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
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
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
WCG Meeting Summaries
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
LATEST OPPORTUNITIES
Job posting: Associate Book Conservator
ASSOCIATE BOOK CONSERVATOR THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM ABOUT THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM The Walters Art Museum is among America’s most distinctive museums, forging connections between people and art from cultures … Read More
Jobs
Project Conservator (Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture Garden)
Job Title: Project Conservator Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time, one-year term limited position (with the option for renewal, pending funding availability and completion of project objectives) with an annual salary of $85,447 … Read More
Jobs
Baltimore Ravens (Historic Collections Manager)
Job Title: Historical Collections Manager Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time salaried position with a pay range of $75,000 – 85,000 per annum. Benefits include company-paid health insurance, including health and vision, a … Read More
