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 United States Air Force (NMUSAF)
Contract Opportunity: National Museum of the United States Air Force Pay/Hours/Benefits: Not applicable Work Location/s: Delivery: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH Pickup: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, … Read More
Jobs
Conservation Technician (National Archives and Records Administration, Conservation Branch)
Job Title: Conservation Technician Pay/Hours/Benefits: This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule within the open hours of NARA facilities, Monday-Friday 6 AM – 6 PM. The hiring range for … Read More
Jobs
Objects Conservator (Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art)
Job Title: Objects Conservator (Museum Specialist) Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time, salaried position with a pay range of $102,415.00 – $133,142.00 per annum. This is a trust funded position which does not … Read More
