Workshops for InstitutionS

BACC can create on-site, customized educational workshops available to your institution or professional association through our institution-based training program.

A wide range of topics are offered, from those appropriate for institutions just embarking on a preservation planning program to specific, issue-oriented sessions geared to institutions that are further along in their conservation program. Just a few of the current topics available for training are:
  • Basic Condition Reporting for Collections Managers
  • Biological Attack! Pests and Mold
  • Care of Collections: Paintings and Painted Surfaces
  • Creating an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for Collections
  • Disaster Recovery for Collections: The First 24-48 Hours After a Disaster
  • Handling and Housekeeping for Collections
  • Making Material Choices for Paper and Photographs
  • Surveying and Assessing Collection Need
Example Didactic Video from BACC

Lectures & Talks

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BACC staff regularly present to smaller groups such as professional or volunteer organizations, continuing education students, museum docents and more. We can work with you to create a talk on a topic that suits your needs. Past topics have included What is Art Conservation?, Art and Science in
Conservation, Introduction to Textile Conservation, 14th-Century Italian Panel Painting Techniques, At-Home Collection Care.
CARING FOR ARCHIVAL MATERIALS AT HOME
CÓMO CONSERVAR MATERIALES DE ARCHIVO EN CASA