Workshop - Introduction to Collections Care - Richmond

Introduction of Collections Care

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in partnership with the Virginia Association of Museums will present a one-day workshop on the basics of collections care. This workshop will feature lecture plus hands-on activities devoted to prioritizing the importance of collections care, such as:

• Establishing mission, responsibilities, and policies
• Reviewing major agents of deterioration, such as environmental, surroundings, people, and emergencies
• Condition reporting
• Handling and housekeeping

*Attendees will receive basic collections care tools and binder of resources!

Guest Speakers: 

• Stephen D. Bonadies, Senior Deputy Director for Conservation and Collections, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
• Meredith Watson, IMLS Advanced Fellow, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  
  

Virginia Certificate in Museum Management: 

• Provides one credit in Collections Management
  
  

This event is held in partnership with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Thank you to the VMFA for hosting.

*Please Note: There will be no box lunch available for purchase. Guests can take advantage of the Best Cafe restaurant located on-site at the VMFA, dine at a local restaurant, or bring your own lunch.