From: Ralph Calhoun [mailto:[log in to unmask]]

Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 10:00 AM

To: [log in to unmask]

Subject: Conservation Workshop

 

 

Please pass this along. This information is also attached in a flyer format. Thanks. Ralph Calhoun

 

Care and Conservation of Historic Objects in Museums

 

A Collections Care Workshop

For Curators and Collections Managers at the intermediate level.

 

Wendy Jessup, Collections Conservator, Wendy Jessup and Associates & Justin French, Curator of Collections, Biedenharn Museum and Gardens

 

Thursday, July 18

 

At the

BIEDENHARN MUSEUM AND GARDENS

Monroe Louisiana

 

Featured Topics:

 

COLLECTIONS CARE

Proper care of Museum Collections including handling of objects, the effects of light, humidity, pests and other environmental concerns and practical advice for addressing environmental issues. Question and Answer session about your museum’s concerns.

 

LONG RANGE PLANNING

How to utilize a CAP or other conservation survey to advance conservation in your museum through education and further grant applications. Creating a long-range plan for conservation.

 

HANDS ON REVIEW OF A CURRENT CP PROGRAM IN ACTION

Ms. Jessup and Biedenharn Museum and Gardens Curator of Collections, Justin French, will detail the process which led to the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens’ successful IMLS Conservation Support Grant Application and will demonstrate recently installed environmental equipment.

 

REGISTRATION

The $65 registration includes the workshop, handouts, light breakfast, lunch and shuttle van from the Atrium Hotel. Deadline for registration is Friday, July 12.

 

We have reserved a limited number of rooms at the Atrium Hotel at a special rate of $55 per night. Call the museum 318-387-5281 for further details.

 

Participants are invited to gather for dinner the evening before the Workshop. Transportation provided.

 

Mail or fax the form below along with a check for $65 to: Collections Department, Biedenharn Museum and Gardens, 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, LA 71201.

 

For more information call Justin French, 318-387-5281

 

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Name ______________________________________  Title _______________________ Museum_________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address__________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip Code _______________________________________________________

E-Mail Address __________________ Telephone Number _______________________

 

Please inform us if need special accommodations are needed. Make checks payable to Biedenharn Museum and Gardens.

 

 

 

Ralph E. Calhoun, Jr., Executive Director

Biedenharn Museum and Gardens

2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, LA 71201

318-387-5281 | [log in to unmask]

www.bmuseum.org

 

 

 

Patrick

 

T.Patrick Brennan

Director of Development

Cultural Council

of Richland and Lexington Counties

803.799.3115

 

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