APT’s MISSION is to advance appropriate traditional and new technologies to care for, protect, and promote the longevity of the built environment and to cultivate the exchange of knowledge throughout the international community.
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Executive Director Responds to Current Events and Their Impacts on Preservation and APT
I write to you today, as Executive Director of APT, at a tumultuous time in the U.S. and, as a result, across the globe. Like each of you, I have been carefully monitoring the tremendous changes coming from Washington, D.C., particularly their immense negative impacts on the preservation, museum, and history communities. I have been in conversation with peers and colleagues as we grapple with the appropriate response for each of our organizations. Continue Reading
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The APT Annual Conference is coming to Providence, RI
November 11-15, 2025
Water is the lifeblood of Rhode Island, the Ocean State. Canals and rivers connect industrial centers throughout New England to Providence and its harbor on the northern edge of Narragansett Bay. This conference will explore how the power of water, craft, and architecture can be harnessed in Revolution and Innovation. Learn More.
Sponsorship, Branding, Trades Spotlight, and Exhibitor Opportunities. Now Open!
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Professional Development
College of Fellows-
Now Accepting Applications
The Association for Preservation Technology College of Fellows seeks nominations for our 2025 Class. There are currently 89 members in the College of Fellows. The Board of Directors and the College are planning to induct the next Class of Fellows during the APT Conference in Providence, RI, in November 2025.
The overarching charge of APT’s College of Fellows is two-fold: 1) advising the Board on issues regarding advancement of the philosophy and practice of preservation technology, and 2) honoring those members who have provided valuable service to APT.
Applications open until June 17, 2025
Professional Recognition Program-
Now Accepting Applications
In 2018, APT and the APT College of Fellows instituted a program to recognize the expert skill level of individuals in the various fields of preservation technology with a formal recognition of achievement. An APT Recognized Professional is a person who has specialized knowledge, supported by a combination of formal training and/or work experience, in the use of preservation technology in conservation and stewardship of cultural heritage.
Applications Accepted Until May 12
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