​Life Cycle of A Museum Object - a GHHN/C2CNYS Webinar
June 22, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
View Recording - $10
Museums acquire objects through various means. When an object is accepted into the collection of a museum, it begins a "new life” where it might be studied, conserved, exhibited, or loaned, and ultimately stored alongside many other objects.  Join us as for an webinar overview as we introduce a newly ‘donated’ object to a museum and its new life. Museum Consultant Kathleen Craughwell-Varda will guide us through the ‘Life-Cycle’ of a Museum Object and the important principles, practices and policies of collections management and care that impact collecting in museums. 
Care and Storage of Textile Collections - a GHHN/C2CNYS Workshop
July 11, 2016
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hudson River Museum, Yonkers
$45 Members / $55 NonMembers
Making the most of available storage space and proper storage for objects is critical for all collecting institutions. Join us as Spicer Art Conservation and Gaylord Archival lead a hands-on workshop where participants will learn what tools are needed to tackle both of these challenges. Attendees will work with the Hudson River Museum's period collections to gain an understanding of the importance of selecting proper storage materials, and learn simple low-tech solutions that can be used for a wide range of artifact types. 
Mock-ups will be discussed and available to demonstrate the many solutions for object and three-dimensional artifacts, as well as textiles and costumes. Participants will learn to manipulate, cut and create storage sink mats and boxes. Basic methods for rolling and folding textiles for storage will also be presented. Workshop fee includes a lite breakfast, luncheon, and resource materials. Space is limited.

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Life Cycle of A Museum Object - a GHHN/C2CNYS Workshop
July 22, 2016
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Elephant Hotel/Somers Historical Society, Somers
$25 Members / $35 NonMembers
Museums acquire objects through various means. When an object is accepted into the collection of a museum, it begins a ‘new life”,  where it might be studied, conserved, exhibited, or  loaned, and ultimately stored alongside many other objects.  Join us as for an animated discussion as we introduce a newly ‘donated’ object to a museum and its new life. Museum Consultant Kathleen Craughwell-Varda will guide us through the ‘Life-Cycle’ of a Museum Object and the important principles, practices and policies of collections management and care that impact collecting in museums. Workshop fee includes a lite breakfast and resource materials. Space is limited.

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Preservation, Access, Curation, and Interpretation of Textile Collections in the Digital Age - a GHHN/C2CNYS Webinar
August 26, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$10
Join Amanda Sikarskie, Ph.D for a webinar exploring digital applications for accessing/exploring/interacting with textile collections, including social media and online exhibits. The program is designed for staff and volunteers who already know the basics of care and handling of textiles, and are looking for new and different ways to engage the public and users with tems in their collections that aren’t on display and/or not handled frequently.