Emergency! Disaster Preparedness for Works on Paper

The program will address the importance of the first 24-48 hours in responding to water emergencies that affect works on paper, including the benefits and implications of a variety of responses (keeping objects wet, air drying, freezing, etc.). 

Experts will share real-life examples of water emergencies, responses taken, lessons learned, and tips for next steps beyond the 24-48 hour response period. The program includes viewing of a live webinar from the American Association of Museums, follow-up discussion, and a hands-on demonstration by the Balboa Art Conservation Center. Cost: $12. 

Webinar presenters

• Julie Page, co-coordinator of the California Preservation Program (CPP), and the Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS), San Diego, CA
• Theresa Anne Voellinger, Paper/Photograph Conservator, National Park Service Harper’s Ferry Center-Conservation, Harper’s Ferry, WV
• Ellen Carrlee, Conservator, Alaska State Museum, Juneau, AK
• Mary Morganti, Archivist, California Historical Society, San Francisco

Outcomes:After participating in this program, attendees will be better able to:

• Plan for a variety of water emergencies
• Respond quickly and strategically in caring for works on paper in the first 24-48 hours after the emergency
• Ensure that post-emergency actions are conducted with the best care of the particular objects in mind
• Use emergency response actions as important and meaningful steps toward subsequent and successful conservation efforts 

Agenda

10:30 a.m. Arrive for registration and time to meet and greet your colleagues
10:45 a.m. Program introduction by Paige Simpson, Director of the Balboa Park Learning Institute
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. American Association of Museums webinar
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Follow-up discussion
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hands-on demonstrations led by conservators from the Balboa Art Conservation Center

LOW COST GREAT VALUE!
$12 per attendee for networking with colleagues, webinar, discussion, and a hands-on demonstration with conservators from the Balboa Art Conservation Center. Payment will be accepted on-site in cash or by check; please make checks out to the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership.

Refreshments
Light refreshments and beverages will be provided; feel free to bring your own lunch.

RSVP by Monday, May 3
RSVP to bpcp@bpcp.org by Monday, May 3, 2010. Please share your name, title, organization and email address when registering.

The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership is the collaborative body and collective voice for 26 diverse arts, science and cultural institutions in Balboa Park. This program is brought to you by the Partnership’s Balboa Park Learning Institute in collaboration with the American Association of Museums, the Balboa Art Conservation Center, the San Diego/Imperial County Library Disaster Response Network, and the San Diego History Center. The Balboa Park Learning Institute is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.