Western Association of Art Conservators Presentation 2021 (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Western Association of Art Conservators Presentation 2021
Author: Marie Desrochers, Tara Beresh
Abstract: Title: Community-based Conservation: Launching the Utah Collections Preservation Program Utah Field Services (UFS), a partnership between the Utah Division of Arts & Museums’ Office of Museum Services and Utah Humanities’ Center for Community Heritage, is launching a new, strategic, state-wide Collections Preservation Program (UCP) with the support of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The challenge of preserving and making accessible Utah’s large and diverse cultural holdings is enormous, and the need for knowledgeable museum/collections stewards in Utah is significant. The UCP will empower UFS to expand beyond museums to include other institutions holding collections, including historical societies, archives, libraries, tribal organizations and other types of non-traditional collecting groups. One of the first steps to implementing this program was the recent hiring of a Preventive Conservator to manage the program and provide subject area expertise and training. The UCP will include the following activities: Virtual and On-Site Education and Training This project will develop and implement a regular calendar of virtual and regional on-site training activities specifically targeted to small museums/collecting institutions from rural areas throughout Utah. Topics will include but are not limited to the following: Preventive preservation best practices Preservation and access strategies for a range of object types (digital media, archival, 2D and 3D objects, textiles, artwork, etc.) Ethical, legal, and culturally appropriate practices (e.g., managing material from under-represented communities, restricted/sacred material, community stewardship, etc.) Risk assessment and disaster preparedness and response Collection advocacy and fundraising Collections Preservation Team (CPT) This project will develop and support a Collections Preservation Team which will connect stewards from small, rural areas to professionals and colleagues from around t
Date: 10/05/2021
Conference Name: Western Association of Art Conservators

Workshop 1: Access and Artifact Handling (parts a & b) (Course or Curricular Material)
Title: Workshop 1: Access and Artifact Handling (parts a & b)
Author: Marie Desrochers, Megan van Frank
Abstract: N/A
Year: 2022
Primary URL: http://https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/events/workshop-access-and-artifact-handling/
Primary URL Description: This link hosts all the content that was taught at the first Utah Collections Preservation Workshop in January and February of 2022.
Audience: Other

Webinars 1, 2, & 3: Access and Artifact Handling (Course or Curricular Material)
Title: Webinars 1, 2, & 3: Access and Artifact Handling
Author: Marie Desrochers, Lisa Barr, Sabrina Sanders
Abstract: N/A
Year: 2022
Primary URL: http://https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/events/webinars-access-and-artifact-handling/
Primary URL Description: All content for the first 3 webinars of the program. Webinar 1 is the only one within the reporting period.
Audience: Other

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