Register Now! There are still a few spaces open for this up-coming program. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about East Asian Art History & Preservation from some of the most seasoned experts in this field. EAST ASIAN ART: HISTORICAL CONTEXT & MODERN PRESERVATION OF PAPER-BASED WORKS Presented by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts Hosted and Cosponsored by The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA November 4 & 5, 2010 Registration Deadline: October 26, 2010 (http://guest.cvent.com/d/ddq0y4/4W) Experts in the field of Asian art uniformly recommend that preservation efforts be grounded in knowledge of the history and traditions embedded within the objects. Participants in this two-day conference will learn distinct historical and aesthetic differences that inform the rich artistic traditions of China, Japan, and Korea, as well as the practical concerns of handling, housing, storage, exhibition and conservation treatment of paper-based objects from this region. Topics to be covered will include: * Japanese Prints, Scrolls, and Screens * Historical Context for Chinese Art & Artifacts * Paper-based Art & Artifacts of Korea * Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art Conservation * Display, Storage, & Handling of Mounted Materials: Scrolls, Screens, and Albums * Housing & Storage of Bound East Asian Materials * Western & Asian Approaches to Conservation of Asian Objects This program is intended for cultural heritage professionals responsible for the care and handling of paper-based art and artifacts from East Asia, including curators, collections managers, librarians, archivists and conservators, as well as collectors and others interested in the history and care of works from this region. Click here to register and to view the program agenda, speaker information, attendee list, and more: http://guest.cvent.com/d/ddq0y4 Location: The Athenaeum of Philadelphia 219 South 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-3719 When: Thursday, November 4 & Friday, November 5 2010 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Fees: CCAHA Members $225/Non-members $250 The Academy of Certified Archivists will award 10 Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this program. For more information, go to www.certifiedarchivists.org. Major funding for this program was generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Independence Foundation. For more information, to view the agenda and a list of speakers, and to register, go to: http://ccaha.org/education/program-calendar Questions? Visit our Education Program Calendar at www.ccaha.org, call 215-545-0613 or email [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).