Virtual Meetup: Museums & Well-Being March 4, BOD Nominations Extended & Courier Workshop April 16-17 NYC ARCS Update Vol 11 Issue 5
March 2, 2026 | ARCS NewsARCS Programming
Virtual Meetup: Museums & Well-being on Wednesday, March 4th
7:00 p.m. ET
Join us for an open discussion about how museums and cultural institutions can serve as places of reflection, connection, and well-being. Please share your personal and professional experiences on how museums, as shared environments, can act as a place of community and foster care, healing, and creativity.
ARCS 2026 Emergency Workshop Series Join in on Session 4 - March 9, 2026
In 2024, the "Focus on Conservation (FOC)" conference on "Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage" explored preparation, response, training, and research to mitigate the effects of disasters on cultural heritage. This year ARCS is highlighting these emergency case studies from cultural institutions ranging in type, scope, and severity from the FOC conference.
During this workshop series, Registrars, Collection Specialists, and other Museum Professionals will be presented with an in-depth experience on collections emergency preparedness and response. Utilizing recordings from 2021-2023 Emergency Webinar Series presentations, registrants will receive the recordings and resource materials in advance of a 30-minute open discussion with the original speakers. These recordings are geared towards people who have some experience with collections emergencies, but all are welcome.
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Webinar Four: Recovery March 9, 2026 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Pricing
- Members $10.00 per webinar
- Non-Members $20.00 per webinar
Board Nominations Call Extended to March 6th
ARCS invites nominations of individuals who will help lead the Association forward, advance the Association’s strategic plan, and support its ongoing growth. We are seeking professionals who are ready to further develop and enhance recognition of our professional field. Learn more by viewing the ARCS Board of Directors Call for Nominations on the ARCS website.
ARCS is led by the Board of Directors who all play a critical role in overseeing the direction of the Association and advancing its mission, vision, and values. ARCS Directors represent ARCS at the highest level and provide strategic leadership and direction for the entire Association.
Applications Due March 6, 2026
Courier Workshop April 16-17, 2026 New York, NY
This two-day workshop will prepare attendees to successfully work as a contract courier during any stage of the loan process and to follow good courier practices. From accompanying an object during travel and navigating cargo flights, to building trust with clients and problem-solving crate modifications, this workshop covers it all. Adapted for a US audience, the training combines content from the Courier Training Program Framework developed by multiple European registrars’ groups as well as courier training facilitated in partnership with the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC).
Training will include conceptual and practical components, leading participants through a combination of a taught syllabus, tabletop exercises, group discussion, hands-on activities, Q&A sessions, and a bibliography of online resources and take-home worksheets.
Instructors
Lauren Fly, Founder, Conservator and Collections Manager | Samantha Springer, Owner and Principal Conservator, Art Solutions Lab LLC | Meg Colbert, Assistant Dean of Libraries, University of Maine Libraries+ Founder, Collections Care Services
Agenda
Day One: April 16, 2026
- Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Location: Maquette Fine Art Services, 48-49 35th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
Day Two: April 17, 2026
- Time: 8:30am-4:30 p.m.
- Location: Boxart, Inc. 79 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Cost Per Day
- $175.00 for members
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$250.00 for non-members
- Capacity: 50 per day
Need Assistance to Attend this Workshop?
ARCS is pleased to announce the availability of two $1000 stipends to support registration and travel costs for its upcoming Courier Training Workshop in New York on April 16-17, 2026.
Applicants for this stipend must be current members of ARCS in good standing. Pre-registration for the workshop is not required to apply for a stipend. Selection of the recipients will be based upon demonstrated merit, dedication to their profession, and financial need.
Applications Due: March 16, 2026
ARCS at the 54th Annual AIC Meeting in Montreal
ARCS will be an exhibitor at the upcoming 54th Annual AIC Meeting in Montreal from April 28 - May 2, 2026. Feel free to stop by our booth! We would love to say hello!
Affinity Groups: Spring 2026 Schedule
An ARCS Affinity Group is a community group made up of ARCS members who share common interests and goals, and who come together to support one another, share knowledge, and advocate for their mutual concerns. The meetings are a safe space to meet and discuss issues or questions with your colleagues. Members self-select to join the group and meet and participate as they choose to achieve their objectives.
Affinity Groups are open to all ARCS members and are free.
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