Volunteer for WCG at the Literary Hill Bookfest!
The WCG Outreach Booth will be participating in the Literary Hill Bookfest (www.literaryhillbookfest.org) held on May 1st in the North Hall of Eastern Market. Join …
A Letter from WCG President, Jane Klinger to the Membership
As we come to the end of another WCG year, I would like to thank all of you who have contributed to the success of …
WCG Announces Slate of Candidates for 2016-17 Season and Absentee Ballot Info
The WCG Nominating Committee would like to present the attached nominations for the 2016-2017 election of officers and Board of Directors. The ballot of candidates …
April Meeting—Intern Talks
Please come to the next meeting of the Washington Conservation Guild at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in DC on Thursday April 7, 2016. Speakers …
January Meeting Summary—Restoration of the Capitol Dome
At the January 3 Ring Circus, as part of Ring # 3 (BIG Conservation), Joseph Abriatis, Construction Manager at Architect of the Capitol, presented a …
February Meeting Summary—Star Wars versus Star Trek
For its February meeting, WCG hosted a debate: Star Wars vs. Star Trek: Which pop-culture franchise is the most worthy of preservation? Speakers included Ariel O’Connor, National Air and Space Museum Conservator; …
January Meeting Summary—Biofilms on the TJ Memorial by Judy Jacob
Judy Jacob, Senior Conservator with the National Park Service, Northeast Region; Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering Center, presented the third and final talk of the …
November Meeting Summary—Studio Design Challenges by EwingCole Staff
The November talk featured an encore presentation of Studio Design Challenges: Creating a Safe and Practical Space, from the 2015 AIC Annual Meeting. We were …
Volunteer for WCG at the Treasured Heirloom Event in Frederick MD!
The WCG booth will make its annual outing to the Historical Society of Frederick County Treasured Heirloom Event on March 26th. Join us as we …
Lecture on Foxing in Modern Papers at the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress Conservation Division is pleased to announce a lecture given by New York-based Paper Conservator Sarah Bertalan on Foxing and Reverse Foxing: …
