CACG
Chicago Area Conservation Group
Virtual Class: Enzymes and the Reduction of Stains & adhesive residues from uncoated surfaces
We are delighted to announce another IAP Virtual seminar with Matthew Cushman.
Enzymes and the reduction of stains & adhesive residues from uncoated surfaces
Date: Thursday, 5 May 2022
Time: 3pm BST
Tutor: Matthew Cushman
Price: £25.00
Platform: Zoom
Registration: Eventbrite
This IAP Virtual seminar will consist of a 55 minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of discussion and questions.
This seminar will be of particular relevance to paper and textile conservators in its exploration of the use of enzymes in conservation cleaning applications. Topics to be discussed include: a summary of key scientific concepts; enzyme selection; adjustment and control of aqueous solution parameters for the optimization of enzyme activity; and delivery methods.
Matt Cushman is Conservator of Paintings and Affiliated Assistant Professor at the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, where he teaches fundamentals of paintings conservation and the application of scientific principles in conservation practice. His research interests include novel materials for the cleaning of painted surfaces, structural treatment of easel paintings, and the techniques and materials of early American painting.
For more information please visit our website
Please register on Eventbrite
CACG Membership does not constitute a professional endorsement and may not be used in advertisement.
Latest Updates:
Job Openings:
Position available: Conservation Resident at Northwestern University Libraries
posted 1/31/2022
Job Posting: Director of Conservation Services at the Newberry Library
1/14/2022 Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
For more info see: Job postings above.
Upcoming meetings for SMSI group :
SMSI-4: SMSI
SMSI Meeting , Friday, June 17th, 2022
June Virtual SMSI Meeting on ZOOM
"Lake Superior Agate Origins, Classification and Prospecting" by Mr. Jim Magnuson
Author, Owner of Minnesota Rocks
Nodule Agate Cut Open to Reveal Beautiful Interior
– credit: J. Magnuson
For more info on this zoom meeting Click on:
"SMSI meeting" on menu bar above.
72nd Annual International Microscopy Conference
Tuesday, Sept. 20 - Friday, Sept. 23, 2022
at McCrone Research Institute, Chicago
for more info see "SMSI Meeting" in the above tab.
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Any Questions?
you can email us at:
cacg@chicagoareaconservation.org
If you have ideas or suggestions for future meetings, please let us know. Just call or email any of the CACG officers (Susan, Mary, Carol, Inez, Amber or Maria).
Related Links:
American Institute for Conservation
McCrone Research Institute
www.mcri.org
State Microscopical Society of Illinois
www.smsi.org
Midwest Regional Conservation Guild
https://themrcg.wordpress.com
Please stay safe !!
Wear your mask and let us know how you are! We are in this together!
Chicago Conservation News:
Rachel Sabino has an interesting article on
• "It broke: Dispatch from a Homeschooling Conservator".
Other topics of Art Inst. of Chgo articles:
• "The Secrets of a Mummy Emerge" by Arico, McIlvaine, and Tom
• "Nighthawks as Hope" A Curator Muses on Edward Hopper & Crisis" by Oehler
• "Conservation: The Dilemma of Extending Life" by Molina
See all at: www.artic.edu/articles
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Our Past CACG Meetings:
To see Frances Willard's Bio or history background ; go to "CACG Meetings" Frances Willard meeting flyer or to their website:
Photos and description of our visit to the Frances Willard House Museum is now available for viewing. Click on "Frances Willard Museum visit" under Photo Gallery.
Check out photos from our most recent tour of the Ed Paschke Art Center meeting.
Under Photo Gallery / "Ed Paschke Art Center tour"
Photos from our visit to the Field Museum's "Behind the Scenes" meeting. Under Photo Gallery / Field Museum's "Behind the Scenes".
Also you can see a video of "Undressing a Mannequin Timelaspe":