services
CONservation of paintings
Professional art conservation ensures that damage is stabilized, deterioration is slowed, and the integrity of the artwork is preserved.
Paintings are living objects, shaped by time, materials, and the environments they inhabit. Over the years, they may develop tears, flaking paint, surface grime, water or tidal stains, subtle distortions, or areas of earlier restoration that have deteriorated. As these conditions evolve, they often become more complex—and sometimes more challenging to address—making thoughtful, timely conservation an essential part of responsible stewardship. Everhart Conservation provides hands-on conservation treatment tailored to each painting’s materials, history, and condition. preventative conservation
The most powerful conservation work often happens before damage occurs.
Preventative conservation focuses on creating the conditions that allow artworks to remain stable, legible, and accessible over time. This work is inherently holistic and interdisciplinary, seeking to prevent or limit risk to your painting or collection. Services may include environmental assessment and recommendations (HVAC, lighting, and pest management), guidance on display and installation, appropriate backing and housing, and documentation practices. Preventative conservation supports sustainable stewardship by addressing the systems around an artwork—so that future intervention can be minimized.art advisory + stewardship
A conservator’s perspective can support informed decisions at multiple stages of an artwork’s life.
Consultation is available for private collectors, institutions, and living artists seeking objective evaluations of condition, materials, existing documentation, and potential risks for future care. collection SURVEYS
Collection surveys provide a bird’s-eye view of the condition and preservation needs of multiple artworks and collections.
Whether you care for a few meaningful works or a large art collection, a survey helps clarify priorities and appropriate levels of care. Surveys include visual condition assessments of structural stability, surface condition, environmental factors, and display and storage conditions, forming the foundation for responsible collection management and preventative conservation planning. They support long-term stewardship, the development of a prioritized treatment list, and realistic budgeting for ongoing collection care. Additional collection management support can include the development of a digital framework for long-term collection care and documentation.on-site project management
Complex conservation projects benefit from clear coordination and experienced oversight.
On-site project management is available for conservation initiatives that involve oversized works, multiple stakeholders, or layered logistical considerations. With extensive experience conducting on-site treatments for large-scale works such as murals and coordinating comprehensive collection surveys, projects are guided from planning through execution with clarity and care. cultural heritage education
Understanding how we care for art deepens how we experience it.
Everhart Conservation offers lectures, workshops, and collaborative programming that explore conservation, materials and techniques, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Educational offerings are tailored for a wide range of audiences, from students and emerging professionals to collectors and community groups—demystifying conservation while fostering deeper connections between people, artworks, and the care they require.Let’s Work Together
Every conservation journey begins with curiosity and care. Whether you are exploring consultation, conservation treatment, or guidance on collection care, I welcome the opportunity to learn more about your artwork or project.
