Conservation Cart Talk | Preparing Art for Display

Schedule

Fri Nov 13 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20013 | Washington, DC

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The same techniques museums use to care for artwork can help protect treasured items at home. Join paper conservator Kesha Talbert for a behind-the-scenes look at how conservators prepare works on paper for display. Learn about conservation-friendly approaches for displaying photographs, prints, and documents, and see how professional practices can be adapted for personal keepsakes.
Cost: free, registration optional.
Image credit: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Photo by Department of Conservation and Scientific Research
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1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20013

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