Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC): Strategic Planning for an Evolving Field
Eryl P. Wentworth
Executive Director
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC)
Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation (FAIC)
January 13, 2011
About the Video:
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About the Lecture:
This presentation examined the three overarching goals in the Foundation’s strategic plan--expanding education programs, building awareness of the conservation profession, and strengthening the organizational structure and capacity of FAIC. The plan was developed through a series of stakeholder meetings and surveys that highlighted the needs and trends in the field.
About the Speaker:
Eryl Wentworth
Eryl Wentworth has served as the Executive Director of AIC and FAIC since 2004, following a museum career spanning over 20 years. Her most recent museum position, held for six years, was Director of The Octagon, Museum of the American Architectural Foundation, a museum of architecture and design and an 1801 National Historic Landmark. With an M.A. in anthropology and museum training and a background in conservation, she has supported the care of collections throughout her career by working with conservators to plan and implement major re-housing, storage, treatment, and exhibition projects and by securing federal and private foundation grants for preservation and conservation projects. She has served as a panelist for NEH challenge grants and preservation and access grants, along with IMLS conservation project support grants, and has served on the boards of both local and national nonprofit organizations.
