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
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
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
LATEST OPPORTUNITIES
Contract Opportunity: National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution
Contract Opportunity: National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution Pay/Hours/Benefits: Not applicable Work Location/s: National Museum of the American Indian, Washington DC. Application Deadline: Bids are due by 5:00pm on July 24th. … Read More
Jobs
Chief Executive Officer (Organ Historical Society)
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer Pay/Hours/Benefits: OHS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000; the benefits package includes paid vacation and … Read More
Jobs
Contract Opportunity: Smithsonian Libaries and Archives
Contract Opportunity: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Pay/Hours/Benefits: Not applicable Work Location/s: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, Washington DC Application Deadline: Bids are due by 5:00PM on August 7th, 2026 Brief Description: The Smithsonian Libraries … Read More
