American Institute For Conservation - Overview

Overview

The AIC was founded in 1972 and now has over 3,500 members in over forty-five countries. Today, members include conservation professionals who are conservators, educators, students, conservation scientists, art historians, librarians, archivists, and other conservation enthusiasts. AIC encompasses specialty groups by format and topic, including: architecture, book and paper, private practice, electronic media, objects, paintings, photographic materials, research and technical studies, textiles, and wooden artifacts. In addition AIC now has two networks that serve the needs of the entire membership: Emerging Conservators Professional Network (ECPN) and the Collection Care Network (CCN). AIC has annual meetings where members share research and knowledge as well as offering seminars and workshops around the country.