Gawain Weaver: Art Conservation-Care and Identification of Photographs

Workshop

Monday, May 12, 2014–Thursday, May 15, 2014
The Newberry Library
Chicago, IL
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Description

This 4-day workshop is an introduction to the history, identification, and preservation of photographic materials. Participants will acquire hands-on identification skills and learn practical photograph preservation techniques. Using handheld 60x microscopes and a large set of photographic and photomechanical samples, they will learn how a variety of processes were created, why they look the way they do, and how they deteriorate. Knowledge about photographic processes is essential to their preservation and leads to a greater appreciation of the aesthetics and history of photographic prints. This workshop is hosted by The Newberry Library (Chicago, IL).

The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), a certifying organization of professional archivists, will award 15 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this workshop.

The American Society of Appraisers and the International Society of Appraisers will award 24 reaccreditation hours/professional development credits for qualified appraisers attending this workshop.

For more information: http://gawainweaver.com/workshop/care-id-photos-2014-chicago/

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