Connecting to Collections Care

C2C Care is excited to announce the following 3 FREE programs in its webinar schedule! Register for any of these webinars on our website: https://connectingtocollections.org/webinars/

July 19, 2023 Care of Tin-Mercury Amalgam Mirrors 1-2pm ET

Presenter: Marie Desrochers, Graduate Fellow, Class of 2021, Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation

Tin-mercury amalgam mirrors are found throughout small and mid-sized historical collections as tin-mercury amalgam was the primary method for producing glass mirrors from the 16th to the early 20th century. Beyond mirrors or looking glasses, other mirrored objects such as sconces and carriage lanterns also feature this type of material. Over time as these objects deteriorate, the amalgam becomes unstable, and mercury is released into the environment in both liquid and vapor states. While mercury contamination poses significant health risks, this webinar will highlight current practices for the safe handling and preventive conservation of these objects, as well as how to manage the risks posed by these objects while allowing for their exhibition.

https://connectingtocollections.org/care_of_tin_mercury_amalgam_mirrors/

August 9, 2023 How to Manage Volunteers in Collections 1-2pm ET

Presenter: Jenny Woods, Past President of the American Association for Museum Volunteers

Volunteers are an integral part of a small and mid-sized cultural institutions workforce and can be found across departments. In this webinar we will provide an overview of collections volunteers – how to create a volunteer program or align an existing program with best practices.

https://connectingtocollections.org/volunteer_collections/

September 6, 2023 Arsenic in Collections 1-2pm ET

https://connectingtocollections.org/arsenic_in_collections/