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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3-Ring Circus Summary: “Great Mongol Shahnama – Blue Pigments and Mixtures” by Matthew Clarke

3-Ring Circus Summary: “Great Mongol Shahnama- Blue Pigments and Mixtures” Speaker: Matthew Clarke, National Museum of Asian Art  Summary by Colleen Vick, intern at the National Museum of American History … Read More
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3-Ring Circus Summary: “Straight to Jail! How Adsorption Enhances Agarose Gel Cleaning” by Teresa Duncan and Amy Hughes

3-Ring Circus Summary: “Straight to Jail! How Adsorption Enhances Agarose Gel Cleaning” Speakers: Teresa Duncan, National Gallery of Art, and Amy Hughes, Library of Congress Co-Authors: Michelle Sullivan, The J.Paul … Read More
WCG Meeting Summaries

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 transportation: Virginia Square-GMU (Orange/Silver lines)Metrobus … Read More
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The Edward A. Chappell and Susan L. Buck Architectural Research Fellowship (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation)

Job Title: The Edward A. Chappell and Susan L. Buck Architectural Research Fellowship Pay/Hours/Benefits: No salary listed in the advertisement. Benefits not listed on the job description, for more information please … Read More
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Paintings Conservation Fellow (The Phillips Collection)

Job Title: Paintings Conservation Fellow Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time, limited-term, grant funded position with a pay range of $55,000 per annum, with benefits and an additional $3,000 travel stipend … Read More
Internships / Fellowships

Senior Furniture Conservator (Winterthur Museum, Garden, & Library)

Job Title: Senior Furniture Conservator Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time, salaried position with a pay range of $70,000-80,000 per annum. Consideration for Associate or full Conservator rank and associated salary … Read More
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