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The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) & Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) support conservators & those who preserve cultural heritage.

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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
There's still time to apply for this FREE workshop on care of historic home collections! If you can attend the in person workshop, apply now, otherwise, sign up for the online lectures today:
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We hope folks will share stories about their early career days, mentors who made the difference, those photos as a kid in museums that hinted at the future, & more! If you're interested in participating in Ask a Conservator Day or want to learn more about this event, visit our site! [2/2]
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#AskAConservator Day is November 4! This year's theme is "Past and Present," looking back on the 60 years since the Florence Flood & giving conservators an opportunity to reflect on their personal path to conservation & where they are today: culturalheritage.org/ask-a-conservator-day [1/2]
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🚨New funding opportunity! Applications are now open for Art Preservation Fund's inaugural grant cycle. Grants will support the interventive conservation treatment of art and heritage items held in nonprofit collections across the US. Applications due October 30: www.artpreservationfund.org/grants
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Biltmore is often described as "America's largest home," & in this article, Professional Member Genevieve Bienosiek shares how caring for this historic home is both similar to & how it differs from caring for any other home: www.southernliving.com/biltmore-est...
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A Biltmore Conservator Shares How The Estate Cares For Its Massive Collection Of Antiques
A Biltmore Estate conservator share how the team cares for 102,000 priceless antiques, from ammonia-free glass cleaning to gloves and gentle hand-washing, plus tips for your own heirlooms.
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Apply by Oct. 11 for FAIC’s Handling & Maintenance of Historic House Collections workshop in Phoenix, AZ, in January 2027. This free workshop explores the relationship between movable collections, their history of use, & their long-term preservation in a historic house setting. Learn more:
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AIC & FAIC Learning: Handling and Maintenance of Historic House Collections 2027
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National Endowment for the Humanities @nehgov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NEH’s Collections Stewardship grant program is now accepting applications!  Application deadline is December 15, 2026. Learn more: buff.ly/EdAkCYl
Text image: Grant Deadlines, December 15, 2026, Collections Stewardship
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
TODAY is your last chance to submit an abstract for our next Annual Meeting! The submission portal will close at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time (please adjust your timing accordingly!) so don't miss your opportunity to help shape our #AICmtg27 program! www.culturalheritage.org/events/annua...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If you're at the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) Conference, stop by and talk with Outreach Manager Katelin Lee about all things preservation and conservation at our booth!
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
You only have a few days left to submit an abstract for next year's Pressure Sensitive Tapes symposium! Find more details below:
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Nick Farrell, our Operations Assistant, is at the NMAAHC Hometown Treasures event today and tomorrow! He's answering questions about our resources for caring for cherished items at home, how to find & work with a conservator, and more! nmaahc.si.edu/events/serie...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
If you're at the AASLH & NCPH Joint Conference, stop by our booth and meet Collections Assessment for Preservation Program Coordinator Liz Handwerk Kurt! Learn about our programs, how you can increase collections care and emergency preparedness, and much more! #WorkOfRevolution
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We're accepting abstracts & proposals for #AICmtg27 in Albuquerque! General Abstracts (presentations & posters) & ideas for Pre-conference Events (workshops, seminars, symposia, community partnership projects) are due September 30. Learn more: www.culturalheritage.org/events/annua...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Nineteenth-Century Art Worldwide, Association of Historians of Nineteenth-Century Art, & Dahesh Museum of Art are hosting a free Virtual Salon, “Painting Conservation and Art Historical Practice," feat. Professional Members Joyce Hill Stoner & Amber Kerr on Sep. 29, 7 ET: tinyurl.com/Conservation...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Conservation and Art Historical Practice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Conservation and Art Historical Practice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Reminder: applications close TODAY! Don't miss your opportunity to apply for these scholarships and grants.
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join us on Oct. 14 at 12 ET for Conversations with Changemakers! Laura Lupton, founder of Field Forms, will discuss the opportunities exhibitions offer for piloting dynamic environmental control following the BIZOT green protocol. Learn more: learning.culturalheritage.org/products/con...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Submit an abstract for the Pressure Sensitive Tapes: Manufacture, Deterioration, & Evolving Approaches to Treatment Symposium by Oct. 1, 2026. The Symposium is Oct. 4-5, 2027, at the Indiana State Library. It will be recorded & produce post-prints. learning.culturalheritage.org/products/pre...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Upcoming funding deadline! Several of our scholarships and grants are accepting applications through September 15. Learn more and apply at culturalheritage.org/funding
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We want to especially recognize our AFR networks in Colorado and Washington, who have been working hard to support institutions and individuals impacted by recent wildfires. Their work is ensuring that people are connected to resources they need and is supporting on-the-ground response.
