SERVICES

From fine art to archival materials and family heirlooms, the preservation of culture is at the center of our work.

ASSESSMENTS + CONSULTING

FOR INDIVIDUAL OBJECTS

PROTECTION AND AESTHETICS

Using museum-quality materials and mounting techniques we can:

Hinge and mat two-dimensional objects.
Prepare sealed frame packages.
Retrofit historic and original artist frames with vapour barriers, insulation, conservation quality glazing, rigid backing boards and hardware.

For custom frames and large projects, we will gladly recommend skilled framers in the city.

STABILIZING MATERIALS AND MITIGATING UNINTENDED CHANGES

When found to be safe and appropriate, we can treat anything paper related:

A detailed proposal is submitted for approval before treatment, and all interventions are meticulously documented.

All services are bound to our Terms and Conditions

FOR NEW OR ESTABLISHED COLLECTIONS

Collection survey to identify immediate risks and conservation priorities
Implementation of cost-effective and sustainable preventive conservation measures
Selection of appropriate storage materials
Identification and segregation of unstable plastics
Design of enclosures
Training of staff and volunteers
Assistance with the preparation of internal documents and policies

KNOWLEDGE, VISIBILITY AND FUNDING

Applications for grants and funding for conservation projects
Preparation of bid document packages
Assistance in acquiring and interpreting data with following techniques: polarized light microscopy (PLM), microfadeometry (MFT), x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
Preparation of samples and cross-sections for more advanced analysis