When

Tuesday July 19, 2016 at 9:00 AM EDT
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Wednesday July 20, 2016 at 5:00 PM EDT
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Where

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art 
Levine Center for the Arts
420 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC  

 
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Contact

Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts 
Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts 
215-545-0613 
events@ccaha.org 
 

July 19th & 20th, 2016
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Charlotte, NC 

With today’s technology, exhibits are more dynamic, interactive, and sophisticated than ever. However, scientific findings from conservation laboratories frequently indicate the strain exhibition can place on objects. But there is good news: with the right technology and planning, a well-designed exhibit can showcase objects beautifully and safely.

This two-day program provides training in the following topics: incorporating preservation into the exhibition planning process; prioritizing conservation concerns while providing interactive experiences; preservation standards for exhibition; appropriate lighting; engineering and fabrication of exhibit cases; collections security; and understanding exhibition space design and construction.

The sessions are intended for curators, exhibit designers, preparators, conservators, registrars, security staff, and others involved in exhibition design and installation at cultural institutions.

Click here for a sneak peek at our agenda!

Speakers Include:

  • Mary Edith Alexander, Bank of America Global Corporate Art Program
     
  • Gordon Anson, National Gallery of Art
     
  • Kate Baillon, Levine Museum of the New South
     
  • Jennifer Castle, The Barnes Foundation
     
  • Jen Sudul Edwards, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
     
  • Patricia Ewer, Textile Objects Conservation, LLC
     
  • Jeffrey Hirsch, Ewing Cole
     
  • Major Rodney Hardin, Sunstates Security, LLC, 
     
  • Emily Meyer, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
     
  • Steven Weintraub, Art Preservation Services
     
  • Shannon White, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
     
  • Van Wood, Smallcorp
Major funding for this program was generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Independence Foundation, and The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.

More Information

• Lunch will not be provided; however, a list of local restaurants will be available.
• Refunds will be given, minus a $25 cancellation fee, until two weeks prior to the program date.
• If you have special needs, please contact CCAHA three weeks prior to the program so that accommodations can be made.


The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to the exhibition of mid-20th-century modern art. It is named after the family of Andreas Bechtler who assembled and inherited a collection created by seminal figures in modernism. The collection comprises more than 1,400 works. Some works are accompanied by books, photographs and letters illustrating personal connections to the Bechtler family. For museum details visit bechtler.org. 

The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (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 related image.