Centro Internacional de Estudios de Conservación y Restauración de los Bienes Culturales Interdisciplinary conference organised by the Hornemann Institute of HAWK Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen, in collaboration with the German Association of Conservator-Restorers and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover The former monastery church of St Michael in Hildesheim, an UNESCO heritage...
The workshop aims to share experiences on the general theme of how to organise the activity of “guiding people at rock art sites.” It will take into account preservation-related aspects (how to guide visitors without causing damage), narrative aspects (what types of content to present and how to...
The Role: Reports to: J. Paul Getty Trust, President and CEO Location: Los Angeles,CA Overview: The John E. and Louise Bryson Director of the GCI is the Institute’s chief executive and strategic leader, steering and inspiring a diverse team of approximately 100 staff, cultivating a high performance...
This virtual seminar will cover the most prevalent risk factors for theft and vandalism of art and cultural heritage and how they manifest in different situations. This will be illustrated by an array of past and present case studies such as the recent Louvre jewel heist. We will also discuss how...
The following online courses will start on 27 April 2026: in English: Damages to Cultural Heritage caused by Salts The Examination of Transparent Coatings on Furniture and Wooden Objects Microbial Infestation of Objects of Art and Cultural Heritage How to Safely Handle Contaminated Cultural Heritage...
In 2026, the annual Paul Mellon Lecture will be given by architect and urban conservationist Brinda Somaya. Drawing on decades of experience, she will explore the idea that architecture is not just about buildings and aesthetics but also about people, politics and social responsibility. Shaped by...
The World Monuments Watch champions places nominated by individuals and organizations that span the globe. Launched in 1996, the World Monuments Watch is a global call for heritage places needing urgent attention and where timely action can help communities thrive. Every two years, the Watch selects...
Art Curation & Conservation Easel Paintings and Paper August 12 - 22, 2026: Registration is open. A hands-on and reflective program bridging two distinct yet interrelated practices: the conservation of paintings and works on paper, and the curation of exhibitions that give them renewed life and...
Art Conservation Workshop Study Program In Italy The workshop provides immersive, hands-on experiences in art conservation focused on 17th - 20th-century European paintings, alongside foundational instruction in the conservation of rupestrian frescoes from the 15th century. The conservation studio...
In 2023, the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (WHITR-AP, Shanghai Center) launched the "World Heritage Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals" project (2023-2028). The overall goal of the project is to...