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September is National Preparedness Month! Collecting institutions, take 2 quick steps to prepare for an emergency: - Have the National Heritage Responders hotline number at hand in collections spaces: 202.661.8068 - Connect with your local Alliance for Response Network: culturalheritage.org/afr
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Alliance For Response - American Institute for Conservation
The National Heritage Responders (NHR) respond to the needs of cultural institutions and the public during emergencies and disasters through coordinated efforts with first responders, state agencies, vendors, and the public.
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Last call for participation in this workshop: applications are due TODAY, August 31!
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Enjoy a slice of life across the many different conservation specialties at work at the Harvard Art Museums in this read! Something for everyone: treating huge 8'x4' prints, caring for bunny poop, Scanning Electron Microscopes, & more: harvardartmuseums.org/article/behi...
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Behind the Glass: Highlights from the Straus Center | Index Magazine | Harvard Art Museums
Hear from our Straus Center staff about the exciting projects they have been working on recently.
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We strongly encourage people with representation in Congress to reach out to their representatives to express why this process is so important and voice their support for robust protection of historic sites. Find more information and resources here: culturalheritagepartners.com/defend-secti...
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Defend Section 106 - Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC
Cultural Heritage Partners is a private law firm committed to the principle that cultural heritage is a human right.
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Opportunities for public comment & review are an essential part of caring for our historic sites & landscapes. We're proud to be part of this coalition supporting Section 106: washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/27/600-groups-urge-congress-block-trump-overhaul-historic-reviews/
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New coalition fights Trump’s efforts to weaken protections for historic sites
A coalition of preservation groups says the regulatory, legislative and executive efforts pose the greatest threat in 60 years to a law requiring federal agencies to avoid harm to historic sites.
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Help build #AICmtg27 in Albuquerque! We are now accepting submissions for presentations, posters, pre-conference & lunch programming, & networking events. Abstracts are due Sept. 30, with proposals for networking events & meetings accepted until Dec. 15: www.culturalheritage.org/events/annua...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Apply by 8/31 to participate in the Stain Reduction Techniques for Gelatin Silver Photographs workshop at the MFA, Houston in December. Participants will gain understanding of stain reduction methodologies & practice with experienced instructors & peers. learning.culturalheritage.org/products/sta...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on raising awareness of conservation and preservation career pathways for students? Learn more about the Holly Maxson Conservation Grant here: www.culturalheritage.org/resources/fu...
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Holly Maxson Conservation Grant - American Institute for Conservation
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Historic Richmond, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, & Henrico County Public Libraries received the Historic Career Conversations award from the National Association of Counties: tinyurl.com/3erk6n2s We're thrilled about this recognition of their Holly Maxson Conservation Grant project!
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We're in Philadelphia for the Association of African American Museums Conference! Stop by our booth to talk all things conservation & preservation with Outreach Manager Katelin Lee:
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Princeton University @princeton.edu · 12/08/2026
Step into the cutting-edge art conservation studios at the Princeton University Art Museum with @stateofthearts.bsky.social. These studios are now open to the public on a monthly basis, showing the usually hidden work that keeps art alive.
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Showing the Work: The Conservation Studios at the Princeton University Art Museum - State Of The Arts - NJ
The Princeton University Art Museum, newly reopened in 2025, includes cutting-edge art conservation studios, where conservators Bart Devolder and Elena ...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🚨 Call for submissions! JAIC is seeking submissions for a Special Issue on Fire-Retardants and Art. 📥Find out more and submit an abstract by September 30, 2026: think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Funding opportunity! Our colleagues at Bank of America are now accepting applications for their 2027 Art Conservation Project! The Project has provided support for more than 15,000 objects in 40 countries since launching in 2010. Learn more and apply: newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/news...
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Bank of America Now Accepting Proposals for 2027 Art Conservation Project
Bank of America is now accepting proposals for its 2027 Art Conservation Project through Sept. 30, 2026. The program provides grant funding to nonprofit museums, cultural institutions and conservation...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Call for submissions alert! 🚨 JAIC is seeking submissions for a Special Issue on conservation outreach and community engagement. 📥Find out more and submit an abstract by September 15, 2026: think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Proposed changes to OMB guidance, Section 106, attacks on the independence of museums: what we're doing, what you can do, and speaking up for conservation in this post from our Executive Director, Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe: www.culturalheritage.org/blogs/lissa-...
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Cultural Heritage Advocacy Updates and Emerging Concerns
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
In our Friends of Conservation newsletter, we recently discussed what kinds of objects are most vulnerable to high temperatures, ways you can mitigate impacts, and how cultural organizations tackle the heat: tinyurl.com/2vcmx2y5 Become a Friend today: culturalheritage.org/resources/public/friends
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Beat the Heat: Tips for Keeping Your Favorite Things Comfortable in the Summer
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Individuals & institutions alike are struggling to balance caring for cultural heritage with soaring temperatures. Read about concerns & challenges at the Vatican Museums: www.ilmessaggero.it/en/balancing...
