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American Institute for Conservation

American Institute for Conservation
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Full name American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC)
Founded 1972
Affiliation Professional association

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) is a national membership organization of conservation professionals, headquartered in Washington D.C. It is the only organization of its kind dedicated to the preservation of cultural materials. The AIC plays a crucial role in establishing and upholding high professional standards, promoting research and publication, providing educational opportunities, and fostering the exchange of knowledge among conservators, allied professionals, and the public. The core of its membership consists of accomplished professionals who have excelled in their field. It is the largest and most reputable organization that serves conservators and their interests.

The AIC first launched in 1972 with only a handful of members. Now it is grown to over 3,500 members in over twenty countries around the world. The backgrounds of the members are diverse, meaning not only conservators can be members. In addition to conservators, among the members of AIC are well-established educators, art historians and archivists. AIC encompasses specialty groups by format and topic. They offer publications and resources that are very important to the field of cultural heritage preservation. The AIC features the FAIC, which offers education opportunities, grants and scholarships. The AIC also hosts an annual meeting where members can come together to discuss new and old conservation techniques, materials, etc.

The AIC has 6 core values they strive to maintain:

Preservation of Cultural Heritage The AIC promotes the preservation of cultural heritage as a way to better understand our shared humanity. It is a way to honor the history and integrity of humanities overall achievements.

Advocacy The AIC strives to be the voice for the preservation of cultural materials and advocate for positive public policies.

Professionalism The AIC supports the work and services of professionally qualified individuals who adhere to a proper code of ethics and guidelines.

Education and Lifelong Learning The AIC works to attain expert knowledge on materials, technologies, and conservation techniques. They are dedicated to research, sharing their knowledge with others, and providing means of continued education.

Member Services The AIC works to welcome any person or organization as members. They encourage networking among their members and provide services that help their members in the long run.

Governance AIC works towards sustained and strategic management of its organization. They understand their responsibility to their members, partners, the public and its preservation agenda.

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC) is the national membership organization supporting conservation professionals in preserving cultural heritage by establishing and upholding professional standards, promoting research and publications, providing educational opportunities, and fostering the exchange of knowledge among conservators, allied professionals, and the public.


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