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Historic Preservation Specialist, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts

WCG

Reviews, analyzes, researches, and evaluates incoming concept and final submissions to CFA for Federal and District of Columbia government projects within the Old Georgetown Act area. government agencies. Provides guidance and expertise in preservation and conservation to staff and interns.

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Internship, Building Conservation Associates, Inc. (BCA), Washington, D.C.

WCG

BCA is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in architectural materials conservation and historic preservation. BCA interns are actively engaged in project-related activities such as research, site surveys and documentation, report writing, drawing preparation, and construction administration tasks.

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Museum Specialist, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

WCG

NASM collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits artifacts, archival materials, and works of art related to the history, culture, and science of aviation and spaceflight and the study of the universe. Its research and outreach activities serve all audiences, within and beyond its walls.

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Unexplored Topics in State and Local History

American Association for State and Local History

Several topics in our field merit more research, publication, and promotion in public programs. The state founders had little to draw on by way of precedents. Constitution, by contrast, could draw on these state documents (among other sources), though that aspect of the story is neglected. The writers of the U.S.

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Authenticating Artwork: Value in Validation

Drishti LLC Appraisers

One of my clients is a highly educated art historian who claims to have an original William Hogarth drawing in his collection. The drawing was purchased from a reputable auction house, but not identified as a Hogarth. Following extensive research, he asked me to appraise the drawing for him.

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Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time

Antiques Dealer

Research Market Trends Art is a dynamic market that is influenced by a range of factors, including the state of the economy, art fairs and exhibitions, and changes in the art world. To make informed investment decisions, research market trends, and stay up-to-date on industry news.

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The Museum of the Bible: Thoughts on Museum Location and Historical Timing

American Association for State and Local History

Baucom, Graduate Student, University of Oklahoma This past March, I attended a research methods workshop at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C. We left the workshop with a wealth of “new” materials found outside the document-filled archive. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.