INFORM: Preparing Art Objects for Travel and Storage

Thursday 17 October 2024
2:00 – 5:00pm
Pricing: $5 Guildhouse financial members / $45 non members
Location: Artlab Australia, 70 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide 5000
Presenter: Justin Gare, Senior Objects Conservator Artlab Australia

This session is a practical presentation, demonstration and discussion in how to approach preparing art objects for travel and storage – attendees are highly encouraged to bring their own artefacts as examples for the group to discuss and consider what the objects challenges and needs might be.

The extensive experience of Artlab’s Senior Objects Conservator, Justin Gare will give insight into the innovative techniques used in the preservation of the State’s collections as well as family treasures. Artlab Australia is a recognised leader in the conservation of cultural collections with a national and international reputation since 1985. Their highly skilled conservators care for cultural heritage, working across five specialised laboratories, undertaking stabilisation, repair and restoration of a huge variety of artefacts. These range from major artworks and ethnographic and historic artefacts, to archival documents and records, large technology items and outdoor monuments.

Please keep in mind when selecting an artefact any potential pest risk associated with the preservation of historic materials. If you are unsure contact Guildhouse direct and we can support you in selecting. For this consideration, all attending guests please note no food or beverages can be brought on site.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au

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About the presenter - Justin Gare, Senior Objects Conservator Artlab Australia

Originally trained as a carpenter and joiner, Justin worked in domestic building with a particular interest in heritage buildings in Hahndorf. Currently, he is a Senior Objects Conservator at Artlab Australia, having worked there for the past 22 years. He has worked on a broad array of objects such as the Gandhi assignation garments and the Eureka Flag through to the furniture collections of Carrick Hill and Art Gallery of South Australia.

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Artlab Australia Access Information:

Turn into Morgan Thomas Lane from Kintore Avenue behind the State Library. Continue to the first courtyard on the left where you will see the Artlab sign on the red brick building. Please enter reception via the courtyard.

www.artlabaustralia.au/contact

Image: Justin Gare, Senior Objects Conservator demonstrating packing techniques at Art Handling and Packing Workshop workshop held at Artlab Australia presented by Guildhouse.