The Washington Conservation Guild (WCG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving art and historic materials.

Founded in 1967, WCG serves as a regional forum for its members and as a resource to the public for learning about the care of personal collections.

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WCG March Meeting: Rising Tides, How to Prepare for Water Emergencies

Please join the Washington Conservation Guild for the 3rd virtual meeting of the 2024/2025 Season: Rising Tides: How to Prepare for Water Emergencies with Elaina Gregg of the American Flood Coalition Thursday, March … Read More
WCG Meeting Announcements

Environments That Shape Us: Using Chemical Indicators to Understand the Diet and Climate Surrounding Human Evolution

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST Free! The origin of humans came about in a complex world of shifting resources and evolutionary pressures. Advanced chemical techniques … Read More
External Events
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WCG Private Practice Seminar Summary, Part II

Naval Lodge No. 4Saturday, November 16, 2024Afternoon Session Summarized by Charlotte Starnes For information about the morning session, please see the summary of the first half of the event, by … Read More
WCG Events, WCG Meeting Summaries

LATEST OPPORTUNITIES

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Preventive Conservation Technician, Colonial Williamsburg

Permanent, full-time position available with full range of benefits in the Conservation department at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation! Wages start at $17.50/hour. See the full posting below and apply or … Read More
Jobs
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Internship Opportunity: NMAI Nine-Month Conservation Internship, Fall 2025

The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is committed to equity and social justice for the Native/Indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere through education, inspiration, and empowerment. NMAI stewards … Read More
Internships / Fellowships
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Conservation Internship for Broadening Access (CIBA) 2025

Application opens: January 27, 2025Deadline to apply: February 28, 2025 at 11:59PM (EST) Number of Weeks: 10 Start Date: June 2, 2025End Date: August 8, 2025 This is a cohort internship so all interns should be able to start … Read More
Internships / Fellowships