A hands-on, 3-day training workshop for Northern California collections caretakers

Grant-supported workshop with subsidized and fully covered seats available (a $650 value)

If you help care for cultural materials in or around Eureka, this workshop is for you—whether you work in a museum, tribal community, archive, historical society, or another cultural space. Offered through the Balboa Art Conservation Center’s California Inclusive Preservation Program (CIPP), this three-day workshop brings together cultural caretakers from across California for hands-on learning. You’ll build practical skills, deepen your collections care knowledge, and connect with a supportive network in your region.

What You’ll Get:

Taught by trained conservators, participants will gain practical experience in…

• Object handling and labeling

• Condition reporting

• Storage materials and enclosures

• Basic collections maintenance

• Elements of conducting a preservation assessment