FOCUS ON COLLECTIONS CARE WORKSHOP SERIES

EUGENE, OREGON,  SEPTEMBER 23 – 24, 2015

At University of Oregon Libraries

Hosted by University of Oregon

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) will be presenting a two-day workshop series designed for institutions with material-based collections. The series offers two workshops per day and four in total. Staff, volunteers, and students involved in collections care stewardship, policy making, and exhibition development and installation, 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. Individuals from qualifying institutions may apply for stipend assistance (please see the website for more information).

The Focus on Collections Care workshops being offered in Eugene are:

•             Care of Collections: Metal Objects

•             Disaster Recovery for Wet Collections: The First 24-48 Hours

•             Care of Collections: Paper

•             Preservation Policies, Plans and Procedures for Small Museums

Please visit http://www.focusoncollectionscare.org  to view the complete course descriptions and to register, or contact the BACC Field Service Office at 619.236.9702 or wrfso[at]bacc[dot]org.

STIPENDS AVAILABLE!

Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC)

Field Service Officer

mailing address: PO Box 3755, San Diego, CA 92163

phone: 619-236-9702    fax: 619-236-0141

BACC website:  www.bacc.org