FOCUS ON COLLECTIONS CARE WORKSHOP SERIES

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 15-17, 2008

SPACES ARE AVAILABLE

Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) will be presenting a three-day workshop series designed for institutions with material-based collections at Bell Memorial Union, located on the campus of California State University at Chico.  Staff involved in collections care stewardship, policy making, exhibition development, installation, and students in degree related programs are encouraged to attend.  A selection of workshop titles will be offered to allow participants to select the training topics appropriate to their needs and experience levels.  Cost varies depending upon the number of workshops taken and individuals from qualifying institutions may apply for stipend assistance. 

New Focus on Collections Care workshop titles being offered at Chico include: 

Preserving Museum Collections 101,

Preserving Museum Collections 301,

Care of Collections: Books,

Care of Collections:  Textiles, 

Care of Collections: Paper and Photographic Materials

Or, participants may also enroll in the new three-day intensive Emergency Preparedness Intensive for Material Collections. 

Please visit www.bacc.org to view the complete workshop brochure and registration costs, or contact the BACC Field Service Office at 619.236.9702 or via email at [log in to unmask].  Thank you.