The Microfading Tester International Discussion Group (MFT-IDG) will host its second webinar titled "From Data to Decisions: Interpreting, Sharing, and Acting on Microfading Tester Results" on Thursday, January 29, from 9-1030am (San Francisco) / 12-130pm (Philadelphia) / 2-330pm (Buenos Aires) / 6-730pm (Paris) / 1-230am (next day, Manila) / 6-730am (next day, Auckland). Attendance is free, but requires event registration at the following link: https://getty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JpfplSB7QYCmeWdE9xXGKw
Lighting choices for an exhibition may be affected by different criteria, including the desired color temperature and color rendering quality of the lamps, the desired brightness and duration, and the light sensitivity of the objects to be displayed. It is this last criteria for which data from the microfading tester (MFT) is directly impactful, contributing evidence-based information about an object's vulnerability to light that can guide both object selection and lighting policy.
But how is MFT data translated into meaningful discussion that empowers the varied stakeholders-collection care managers, conservators, registrars, art handlers, curators, directors-to better manage the risk of color change during display, guide the selection of cultural heritage objects for exhibition, and allow for greater access to the public?
The webinar will begin with a brief overview of the MFT data collected, the various ways of interpreting and reporting these findings, and how this can lead to object-specific options for display. This will be followed by several case studies detailing how different cultural heritage institutions with a range of collection types incorporate MFT data into decision-making. We will close with a panel discussion and Q&A.
For those interested but unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and posted to the AIC YouTube channel. Further discussion about MFT practice and lighting policy development can be found in the MFT-IDG online community, which you can join for free. The MFT-IDG is supported by the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) and sponsored by the AIC's Preventive Care Network. Thanks also to the Getty for supporting organization of this MFT-IDG webinar.
We hope to see many of you at the January 29 event and in our MFT-IDG community!
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Vincent Laudato Beltran
Scientist, Getty Conservation Institute
Chair, MFT-IDG
vbeltran@getty.edu
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