Crash Course – Concepts in Preventive Conservation
$95.00
Nicole Grabow, MACC Senior Objects and Preventive Conservator August 30, 2019 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Location: Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Avenue – Des Moines, IA
In this one-day workshop, participants will explore the concepts behind Preventive Conservation and how small and mid-sized museums can actively build a preventive conservation program for their collections. What is Preventive Conservation? What is the difference between “archival” and “acid free”? We will start by defining essential terms and will broadly cover a variety of topics in the overall care of a mixed media collection. Topics covered will include: defining collection parameters and related policies; environment, light, and agents of deterioration; basic concepts in artifact handling, maintenance, storage, and display; classes of materials and their highest vulnerabilities; Integrated Pest Management and mold prevention; volunteer management; and a discussion of preservation versus access. You don’t need to be a conservator to implement Preventative Conservation practices that will protect and sustain your collection for generations to come. The session will integrate lecture, discussion, and demos in basic handling and cleaning.
Crash Course – Concepts in Preventive Conservation
$95.00
Nicole Grabow, MACC Senior Objects and Preventive Conservator
August 30, 2019
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Avenue – Des Moines, IA
In this one-day workshop, participants will explore the concepts behind Preventive Conservation and how small and mid-sized museums can actively build a preventive conservation program for their collections. What is Preventive Conservation? What is the difference between “archival” and “acid free”? We will start by defining essential terms and will broadly cover a variety of topics in the overall care of a mixed media collection. Topics covered will include: defining collection parameters and related policies; environment, light, and agents of deterioration; basic concepts in artifact handling, maintenance, storage, and display; classes of materials and their highest vulnerabilities; Integrated Pest Management and mold prevention; volunteer management; and a discussion of preservation versus access. You don’t need to be a conservator to implement Preventative Conservation practices that will protect and sustain your collection for generations to come. The session will integrate lecture, discussion, and demos in basic handling and cleaning.