Earlier this month, The Conservation Center held our annual staff art contest, offering a glimpse into the creative practices that so often extend beyond our day-to-day conservation work. Many members of our team are artists, makers, and designers in their own right, and this contest is always a reminder of the breadth of talent and imagination within our walls.
We’re delighted to share a selection of this year’s entries below. Choosing a winner was no easy task, but our top prize went to Abba Cudney for Inside the Lab: A Tiny Look Behind the Scenes.
We invite you to scroll through the featured works and celebrate the creativity of our staff. Although the official votes are already in, you can still join the fun by casting your own vote in the poll below after viewing the entries!
Inside the Lab: A Tiny Look Behind the Scenes by Abba Cudney, Client Services Representative
Custom Miniature Guitar by Michael Young, Senior Paintings Conservator
The Conservation Center by Avery Andersen, Conservation Technician, Works on Paper
The Little Prince (Extra Little Edition) by Ellie Ngo, Senior Conservation Technician, Works on Paper
Still Life in Miniature by Rebecca Vodehnal, Associate Paintings Conservator
Mini Picasso by Tabitha Amoroso, Managing Director - Head of Client Services
Fairy Fossil by Alfredo Garcia, Facilities Manager and Senior Art Handler
Mini Magic Travel Book by Katrina Flores, Associate Conservator of Works on Paper
Carousel by Emily Kane, Senior Conservation Framer and Preservation Specialist
The Tiny Chef Creates a Magical Advent Calendar by Anastasiia Begunova, Assistant Objects Conservator
Little Landmarks, Chicago (The Bean, The Fountain, and The Theatre) by Jesús Mejia, Director of Conservation Services
The Stitchuation Room by Ashlyn Lazor, Registrar and Photography Assistant
“Quick, before it closes!” by Calen Heydt, Associate Art Handler
“What is this, a Christmas sweater for ants?!” by Rylee Thomas, Client Services Associate
Cast your vote in the poll below — you can choose up to three entries!
