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  • 1.  MFT-IDG Webinar, Jan 29: "From Data to Decisions: Interpreting, Sharing, and Acting on Microfading Tester Results"

    Posted 01-13-2026 15:54
    Edited by Vincent Beltran 01-24-2026 02:19
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    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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  • 2.  RE: MFT-IDG Webinar, Jan 29: "From Data to Decisions: Interpreting, Sharing, and Acting on Microfading Tester Results"

    Posted 01-25-2026 20:00

    A quick reminder that the Microfading Tester International Discussion Group (MFT-IDG) will host its next 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

    Many thanks to our speakers, who include Mark Benson, Associate Conservator, Getty Research Institute; Bruce Ford, Independent Conservation Scientist; Ian Langston, Objects Conservator, Tāmaki Paenga Hira - Auckland War Memorial Museum; Rio Lopez, Associate Objects Conservator, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures; and Patricia Silence, Director, Conservation Operations, Colonial Williamsburg. Moderators will be Cindy Connelly Ryan, Preservation Science Specialist, Library of Congress; and Vincent Laudato Beltran, Scientist, Getty Conservation Institute.

    We hope that you'll consider joining the webinar (and our MFT-IDG community)! For those unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and posted to the AIC YouTube channel.



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    Vincent Laudato Beltran
    Scientist, Getty Conservation Institute
    Chair, MFT-IDG
    vbeltran@getty.edu
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  • 3.  RE: MFT-IDG Webinar, Jan 29: "From Data to Decisions: Interpreting, Sharing, and Acting on Microfading Tester Results"

    Posted 02-06-2026 06:46
    Edited by Uta Hanusek 02-06-2026 06:46

    Will the recording of the webinar be available online? Unfortunately, I couldn't stay until the end of the meeting.

    Thank you in advance for your reply. 

    Best regards,

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    Uta Hanusek
    Acting Chief Conservator
    Muzeum Fotografii w Krakowie
    Kraków
    Poland
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  • 4.  RE: MFT-IDG Webinar, Jan 29: "From Data to Decisions: Interpreting, Sharing, and Acting on Microfading Tester Results"

    Posted 02-06-2026 12:20

    Hello Uta - 

    yes, we will add captions and do some light editing, then it will be available on the AIC youtube channel.  We'll send a followup email to attendees and post here in the community when that is up. 

    best,



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    Cindy Connelly Ryan
    Library of Congress
    Silver Spring MD
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  • 5.  RE: MFT-IDG Webinar, Jan 29: "From Data to Decisions: Interpreting, Sharing, and Acting on Microfading Tester Results"

    Posted 7 days ago
    Edited by Vincent Beltran 7 days ago

    Happy to share that the recording for the 2026 January 29 MFT-IDG webinar "From Data to Decisions: Interpreting, Sharing, and Acting on Microfading Tester Results" is now available on the AIC YouTube page.

    This webinar explores how MFT data can be translated into meaningful discussion that empowers stakeholders 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. After a brief overview of the collection and interpretation of MFT data, five case studies demonstrate how different cultural heritage institutions incorporate MFT data and other lighting-related information into decision-making. We then close with a panel discussion and Q&A.

    Speakers include Mark Benson, Associate Conservator, Getty Research Institute; Bruce Ford, Independent Conservation Scientist; Ian Langston, Objects Conservator, Tāmaki Paenga Hira - Auckland War Memorial Museum; Rio Lopez, Associate Objects Conservator, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures; and Patricia Silence, Director, Conservation Operations, Colonial Williamsburg. The event was moderated by Cindy Connelly Ryan, Preservation Science Specialist, Library of Congress; and Vincent Laudato Beltran, Scientist, Getty Conservation Institute.

    Note that this is the second in our series of MFT-IDG webinars, with the first discussing three MFT types: Whitmore, Retroreflective, and Fotonowy.

    Additional discussion about MFT practice and lighting policy development can be found in the MFT-IDG online community, which is supported by the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) and sponsored by the AIC's Preventive Care Network.

    Many thanks to our speakers for sharing their knowledge with us and the Getty-Kimberly Chen, Seka Seneviratne, Marvin Jones, Preston Simpson, and Gus Kowalewski-for their support in organizing the webinar.



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    Vincent Laudato Beltran
    Scientist, Getty Conservation Institute
    Chair, MFT-IDG
    vbeltran@getty.edu
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