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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LATEST NEWS

August Letter From the President

Dear fellow WCG members, Welcome to the Washington Conservation Guilds 60th season! I am honored to be writing my first Letter from the President to you all. First and foremost, … Read More
Letters from the President

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
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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

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
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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
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