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 14th 5:00–7:00 pmLocation: Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201Parking and Transportation:Limited on-site parking / Street parking is available Metro … Read More
LATEST NEWS
Workshop Review: Natural Dye Workshop with Fatima Janneh
WCG Member Workshop Recap: Make Your Own Natural Dye Textile with Fatima Janneh March 28, 2026 On Saturday, March 28th, our members gathered for a morning full of hands-on exploration … Read More
WCG Events
Slate of Candidates for the 2026 WCG Board Elections
The Washington Conservation Guild is pleased to provide this slate of candidates for the 2026-2027 season. All positions will have the opportunity to renew for an additional one or two … Read More
Elections
3-Ring Circus Summary: “Great Mongol Shahnama – Blue Pigments and Mixtures” by Matthew Clarke
3-Ring Circus Summary: “Great Mongol Shahnama- Blue Pigments and Mixtures” Speaker: Matthew Clarke, National Museum of Asian Art Summary by Colleen Vick, intern at the National Museum of American History … Read More
WCG Meeting Summaries
LATEST OPPORTUNITIES
Objects Conservator (Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art)
Job Title: Objects Conservator (Museum Specialist) Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time, salaried position with a pay range of $102,415.00 – $133,142.00 per annum. This is a trust funded position which does not … Read More
Jobs
Contract Opportunity: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
Job: Contract Opportunity: Conservation Services for Library Collections Pay/Hours/Benefits: The award will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The firm-fixed price shall include all direct and indirect costs necessary to complete the … Read More
Jobs
Paintings Conservator (National Gallery of Art)
Job Title: Paintings Conservator (Museum Specialist) Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time, salaried position with a pay range of $121,785.00 – $158,322.00 per annum. This is a private funded position which does not … Read More
