Museums lack a national, standardized benchmark for building performance—help change that. ECP & @newbldgsinst.bsky.social are collecting building & operational data for a nationwide survey supporting development of a sector‑wide benchmark.
Submit by May 29: www.ecprs.org/national-mus...
Apply to participate in FAIC's Polarized Light Microscopy workshop taking place July 27-31 at SUNY Buffalo. Refresh your microscopy skills and gain confidence in applying this critical technique to your work.
Applications due May 8: www.culturalheritage.org/discussion/p...
Join us for a free presentation & discussion on building frameworks for fire response!
Moderated by Carolina Squires, featuring talks by Laleña Vellanoweth, Linnaea Saunders, Malaika Abramson, Amy Green, Kamila Korbela, & Moira McKee, this event is on April 21, 1pm ET: bit.ly/3Os1Yvo
Don't miss this FREE session on Friday! Register now:
We're looking forward to welcoming #AICCAC attendees to Montreal later this month AND having attendees join us virtually!
Attend the meeting from anywhere and take advantage of simultaneous interpretation into more than 60 languages: culturalheritage.org/current-meeting
With #AICCAC in Montreal just a few weeks away, we're excited to have this opportunity to dive into the history of Canadian & American conservation!
Join us in welcoming speaker Leib Celnik on April 17 at 12 pm ET. This program is free & open to all: learning.culturalheritage.org/products/con...
From the monumental to the mundane, get a look behind the scenes of our recent trips to the Hill with AAM & NHA!
Learn more about time-sensitive, urgent advocacy needs (deadlines next week!) & what you can do to help: conservationus.informz.net/informzdatas...
Interested in how imaging techniques can shed new light on cultural heritage?
Explore this free bilingual publication from Conservation 360º, which introduces readers to multiband imaging techniques & features 12 case studies exploring applications: monografias.editorial.upv.es/index.php/co...
Conservators use a wide variety of tools to inform decision making! The team at the Isabella Stewart Gardner utilized a photo colorizing software as part of their research process as they reupholstered chairs to be closer to their original appearance in the museum: www.wbur.org/news/2026/03...
The latest issue of the Journal of the American Institute for Conservation (JAIC) is a special issue: Preventive Conservation, Monitoring, and Access—Evolution and Change. Learn more: www.tandfonline.com/toc/yjac20/c....
AIC members can always access JAIC online: culturalheritage.org/jaic
Upcoming funding deadline! Seeking support to reach students about conservation? Applications for our Holly Maxson Conservation Grants are due on the 15th!
Learn about potential projects and eligibility here: www.culturalheritage.org/resources/fu...
New publication! AIC & BPG's Special Issue on Varnished Wall Maps (2024). This book includes 10 articles on conserving varnished wall maps & a special bonus section of photographs from the workshop.
Order today (& find our other publications): www.culturalheritage.org/resources/shop
Funding alert! 🚨 We have several opportunities with a deadline of February 15, including our Individual Professional Development, Carolyn Horton, and Crista Gaehde Scholarships, & Outreach and Holly Maxson Conservation Grants. Learn about eligibility & apply: www.culturalheritage.org/resources/fu...
Please join our Book and Paper Group & Sustainability Committee for the upcoming webinar: Greening Book & Paper Conservation Labs and Practices on February 4, 12 pm Eastern Time.
Register: bit.ly/49P1xTU #sustainability
It's 2026 (somehow), which means it's a new membership year at AIC!
If you haven't already, renew your membership and make sure you keep uninterrupted access to your member benefits, including the next issue of JAIC! members.culturalheritage.org
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Text reading "5 days of programming with 204 presentations, 214 posters, 5 tours, 11 workshops, 1 symposium, 3 seminars, 9 luncheons, 47 sessions, and your colleagues!"
One week left of our early rate for #AICCAC! Not that you probably need any more reasons, but here's an idea of why you want to join us in Montreal in April.
Register today at the best price, which ends 1/31: www.culturalheritage.org/events/annua...
Attending The Winter Show? Don't miss our panel on January 25, highlighting conservation in action & how it's shaping the future of collecting and stewardship! FAIC Board President Danielle Amato-Milligan is also moderating a panel on 1/28.
