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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WCG Member Meeting and Tour of the National Building Museum’s Northwestern Terra Cotta Collection
WCG Member Meeting and Tour of the National Building Museum’s Northwestern Terra Cotta Collection With Nancy Bateman, Director of Collections; Bryn Cooley, Collections Manager; and … Read More
LATEST NEWS
2026–2027 Sidney S. Williston Memorial Fund Recipients
2025-2026 Williston Awardees at WCG’s October Meeting Please join us in congratulating this season’s Sidney S. Williston Memorial Fund Award recipients! In addition to one year of free membership to … Read More
Williston Fund
3-Ring Circus: Call for Speakers
The Washington Conservation Guild’s celebrated 3-Ring Circusis returning again this season! Once again, it will be held at the S. Dillon RipleyCenter of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC with reception from … Read More
Announcements
WCG Member Meeting and Tour of the National Building Museum’s Northwestern Terra Cotta Collection
WCG Member Meeting and Tour of the National Building Museum’s Northwestern Terra Cotta Collection With Nancy Bateman, Director of Collections; Bryn Cooley, Collections Manager; and Katie Terrell, Cataloger, Northwestern Terra … Read More
WCG Meeting Announcements
LATEST OPPORTUNITIES
Andrew W. Mellon Head of Scientific Research (National Gallery of Art)
Job Title: Andrew W. Mellon Head of Scientific Research Pay/Hours/Benefits: The role is full-time, permanent, trust funded, and benefits are provided. The established government salary range for this role is $169,279 – … Read More
Jobs
Eric Weinmann Head of Conservation and Preservation (Folger Shakespeare Library)
Job Title: Eric Weinmann Head of Conservation and Preservation Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a salaried position with an annual pay of $110,000-$115,000. Total compensation includes an extensive benefits plan, including fully-covered … Read More
