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​Welcome to THE DEPARTMENT OF

Art Conservation

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NEWS

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Palace Life Unfolds: Conserving a Chinese lacquer screen

WUDPAC Class of 2022 alumna Allison Kelley was part of the team that researched and treated an enormous 17th-century screen currently on view at the National Museum of Asian Art.
 

On the road with the Poison Book Project

Poison Book Project team leads Dr. Melissa Tedone (Assistant Professor) and Dr. Rosie Grayburn (Winterthur Affiliated Associate Professor) have been busily engaged in public outreach activities throughout the Fall semester.
 

Giving Tuesday

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving our community will come together for GivingTuesday, a global day of philanthropy. You can explore projects featured in the college including research and experiential learning opportunities​.
 

Call for Applications: Vicki Cassman Undergraduate Award

​Calling all UD ARTC undergraduate students! Applications for the Vicki Cassman Undergraduate Award​ are now open. Application, budget, & one recommendation due by March 15th.
 
STUDENT BLOGS

Student Blog: University of Iowa Libraries

In September, WUDPAC Class of 2024 Fellow Katarina Stiller began her third-year internship at the University of Iowa Libraries Conservation Lab. Her projects include the treatment of a 17th-century printed book, the Lux Evangelica.
 
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​What is ​Art Cons​ervation?

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​Art conservation is the field dedicated to preserving cultural property. Our cultural property is threatened by repeated exposure to a variety of detrimental factors, including excessive light, temperature, and humidity extremes, pests, pollutants, poor handling practices, natural disasters, and accidental damage. Learn more about our programs:

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM​ WINTERTHUR/UD GRADUATE PROGRAM DOCTORAL PROGRAM​​
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UPCOMING EVENTS​

- Nov. 29th, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Student Summer Work Project Talk

Winterthur Rotunda
- Dec. 6th, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Student Summer Work Project Talk

Winterthur Rotunda
- Dec. 7th, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Conservation Clinic

Winterthur’s Brown Horticultural Center
- Dec. 12th, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Dissertation Proposal Presentation

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​F​EATURED VIDEO

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