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The stories making headlines in the past few weeks about museums, historic places, archives, libraries, artificial intelligence, federal policy and cultural institutions are all asking the same questions: Who decides what is preserved? Whose voices are heard? How do we balance change with thoughtful stewardship? What do we owe future generations? These are fundamentally questions of conservation. As you may remember , AIC recently joined the American Alliance of Museums and numerous partner organizations in submitting comments on ...

2026 AIC, FAIC, and CAC Awards Recipients WASHINGTON, DC, and MONTREAL, QC, CANADA—The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) joined with our colleagues in the Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CAC-ACCR) to celebrate the accomplishments of our members in Montreal, QC, Canada, on April 29, 2026. See the 2026 slideshow and statements from those who could not attend. Since 1974, AIC has awarded members and allied professionals for outstanding and distinguished contributions to the field of conservation. FAIC’s service award started in 2023. CAC has recognized its members since 2008. Join us in congratulating the following honorees: ...

When a catastrophic fire burned through artists' studios and galleries, National Heritage Responders provided crucial support Following a devastating 5-alarm fire in Red Hook in September, hundreds of artists were left wondering what, if anything, would remain of their work. The 150-year-old warehouse in Brooklyn was home to artists’ studios, gallery spaces, and community organizations. The fire ripped through the building, creating one wave of damage, followed by the necessary work of putting the fire out, which leads to water damage and hazards like mold. To a community reeling from the possible loss of years, decades worth of artistic growth and practice, ...

The American Institute for Conservation welcomes our global colleagues to attend our 2026 joint conference in Montreal, QC, Canada , with the Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CAC-ACCR)! This international conference is an excellent opportunity for you to connect with experts across North America! We are welcoming presentations and posters from authors in 40 countries, and for the first time will be offering real-time AI translation with Wordly. Both speakers and attendees can select from 60 or more languages to engage with the content in their native tongues. The meeting is hybrid and will be livestreamed and recorded. ...