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.
NEXT MEETING
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Annual Business Meeting and Raffle
Thursday, May 1st 5:00–7:00 pmLocation: MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society1211 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 2120 Parking and Transportation: Parking lot at 1204 Maryland Ave. It is a … Read More
LATEST NEWS
Letter from the President of the Washington Conservation Guild, Keara Teeter
Dear friends and colleagues, I began my term as WCG President one year ago, and during that time the Guild has produced a large volume of scholarly lectures, historical tours, … Read More
Letters from the President
Slate of Candidates for the 2025 WCG Board Elections
The Washington Conservation Guild is pleased to provide this slate of candidates for the 2025 season. All positions will have the opportunity to renew for an additional one or two year … Read More
Elections
Summary: “Supporting the Save Your Family Treasures Program After Hurricane Helene”
WCG’s Annual 3–Ring Circus | January 29, 2025 | Ring 3: Community Outreach “Supporting the Save Your Family Treasures Program After Hurricane Helene”Speaker: Leah Bright, Smithsonian American Art MuseumCo-Author: Brian Michael Lione, … Read More
WCG Meeting Summaries
LATEST OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant Conservator of Textiles, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA (USA)
This job will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. About Colonial Williamsburg The Foundation brings history to life for new generations through careful research, … Read More
Jobs
Special Projects Conservator, Historic St. Mary’s City
Historic St. Mary’s City is hiring a special projects conservator to perform a conservation assessment survey on a legacy collection that includes Maryland’s first print house as well as slave … Read More
Jobs
Historic Preservation Specialist (IS-1001-12), Smithsonian Institution
OPEN DATE: May 15, 2025 CLOSING DATE: May 31, 2025 POSITION TYPE: Trust FundPROMOTION: PotentialAPPOINTMENT TYPE: TrustSCHEDULE: Full TimeDUTY … Read More
