News and Events

SPINNING ART INTO GOLD

SBA News Release  (05/01/2004)   [view/download pdf]

ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR TO TRAVEL TO ORLANDO TO COMPETE FOR NATIONAL HONORS

SBA News Release  (05/01/2004)   [view/download pdf]

At 76, local Chicago fieldhouse still a hub of activity

Daily Southtown  (04/16/2004)   [view/download pdf]

PICTURE PERFECT

Herald and Review  (04/09/2004)   [view/download pdf]

The Center on ABC 7 News

ABC 7 News  (03/31/2004)  

Great Depression painter’s murals restored
Gorton Community Center Mural Restoration Project featured on ABC 7 News March 31, 2004:

“Perhaps you have never heard of the name Ralph Henricksen but back in the 1930's and ’40's he was one of America’s most famous muralists. It was the time of the Great Depression and Henrickson painted for the government sponsored WPA. Several years ago four of his lost murals were discovered. Now all are being restored."
 

WPA ARTWORK IS SAVED

Lake Forester  (03/11/2004)   [view/download pdf]

A REFRESHER COURSE ON MURALS

LA Times  (03/07/2004)   [view/download pdf]

Heather Becker purchases The Chicago Conservation Center

 (01/01/2004)  

It is with great pleasure that I write to inform you that after serving as Vice President for 14 years, I have purchased the company and will now serve as its Chief Executive Officer.

While we will continue to offer the fine quality work that has been the hallmark of the firm for over 20 years, there will also be noticeable changes:

    * Expanded facility to over 13,000 square feet
    * Additional staff members
    * Custom networking system
    * Training programs and Internships
    * Use of credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover)

We look forward to expanding our role in the preservation of historic and personal art objects from all over the nation.

Heather Becker, CEO
The Conservation Center
Author, Art for the People
730 N. Franklin Suite 701
Chicago, IL 60654

Winnetka gives mural 2nd chance

Chicago Tribune  (12/30/2003)   [view/download pdf]

Chicago: Art Treasures Hidden on High School Walls

CNN.com  (02/03/2003)   [view/download pdf]