AIC MWG/IMF Collaborative Forum

The American Institute for Conservation's Materials Working Group Fact Sheet Group and the International Mountmakers Forum will host a virtual forum to discuss collaborative decision-making in selecting materials for mount fabrication. Decisions around mount fabrication are guided by materials testing, require creative problem solving and risk management, and involve dialogue between conservators and mountmakers.

In this forum, we will explore models of collaboration between these stakeholders, as well as illuminate the role and nuances of materials testing. The forum will include short presentations on Oddy testing and examples of collaborations between mountmakers and conservators. The presentations will be followed by a semi-structured question and answer session with a small group of panelists. We invite mountmakers, conservators, scientists, and other museum professionals to attend this forum.