[Nhcoll-l] Our Planet, Our Collections

[Mariana Di Giacomo]

Dear all,

Please see below the call for proposals of the conference
#OurPlanetOurCollections, organized by the Conservation Center for Art &
Historic Artifacts:

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*Our Planet, Our Collections: Call for Proposals*





On November 14th and 15th, 2022, the Conservation Center for Art & Historic
Artifacts will present a virtual two-day conference
<https://ccaha.org/events/our-planet-our-collections-virtual-conference>
exploring the intersection of collections care and environmental science.
How do collecting institutions preserve evidence of an ever-changing
natural world? And how does a changing world and climate impact those
preservation efforts?



Conference topics will address actions, responsibilities, and outcomes in
the care of collections through a holistic lens, including documentation of
the natural environment now and in the future, and the role cultural
organizations have to play in advancing sustainability efforts. CCAHA’s aim
is to convene experts in the field of conservation, collections care,
environmental science and more, to offer perspectives on the imminent
impact of their work on preservation practice.



CCAHA is seeking proposals from the community of sessions that highlight a
project, initiative, or practice exemplifying the challenges and
opportunities of documenting the natural world amidst a climate crisis. How
has your institutional or professional approach to this work impacted the
practice of preservation, conservation treatment, exhibit design, or
documentation within a framework of sustainability? Presentation topics may
include, but are not limited to:



·        The importance of not depleting natural resources while caring for
collections

·       Measuring the impact of storage solutions on collections of the
natural world

·       Caring for documentation of the natural world in field notes,
herbaria, maps, living matter, etc.



CCAHA’s goal for this virtual event is to create a space where many diverse
voices can share their perspectives and experiences related to these
topics. We encourage proposals from speakers that represent diverse
backgrounds and of sessions that address diverse/non-traditional
collections and approaches to their care.



These sessions will be 30 minutes each, including 20 minutes to present and
10 minutes of Q&A. All selected presenters will receive an honorarium
payment for their participation and have access to technical support in
advance of and during this virtual event.



Use the form below to submit a proposal. You will be asked to provide
either a 300-world abstract or short 3-to-5-minute video outlining your
proposed session. The deadline to submit is *Tuesday, September 1st. *



*SESSION PROPOSAL FORM*
<https://forms.monday.com/forms/c9f97c1ab36ba5accfd300a8a5ed7f60?r=use1>



*This program of the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts is
generously supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, with
additional support from the William Penn Foundation and Independence
Foundation.*




*Mariana Di Giacomo, PhD*
*Natural History Conservator, Yale Peabody Museum*
Associate Editor, Collection Forum, SPNHC
Secretary/Communications APOYOnline
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