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The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) & Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) support conservators & those who preserve cultural heritage.
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We're looking back at these 2006 AIC award winners (see any familiar faces?) & wondering who will be receiving the same awards 20 years later... it all depends on you!

Nominate your colleagues & recognize their outstanding contributions to the field: www.culturalheritage.org/conservation...
November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Explore FAIC’s Inclusive Mentorship series with 2 free self-study courses. Mentorship is an integral part of career growth, development, & retention. This series aims to create foundational opportunities to develop & inspire inclusive mentors & culture change.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/3yy4nvst
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Join a free FAIC Preventive Conservation Assessment workshop in Puerto Rico, February 4-6, 2026! The workshop will be structured as an actual assessment site visit, with instructors guiding participants through as they learn the process.

Apply by Dec 15: learning.culturalheritage.org/p/assessments
November 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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FAIC offers scholarships & workshops to help conservators grow their skills. But many professionals are facing increased barriers to professional development—help us keep programs affordable & continue to support a third of participants with free registration & stipends. Learn more: bit.ly/4qRL08b
Four participants display their padded crates during the joint PACCIN/AIC workshop in May 2025, which focused on crating museum collections for transport.
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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And our last neighbor on this trip through our AIC & FAIC neighborhood, Liz Handwerk Kurt! [5/5]
A woman wearing a brown cardigan next to text reading "Ask a Conservator Day. Who are the people in your neighborhood: Liz Handwerk Kurt, FAIC CAP Program Coordinator" How do you work with conservators? “In my role as the CAP program coordinator I work with collections and building assessors many of which are conservators, to coordinate the general conservation assessment with museum participants.” - Liz
November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Popping in next is Bonnie Naugle (@bonnoggle.bsky.social)! [4/5]
A picture of a woman with a gray cardigan and fuzzy scarf next to text reading "Ask a Conservator Day. Who are the people in your neighborhood: Bonnie Naugle AIC Communications & Membership Director" What kinds of skills do you bring to your work with the conservation field? “My interest in AIC's history mixed with my technology skills and editing experience help me manage all of our online resources.” - Bonnie
November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Our next staff member is (me) Kate Lee! [3/5]
A picture of a woman wearing glasses in all black next to text reading "Ask a Conservator Day. Who are the people in your neighborhood: Katelin Lee, FAIC Outreach Manager" How do you work with conservators? “One way I work with conservators is through our social media! I help them feature their projects & institutions so people can better understand conservation, & better appreciate the people who do conservation & preservation work.” - Katelin
November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Our next staff member in the conservation neighborhood, Christie Cain! [2/5]
A picture of a woman in a red cardigan above text reading, "Ask a Conservator Day. Who are the people in your neighborhood: Christina Cain, FAIC Emergency Programs Manager" What kinds of skills do you bring to your work with the conservation field? “My background is in museum collections management for art & anthropology/archaeology collections. My areas of expertise are emergency response for cultural heritage, grant writing & project management, which I bring to my work managing our National Heritage Responders & Alliance for Response networks.” - Christina
November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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We're NOT conservators... So why are we participating in #AskAConservator Day? Because this year we're asking "Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood," featuring our interdisciplinary community.

As folks who work for a conservation organization but aren't conservators, what role do we play? [1/5]
An image of "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood with the face of a blonde woman wearing glasses crudely pasted over Mr. Rogers' face. The text reads "Ask a Conservator Day. Who are the people in your neighborhood: Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe, AIC & FAIC Executive Director." How do you work with conservators? “I think of my work as stewardship of the stewards. As conservators care for the cultural record & along with our remarkable staff, volunteers, & supporters— I care for the ecosystem that makes that care possible. It’s partnership, accompaniment, & advocacy, & making sure the field is seen, valued and supported.” - Lissa
November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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#AskAConservator Day is 2 weeks away! Join in the fun as we ask conservators "Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?" Conservators will answer questions & spotlight colleagues who bring all kinds of expertise to the care of cultural heritage. Learn more: culturalheritage.org/ask-a-conservator-day
October 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Two remarkable leaders, Vivian Ebersman & Susan Mathisen, are joining the FAIC Board of Directors!

Their expertise & perspective are vital as we continue to evolve, adapt, & invest: today & for the next generation of conservation. We deeply appreciate their willingness to step into leadership.
October 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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We're on the road! We kicked off our travels with the Western Museums Association & Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, & Museums.

Look for us next at the Mid Atlantic Association of Museums & Association for Preservation Technology conferences! Stop by & talk conservation shop with us!
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Webinar opportunity! Join ICON on Monday, October 13, at 8amPDT/11amEDT/4pmBST as ICON's Sustainability Group hosts “Embedding Sustainable Principles into Cultural Heritage Conservation Education”. Learn more & register here: www.icon.org.uk/events/embed...
October 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Thanks to your generosity, our NHR fundraiser raised $5,350! That funding is already at work: we're in NYC, responding to the Red Hook warehouse fire that impacted more than 100 artist studios. Responders are helping mitigate mold, soot, & ash on artworks, ceramics, & even musical instruments. [1/2]
October 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Today is your LAST CHANCE to submit an abstract for the AIC & CAC-ACCR Joint Annual Meeting & Congress in 2026! Make sure your abstract is in by midnight Pacific time today. Find additional information on our Call for Papers & access the portal here: www.culturalheritage.org/events/annua... #AICCAC
Image courtesy Sylvie Li at shoot Studio - Tourisme Montréal.
September 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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We're 1 day & less than $100 dollars from our goal! Will you be the person who takes us across the finish line?

