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Project : Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.)
Understanding the long-term impact of experimental arts organization E.A.T.

Project : PST ART: Art & Science Collide
A landmark regional event that explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present

Project : African American Historic Places Los Angeles
Increasing recognition and improving conservation of African American heritage through more inclusive and equitable preservation practices

Project : Van Gogh’s Irises: A Closer Look
Reconsidering Van Gogh’s Irises through material analysis and advanced imaging to understand its history and help ensure its preservation

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Training & Professional Development
Applications now open for the Bronze Patination for Conservators Workshop
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This three-day workshop for conservators to better understand chemical patinas and their application will be held October 14–16, 2025, at the Getty Center. The deadline to apply is April 25, 2025.
K–12 Teachers: Apply for "Local Voices: Remembering Stories of Art, Power, & Community" Summer Institute
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(opens in new tab)This professional development opportunity invites K-12 educators to collaborate with scholars, artists, archivists, and curriculum coaches to develop social studies, ELA, and Ethnic Studies lessons incorporating oral histories of Black Los Angeles artists
Submit to the Getty Research Journal
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We invite submissions on a rolling basis
Call for abstracts: SR2A 2025 | Synchrotron Radiation and Neutrons in Art and Archaeology International Conference
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(opens in new tab)Abstract submissions on synchrotron and neutron applications to art, archaeology, and built heritage research accepted until May 1, 2025