Professional Development for Conservators: Providing Preservation and Access for the Humanities

FAIN: PE-50054-10

FAIC (Washington, DC 20005-1704)
Eryl P. Wentworth (Project Director: July 2009 to April 2012)

Funding supports professional development through workshops offered around the country for conservators responsible for the care of humanities collections.

The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC) seeks funding to support nine workshops consisting of six new course topics over a two year period. This initiative is part of FAIC's expanding program of professional development for conservators of cultural heritage, and builds on the successes and lessons learned from previous programs. An estimated 195 conservators will participate. 48 scholarships will increase access for conservator in under-served regions through travel stipends. Workshops will take place in 6 states and the District of Columbia.