Professional Development for Conservators: Providing Preservation and Access for the Humanities
FAIN: PE-258421-18
FAIC (Washington, DC 20005-1704)
Eric Pourchot (Project Director: May 2017 to August 2022)
Mid-career
professional development through workshops offered around the country for conservation
professionals responsible for the care of humanities collections. Eleven
presentations of nine courses would be held over the two-year grant period,
reaching an estimated 287 conservators and allied professionals. Twenty travel
stipends would be awarded to participants from underserved areas.
The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC) seeks funding to support 11 presentations of 9 courses over a two-year period. This initiative is part of FAIC's program of professional development for conservators of cultural heritage, and builds on the successes and lessons learned from previous programs. An estimated 287 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 # states and the District of Columbia.