[SOA] Register now for upcoming collections care conference and hands-on workshop for Appalachian regions of KY, OH, and WV!

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The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) (http://www.ccaha.org) 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.



Register now for the following conference and hands-on workshop:


Focusing on Collections Care in Appalachia: Advocating for Preservation Conference
Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Are you interested in learning about tips and techniques around advocating for collections care that are available to YOU in Appalachia? Do you want to learn safe techniques for framing materials in a hands-on workshop session? Join us for Focusing on Collections Care in Appalachia: Advocating for Preservation!

We invite you to join CCAHA at Marshall University for a one-day conference to meet colleagues and volunteers in the cultural community and share challenges, best practices, and success stories for creating sustainable preservation initiatives and developing communities of support in the region.



The program will also include a hands-on session on creating safe mounts for framed collections items. Participants will learn how to create hinges for works on paper using preservation grade supplies and techniques, and will also receive a sample pack of supplies to take back to their institution and teach a colleague!


Registration Fee: $30.00



Register here: https://ccaha.org/events/focusing-collections-care-appalachia-advocating-preservation-huntington-wv



Funding for RHSP is generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities<http://www.neh.gov> (http://www.neh.gov).



About CCAHA:

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.


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