Regional Heritage Stewardship Program 
serving Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle
 

These workshops will take place in two locations in the region: Dothan, Alabama and Laurel, Mississippi. Click here to visit the page for the Laurel, Mississippi workshops.

Dothan, Alabama - June 19th & 20th, 2017

Preservation Best Practices and Conducting a Preservation Needs Assessment

This program will provide an overview of preservation standards for collections care and management including basic benchmarking, identifying facilities concerns, collections storage, and agents of deterioration. 

Participants will also learn the components of a comprehensive preservation needs assessment and receive guidance on conducting self-assessments.

Speaker: Samantha Forsko, Preservation Specialist, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts

Date & Time: June 19, 2017, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Location: Wiregrass Museum of Art

Fundraising for Collections Care and Artifact Handling and Housing

Through thoughtful planning and effective grant writing, your organization can be competitive in seeking public and private funding to preserve cultural collections. This workshop will examine the planning process funders want to see, and the elements of a successful grant proposal, and discuss regional funding opportunities. 

Participants will also learn about safe handling and housing techniques for both flat and three-dimensional objects. Discussion will include how to prepare work areas, best practices for moving various types of artifacts, and identifying potential conservation concerns before handling. 

Speaker: Samantha Forsko, Preservation Specialist, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts

Date & Time: June 20, 2017, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Location: Wiregrass Museum of Art

 

Fees: $30 per day, or $50 for both workshops

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More Information

• Registration deadline is two weeks before each program date.
• Payment will only be accepted via check or credit card. No cash payments will be recieved at the door. 
• Lunch will not be provided. However, a list of nearby restaurants will be available.
• Questions? Call Preservation Services at 215.545.0613 or email us at pso@ccaha.org.

About CCAHA

The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is a nonprofit conservation facility specializing in the treatment of works on paper, photographs, and books through conservation and state-of-the-art digital imaging services. Founded in 1977, CCAHA serves nonprofit cultural institutions, private individuals, and other collecting organizations. CCAHA’s preservation services staff present educational programs, conduct preservation assessments, and develop emergency preparedness plans. CCAHA also offers fellowships, fundraising support, and disaster assistance.

Funding for this program was generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities.