2020 Cohort Member

Andrew Mellon Opportunity for Diversity in Conservation, July 12-23, 2021

Participated in online activity sessions centered around conservation techniques (i.e. photo ID, microscopy, ceramic fills, inpainting, surface cleaning, tarnish removal, tear repair, folder making)
Attended Zoom sessions by conservation professionals who shared knowledge of their respective specialties including objects, metal, paintings, photography, textile, archeological conservation.
Researched a personal object and presented findings on the final day(i.e. background/history, condition issues, potential treatment, etc.)
Created new connections with present and future conservators