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
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
2025-2026 Season Community Partnership Project Summary: GFWC Women’s History and Resource Center
Overview WCG’s 2025–2026 Season Community Partnership Project took place at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Headquarters at 1734 N St NW, Washington DC, on April 11, 2026. Over 30 … Read More
Community Partnership Projects, Outreach, WCG Meeting Summaries
LATEST OPPORTUNITIES
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
Jobs
Rare Book and Paper Conservator (LAC Federal)
Job Title: Rare Book and Paper Conservator Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time, salaried position paying $$75,000 – $105,000 per annum with benefits. LAC Federal offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, … Read More
