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​Welcome to THE DEPARTMENT OF

Art Conservation

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NEWS

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Dr. Roxanne Radpour to join the Department of Art Conservation

Dr. Radpour will join the Department of Art Conservation as an Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2023.
 

WUDPAC summer and third-year placements

Best wishes to our students as they head out to their training placements around the globe, and our thanks to the wonderful host sites and supervisors who will be working with our students over the next several months.
 

Dr. Liora Mael to join the Department of Art Conservation

Dr. Mael will join the department in a new, two-year postdoctoral research and teaching position starting August 1, 2023.
 

Six-Week Introduction to Practical Conservation (SIP-C)

University of Delaware, Alliance of HBCU Museums and Galleries Announce Expanded Art Conservation Summer Courses for Minority Students
 
STUDENT BLOGS

Student Blog: Arizona State Museum

WUDPAC Class of 2023 Fellow Alyssa Rina talks about her internship at the Arizona State Museum where she taught and did research, and worked with Hopi and Navajo jewelry and baskets, Mexican masks, and souvenirs from the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
 
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​What is ​Art Cons​ervation?


​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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UPCOMING EVENTS​

- Aug. 15th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

WUDPAC Class of 2023 final presentations

- Sep. 21st, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Conservation Clinic

Winterthur’s Brown Horticultural Center
- Oct. 19th, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Conservation Clinic

Winterthur’s Brown Horticultural Center
- Dec. 7th, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Conservation Clinic

Winterthur’s Brown Horticultural Center

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