The following is a list of organizations associated with the professional field of
conservation-restoration
conservation and restoration of cultural property focuses on protection and care of cultural property (tangible cultural heritage), including artworks, architecture, archaeology, and museum collections. Conservation activities include preve ...
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Professional conservators join and take part in the activities of numerous conservation associations and professional organizations with the wider conservation field, and within their area of specialization.
These organizations exist to "support the conservation professionals who preserve our cultural heritage".
About AIC
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* American Institute for Conservation
The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) is a national membership organization of conservation professionals, headquartered in Washington, D.C.
History
The AIC first launched in 1972 with only a handful of members. Now it is grown to ove ...
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* Digital Preservation Coalition
ThDigital Preservation Coalition (DPC)is a UK-based charity that works with global partners to 'a welcoming and inclusive global community, working together to bring about a sustainable future for our digital assets'.
Background
The origins o ...
* European Confederation of Conservator-Restorers' Organisations
The European Confederation of Conservator-Restorers' Organisations (E.C.C.O.) is a European non-governmental professional organisation aimed at safeguarding cultural heritage through the use of Conservation-restoration of cultural heritage, cons ...
* Institute of Conservation
The Institute of Conservation (Icon) is the professional charitable body, representing and supporting the practice and profession of conservation. It has around 2500 members worldwide, including professional conservators, scientists and teacher ...
* International Institute for Conservation
The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) is a global organisation for conservation and restoration professionals with over two thousand members in over fifty countries. IIC seeks to promote the knowledge, ...
* Intermuseum Conservation Association
The Intermuseum Conservation Association ( doing business as ICA-Art Conservation or ICA) is the oldest non-profit art conservation center in the United States, currently located in Cleveland, OH. The ICA offers conservation and preservation tre ...
* Midwest Regional Conservation Guild
The Midwest Regional Conservation Guild (MRCG) is a Conservation Associations and Professional Organizations, professional conservation association in the Midwestern United States.
History
The MRCG was formed in 1980 by art conservation and res ...
* Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) (also known as Anti-Scrape) is an amenity society founded by William Morris, Philip Webb, and others in 1877 to oppose the Victorian restoration, destructive 'restoration' of ancient bu ...
* Western Association for Art Conservation
The Western Association for Art Conservation (WAAC) is a nonprofit regional membership organization for conservation professionals based in the Western United States, although membership is open to all irrespective of geographical location.
Aim ...
* Wyoming Outdoor Council
The Wyoming Outdoor Council is the oldest independent, membership-based conservation organization in Wyoming, United States. Wyoming native Tom Bell founded the group in 1967, along with Carrol R. Noble, Margaret E. “Mardy” Murie, Dr. Harold ...
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