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Get Ready for the Meeting! Schedule at a Glance A detailed conference schedule will be released soon.
Saturday, August 29 Community Service Project [SOLD OUT] Time: 9:00-12:30 PM Black American West Museum + Heritage Center 3091 California Street Volunteers will assist with the humidification and unrolling of photographic prints. Limited to 8 participants Workshop: Practical Resources for Identifying and Addressing Hazards in Collections Time: 1:30–4:00 PM Denver Museum of Nature & Science Conservation Lab + Collections Storage Tour [SOLD OUT]
Welcome Gathering at Schoolyard Beer Garden Time: 5:00–7:00 PM Kick off the conference with drinks, conversation, and a relaxed evening with fellow attendees.
Sunday, August 30 Walk & Talk: Water Conservation on the Cherry Creek Walkway Start your conference day with a short, easy walk along the Cherry Creek Walkway and a conversation about water conservation in Colorado, with a focus on Denver. Meet at Tiny Park at Speer Blvd. & 14th Ave., approximately three blocks west of the Denver Art Museum. The walk ends at Olive & Finch, 1140 Bannock St., where you can grab breakfast before the conference. Stretch your legs, connect with fellow attendees, and ease into your conference seat!Time: 8:00 AM Presentations & Talks Location: Denver Art Museum Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Lunch-Hour Tours
Golden Hour Sunset Hike at Mt. Falcon Fee: $20 Join guide Julie Parker for a scenic 1.5-mile sunset hike to the Eagle Eye Shelter at Mount Falcon Park while networking with fellow attendees. Fee includes transportation to/from the trailhead, as well as appetizers and wine/beverages to enjoy during the hike. Trail includes some uneven terrain and is not ADA accessible. Transportation limited to 15 passengers; attendees may also meet at the trailhead independently. Meet Your Colleagues Dinners Connect with fellow attendees over dinner at one of four small-group gatherings. Sign up during registration; attendees pay individually at the restaurant.
Monday, August 31 Colorado History Tour Time: 8:50–9:45 AM On this tour with History Colorado, you’ll see the 1883 wedding gown of Elizabeth “Baby Doe” Tabor, an icon of the American West, before learning about the unique and complex conservation project in the first presentation of the day. The tour location is just a three-minute walk from the Denver Art Museum. Presentations & Talks Location: Denver Art Museum Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Lunch-Hour Tour Clifford Still Museum - Conservation Lab Limited to 20 participants TOWN HALL: WAAC: TAKING THE LONG VIEW A community conversation looking to WAACs future - then off to the ShinDig!Evening SHINDIG at BurnDown Gastropub Fee: $65 regular / $45 students Join fellow attendees for a relaxed evening of great conversation, craft food, and drinks, plus a view of the Rockies.
Tuesday, September 1 Morning Activity: Yoga-ish Movement & Breakfast Start your morning with a short, easy movement session led by Alona Henig, who will share insights on the importance of body conservation along with simple somatic tips. Meet at 8:00 AM at Claes Oldenburg’s Big Sweep sculpture outside the Denver Art Museum. Afterward, walk over to Dozens for breakfast or a takeaway to enjoy before the conference. Time: 8:00–9:00 AM — Yoga-ish Movement9:00–9:45 AM — Breakfast at or takeaway from Dozens Dozens - 323 14th Street Presentations & Talks Location: Denver Art Museum Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tour of Denver Public Library Archives Time: 1:30 PM Tour of the National Eagle Repository Fee: $20 Visit the National Eagle Repository for a behind-the-scenes look at the preservation, storage, and management of cultural and scientific collections. The repository receives, evaluates, stores, and distributes eagle remains and feathers to Native American and Alaska Native communities for religious and educational purposes. It also houses confiscated items made from restricted materials. Additional Information Plan time to adjust to Denver’s mile-high altitude while enjoying the city and nearby Rocky Mountains!!
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Reduced rate for WAAC! Use booking link by July 30th. Additional dates are available if rooms are.
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