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Monthly Member Meetups - 2024
Includes a Live Web Event on 12/13/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST)
Recorded On: 09/13/2024
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Our Monthly Member Meetup is a series of hour-long monthly events that we’ll host every second Friday at 2pm ET. Topics may cover sustainability, private practice, volunteering, the wiki, emergency planning, introductions to our various committees and groups, and more. Our goal is to offer you a social outlet and way to connect with other members. We welcome suggestions for topics and guest hosts! Send us your ideas at membership@culturalheritage.org. See past recordings at https://learning.culturalherit... and https://learning.culturalherit....
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January Meetup
01/12/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST) | Recorded On: 01/12/2024 | 60 minutes
01/12/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST) | Recorded On: 01/12/2024 | 60 minutes
In the January 2024 meetup, we'll talk about the decision and process for going back to school for a higher degree. Our speakers are:
• Michelle Facini is a Senior Paper Conservator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.Her doctoral work at the University of Delaware explores cultural heritage nonprofits and the financial impact of and leadership opportunities for conservators within the arts community. Michelle is a Fellow of the American Institute of Conservation (AIC) and the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC). She received her Master of Science in Art Conservation from the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in 2002.
• Molly Gleeson is a conservator with a great passion for public outreach, community engagement, and connecting people with cultural heritage. She is currently the Head Conservator at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia. Molly completed her BA in Art Conservation from the University of Delaware in 2002 and her MA at the UCLA/Getty Program in 2008. She is an AIC Professional Associate and has served as an AIC volunteer leader in many roles, most recently as the Board Director of Professional Education (2017-2023). Molly's doctoral work is exploring the therapeutic potential of art conservation for people who are experiencing serious health issues or significant loss, with a specific focus on disaster-impacted communities.
• Madeline Hagerman (she/her) is the Director of the Undergraduate Art Conservation Program and Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware (UD). She completed her M.A. in Principles of Conservation and her M.Sc. in Conservation for Archaeology and Museums from University College London (UCL). Madeline's interests include conservation ethics, inorganic objects conservation, collections care, and the history of conservation education. She serves as Assistant Coordinating Officer for the ICOM-CC Education and Training in Conservation Working Group. She is also currently pursuing a PhD in the Preservation Studies Program at UD centered on the evolution of conservation training.
February Meetup
02/09/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST) | Recorded On: 02/09/2024 | 60 minutes
02/09/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST) | Recorded On: 02/09/2024 | 60 minutes
For our February meetup, panelists will share insights and compare notes from both sides of the hiring process. We will explore the challenges of applying for a job as a candidate, and the challenges of hiring as a manager. You won't want to miss this discussion!
Panelists will be:
Leticia Gomez Franco (she/her/ella), the Executive Director of the Balboa Art Conservation Center in San Diego, CA. Her work is rooted in the intersection of culture, representation and social justice, all values that play a role in her position at BACC where she is leading the 47-year-old organization, through a transformative shift into a radically inclusive art conservation nonprofit.
Stephanie Gowler (she/her) is the Book & Paper Conservator for Northwestern University Libraries. Stephanie has worked in conservation at a wide range of cultural heritage institutions including the Indiana Historical Society, the Indiana State Library, the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, Bethany Theological Seminary, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Archive.
Stephanie Guidera (she/her) is an Objects Conservator at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Master of Art and Certificate of Advanced Study in Art Conservation from SUNY Buffalo State College. She is the current Chair of AIC's Emerging Conservation Professionals Network (ECPN).
March Meetup
03/08/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST) | Recorded On: 03/08/2024 | 60 minutes
03/08/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST) | Recorded On: 03/08/2024 | 60 minutes
April Meetup
04/12/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT) | Recorded On: 04/12/2024
04/12/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT) | Recorded On: 04/12/2024
This month's meet-up will feature the AIC Awards Committee and discussions about our awards and nominations.
June Meetup
06/14/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT) | Recorded On: 06/14/2024 | 60 minutes
06/14/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT) | Recorded On: 06/14/2024 | 60 minutes
September Meetup
09/13/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT) | Recorded On: 09/13/2024 | 54 minutes
09/13/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT) | Recorded On: 09/13/2024 | 54 minutes
October Meetup
10/11/2024 at 12:00 PM (EDT) | Recorded On: 10/11/2024 | 60 minutes
10/11/2024 at 12:00 PM (EDT) | Recorded On: 10/11/2024 | 60 minutes
Please join us for the next AIC Member Meet-up on Friday, October 11th, at 12pm ET/9am PT.
For our October offering, panelists will speak on their experiences with facilitating internships, supporting students through compensation and mentoring, and adjusting training for neurodivergent needs. Don't miss the discussion following the talks!
Panelists and their topics:
Dan Paterson is a senior book conservator at the Library of Congress. Since 2007 he has been a coordinator for the advanced book conservation internship and has worked with interns from graduate programs in the U.S. and abroad. He helps facilitate multiple aspects of the year-long internship program, including interviewing candidates, supervising projects, and assisting interns as they transition from LC to their next destination. For the October Member Meetup he will give a general overview of the LC internship program and discuss a few ways in which it has changed over time.
Angie Elliott is the Terry Drayman-Weisser Head of Objects Conservation & William B. Ziff, Jr. Conservator of Objects at the Walters Art Museum. She has worked with many interns in her role at the Walters and is passionate about supporting and mentoring emerging professionals. She recently wrapped up six years on the Alumni Board of the Cooperstown/Buffalo State College Art Conservation Program, where she was a member of the mentorship committee that focused on student needs. Angie will touch on what she has learned in these experiences and talk about compensation and continued mentorship.
Abigail Merritt is the Library Conservator at Gould Library, Carleton College. In her current role, she works with library student employees and occasional pre-program conservation interns. She will talk about the ways she has adjusted her training practices to better support a neurodivergent student who has no prior conservation experience.
