Artifact Collection Care

03/20/2014

Interested in Photography? Inspired by dreams of travel? Check out this photographic series highlighting some unexpectedly beautiful moments in a group of hitch hikers. http://www.lightstalking.com/mike-brodie

In 2004, Mike Brodie began documenting his travels - that of hitchhiking freight trains. Depicted against a constant backdrop of movement, the soulful and intimate photographs bring with them a rawness rarely seen. His journeys have seen him travel more than 50,000 miles and crisscross 46 US states.

02/20/2014

Our spring courses are here! Let's explore The Field Museum, the Chicago History Museum and MoCP as we go behind-the scenes in our core and elective courses! Schedule:

Display, Storage and Use I
March 11 – April 22
Tuesdays, 6 – 8:30 pm
Field Museum

Basics of Materials: Photography
March 29 – May 3 (plus April 30)
Saturdays, 10 am – 12:30 pm (April 30: 6 – 8 pm)
Gleacher Center

Display Storage and Use II
April 10 – May 29
Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm
Field Museum

More info: https://grahamschool.uchicago.edu/noncredit/certificates/artifact-collection-care/index

08/26/2013

Protecting the Collection: Environmental Factors begins on September 11 (less than two weeks away!) Learn the basic principles underlying the care and protection of artifacts in a museum setting or your personal collection. This course features hands-on labs and a chance to go behind the scenes at the Oriental Institute. http://grahamschool.uchicago.edu/courses?sku=&field_quarter_value=All&field_year_value[value][year]=&field_program_tags_tid=22&field_course_tags_tid=All&field_professional_development_t_tid=All&field_personal_enrichment_tags_tid_1=All&field_last_name_inst_value=

05/06/2013

The only online course in the Artifact Collection Care Certificate program is now open for registration! Sign up for "Digitizing Collections" by June 1st! https://grahamschoolapp.uchicago.edu/offering.php?oi=6869

04/29/2013

During last week's "Display Storage and Use I," students were treated to a special tour of the museum's private collection, which featured dolls, pottery, skulls, scrolls, tapestries and more! http://fieldmuseum.org/sites/default/files/CRC%20reptiles_0.jpg

04/23/2013

Students discuss handling strategies for fragile items in "Display Storage and Use I"

04/22/2013

During the first class session of "Display, Storage and Use II" we discussed light intensity. In that same vein, here is a discussion of some of the lightmeter apps available through the app store. Many of these are free and extremely useful for photographers.

http://photo.tutsplus.com/articles/hardware/quick-tip-a-look-at-5-iphone-lightmeter-apps/

So you bought that vintage camera you've had your eye on. It's classic styling and juicy lens is more than you can handle. It doesn't have a light meter. So now

04/16/2013

Only 2 days left to sign up for "Display Storage and Use II" beginning this Thursday with new instructor Michelle Burton! Join us as Michelle takes us behind the scenes at the Field Museum.

03/11/2013

Students visit the Chicago History Museum, where they review civil war photos by Matthew Brady, as well as other items at the CHM

02/26/2013

at the Evanston History Center

01/31/2013

Starting this Saturday, February 2 at 10 a.m., Leigh Armstrong will begin teaching her popular Basics of Materials: Photography class. Tuition is only $375. Register by calling 773-834-2831, or in-person at the UChicago Gleacher Center on Saturday morning.