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
Community Partnership Project 2026/2027
Please join the Washington Conservation Guildat the National Museum of the United States Army for the2026/2027 Community Partnership Project:Preservation of Heirlooms and Family Archives: Presentation and Clinic Photo: The Army … Read More
Community Partnership Projects
Letter from the Outgoing President of the Washington Conservation Guild
Each day, I continue to feel fortunate to be involved with such a fantastic professional organization. WCG has left an enormous impact on me personally, and I have witnessed how … Read More
Letters from the President
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
LATEST OPPORTUNITIES
Hometown Treasures: Capital Regional – Call for Volunteers
About Hometown Treasures Hometown Treasures is a national education initiative that inspires individuals, families, and communities to preserve their personal and community history by learning how to care for treasured … Read More
External Events, Volunteer Opportunities
Paintings Conservator (National Gallery of Art)
Job: Paintings Conservator (2 positions) Pay/Hours/Benefits: These two full-time salaried positions at the GS-13 and GS-14 levels respectively. Review of the federal General Schedule (GS) pay scale for Washington, DC workers … Read More
Jobs
Paintings Conservator (Smithsonian Museum of American Art)
Job: Paintings Conservator Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $85,447 – $111,087 per annum. For more information about potential benefits please visit: https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description. Institution: Smithsonian … Read More
