About

We employ a full-time Art Conservator to prevent damage and minimize deterioration of works in our collection and objects on loan to the Gallery.

Part artist, detective, scientist, and historian, the conservator is involved with the preservation of the Gallery’s collection and works on temporary loan.

This is done through preventive conservation, examination, documentation, treatment (restoration/stabilization to conservation standards), education, and research.

As part of the goal to minimize damage and preserve works, the conservator provides advice and recommendations for handling, storage, exhibition and display, transportation, and environmental requirements.

Conservation Links

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A person wearing a pink glove uses a cotton swab to clean a colorful geometric painting with bold lines and textures on canvas, featuring shades of blue, green, yellow, and pink.

Image of MacKenzie Art Gallery conservator restoring an artwork by Bob Boyer, Going to Denver Pow-Wow We Crossed a Starry Sky, (1991)

A person wearing blue gloves and a magnifying headset works on a small sculpture. They hold a precision tool, focusing on details. Nearby are paintbrushes, a camera, and small containers on the table.

Image of MacKenzie Art Gallery conservator restoring an artwork by Johnny Meeko Sr. Chunky Bear, no date.

A person wearing a green glove uses a paintbrush to touch up a ceramic artwork depicting a man surrounded by foliage and potatoes. The artwork features vibrant green and earthy tones with a circular floral border.

Image of MacKenzie Art Gallery conservator restoring a Victor Cicansky's sculpture New Potatoes, (1990)

A person in pink gloves uses a syringe to apply a substance to a colorful textile piece with geometric patterns on a table, suggesting restoration or art conservation work.

Image of MacKenzie Art Gallery conservator restoring an artwork by Bob Boyer, Going to Denver Pow-Wow We Crossed a Starry Sky, (1991)