A Letter from the President of the Washington Conservation Guild, Diana Galante
Dear Washington Conservation Guild Members and Former Members, My tenure as President of the Guild is coming to a close, and I would like to …
“How Frames are Related to Paintings”
The National Gallery of Art will be hosting a lecture presented by Timothy Newbery on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm in the …
Science for Conservation: Fundamentals and Applications
The Department of Chemistry and the Institute for Soft Matter Synthesis and Metrology of Georgetown University are pleased to announce an intense (2 week), tuition-free, …
WCG Nominating Committee Announces Slate of Candidates for May Elections
The Nominating Committee is pleased to present nominations for the WCG Board. Each position is for a two-year term starting June 2019 and ending May …
WCG May Business Meeting and Garden Party
Thursday, May 2, 2019Dumbarton HouseGarden Party and Tours of Dumbarton House: from 4:30pm to 6:00pmBusiness Meeting and Raffle: from 6:00pm to 7:00pm Join us at …
3-Ring Circus Summary: “Treatment and Study of a Loma Leopard-fur Ceremonial Costume”
Speakers: As conservators, we share the privilege of working with and handling objects that bear special meaning to their makers, users, and collectors. In certain …
In Memorium: Jahanvi Desai
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Jahanvi Desai. She was surrounded by her family when she …
WCG April Meeting: Tips Session
Get tips from successful projects and learn valuable lessons from unsuccessful projects. Thursday, April 4th, 2019Reception from 5:00pm to 6:00pmPresentations from 6:00pm to 7:00pm African …
IPI Digital Print Preservation Seminar at SAAM/NPG
Are you a museum, library, or archive professional responsible for the long-term preservation of the digitally printed materials? If so, then you’ll want to attend …
In Memorium: Beth Richwine
I have the heartbreaking news to share of the death of my friend and colleague, Beth Richwine. Beth Richwine passed away January 15, 2019 in …
