Western Association for Art Conservation 45th Annual Meeting
J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, Los Angeles
California
November 6-8, 2019
The Western Association for Art Conservation (WAAC) is accepting proposals for talks to be presented at the 45th Annual Meeting.
We are seeking exciting and thought provoking papers in all areas of conservation and related fields. In the best WAAC tradition, a wide range of presentations are eligible for consideration. We are particularly interested in papers that push the boundaries and challenge the profession to re/consider roles, responsibilities, techniques, and ideas. Since the meeting will take place in Los Angeles, papers that highlight the art and history of the city and Southern California are particularly welcome. Additionally, we would like to receive proposals that address:
- collaboration between conservators and mountmakers
- collaboration between conservators and preparators
- insurance issues related to conservation
Please keep in mind that individual presentations will be 25 minutes in length. However, suggestions for multi-session panels, incorporating multiple speakers, will also be welcomed. Emerging professionals are highly encouraged to participate!
WAAC is excited to return to Los Angeles, the site of the very first WAAC meeting in 1977! The last time the meeting was held in LA was 2008, and since then a lot of notable additions have been made to the cultural landscape of the city such as the Broad Museum, Hauser & Wirth, Marciano Art Foundation, and Wende Museum just to name a few. Also, there is now a metro line that goes from downtown to the beach!
Please save the dates and join us for what will be a fantastic two-and-a-half-day meeting in the City of Angels, and be inspired by your colleagues! Registration will be open to members first, so join now. In addition, a pre-meeting workshop on microfade testing, and tours are planned.
Proposals and questions can be submitted to:
Sue Ann Chui
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Please submit an abstract no later than July 1, 2019.
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