RE: preparators conference

[bruce bundock <BRBUNDOCK@vassar.edu>]

> Bruce,
>
> Never heard of one existing as such but this is a good idea. The
> industry and our profession is small as compared to picture framers but
> could be a good future AAM "day" similar to an old workshop called the
> "Carnival of Ideas" that was in Baltimore.
>
> The only other dedicated "art handling" training session I know of is
> conducted by West Dean College in West Sussex, England,
> (westdean.org.uk). They offer similar type courses as Campbell Centre in
> Mt Carroll, Illinios. Otherwise there are bits and pieces of regional
> training by what ever group or institution puts them together.
>
> Regards,
>
> Brent
>
> Brent Powell
> Manager Art Services
> National Gallery of Victoria
> 180 St Kilda Road
> Melbourne Victoria 3004
> AUSTRALIA
> 61-3-8620-2157
>
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> Sent: Wednesday, 14 February 2007 6:19 AM
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> Subject: preparators conference
>
> Does anyone know of  an annual " museum preparators conference" where
> those of us who work in museums / college art galleries could gather for
> presentations, lectures, demos, workshops and informal exchanges related
> to the the preparatory aspects of museum work? The online pacinlist
> exchanges are fine, as are place like the Campbell Center.
> I had something different in mind, perhaps modeled on the PPFA  (
> professional picture frames association) trade shows. I would be
> curious to know. Thanks.      Bruce Bundock
>
> FLLAC
>
> Vassar College
>
> Poughkeepsie, NY

 Brent,
    A follow up suggestion to a preparators conference. Since my 
initial quiry last Februrary, very little response was generated. The 
other idea would be to generate a skill bank via DVD instructional 
library
under the umbrella of the AAM covering a wide range of topics related 
to museum work, of particular interest to preparators or those 
individuals seeking employment in this field. The DVD's could be 
purchased through the AAM and address aspects of preparatorial work. 
True enough, there is no substitute for " hands on" experience, but 
barring a host of excuses/reasons for not having a conference, this 
seems a most reasonable alternative.
                                                regards,
                                                       Bruce Bundock
                                                       Preparator, 
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
                                                       Vassar College
                                                       Poughkeepsie, N.Y.