Whether your collection is made up of sentimental objects or priceless artworks, it is important to know how to protect your treasures for future generations. In this final preview event before Cocktails & Collecting, professional conservator Laura Hortz Stanton will discuss what causes damage to materials and suggest preservation measures to slow deterioration, detailing which actions can be taken at home and which require the services of a professional. Attendees will view samples of conservation treatments, learn how to select a qualified conservator, and walk away with practical advice for caring for their collections. Entry to this talk is free but please REGISTER by clicking the button below left.
Laura Hortz Stanton is executive director of the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA), a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia providing conservation treatment, preservation services, and education resources for cultural institutions and collecting organizations. Before joining the staff of CCAHA, Laura was the curator of collections at the Siouxland Heritage Museums in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She received her BA in anthropology and archaeology from Temple University and her MA in museum studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program.