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Contract Opportunity: NPG Conservation of Paintings and Frames (2 positions)

April 16, 2025

The National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution seek to contract two individuals to provide conservation services for paintings and frames The Request for Quote and Statement …

Special Assistant to the Director for Preservation, Library of Congress

April 16, 2025

The Library of Congress seeks candidates for the Special Assistant to the Director for Preservation. The salary range for this position is $120,579 – $156,755 per year. The …

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Annual Business Meeting and Raffle

April 11, 2025

Thursday, May 1st 5:00–7:00 pmLocation: MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society1211 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 2120 Parking and Transportation: Parking lot at 1204 Maryland Ave. It is a …

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Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion: (DEAI) Reading Circle

March 31, 2025

In this “book club” style event, we will discuss “A Silent Roundtable Discussion” by Joelle D. J. Wickens, Sally Gunhee Kim, and Sarah Scaturro, published in …

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Emerging Professionals Talks

April 23, 2025March 31, 2025

Thursday, April 3 2025 5:00–7:00 pmSocial hour: 5–6 pm, talks begin at 6 pm Location: National Park Seminary Ballroom9615 Dewitt Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Transportation: Linden …

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April WCG Meeting: Private Tour of Washington National Cathedral

April 16, 2025March 26, 2025

Please join the Washington Conservation Guild in-person for a tour in the 2024/2025 Season. Private Tour of Washington National Cathedral with Head Stonemason Joe Alonso Thursday, …

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Supervisory Conservator, National Portrait Gallery

March 26, 2025

Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in …

Paintings Conservation Lab at the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), 2022.

Project Assistant Conservator (Paintings), VMFA

March 26, 2025

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond Virginia is pleased to announce a Project Assistant Conservator position, in Painting Conservation within the Susan …

Archaeological Conservator, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab)

March 17, 2025

If you previously applied to this position, please submit a new application to ensure full consideration. Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab)Jefferson Patterson Park and …

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WCG April Meeting: Emerging Professionals Talks

March 17, 2025

Please join the Washington Conservation Guild in-person for the 7th Meeting of the 2024/2025 Season. Emerging Professionals Talks Thursday, April 3 2025 5:00–7:00 pm Social …

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