day Passes are also available.


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