FOCUS ON COLLECTIONS CARE WORKSHOP SERIES Balboa Art Conservation Center Hosted by the Arizona State University Art Museum Tempe, AZ Four Points by Sheraton April 13 - 15, 2011 Registration is now open! Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) is pleased to present a three-day workshop series designed for institutions with material-based collections. Staff involved in collections care, policy making, exhibition development, installation, and students in degree related programs are encouraged to attend. A variety of workshops will be offered to allow participants to select the training appropriate to their needs and experience levels. Cost varies depending upon the number of workshops taken. Individuals from qualifying institutions may apply for stipend assistance, and student discounts are available. Workshops include: Surveying and Assessing Collection Needs Care of Collections: Paintings and Painted Surfaces Care of Collections: Costumes and Costume Accessories Preservation of Audiovisual Materials Environmental Systems: From Understanding to Effectiveness Creating and Maintaining Digital Collections Creating an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for Collections Collection Salvage Individual Emergency Preparedness Consultations Please visit http://bacc.org/pdfs/BACC-Tempe2011.pdf to view the complete workshop brochure with course descriptions and a registration form, or contact the BACC Field Service Office at 619.236.9702 or [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).