FAIC is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2022 Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program with a deadline of July 31, 2022.
We invite you to join us for a free webinar, An Introduction to CAP, on June 7, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time to share more about the benefits of the CAP program and the application process. To register, visit our website at www.culturalheritage.org/cap.
CAP participants receive support for a general conservation assessment from a qualified collection and building assessor. The assessment is a study of all the institution's collections, buildings, and building systems, as well as its policies and procedures relating to collections care. The two assessors work collaboratively to provide institutions with prioritized recommendations for improved collections care. Assessments consist of preparatory work, a two-day site visit, a written report, and a one-year follow-up consultation. CAP is often a first step for small institutions that wish to improve the condition of their collections or develop a long-range preservation plan and can serve as a fundraising tool for future collections projects. The CAP program is open to small and medium-sized museums, zoos, aquariums, arboreta, and botanical gardens in the United States. Additional information on the CAP process, eligibility, and applications are available at www.culturalheritage.org/cap.
CAP is administered by FAIC under a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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Tiffani Emig
Programs & Operations Director
American Institute for Conservation/Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
Washington DC
(202) 750-3346
temig@culturalheritage.org------------------------------