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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“You’re Going to Frieze Up There: the Discovery and Exposure of Mid 19th Century Decorative Painting on the Plaster Walls of President Lincoln’s Cottage” with Jeff Larry
Thursday, December 5thOnline via zoomSocial time 5:15-5:30, Lecture 5:30-6:30Director of Preservation, Jeff Larry, will discuss the history of President Lincoln’s Cottage, and the methods used … Read More
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“You’re Going to Frieze Up There: the Discovery and Exposure of Mid 19th Century Decorative Painting on the Plaster Walls of President Lincoln’s Cottage” with Jeff Larry
Thursday, December 5thOnline via zoomSocial time 5:15-5:30, Lecture 5:30-6:30Director of Preservation, Jeff Larry, will discuss the history of President Lincoln’s Cottage, and the methods used to reveal decorative painting at … Read More
WCG Events, WCG Meeting Announcements
Collections Tech contract opportunity at NMAAHC
The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is seeking to award contract services for a Collections Technician to work alongside the Collections Management staff on a variety … Read More
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WCG Private Practice Seminar
RSVP required by November 8, 2024 Saturday, November 16, 20249:30 am – 4pm Naval Lodge No. 4330 Pennsylvania Ave, DC 20003 Transportation: Metro (Orange/Blue/Silver) to Eastern Market The Washington Conservation … Read More
WCG Meeting Announcements
LATEST OPPORTUNITIES
RFQ for Paper Conservation at Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center RFQ for Paper Conservation at
Request For Quote for paper conservation services for Smithsonian’s Asian Pacific American Center (APAC)’s upcoming exhibition opening Fall 2025 at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). We are looking for a Paper Conservator to assess … Read More
Jobs
Archaeological Conservator at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
DEADLINE: November 11, 2024 Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM), an agency of the Maryland Historical Trust, within the Maryland Department of Planning, is recruiting for a full time, permanent Archaeological Conservator. … Read More
Jobs
Contract Opportunity: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) has a requirement for objects conservation services to document the condition of artifacts and carry out stabilizing treatments. The development of strategic … Read More
