The Art Institute of Chicago is hosting "The Persistent Glow: The Conservation and Continuity of Neon Artworks" a two-day workshop and symposium bringing together collections care professionals and neon artists/fabricators to cover the multi-faceted challenges when installing and caring for neon artworks and signs.

October 14: An all-day workshop will be led by Taylor Healy, Meryl Pataky, Joy Bloser, and Ellen Moody. The workshop leaders will present a brief lecture to familiarize participants with neon technology and terminology. Following the lecture, participants will be guided through neon assessment and documentation and participate in hands-on installation. 

October 15: An all-day symposium will include presentations from neon experts to share their experiences with the preservation, restoration, and installation of neon artworks. The presenters will participate in a panel discussion to talk about the networks of care that are required to keep neon objects and the craft alive. Q+A to follow. The symposium will include live-captioning and will be recorded and posted on the museum's Youtube Channel shortly after the event. 

This program is generously supported by the Karen and Jim Frank Conservation Fund and the Ruttenberg Conservation Fund.

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