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        Ontario Association of Art Galleries presents:

***Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Cultural Institutions***
         A Canadian Conservation Institute Workshop

Spaces are still available for this valuable workshop -- REGISTER NOW!!

Monday, February 2, 2004 & Tuesday, February 3, 2004 (Two-day session)
Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery, 840 First Avenue West, Owen Sound, Ontario
Registration fees (includes lunch): $220 OAAG members, $250 General

This workshop discusses the importance of an emergency response plan and
provides instruction in creating one. The steps to identify and reduce
hazards are outlined. The salvage of artifacts from an emergency or disaster
is presented in terms of handling, stabilization, and 'first-aid'
conservation treatment of damaged artifacts. Long-term recovery of artifacts
is also addressed, including human danger, stabilization of the environment,
and various conservation treatments for individual artifacts and entire
collections.

    UPON COMPLETION of this workshop, participants will be able to:
    * plan and develop an emergency response plan identify and take measures
    to reduce and or avoid/eliminate potential hazards
    * assess, prioritize, and salvage museum artifacts and collections
    * implement an emergency response plan
    * employ proper health and safety actions in the event of an emergency

Registration is limited to 18 participants
Session facilitated by Deborah Stewart and David Tremain, CCI
Contact Margot Berrill, Professional Development & Public Programs
Coordinator, OAAG at (416) 598-0714.

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Registration form
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Cultural Institutions February 2, 3,
2004

Name:
Institution:
Position:
Address:
City:
Postal Code:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:

Registration Fee: ___ $220 (OAAG members) ____ $250 (general)
I would like to pay by ___ cheque (made payable to the Ontario Association
of Art Galleries)
or by ____ VISA

VISA Card number:
Expiry Date:
Amount:


To register, please complete this form and mail, fax, or email to:
OAAG, 49 McCaul Street, N2, Toronto, ON  M5T 2WT Tel: (416) 598 0714  FAX:
(416) 598 4128  Email: [log in to unmask]

Cancellations received up to ten business days prior to the session are
subject to a 30% service charge. Cancellations received beyond this date are
non-refundable. Please retain a copy of this form as your invoice.
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Margot Berrill
Professional Development & Public Programs Coordinator
Ontario Association of Art Galleries
49 McCaul Street, Suite N2
Toronto Ontario M5T 2W7
tel: (416) 598-0714
fax: (416) 598-4128