Workshop - Introduction to Collections Care - Winchester

Introduction to Collections Care

VAM is honored to partner with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in presenting a day long workshop on the basics of collections care. The program will feature lecture plus hands-on activities devoted to prioritizing the importance of collections care, including such topics as:

• Establishing mission, responsibilities, and policies
• Reviewing major agents of deterioration, such as environmental, surroundings, people, and emergencies
• Condition reporting
• Handling and housekeeping

*Attendees will receive a basic collections care toolkit and binder of resources!

Guest Speakers: 

• Stephen D. Bonadies, Senior Deputy Director for Conservation and Collections, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
• Meredith Watson, IMLS Advanced Fellow, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Virginia Certificate in Museum Managment:

• Provides one credit in Collections Care