NECA hosts an annual series of interesting and topical meetings where members can keep up-to-date on the latest developments in conservation, enjoy refreshments with friends and colleagues, and see behind the scenes in local labs and studios.
NECA also spreads the word about conservation-related events in the New England area not organized by our group. If you have an event or employment posting that you would like to share with the community, please email us at [email protected].
Upcoming Events 2026
An afternoon with Cathy Baker Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 2 - 6:30 PM American Antiquarian Society Goddard-Daniels House 190 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA 01612
Conservation Stitching Workshop with Camille Meyers Breeze and Rebecca Helgeson (postponed until further notice) Monday June 29 9:30 AM - 4 PM Museum Textile Services in Andover, MA
Annual Interns & Fellows Presentations April 1, 2026 The Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Ln, Arlington, MA 02476
Traditional Water and Oil Gilding Workshop with Allison & Sue Jackson Harvard Art Museums, Materials Lab December 9 & 10 2025, 9:30 – 4:30
NECA Biennial Meeting 2025 UNRULY MATTER: CONSERVATORS TACKLING THE WEIRD, WILD & UNEXPECTED September 26-27, 2025 Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Virtual Intern & Fellow Presentations: A Case Study of an 18th-Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Table Treatment with Lila Reid. June 11th, 2025 at 1 PM.
Inpainting Workshop, May 1st, 2025 Introduction to Visible Retouching Using TratteggioTechnique with Cristina Morilla, Paintings Conservator at the Harvard Art Museums, Materials Lab.
Two-Day Workshop, April 2-3, 2025 Hydrogels in Conservation with Matthew Cushman, Conservator in Charge at the Worcester Art Museum The workshop will be hosted by the American Antiquarian Society.