Details & registration info: thewintershow.org/programs
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Text that reads: “I honestly don't know what we would have done if you and NHR hadn't stepped up and dug in like you did. There are no words to convey my appreciation for your leadership and collaboration in the Red Hook response. NYC and our nation are truly fortunate to have such steady, thoughtful and dedicated keepers of culture.” - Anne del Castillo, Senior Policy Advisor, Creative Sector Strategy, NYC Create in Place, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
Following a devastating 5-alarm fire in Brooklyn last year, more than 100 artists were working to salvage what they could from their studio & galleries. Our National Heritage Responders showed up, suited up, and made a difference.
Read about their work & how you can support NHR: bit.ly/3Lr2gkR
Funding opportunity deadline approaching! 🚨
Apply to receive a FAIC/Kress Foundation Conservation Fellowship or FAIC/Kress Conservation Publication Fellowship by January 22.
More information: community.culturalheritage.org/resources/fu...
We're excited to announce that we have received grants for training for our National Heritage Responders and for our professional development programming! Our thanks to the National Endowment for the Humanities for their support: www.neh.gov/news/neh-ann...
The series will take place on January 21, 23, 28, and February 18 at 12-1:30pm ET. Participants will also get access to the newly updated Preventive Conservation Assessment Model resource. Learn more: learning.culturalheritage.org/products/pre...
Join FAIC’s free Preventive Conservation Assessments webinar series! Learn to collaborate with preservation professionals to provide an overview of an institution’s collections, buildings, systems, policies & procedures related to collections care: learning.culturalheritage.org/products/pre...
Dive into the conservation of these Tiffany wall paintings with member Klara Zold! "It was magical and beyond exciting to recover the original paintings of Tiffany and to gain a window into his methods and techniques."
An image of a painting of ice skating in Central Park with the AIC and FAIC logo in the corner. The Park-Winter, 1923. Leon Kroll (American, 1884–1974). Oil on canvas; unframed: 91.5 x 122 cm (36 x 48 1/16 in.); framed: 109.2 x 139.7 x 7.6 cm (43 x 55 x 3 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection, 1923.1339
We'll be taking a quick social media break! Our offices are closed December 22 through January 2.
We're wishing everyone a wonderful and cozy end to the year and we'll see you in 2026!
Want to make your #AICCAC more affordable? Our new Onsite Volunteer Program seeks people joining us in Montreal to moderate a half-day of content for the virtual meeting. Volunteers get a 50% discount on their registration!
Apply by January 16: culturalheritage.secure-platform.com/a/solicitati...
Are you interested in raising awareness of conservation with students? Join us tomorrow at 2 pm ET for "Bringing Conservation to Younger Audiences: Holly Maxson Conservation Grantees on Outreach"! We'll talk about initiating relationships, developing engaging programs, & putting ideas into practice:
It's always the right time to listen to our Sustainability Committee's Green Tea podcast!
They'll be offering some sustainability tips & facts from their back catalogue, so give them a listen (or a re-listen) for ideas, like this episode with Lorraine Finch: open.spotify.com/episode/66EV...
Today was our Internal Advisory Group Meeting, where we have the opportunity to discuss programming, challenges, & accomplishments with our volunteer leadership, staff, & board! This is a key part of making our work engaging & meaningful for all members.
Thank you to everyone who is part of AIC!
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An image of four different presentations from Connecting to Collections Care webinars, focused on newspapers, mystery liquids, silver objects, and place-based care work. Text reads "Looking back at 2025: 11 new Connecting to Collections Care webinars to support professionals at small and mid-size museums."
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As we look back on what we've still managed to accomplish in 2025 despite incredible challenges, we know none of this would be possible without our dedicated community. Thank you!
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An image of two people in personal protective equipment holding salvaged artifacts damaged by fire. The text reads "Looking back at 2025: National Heritage Responders supported emergency response and recovery efforts in California, Georgia, Hawaii, New York, and Texas."
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In 2025 our story = your support. Throughout lost funding, you were there so we could be there for those who needed it most. If FAIC has supported you or if you believe in what conservation makes possible, please make a special #GivingTuesday gift.
Make a difference: culturalheritage.org/donate