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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Collections Tech contract opportunity at NMAAHC

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is seeking to award contract services for a Collections Technician to work alongside the Collections Management staff on a variety … Read More
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WCG Private Practice Seminar

RSVP required by November 8, 2024 Saturday, November 16, 20249:30 am – 4pm Naval Lodge No. 4330 Pennsylvania Ave, DC 20003 Transportation: Metro (Orange/Blue/Silver) to Eastern Market The Washington Conservation … Read More
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2024–2025 Sidney S. Williston Memorial Fund Recipients

Congratulations to our Sidney S. Williston Memorial Fund Award recipients! In addition to receiving one year of free membership to WCG, they have reduced registration fees for WCG workshops (including the … Read More
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Archaeological Conservator at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum

DEADLINE: November 11, 2024 Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM), an agency of the Maryland Historical Trust, within the Maryland Department of Planning, is recruiting for a full time, permanent Archaeological Conservator. … Read More
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Contract Opportunity: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) has a requirement for objectsconservation services to document the condition of artifacts and carry out stabilizingtreatments. The development of strategic conservation treatment … Read More
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Conservator (Archivist I), Maryland State Archives

Please find the postings for a Conservator (Archives I) at the link below. Application window opens October 02 and closes October 16, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=24&R2=003574&R3=0001
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