P3,500 seminar fee. Discounts available for early bird and three-module registrants.

Learn the art and science of collections management.

Private art collectors and professionals who wish to explore the world of museums, galleries, archaeological artifacts, relics, and mementos will benefit from the Collections Management Seminar Series of the Yuchengco Museum and the Lopez Memorial Museum.

The series kicks off on June 18 and 19, 2009 with a basic module which is the first of three parts of the Museums Continuing Studies Program. The program aims to develop skills, apply standards, and encourage adherence to internationally accepted standards, policies, and procedures for those managing collections such as museums, galleries, and private and corporate collections.

The Basic Collections Management module will be held at the Yuchengco Museum from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The basic module will cover documentation and preventive conservation, including collections registration, accessioning, inventory, audit, condition reporting, loan agreement making, photography, environmental control and handling, as well as creating a basic collection management policy.

The Intermediate and Advanced Collection Management modules are scheduled in September and November 2009, respectively. A fee of P3,500 per person includes snacks, lunch, seminar kit and certificate. Early birds get a 10% discount, while participants who register for all three modules (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced) get a 25% discount.

The seminar series will be complemented by readings and hands-on activities designed to make the concepts understandable and easy to apply, and interaction with practicing museum registrars and collection managers. Slots limited to only 25 participants. For registration and more details, contact Elma Abrina of the Yuchengco Museum at 889-1234 or e-mail abrina_programs@yuchengcomuseum.org; or contact the Lopez Museum at 631-2417.

Date: May 21 & 22, 2007

Workshop topics:
Exhibition Management
Registration and Conservation of Art Collections
Architecture and Design of Exhibits
Developing Educational Programs in Museums

Resource Persons:
Juan Guardiola, Casa Asia
Sara Fernandez, Casa Asia
Marta Arroyo, Institut Valenci d’Art Modern
Cristina Mulinas, Institut Valenci d’Art Modern
Angel Borrego, OSA Studio
Charo Garaigorta, Artium Museum Foundation of the Phils.

Fee: P1,500 per person (Fee is NOT inclusive of meals & lodging)

For info & reservation call:
Elvie or Patricia
Museum Foundation of the Phils.
Telefax: 404-2685
Mobile: 0928-503-9392

The Organizers:
Casa Asia is a public consortium founded and based in Spain, with the priority objective of promoting and carrying out projects and activities that contribute towards greater mutual awareness, boosting relations between Spain and Asian-Pacific countries.

Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center is a center for Philippine art and culture. Its main thrusts are research, exhibition and education.

The Museum Foundation of the Phils., is an organization dedicated to developing greater awareness and appreciation in the Filipino people of our country’s rich artistic and cultural heritage in partnership with the National Museum.

You can download the reservation form in pdf or zip format.