Invite: ‘Historical Photo Restoration Week’

[Victor Hugo Gomes]

Dear Members and friends of Goa Chitra,

Greetings from Goa Chitra.

With the aim to give a fillip to the ongoing efforts to preserve the history and priceless memories and to create awareness on Photo preservation, conservation and restoration, The Goa Centre for Alternative Photography (Goa CAP) and the Goa Chitra Museum, in collaboration with Goa State Museum, Goa, has initiated the ‘Historical Photo Restoration Week’ to promote public education and awareness on conservation, restoration and preservation of the historical photographs to protect our vast Goan visual heritage.

 Hon. Minister for Environment, Forest and Museum, Ms. Alina Saldanha has consented to be the chief guest for the inaugural ceremony.

 The workshop would begin on January 31^st, 2014 and conclude on February 3^rd, 2014 at Goa Chitra Museum, Benaulim. With the prime focus on preserving the rich visual legacy of the Goa, the initiative encompasses four areas of action and dialogue. This comprises:

·                     Family Photo exhibition from 31^st Jan - 3^rd Feb, 9 AM-6 PM. The exhibition will be open for the general public.

·                     Inaugural and Introduction to Family Photographs and ways to preserve them, Illustrated talk by Ms. Gisela Harich and Dr. Savia Viegas on 31^st Jan, 6 PM. The introduction will be open for the general public.

·                     A Workshop on Photography Conservation by Ms. Gisela Harich on 1^st Feb - 2^nd Feb 10 AM-5 PM. The workshop will be for registered guests interested in learning Photography Conservation.

·                     An Open House and a Portfolio Consultation Day between 3^rd Feb 10AM - 1 PM. Open to the public on prior appointment.

The expert consultation and advice on the protection and restoration of damaged photographs and of photo albums would be provided at no extra cost to the general public attending the event.

The Visiting renowned expert for the Historical Photography Restoration Week is Ms. Gisela Harich-Hamburger, Head of Foundation at the Conservation Center of Photography in Berlin.  Goan expert Dr. Savia Viegas to present her research on family photographs and albums.

Please note that the first day (31st Jan) is open to the general public on prior booking and the next two days actual workshop (1st Feb-2nd feb) is strictly for registered guests. The last day 3rd Feb is an Open House and a Portfolio Consultation Day between 3rd Feb 10AM - 1 PM. Open to the public on prior appointment. The expert consultation and advice on the protection and restoration of damaged photographs and of photo albums. The workshop on 1st and 2nd Feb. 2014 will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants. Please call 08326570877 or 08322772910 for details and registration. Please visit www.hprweek.org . for other details of the workshop.

Thank you for all the support.

Warm regards,

Victor Hugo Gomes

(Curator, Goa Chitra)

www.goachitra.com

09850466165Dear Members and friends of Goa Chitra,

[pantaleao fernandes]

Hi victor,

What are the fees for the workshop?

Pantaleao.

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[Victor Hugo Gomes]

Hey Pantu..I will get back with the details on fees etc.

Victor

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