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Balancing Art Preservation and Summer Heat in the Vatican Museums
The heatwave that will hit Rome in the coming days also risks putting pressure on the Vatican Museums. While the Ministry of Health is forecasting red-alert days outside, inside the largest museum...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
"The painstaking project to conserve Beuys’s installation is now the subject of “Wirtschaftswerte: A Conservation History” [...] Along the way, it sparks deeper questions not just about how to beat back deterioration, but also about how decay can become part of art." news.artnet.com/art-world/jo...
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Inside the Fight to Conserve a Decaying Joseph Beuys Masterpiece
A new exhibition at S.M.A.K. explores the decades-long conservation of Wirtschaftswerte, an installation by Joseph Beuys.
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Getty @gettymuseum.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Hans Memling’s masterpiece has survived centuries of theft and war. Now, conservation scientists are using cutting-edge techniques to keep it safe (and in one place) for centuries to come. Read the full story: gty.art/4aIuDEr
A conservation scientist looks at a laptop. Text: Art worth the risk. How art conservators merge science and risk analysis to keep cultural treasures safe. Read full story getty.edu/news
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Change Makers webinar on July 9th at 12 PM ET! Angie Yvarra McGrew & Stephanie Gowler will share how they have been balancing housing & microclimate needs with access, including adding environmental data gathering in their design process. More info & registration here: shorturl.at/ZgBAv.
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Advocacy alert! Be aware of proposed changes to guidance at the Office of Management & Budget & how they could impact federal grant making. Do your research, reach out to representatives to voice your thoughts (www.congressweb.com/aam/102/), & consider making a public comment: tinyurl.com/ydzxpxy9
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Westminster Abbey @westminsterabbey.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Vanessa Simeoni is our Head Conservator, and for more than 25 years she's looked after the Abbey's tombs, memorials and works of art. Find out more about her fascinating role: www.westminster-abbey.org/about/abbey-review/stories/meet-vanessa-simeoni-head-conservator
A woman wearing glasses and a red shirt carefully cleans a tomb effigy in Westminster Abbey. There are stone pillars and blurred sculptures in the background.A close-up photograph of a bird and foliage painted in gold leaf on the oak Coronation ChairA close up photograph of pieces of mosaic in shades of red, green and blue arranged in a geometric pattern
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
NEW tool for Museums: Explore how changes to temperature + relative humidity could reduce energy use & costs—while maintaining collections care standards. Try the Min/Max Dashboard: www.ecprs.org/capacity-bui... Led by Environment & Culture Partners with NBI + A2 Efficiency, funded by IMLS.
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Getty @gettymuseum.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Pests hate to see her coming—meet the Getty Museum's resident pest detective, Madeline Corona. Every museum in the world deals with pests, they're just a fact of life. Here's what we do to keep our galleries safe from pests that might want to snack on our works of art. #WorldPestDay
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Join C2C Care for a webinar on mountmaking on 6/24! You'll learn: - the role of mountmaking in protecting objects - planning safe & effective mounts - when & how to customize - contracting with mountmakers - workflows from object selection to installation connectingtocollections.org/event/hidden...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
We're so appreciative of all that Bank of America does to support conservation! They've been the lead sponsor of our Annual Meeting since 2023 & we're proud to have partnered with them for a community partnership project at the Redpath Museum in Montréal: newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/news...
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Bank of America Deepens Support for the Arts in Canada
Bank of America today announced three major initiatives supporting the arts in Canada, including recent funding for restoration projects in Montreal and Toronto, as well as lead sponsorship of the Ame...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Two great opportunities from our colleagues at IIC have upcoming deadlines! 1) Nominations are now open for the 2026 Keck Award: www.iiconservation.org/announcement... 2) Applications are being accepted for the IIC Congress Scholars Programme 'Connect': www.iiconservation.org/announcement...
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Did you catch yesterday's C2C Care webinar on assessing risk? - Yes? Enter into our MayDay drawing to win emergency preparedness materials! - No? Watch the recording now & then enter into the drawing! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hb1... Share your MayDay activities: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FKPJGVK
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C2C Care May Day 2026: Assessing Risk to Protect Your Collections
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Are you at the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting? Stop by Booth 635 in the Partner Pavilion & talk conservation & preservation with our Communications Manager Carmina Lamare-Bertrand! We'll also be hosting a Museum People Meetup with Outreach Manager Katelin Lee at 12:40 tomorrow!
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
You still have time to participate in this critical survey effort! Learn more about the National Museum & Cultural Institution Energy Survey below:
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AIC & FAIC @conservators.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Join us for the last part of our course on monitoring with Conserv! Catch up on previous sessions at any point & join us on the 13th, where preventive conservator Maddie Cooper will show you how to read data, understand what it's telling you, & use it to advocate for collections: bit.ly/4r3SPpZ
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