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The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) (<a href="http://www.ccaha.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" id="LPlnk77989" previewremoved="true"><span id="LPlnk77989">http://www.ccaha.org</span></a>) is pleased to be leading the
Regional Heritage Stewardship Program (RHSP), serving Appalachian regions of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. With a goal of creating working communities of practice among small organizations facing related challenges, RHSP offers a unique opportunity to
increase collections care in individual institutions, as well as to meet and network with other collections care professionals in the region.</div>
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CCAHA would like to announce the following upcoming opportunities:</div>
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<b><u>Deadline Extended - Preservation Needs Assessment Grant</u></b></div>
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We are seeking applicants for our RHSP Preservation Needs Assessment Program. Through funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), CCAHA is able to offer a limited number of completely free preservation needs assessments (valued at over $5,500).
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A preservation needs assessment is a key first step in the process of caring for collections. In addition to pinpointing areas of concern, the preservation needs assessment is widely recognized as a valuable tool in fundraising. Many funders strongly recommend
that potential applicants cite the findings of these assessments within their grant applications for conservation and preservation projects.</div>
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Applications are due <b>September 29th</b>. Click here for more information, and to download the application: <a href="http://www.ccaha.org/projects/regional-stewardship" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" id="LPlnk17418" previewremoved="true"><span id="LPlnk17418">http://www.ccaha.org/projects/regional-stewardship</span></a></div>
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Questions or concerns about your Preservation Needs Assessment application? Please email <a href="mailto:dfeige@ccaha.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dfeige@ccaha.org</a>.</div>
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<b><u>In-person Workshops</u></b></div>
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<i>Essential Policies and Procedures for Cultural Collections</i></div>
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An institution’s collections care and business practices are defined by its written policies and procedures. Institutional memory is often lost through staff changes, but best practices are encoded in these important documents. This workshop will provide an
overview of policy and planning documents that are essential for collections care, such as collections management policies, handling guidelines, and maintenance policies. </div>
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Tuesday, October 10<font size="-1"><sup>th</sup></font>, 2017, 9am – 4pm, the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, Dennison, OH</div>
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Friday, October 13<font size="-1"><sup>th</sup></font>, 2017, 9am – 4pm, the Culture Center, Charleston, WV</div>
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<i>Risk Assessment for Cultural Institutions</i></div>
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Before an institution can begin developing an emergency preparedness and response plan, it is important to understand just what kinds of risks its collections might face. A risk assessment identifies potential risks and outlines strategies that might mitigate
damage in the event of an emergency or disaster. <i> </i>This workshop will offer tips for conducting these assessments on a site-wide level and for specific collections, as well as case studies of institutions that have dealt with disasters, and advice on
forming relationships with first responders and other outside contacts who can help conduct risk assessments.</div>
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Wednesday, October 11<font size="-1"><sup>th</sup></font>, 2017, 9am – 4pm, the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, Dennison, OH</div>
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Saturday, October 14<font size="-1"><sup>th</sup></font>, 2017, 9am – 4pm, the Culture Center, Charleston, WV</div>
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Speaker: Dyani Feige, Director of Preservation Services, CCAHA</div>
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Fees: $30 per day or $50 for both Workshops</div>
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For more information and to register, please visit CCAHA’s program calendar here:</div>
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<a href="http://www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar</a></div>
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<b><u>Free Webinar – Spreading the Word: Advocating for Collections Care</u></b></div>
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Date & Time: Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 2:00pm EST</div>
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<font color="#383838">Build institutional support through marketing and promotion—and center your message on your collections. This webinar will look at fresh strategies to build audiences, promote collections, and connect with new audiences, with additional
discussion of how to leverage your stories for fundraising.</font></div>
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Click here to register:</div>
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<a href="https://ccaha.adobeconnect.com/advoapp/event/registration.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><font color="#0070C0">https://ccaha.adobeconnect.com/advoapp/event/registration.html</font></a><font color="#0070C0"></font></div>
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<i>Funding for RHSP is generously provided by the </i><a href="http://www.neh.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><font color="windowtext"><i>National Endowment for the Humanities</i></font></a><i> (http://www.neh.gov)</i>.</div>
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About CCAHA:</div>
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CCAHA is a nonprofit conservation facility specializing in the treatment of works on paper, photographs, and books through conservation and state-of-the-art digital imaging services. Founded in 1977, CCAHA serves nonprofit cultural institutions, private individuals,
and other collecting organizations. CCAHA's preservation services staff present educational programs, conduct preservation assessments, and develop emergency preparedness plans. CCAHA also offers fellowships, fundraising support, and disaster assistance. </div>
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