I am Maggie Barkovic Everhart, a paintings conservator and the founder of Everhart Conservation, an independent practice dedicated to the care and preservation of artworks and collections. Working throughout the Northeast, my work is grounded in material understanding and a deep respect for the layered histories held within paintings. I approach conservation as stewardship—balancing structural integrity, aesthetic clarity, and long-term preservation.

I have extensive experience treating paintings from the seventeenth through the twenty-first centuries, with particular expertise in structural stabilization, complex surface challenges, and the reassessment of earlier restoration campaigns. I bring a strong, research-driven sensibility to my work, with experience in oil, acrylic, and mixed media paintings, as well as a wide range of support types, formats, and structures. I value working directly with living artists and enjoy thoughtful conversations about materials, surface behavior, varnish, and the evolving challenges of contemporary practice. My process is guided by testing, documentation, and ethical standards that prioritize reversibility and material integrity. I am an active writer and have taught in academic and professional settings, with a continuing interest in expanding my teaching and public engagement. 

In addition to my conservation practice, I bring a background in website design and digital documentation systems, allowing me to integrate technology into collection management through accessible records and long-term documentation frameworks. Previously, I served as Head of Paintings Conservation at the Williamstown + Atlanta Art Conservation Center. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in the Conservation of Paintings from The Courtauld Institute of Art, an MA in Art History from George Mason University, and a BA in Chemistry from Virginia Tech, and also served as Editor and Art Director of Art Conservator.

Through Everhart Conservation, I offer on-site consultation, practical conservation treatment, collection surveys, and advisory services, including guidance on new acquisitions. I am committed to making conservation accessible and responsive—whether caring for a single meaningful work or stewarding a larger collection.