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

April Meeting: Call for Speakers

WCG’s Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) would like to invite submissions for talks at our Emerging Professionals Meeting. The event will be held at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC … Read More
Announcements

Natural Dye Workshop with Fatima Janneh

Natural Dye:Make your own natural dye textile with Fatima JannehSaturday, March 28, 202610:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Falls Church, Virginia Marigold dye pot featuring dyed cotton bandana, photo courtesy … Read More
WCG Meeting Announcements

2026 Community Partnership Project

Please join the Washington Conservation Guildand General Federation of Women’s Clubs for our joint2026 Community Partnership Project:Condition Assessment and Rehousing of Selected Artifactsfrom GFWC Women’s History and Resource Center General … Read More
Community Partnership Projects

LATEST OPPORTUNITIES

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Director of Conservation (Baltimore Museum of Art)

Job: Director of Conservation Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $ $116,700 per annum. For more information about potential benefits please visit: Career & Volunteer Opportunities | Baltimore … Read More
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Graduate Summer Internship (Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden)

Job: Graduate Summer Intern Pay/Hours/Benefits: The internship offers a $8000 stipend for students currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within 2 years) from a graduate training program for conservation. The stipend … Read More
Internships / Fellowships
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Digital Film Preservation Specialist (Library of Congress)

Job: Digital Film Preservation Specialist Pay/Hours/Benefits: Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $102,415 – $133,142 per annum. For more information about potential benefits please visit: USAJOBS – Job … Read More
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