RAP

REGIONAL
ALLIANCE for
PRESERVATION

The Regional Alliance for Preservation provides information and resources on preservation and conservation for cultural institutions and the public throughout the United States.

    • ICA Senior Paintings Conservator Andrea Chevalier cleans a frame

    • ICA Senior Paintings Conservator Andrea Chevalier cleans a frame

    • NEDCC conservator treating historic document

    • NEDCC conservator treating historic document

    • Peebles Island Resource Center Textile Conservator Sarah Stevens working on a wool flag

    • Peebles Island Resource Center Textile Conservator Sarah Stevens working on a wool flag

    • Inpainting carte-de-visite portraits from the Civil War at CCAHA

    • Inpainting carte-de-visite portraits from the Civil War at CCAHA

    • Handling frozen photographs at WESTPAS

    • Handling frozen photographs at WESTPAS

    • An objects conservator at work at the Midwest Art Conservation Center

    • An objects conservator at work at the Midwest Art Conservation Center

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  • The Mid-Atlantic Resource Guide for Disaster Preparedness assists institutions in the preparation of emergency telephone lists and in the selection of emergency supplies.....

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UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

RAP MEMBERS

Collections Care Training: Protective Enclosures and Storage for Rolled Paper (Philadelphia, PA)

  • Sep 7, 2017
  • 9:30AM – 3:30PM
To ensure long-term collections preservation, it is crucial to use proper storage systems and materials, and provide a stable environment with adequate space, furniture, and security. In this hands-on workshop participants learn how to make simple housings for storage…
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Into the Vault: Library and Archive Storage Strategies (Austin, TX)

  • Sep 25, 2017
  • 8:30AM
  • – Sep 26, 2017
  • 5PM
Libraries and archives are challenged to seek innovative yet practical ways to maximize use of storage areas, enhance current facilities, efficiently utilize resources, and incorporate technology into storage solutions. Whether renovating or building a new space, institutions must address…
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Collections Care Training: Care and Preservation of Paintings (Philadelphia, PA)

  • Oct 3, 2017
  • 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Historic collections frequently contain paintings and other framed artwork. This workshop will give an overview on how to care for this type of collection, which requires unique storage and handling considerations. The session will guide participants in preservation best…
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