Leading Valuation & Conservation Organizations Partner to Host New Webinar Series on the Mastery of

HERNDON, Va. - July 27, 2022 - PRLog -- ASA and The Conservation Center have partnered to host a new webinar series on the mastery of conserving art, antiques and heirlooms.

The first of two webinars, Ethics in Art Conservation (https://learn.appraisers.org/products/pp156-ethics-in-art-conservation#tab-product_tab_webinar_overview), will air September 22, 2022 from 1:00pm -2:00pm ET and will explore the role of ethics in conservation, common condition issues seen in the laboratory, the traits that make an item a strong candidate for preservation, and the technological advancements in the conservation field.

The final webinar, Art Claims: Disaster Response and Risk Management (https://learn.appraisers.org/products/pp157-art-claims-disaster-response-and-risk-management), will air September 29, 2022 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET and will discuss the effects of small and large-scale disaster events. Discover how The Center's team responds to disaster events and the challenges of working in disaster zones, as well as the basic protocols for triaging and stabilizing an item or collection.

Both webinars will be presented by Heather Becker (http://www.theconservationcenter.com/heather-becker#scrol...), a fine arts business entrepreneur and CEO of The Conservation Center.

"The series brings to light the most present concerns and considerations for risk mitigation", explained Portland, Oregon based Accredited Senior Appraiser John V. Henley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-henley-47a8a67), Chair of ASA's Personal Property Discipline Committee and specialist in books and manuscripts. Henley added saying, "It's the perfect intersection for conservators, appraisers, and insurance adjusters."

Johnnie White, ASA CEO, further explained saying, "This topic of study perfectly reflects the continued mission of our Society to educate members and allied professionals, as well as our partnering with leading organizations like The Conservation Center, to spotlight new trends, issues, technology and best practices impacting our profession."

Registration is available online at bit.ly/3OfyudZ, bit.ly/3RTNoK6 or (800) 272-8258.

Non-member allied professionals may enter promo code: PP156157DI$C during checkout and save $20 for each webinar.

ABOUT ASA

ASA is a world renowned and respected international organization devoted to the appraisal profession. As the oldest and only major appraisal organization representing all appraisal specialists, ASA is dedicated to providing the highest possible standards in all areas of ethics, professionalism, education and designation criteria. For more information about ASA, the ASA designation program for appraisers or the Society's free "Find an Appraiser (http://www.appraisers.org/find-an-appraiser)" Referral System, visit www.appraisers.org or call (800) 272-8258.

ABOUT THE CONSERVATION CENTER

The Conservation Center is the largest and most comprehensive private art conservation laboratory in the country. With 39 years of experience, The Center is a leader in the field of art preservation, evolving new treatments and methods to adapt to the rapidly-changing art world. For more information visit www.theconservationcenter.com or call (800) 250-6919.