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​Welcome to THE DEPARTMENT OF

Art Conservation

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NEWS

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Experimenting with art, science

A team of alumni, faculty and students has taken research on famed modern artist Jean-Michel Basquiat into new territory, using his innovative methods to teach K-12 students about ways in which art and science can come together.
 

Anya Dani appointed to new Getty-funded role at UCLA

The UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage welcomes the WUDPAC Class of 2007 alumna as their new Director of Community Engagement and Inclusive Practice, and Lecturer in Cultural Heritage Conservation.
 

Art conservation and stepping out of the box

When WUDPAC Fellow Alyssa Rina—an objects major and preventive minor—began treating an elegant, oval shaped tobacco box, it was in poor condition and too unstable to be handled or exhibited.
 

Art conservation and historical influence

A Balenciaga dress from Drexel University’s historic costume collection was treated by WUDPAC Fellow Margaret O’Neil, a textiles major with a preventive minor and a special interest in historical dress.
 
STUDENT BLOGS

Student Blog: Cleveland Museum of Art

WUDPAC Class of 2022 Fellow Katie Rovito says she "could not be happier" with her third-year internship in the conservation deparment at the Cleveland Museum of Art, and shares some of her interesting and complex projects.
 
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​What is ​Art Cons​ervation?

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​Art conservation is the field dedicated to preserving cultural property. Our cultural property is threatened by repeated exposure to a variety of detrimental factors, including excessive light, temperature, and humidity extremes, pests, pollutants, poor handling practices, natural disasters, and accidental damage. Learn more about our programs:

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM​ WINTERTHUR/UD GRADUATE PROGRAM DOCTORAL PROGRAM​​
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UPCOMING EVENTS​

- Aug. 23rd, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

WUDPAC Class of 2022 final presentations

- Sep. 22nd, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Conservation Clinic

Winterthur’s Brown Horticultural Center
- Oct. 20th, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Conservation Clinic

Winterthur’s Brown Horticultural Center
- Nov. 17th, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Conservation Clinic

Winterthur’s Brown Horticultural Center
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