Presented by

Robert Hannum (Bob), Vermont State Art Conservator

Bob will provide an overview of the exciting restoration of Vermont's newly declared national treasure. It's a collection of 16 monumental sculptures created 50 years ago by artists from all over the world and placed in rest areas along I-89 and 91. His team began conservation work in May of 2024 in consultation with the Getty Conservation Institute and with generous grant funding by the 'Save America's Treasures' program. Learn about this fascinating project and help solve some lingering mysteries!

For over 45 years Bob has served museums, artists, corporations, and private collectors. His art conservation experience includes many aspects of contemporary sculpture and hanging art installation, restoration, and maintenance including graffiti removal, water and smoke disaster restoration, gilded and plaster frame repair, cleaning grave markers, and ceramic restoration. He has restored works by some of the most important contemporary artists including Maya Lin, Roy Lichtenstein, Vicente Manansala, Frank Stella, and Christo. His clients include the Guggenheim and Hirshhorn museums, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the US Dept of State, and numerous art foundations and private collectors.

There will be time allotted for your questions, both during the webinar and at a follow-up “Conversations with Colleagues.” 

We will follow up this event with a virtual Conversation with Colleagues at noon on April 3rd. All those who register for the webinar are invited to attend.

Pre-registration is required and a Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you closer to the meeting date. Space in the workshop is limited to 100 participants. Please register by MARCH 26th.

If you can’t make it to the live event, you can still register for the workshop and we will send you the recording once it becomes available.

The cost of the virtual workshop is as follows:

• $15 for any non-member of CCCA who wishes to attend

• $10 if you have applied for and been accepted as a Professional Affiliate Member of the CCCA or have made a donation of at least $25 this year as a Friend of the CCCA

• FREE if you have applied for and been accepted as an Emerging Professional or Student Member of the CCCA.

You can pay with a credit card without setting up an account. If you need to pay by check please email us at collectionscarealliance@gmail.com

Your workshop fees and additional donations help our growing community of conservation and preservation professionals aid regional cultural heritage organizations in the care and conservation of their collections and materials.  As a non-profit corporation registered in the state of Vermont, the CCCA relies on the support of our membership and community to help us develop and promote affordable opportunities for training and networking and to improve the long-term preservation of these vulnerable collections. Thank you!

WHEN REGISTERING, PLEASE BE SURE TO SCROLL UP: YOUR CART WILL BE IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER. CLICK ON IT TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. THANK YOU!