FOCUS ON COLLECTIONS CARE WORKSHOP SERIES

Balboa Art Conservation Center

Hosted by the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

October 19 - 21, 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

Disaster Recovery for Wet Collections: The First 24 – 48 Hours

Individual Emergency Preparedness Consultations

Please visit http://bacc.org/pdfs/BACC-Eugene2011.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].