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52ND ANNUAL MEETING

DENVER ART MUSEUM


Denver, CO

August 29 - September 1, 2026


REGISTER HERE


Submit a Proposal HERE

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New for 2026!
Special-edition conference tote bag
$20 fundraiser benefiting WAAC

Registration Type

Dates

Rate

Early Bird Member

Now–May 31

$175

Early Bird Student/Pre-Program

Now–May 31

$110

Member Registration

June 1–July 21

$195

Student/Pre-Program Registration

June 1–July 21

$130

Late Member Registration

July 22–August 28

$215

Late Student/Pre-Program Registration

July 22–August 28

$150


Schedule at a Glance

A detailed conference schedule will be released soon.

Saturday, August 29


Community Service Project

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
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Fee: $40


Denver Museum of Nature & Science Conservation Lab + Collections Storage Tour

 

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


Morning Walks & Yoga

Information coming soon!


Presentations & Talks

Location: Denver Art Museum

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM


Lunch-Hour Tours 

  • Denver Art Museum - Conservation Preview: Textiles
     Limited to 10 participants
  • Denver Art Museum - Martin Conservation: Paintings & Objects
     Limited to 10 participants
  • Denver Art Museum - Hamilton Conservation: Variable Media, Paper & Photographs
     Limited to 10 participants


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: 8:50–9:50 AM

A guided tour with History Colorado highlighting the state’s history, architecture, and regional heritage.


Morning Walks & Yoga

Information coming soon!


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 Walks & Yoga

Information coming soon!


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!!

Accommodation

Several hotel options are within walking distance of the Denver Art Museum:


  • Populus Hotel – modern, design-forward, and environmentally focused. $$
Reduced rate for WAAC!  Use booking link by July 30th. Additional dates are available if rooms are.
  • Art Hotel – luxury hotel steps from DAM, featuring an extensive art collection. $$
  • The Acoma House – small boutique hotel one block from DAM; book early. $
  • Slate Hotel – historic school building converted into a Hilton property. $
  • Urban Cowboy Denver – boutique hotel in a restored 1880s mansion with Western design. $$
  • Warwick Denver – historic, renovated hotel with classic style. $$

Getting Around

Download our guide to local transportation options and suggested day trips to help you make the most of your visit!

TRANSPORATION -WAAC ANNUAL MEETING.pdf


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