Call for papers--CAC-ACCR Annual Conference and Workshop

Call for Papers

43rd Annual CAC-ACCR Conference and Workshops
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
June 6-10, 2017

Saskatchewan conservators are thrilled to be hosting the 43rd Annual
Conference and Workshop of the Canadian Association for Conservation
of Cultural Property, June 6-10, 2017 in the province's capital of
Regina, located on Treaty Four land.  The conference will take place
at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located in the vibrant heart of the
city, with an opportunity to visit cultural centres such as the
MacKenzie Art Gallery, the R.C.M.P. Heritage Centre and the Royal
Saskatchewan Museum.  The conference will be preceded by two
workshops: Forensic Photography for Heritage Materials with Global
Forensics (June 6-7, 2017), and Photo-etching with University of
Regina Professor Robert Truszkowski (June 7, 2017).

The theme of the 43rd Annual Conference is Obsolescence.  Colleagues
are invited to submit abstracts that address the theme, from
preserving outmoded technology, to adapting or letting go of
outmoded ideas and practices, conservation deals with the archaic on
many levels.  What's relevant?  What's practical?  What matters?

In addition, papers are requested on all aspects of conservation
theory and practice, including all types of collections, public art,
the built environment, industrial heritage, archival records, and
mount-making.

Abstracts are due on October 31, 2016.  Please submit an abstract,
in French or English, by e-mail attachment (MS Word, double-spaced,
12 point, Arial font) and indicate 'CALL FOR PAPERS - CAC2017' in
the subject line to conference<-at->cac-accr<.>ca.  Note: Abstracts for
5-minute short talks and posters are also encouraged, and can be
submitted by November 15, 2016.

Abstracts may have a maximum of 500 words, along with a bio of 300
words maximum per author.  In case of multiple authors, please list
all authors and include an email address for each author.  Please
note that speakers are not compensated and must register for the
conference (single day registration is available).  Abstracts will
be published in English and French as part of the conference
proceedings.

Note: Submission deadlines are earlier than normal to ensure the
program can be finalized to match fiscal planning and granting
priorities.

Questions?  Please direct all questions about the conference program
to May-Lin Polk <conference<-at->cac-accr<.>ca>.  General information can
be found at the CAC Conference site

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


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