Help send National Heritage Responders on an in-person deployment to save collections after disaster strikes; support responder training & our 24/7 hotline: gofund.me/54bd3ec7e
September 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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When emergencies happen, you may have heard us say that National Heritage Responders are "standing by." What does that mean? Learn about how we connect people with the experts they need to respond to those emergencies below.

You can help: www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...
Black text on a pale background reading, "NHR has a 24/7 phone hotline for collecting institutions to get immediate support in an emergency & has recently expanded efforts to answer inquiries from anyone dealing with damage to their personal belongings via email. This allows organizations & folks impacted in disasters of all kinds to get quick answers from experts, which can help them salvage irreplaceable memories & start recovering." A purple quotation mark above black text on a pale background reading, "Callers may be in panic mode at the beginning of a disaster situation or may be asking for assistance in dealing with previously damaged cultural materials. I try to provide information & advice to deal with the particular situation but also encouragement & reassurance to the caller while helping them respond safely. Support from NHR’s professional staff & all of our expert members makes it a much less daunting experience than it may sound." An image of a smiling woman with glasses above text reading "Deb Wender, National Heritage Responder." Black text on a pale background reading, "Help us keep experts like Deb on the other end of the line when emergencies strike. Support the National Heritage Responders today!"
September 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Our Deputy Director, Tiffani Emig, was at #AASLH2025 last week to help connect people with our resources & programs!

She also joined a panel on "Shared Risk, Shared Strategy: Developing Climate Resilience Together"! Learn about Climate Resilience Resources: www.resilience.culturalheritage.org
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September 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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We have two funding opportunity deadlines coming up!

Learn more about our scholarships and grants on our site and apply before the 15th: www.culturalheritage.org/resources/fu...
September 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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The work of the National Heritage Responders varies depending on the needs of the community & is always in collaboration with local partners. Help us make a difference when disaster strikes: gofund.me/dcaf76daf

Our campaign is almost at an end & we're so grateful to everyone who has contributed!
September 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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We’re thrilled to share that thanks to your generosity, we’ve reached our first goal of $2,600—enough to fund a future small National Heritage Responders deployment. But disasters don’t wait, & the average deployment costs closer to $5,000. Help us deploy when crisis strikes: gofund.me/6db89819
September 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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We're returning to Montreal for our 54th Annual Meeting, joint with the Canadian Association for Conservation (CAC-ACCR)!

Our full Call for Papers is now available. Submit abstracts for "Conservation at the Intersection of Innovation & Tradition" by 9/30: www.culturalheritage.org/events/annua...
An image of the Palais des congrès de Montréal with traffic flowing beneath it. Text reads, "Call for Papers, AIC & CAC-ACCR Joint Annual Meeting & Conference, Conservation at the Intersection of Innovation and Tradition, Montreal, Canada, April 28-May 2, 2026, submit abstracts by September 30." Image credit © Stephan Poulin - Tourisme Montréal.
September 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Join a gathering of conservation colleagues to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the FAIC Oral History Project at Winterthur on Thursday, Sept. 4! The Oral History Project has captured hundreds of interviews with pioneers in the field & reflections on conservation. www.winterthur.org/calendar/fai...
August 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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When emergencies impact cultural organizations, National Heritage Responders are there to help. This can make the difference between heritage saved or lost, like when NHR deployed to support Appalshop, an archive of Appalachian culture.

Help make the next deployment possible: gofund.me/2d99ad31
An image of a person in safety glasses and a respirator using a vacuum and brush to remove flood-deposited debris on an audio recording on magnetic tape, stored on a reel, with additional AV materials on the table beside the reel. There is a black label on top that reads, "Appalshop, Whitesburg, KY." A quote in black text on a grey background, reading, "The July 2022 flooding of Eastern Kentucky was devastating for Appalshop, which holds the largest collection of Appalachian media in the world. The 1,000-year flood submerged over 85% of our materials in mud, water & unknown contaminants." A quote in black text on a grey background, reading, "Quick assistance by the National Heritage Responders was critical in helping us to save the collection, with a much higher recovery rate for materials than we could have hoped for." A quote in black text on a grey background, reading, "As these types of disasters become increasingly common, their leadership & expertise is needed now more than ever." The quote is attributed to Chad Hunter, Director, Appalshop.
August 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Donate to support the National Heritage Responders—volunteers like Luca contribute their expertise and time to help communities in need. Make it possible for them to deploy after an emergency impacts art, culture, museums, & libraries: gofund.me/141449ed
August 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM