AIC and FAIC programs and publications play a key role in the advancement of the field of conservation and the cohesion of the community that dedicates itself to the preservation of cultural material.

Programs

Grants and Scholarships

FAIC is proud to be able to give a variety of grants and scholarships each year to help conservation professionals further the understanding and development of the field of conservation. In 2006 alone, FAIC awarded nearly 100 grants and scholarships, totaling over $167,000.

Annual Meeting

The AIC annual meeting brings together over 1,000 conservators from across the country and abroad to discuss the various issues conservators face. Through workshops, tours, poster sessions and presentations, attendees explore a specific theme pertinent to the field, from documentation of objects to identifying fakes and forgeries. It is a chance to network and explore new ideas and information with other conservators, exhibitors, and affiliated professionals.

Professional Development Workshops

With the support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and contributions from individuals, in 2001 FAIC established an endowment fund for professional development activities aimed at mid-level conservation professionals. In the first four years of operation, FAIC sponsored over 75 programs and workshops reaching over 1,261 individuals.

Publications

Journal of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works

Thrice-yearly peer-reviewed scholarly journal with in-depth articles covering new research materials and methodologies, treatment case studies, and other topics pertinent to the field of conservation.

AIC News

Bi-monthly newsletter covering news related to AIC members and specialty groups, as well as up-to-date information about allied organizations, grants and fellowships, employment opportunities, legislative affairs, courses and conferences, new research and materials, and other time-sensitive information.

www.aic-faic.org

The website serves as a useful resource for conservators and those interested in the field, with a variety of guides, forms, applications, grants and scholarship information, and downloadable publications.

AIC Directory

A 200+ page directory of contact information for all AIC members as well as for training programs, funding agencies, and suppliers. The Directory also contains valuable reference materials such as the code of ethics for conservators, definitions of conservation terminology, and bylaw information.

Guides for Caring for Your Treasures

A series of pamphlets prepared by conservators and available to the public that detail the best ways for people to help care for their personal treasures.

In addition, each year AIC publishes a variety of other works, including those produced by specialty groups, annual meeting abstracts and programs, and outreach material.