Gave a presentation to the Andean Working Group at UCLA’s Cotsen Institute of Archaeology focusing on conservation and outreach efforts during the first season (2018) at the Corral Redondo Project (Proyecto Arqueologico Corral Redondo).
You can check out the presentation by following this link to view it using Prezi: The Intersection of Preservation, Education and Outreach: Conservation at the Corral Redondo Project
Post I wrote for AIC’s blog “Conservators Converse” about the Silent Auction held at WAAC’s Annual Meeting held in 2011 in Austin, TX.
“For the last seven years, WAAC meeting attendees have eagerly anticipated what has become a staple event at the annual meeting, the Silent Auction. An idea conceived by conservator and former WAAC board member Beverly Perkins, the Silent Auction is usually held over two days of the meeting to raise money for a local organization in need. WAAC attendees are encouraged to bring items to donate to the auction, and WAAC board members are typically major contributors as well. The items in the auction range from practical art conservation items-tools, materials, and conservation books-to fun, silly, handmade and/or locally-inspired items, which are some of the most popular among bidders.” (continue reading)
Powdered saffron, simmering roots, crushed leaves…no, it’s not what’s cooking in the kitchen, but what’s been cooking at the Getty Villa this quarter for the UCLA/Getty Master’s Program in the Conservation of Archaeological and Ethnographic Materials. (continue reading)
Salty Sherds 