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MACC offers a large variety of workshops each year. Some are designed to address the most common collections care needs expressed by collecting institutions, artists and the public while others cover more advanced and technical issues.

Instructors include MACC staff along with other nationally recognized experts. MACC workshops serve the staffs of historical collections, Native American collections, culturally-focused collections, fine art, library and archival collections.Check back frequently for new workshop offerings, locations and dates.



2011 & 2012 MACC Workshops

The Research and Writing of a Long Range Conservation Plan

Date: October 18 & 19, 2011 | 9:00 – 4:30
Location: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Date: November 8 & 9, 2011 | 9:00 - 4:30
Location: Chazen Museum of Art, Madison, WI
In association with the Midwest Registrars Committee

MACC Preservation Services will teach this two-day workshop. You’ll learn how to develop and write a Long Range Conservation Plan with an accompanying funding strategy - an essential grant and collections management tool that defines institutional preservation and conservation goals for a 5- to 10-year period. The course will cover the basics of the writing process for this document, including how to establish a length and structure appropriate for your institution. Other topics will include how to use the recommendations from a General Preservation Needs Assessment Survey combined with curatorial priorities to develop a realistic prioritized plan, as well as reviewing the Federal Grant Funding Protocol to make sure appropriate projects are developed in a logical progression. The instructor will work directly with you to develop a detailed outline to use toward completion of your institution’s plan. A notebook of related technical leaflets, articles and related information will be provided to each participant.

Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) are available to certified archivists who take this workshop.

$235 for MACC members and $295 for non-members  Sign up

Storing and Preserving Still Photographic Materials Collections

Date: October 3, 2011 | 9:00 – 4:00
Location & co-sponsor: Minitex, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Date: October 28, 2011 | 9:00 – 4:00
Location: Bismark Convention Center, Bismarck, ND
(as part of the North Dakota Governor’s Conference – please use this link to register: MACC Track Registration)

MACC Paper Conservator, Dianna Clise, will teach this one-day workshop. You’ll receive: hands-on experience in the identification of various types of photographs from MACC’s extensive photographic study collection; identification of the agents of deterioration in photographic materials; hands-on identification of types of damages; proper exhibition and storage materials and a brief discussion on digitizing photographic materials collections. A comprehensive notebook of technical leaflets will be provided for each participant.
$195 for MACC members and $245 for non-members   Sign up

Preparing for a Disaster: Writing and Updating a Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Plan for Cultural Collections

Date: October 4, 2011 | 9:00 - 4:00
Location: North Dakota State University, Fargo
Co-Sponsored by the North Dakota Art Gallery Association and the North Dakota State University Libraries

Date: October 28, 2011 | 9:00 - 4:00
Location: South Dakota Public Universities and Research Center, Sioux Falls
Co-Sponsored by the South Dakota Art Museum and University of South Dakota Art Galleries

Date: November 13, 2011 | 10:00 – 3:30
Location: John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI
(Sunday before the Wisconsin Federation of Museums Annual Conference)

MACC’s Preservation Services will teach this one-day workshop on writing a Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Plan for institutions with collections. You’ll receive: practical instruction on writing a plan outline for your cultural institution; relevant articles on disaster topics; and examples of other Disaster Plans. You’ll learn response priorities and how to best deal with the different types of disasters that could affect your collection. Writing a good Disaster Plan can be the most important collection care measure your institution ever takes.
$50 for MACC members and non-members   Sign up

Writing Grants for Preservation and Conservation Projects

Date: October 6 & 7, 2011 | 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Midwest Art Conservation Center, Minneapolis, MN

MACC’s Preservation Services will teach this two-day workshop. You’ll learn about the different types of grants available through the federal government, as well as practical information on public and private funding sources. Instructors will present on grant-writing to fund General Preservation Assessment Surveys; Long Range Conservation Plans; staff training; supplies and materials; HVAC system upgrades; storage renovations; detailed surveys; conservation treatments and even very large projects. The second day will allow participants to focus on developing specific grants for their prioritized needs. The goal of the workshop is for participants to leave the session with a draft proposal. Preservation Services staff will follow-up with participants who are developing full grants applications.
$195 for MACC members and $245 for non-members  Sign up

2012 MACC Workshops

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