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

FAIN: PE-233821-16

FAIC (Washington, DC 20005-1704)
Eric Pourchot (Project Director: May 2015 to March 2018)

Mid-career professional development through workshops offered around the country for conservators responsible for the care of humanities collections. Fifteen presentations of 10 courses would be held over the two-year grant period, reaching an estimated 461 conservators and allied professionals. Twenty travel stipends would be awarded to participants from under-served regions.

The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC) seeks funding to support 15 presentations of 10 courses over a two year period. This initiative is part of FAIC's expanding program of professional development for conservators of culture heritage, and builds on the successes and lessons learned from previous programs. An estimated 461 conservators and allied professionals will participate. 20 scholarships will increase access for conservators in under-served regions through travel stipends. Workshops will take place in six states and the District of Columbia.