"Ask a Conservator Day" Recap 2025

"Ask a Conservator Day" Recap 2025

We were thrilled to join conservation professionals worldwide for Ask a Conservator Day, an annual event held by the American Institute for Conservation each November in remembrance of the 1966 Florence flood. That disaster not only threatened countless works of art but also sparked a global, collaborative effort that helped shape the modern field of conservation. In that spirit, we opened up our Instagram Stories for a day of questions and conversation, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at our work and answering anything our community was curious about.

Gellan Gum: It's Not for Chewing!

Gellan Gum: It's Not for Chewing!

Here at The Center, we are always eager to study new methods of treating objects and learn about advancements in the field. That is why we were honored to host the Chicago Area Conservation Group’s Gellan Gum Mini-Workshop on March 13th. The Chicago Area Conservation Group (CACG) is a local group whose purpose is to promote learning and exchange ideas among those interested in or responsible for the preservation of artwork and archives of all kinds. 

A Note from Heather Becker, CEO

A Note from Heather Becker, CEO

On November 13th, I gave a presentation on disaster preparedness at the Association of Registrars and Collection Specialists (ARCS) conference in New Orleans.  The audience included nearly 700 museum registrars, collection managers, conservators, consultants, appraisers, and art shippers.

The Springfield Art Association Unveils Newly Restored Lincoln “Courting Couch”

The Springfield Art Association Unveils Newly Restored Lincoln “Courting Couch”

More than 150 esteemed guests filled Springfield Art Association’s M.G. Nelson Family Gallery on February 11—one day before Lincoln’s Birthday—to unveil the Lincoln “Courting Couch,” which was newly restored by The Conservation Center. Erika Holst, Springfield Art Association’s Curator of Collections, gave a lively presentation of the loveseat’s history before guests got up close and personal with the sofa that sparked romance between Abraham and Mary Todd. 
 

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Highlights from TCC's 30th Anniversary Open House

Highlights from TCC's 30th Anniversary Open House

The Conservation Center's private reception on September 12 welcomed such esteemed guests as Roxanne Decyk, Christie Hefner, Richard Hunt, Tony Karman, Steve Koch, Arlene Semel, and Joan Steel to help celebrate our three decades of achievements. We'd like to thank all who attended and made our event a huge success!

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