Thursday, January 10, 2019
Reception with Exhibitors from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Presentations from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
The Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, Washington, DC 20560. Nearest Metro stops: Smithsonian and L’Enfant Plaza
Artists and Owners: Creation, Use, and Intent
- Keara Teeter, “Technical Examination of Two (of the Seven) Edward Steichen In Exaltation of Flowers Murals Painted Between 1910-1914”
- Lauren Ross, “Thomas Hart Benton’s Rare Synchromist Picture Bubbles of 1914-1917: A Surprising Discovery of an Artist’s Original Painted Frame”
- Riley Cruttenden, “Japanned with Tin Powder: Technical Art History of a Metallic Finish on Two British Ship Models from the 19th Century”
Dealing with Difficult Objects: Emotional, Political, and Treatment Challenges
- Janelle Batkin-Hall and Julia Campbell-Such, “Treatment and Study of a Loma Leopard-fur Ceremonial Costume”
- Meghann Girard, “Frass-tacular!: Textile Conservation Techniques Adapted to the Stabilization of Moth-Damaged Aircraft Fabric”
- Jane Klinger, “A Scrap of Cloth, A Drop of Blood”
New Approaches: Treatment and Engagement
- Samantha Owens, “Can’t Touch This: Incident Reporting for Visitor Interaction to Artwork”
- Teresa Duncan, Edwin Chan, Sara Orski, and Kathryn Beers, “Press and Peel: How a Gel’s Softness Can Aid in the Gentle Removal of Soil from Rough Surfaces”
- Beth Knight, “Characterization and Removal of Rust Stains on Native Tanned Hide”
Visit each of our exhibitors during the reception to enter the RAFFLE. Prizes courtesy of AIC, Kremer Pigments, and Tru Vue.
Exhibitors Include: AIC, CSOS Inc., Gaylord, Hirox, Hollinger/Metal Edge, Image Science Associates, Kremer Pigments, Sirma Group/Conservation Space, Talas, Tru Vue, and University Products.
This event is free to WCG members, $10 for guests & non-members. Memberships are $35 for professionals and $25 for students. WCG just celebrated 50 years of supporting and promoting art conservation in both the DC metro area and worldwide. Membership contributions go toward supporting our next 50 years of programming and advocacy.
