As a veteran of many annual meetings and conferences most of which seemed to mandate that each host hotel must include a major water feature in their lobby, I must say that this gathering was a refreshing - almost magical example of the contrast between "business as usual" and genuine PACCIN style! This conference included more relevant content on a day to day level than you could shake a foam knife at - all set in the uniquely intimate setting of the legendary Campbell Center.
Outside the auditorium
In the cafeteria
On the Patio
It was all made possible exclusively by the generous contributions of our committed sponsors. These are the folks who make our work possible. When you are considering who in the business world shares your commitment to the preservation of cultural property these are the people to look to. Stay tuned for a taste of what conference attendees were privy to during this excellent adventure ...!
Links for sponsors (alphabetical) - ARTEX FAS, Fine Art Shipping, Masterpak,
Methods and Materials Inc., Ship Art International, Universal Exhibits, Talas, Terry Dowd, Testfabrics
Preparator Conference Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies
Mt Carroll, Illinois September Friday 20 & Saturday 21, 2013
Brent Powell and Patricia Slience
Professional History, Training &OSHA Programming:
Speakers will address the historical development and importance of the profession within both institutional and commercial settings. Training development opportunities will focus to external and internal programs with special emphasis be presented to the subject of OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety).
Mike Mitchell
Display Furniture Design & Fabrication:
Ann Marshall and Julia Latane
Exhibition & Installation Planning
Antonio Addari
Environmental Monitoring:
This session focused on the importance of environmental monitoring of art and objects during its most vulnerable periods - specifically during international transit. Surprising results raised as many questions as could be answered and further research will result.
Dustin Gilmore and Ashley McGrew
Challenges of Historic Estates:
Speakers will address the challenges of working within and maintaining historical sites. Specific sites will address the particular issues and solutions to how the staff managed and developed programing, technical and financial solutions that are unique to historic sites.
Geoff Browne
Fundamentals of cushioning dynamics and materials use:
One of the most knowledgeable individuals in the field discusses the characteristics and best applications of common foam cushion products.
Saturday Rotating Workshops:
These workshops will be presented to the three individual groups of attendees in a rotating manner during the day.
Workshop Presentations:
Jon Molini
Packing and Crating Systems:
This workshop will address everything from the planning and assessment analysis of single crate designs to multiple objects traveling exhibition packing design.
Roger Machin
Rigging:
This workshops explored the principles and methodologies for various aspects of rigging objects in different case scenarios.
Sophie Dubois Hunter, attendees make storage boxes
Materials and Storage:
This workshop addressed materials in the context of real life storage applications as well as methods for their effective and affordable use .
Question and Answers Forums:
The agenda will include opportunities for attendees to discuss ideas within the group as well and several networking opportunities throughout the conference day.
The POSTER SESSION featured: Innovations in - Packing Systems, Modular Case Design, and Mass-Produced Storage mounts for Ethnographic Collections, as well as a woman's perspective on the role of the Chief Preparator.
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