Emerging Professionals Talks

Emerging Professionals Talks

Thursday, April 2nd | 5:007:00 pm

Social hour: 5–6, talks begin at 6 pm

Location:

Folger Shakespeare Library

301 Building, Foulke Conference Room

201 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 

Metro Transportation:

Union Station (Red Line)

Capitol South (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines)


This is a free in-person meeting for WCG members.

Since space is limited, RSVP is required to attend. RSVP closes March 30th.


Four speakers will be presenting on the following topics:

Colleen Vick, Conservation Intern, National Museum of American History

“Beneath the Surface: How analytical techniques and imaging inform treatment decisions”

Oliver Petersen, Conservation Assistant, Caring for Textiles 

“A Multimedia 3-dimensional Battle: conserving a souvenir Great White Fleet Banner”

Katherine Miromonti, Advanced Intern in Paper Conservation, Library of Congress

“Reviving and Revealing Washington’s Words: Decision-Making in the Conservation of Two Iron Gall Ink Letters by George Washington”

Emma Dacey, Fellow, Smithsonian American Art Museum

“19th Century American Photographs at SAAM”

2025/2026 WCG season memberships are $35 for professionals, $25 for renewing emerging professionals, and free to emerging professionals who are entering their first season as a WCG member.

Join or renew at www.washingtonconservationguild.org/membership.

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