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Friday, May 30
 

12:00pm CDT

( Luncheon) The Impact of the New Orleans Charter after 30 Years - Cost $39
Friday May 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
  • $35 registration fee
  • Adding this event to your schedule does not guarantee you a space. You must add it to your registration via the above "Add to Registration" button.

Join the Architecture Specialty Group (ASG) and Preventive Care Network (PCN) for lunch and an engaging discussion on the intrinsic connection between the care and maintenance of historic buildings and the preventive care of collections. The luncheon will feature panelists exploring the 1992 New Orleans Charter for the Preservation of Historic Structures and Artifacts, considering its impact over the past three decades, and examining how emerging challenges and trends shape its relevance today. This conversation will lay the foundation for a Symposium hosted by ASG and PCN in 2026, dedicated to reflecting and revisiting the Charter.
Moderators
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Ali Wysopal

Project Manager III, Minnesota Historical Society
Ali Wysopal earned her MS in Historic Preservation with a focus on material conservation from the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture. Trained as both a stained glass craftsperson and architectural conservator, Ali has held internships at the Western Archeological... Read More →
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Friday May 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

12:00pm CDT

(Luncheon ) Embracing “It Depends”: A Collaborative Discussion on Navigating Ambiguity in Art Conservation - Cost $39
Friday May 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
  • $35 registration fee
  • Adding this event to your schedule does not guarantee you a space. You must add it to your registration via the above "Add to Registration" button.

Art conservation is a field filled with ambiguity, where often there is no single “right” answer to a conservation challenge. This uncertainty can be both frustrating and liberating, especially for students and emerging professionals who are accustomed to clear-cut solutions. In this interactive session, we will explore the role of uncertainty in conservation and how it can be leveraged to foster creativity, critical thinking, and resilience among early-career professionals.

Drawing from my own experiences as a conservator and educator at the University of Delaware, I have observed that many students struggle with the concept of "it depends"—the idea that conservation solutions are rarely definitive and often require careful consideration of context, materials, and ethical implications. This session will feature a collaborative dialogue between myself, current undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and board members from the Emerging Conservation Professionals Network (ECPN). Together, we will share insights and strategies for embracing uncertainty as a valuable aspect of the conservation process and provide reassurance that this feeling is universal, sharing helpful coping mechanisms.

The session will begin with brief presentations from me, students, and recent graduates on their personal experiences with uncertainty in their academic and early professional journeys. These presentations will highlight the challenges they faced and the strategies they developed to navigate the lack of clear answers in conservation practice. Following these presentations, we will break into smaller discussion groups, ideally with a mix of conservators in different career stages, each facilitated by a panelist, to delve deeper into specific topics such as decision-making in treatment proposals, the role of collaboration in managing uncertainty, and the ways in which educators can support students in developing confidence amidst ambiguity.

The goal of this session is to create an open and supportive environment where participants can exchange ideas, share personal experiences, and develop a toolkit for navigating the uncertainties inherent in art conservation. By the end of the session, participants will have gained new perspectives on how to approach uncertainty not as a hindrance but as an opportunity for growth and innovation.

This collaborative session aims to provide a platform for emerging conservation professionals to connect, learn from one another, and build a community that embraces the complexities of our field. In doing so, we hope to inspire a shift in how uncertainty is perceived—transforming it from a source of anxiety into a catalyst for creativity and professional development.
Speakers
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Madeline Hagerman

Director, Undergraduate Program, Assistant Professor, University of Delaware
Madeline Hagerman is the Director of the Undergraduate Art Conservation Program and an Assistant Professor. She received her B.A. in history and anthropology with minors in European studies and material culture studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed her M.A... Read More →
Friday May 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

12:00pm CDT

Luncheon - Objects Tips Lunch - Cost $39
Friday May 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
  • $35 registration fee
  • Adding this event to your schedule does not guarantee you a space. You must add it to your registration via the above "Add to Registration" button.
Friday May 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
 

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