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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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

Philip Lee Phillips Society Talk, Library of Congress 

Geography and Map Division and Philip Lee Phillips Society’s Exploring Map Surrounds May 8th, 2025, 1:15pm–4:15pm Join the Geography and Map Division and Philip Lee Phillips Society (PLPS) for Exploring Map … Read More
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LATEST OPPORTUNITIES

Paintings Conservation Lab at the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), 2022.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Assistant Painting Conservator Position at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has extended its deadline for applications for the Assistant Project Conservator in Paintings to May 12, and we are welcoming additional applicants at this time.  … Read More
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Contract Opportunity: NPG Conservation of Paintings and Frames (2 positions)

The National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution seek to contract two individuals to provide conservation services for paintings and frames The Request for Quote and Statement of Work, which contain the … Read More
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Special Assistant to the Director for Preservation, Library of Congress

The Library of Congress seeks candidates for the Special Assistant to the Director for Preservation. The salary range for this position is $120,579 – $156,755 per year. The Special Assistant to the Director … Read More
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