Aluminum: History, Technology and Conservation, April 7-10, 2014

The International Council of Museums Committee for Conservation Metal Working Group, in partnership with the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation and the Lunder Conservation Center, is pleased to announce the first ever conference on the history, technology and conservation of aluminum alloys. This interdisciplinary conference will bring together specialists from the fields of conservation, scientific research, and industry to facilitate an exchange of knowledge and expertise in the deterioration and conservation of aluminum alloys.

The conference will be held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, McEvoy Auditorium in Washington D.C. from April 7-9 2014.  A one-day workshop will be hosted by the Emil Buehler Conservation Laboratory at the National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia on April 10.

Paper abstract deadline: August 30, 2013.

Poster abstract deadline: August 30, 2013.

For further information, email aluminum2014@gmail.com