ACT Art Conservation LLC

Art Appraisers is a service that assess and value artworks, examine condition and provenance, and provide expert opinions for buyers, sellers, insurers, and collectors.

Art Handling is the careful transport, packing, and storing of artworks to protect them from damage. It involves condition checks, custom crates, climate control, secure labeling, and safe installation at galleries, museums, or private collections.

Art Installation is the process of creating a temporary or permanent exhibit in a space where the artwork is arranged or built to transform how people experience it; it involves planning, design, placement, and often viewer interaction.

Art Installation Services helps plan, transport, and set up artworks for galleries or events. It covers logistics, safety, mounting, lighting, and on-site adjustments to ensure exhibitions are displayed beautifully and securely.

Art On Paper is a service that creates and showcases drawings, paintings, and prints on paper, often offering custom commissions, framing, and simple gallery displays for students and collectors.

Art Storage is a secure service that safely stores artwork, protecting it from damage. It involves climate control, organized cataloging, insured handling, and easy retrieval when you want to view, loan, or move pieces.

Artists Conservation is a service that helps protect, restore, and preserve artworks and cultural pieces. It involves skilled assessment, cleaning, stabilization, repair, and preventive care to extend a work’s life and value.

Artwork Conservation is the careful care and repair of paintings, sculptures, and other art. It involves cleaning, restoring colors, fixing damage, protecting from future harm, and documenting each step so the artwork remains authentic and stable over time.

Collections Management is the process of organizing, cataloging, preserving, and overseeing museum or library items, including recording details, tracking location, planning care, and ensuring items are safe, labeled, and accessible for staff and visitors.

Condition Assessment is a service that checks the current state of a system or structure, identifies wear or damage, and evaluates safety and performance. It involves inspections, measurements, and reporting to guide repairs or maintenance decisions.

Condition Assessments evaluate the current state of a property or equipment, identifying wear, faults, and safety issues. It involves inspections, measurements, and documenting findings to plan repairs, maintenance, or replacements.

Condition Reports are written notes describing the current state of an item or space, noting any damage, wear, or changes. They document details, take photographs if needed, and help plan repairs, maintenance, or future inspections.

Conservation Framing is a framing service that uses museum‑quality materials and techniques to protect artwork or photos from damage, moisture, and light. It involves acid‑free mats, UV‑protective glass, proper mounting, and careful sealing to preserve the piece over time.

Conservation Treatment is professional care to preserve and repair damaged or at‑risk artifacts, papers, and artworks. It involves assessing condition, stabilizing materials, cleaning, repairing breaks, and applying reversible methods to prevent further deterioration.

Conservation Treatments are careful care and restoration steps to preserve a cultural object or artwork, including cleaning, stabilizing, repairing damage, and preventing further deterioration, all done by trained conservators.

Consolidation and Flattening is a service that merges multiple items or records into one unified, simpler form. It combines data or assets, removes duplicates, and standardizes formats to create an easy-to-use, single, organized result.

Damaged Art is a service that helps repair or restore artworks that have been damaged, deteriorated, or degraded. It involves assessment, conservation planning, stabilization, restoration techniques, and careful documentation to preserve the piece’s history and value.

Disaster Recovery is a plan and set of tools to quickly restore IT systems and data after a disruption, such as a natural disaster or cyberattack. It involves backups, failover processes, tested procedures, and clear roles to resume operations with minimal downtime.

Fine Art Conservation is the careful repair, stabilization, and preservation of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks to stop damage, restore appearance, and keep pieces from degrading, using specialized materials and professional techniques.

We restore and preserve paintings, sculptures, books, and paper works, repairing damage, stabilizing materials, cleaning surfaces, and conserving originals. We also offer disaster recovery to recover and protect damaged or at-risk items.

Fine Art Restoration is the careful repair and cleaning of damaged paintings or sculptures to restore their original appearance, using experts to stabilize materials, remove dirt, retouch losses, and protect works from future deterioration.

Fine Art Storage is a secure service that stores and protects valuable artworks. It involves climate control, secure vaults, inventory tracking, insurance options, and careful handling so paintings, sculptures, and prints stay safe and preserved during storage and transport.

Fire damage cleanup & repair is a service that removes soot and smoke residues, secures damaged areas, and restores homes after a fire. It includes assessment, cleaning, odor removal, and rebuilding damaged structure and contents to return the property to safe, functional condition.

Flattening & Backing Removal is a service that clarifies and smooths layered materials, then removes protective or backing layers to reveal a clean, flat surface ready for framing, storage, or further work.

Maintenance Cleaning is routine, basic cleaning to keep spaces tidy and functional. It includes dusting, sweeping, mopping floors, wiping surfaces, taking out trash, and quick restroom or kitchen upkeep to prevent buildup between deeper cleans.

Mount Making is the craft of building or shaping supports, displays, or structures to hold, mount, or showcase items—like art, photos, or specimens—using materials such as wood, metal, or foam, often tailored to fit a specific space or purpose.

Outdoor Sculptures & Objects is a service that creates, installs, and maintains weatherproof art pieces and decorative structures placed outside, including sculptures, installations, and functional objects for gardens, parks, and public spaces.

Overpaint Removal is a service that removes added or altered paint to uncover the original surface or artwork, using safe stripping, color-matching, and restoration techniques to restore authentic appearance without damaging the base material.

Painting is the craft of applying color to surfaces like walls, canvases, or objects to create pictures, decorations, or protective coats. It involves selecting colors, preparing the surface, and using brushes or rollers to apply layers and details.

Public Art is art placed in public spaces for everyone to experience, often outdoors. It includes sculptures, murals, installations, and performances created to engage the community, reflect local culture, and invite interaction without barriers.

Public Artwork is community-installed art projects placed in shared spaces, created by artists with public input. It involves planning, funding, design, installation, and ongoing maintenance to enrich towns, parks, and streetscapes for everyone to enjoy.

Rare Books is a service that helps collectors find, evaluate, and buy uncommon or valuable books, often old or with unique features, including appraisals, authentication, preservation, and personalized sourcing or cataloging for enthusiasts and lenders.>

The Rescue Service is a team or system that helps people in danger by locating, reaching, and assisting them, often providing emergency response, medical aid, and transport to safety, using trained personnel and specialized equipment.

Retouching is editing photos to improve appearance: smoothing skin, removing blemishes, adjusting color and lighting, and correcting flaws while keeping the subject looking natural. It enhances overall look for polished images.

Tear Mending, Relining And Canvas Stabilization is a restoration service that repairs rips, reinforces fabric edges, and strengthens a painting’s canvas to prevent further damage, using adhesives, lining fabric, and careful mounting techniques.

Transfer Services helps move money or assets from one person, account, or location to another, securely and efficiently. It involves requesting, processing, confirming transfers, and tracking status until completion, with accuracy and privacy at each step.

Transportation & Installation is the service of moving equipment or goods to a site and setting them up there. It includes safe transit, delivery, unloading, assembly, connection, testing, and ensuring everything is ready to use.

Varnish Removal is a service that strips old varnish from furniture or wood surfaces to reveal the bare wood, restore its look, and prep it for refinishing or protecting with a new finish.

Washing and deacidifying is a conservation process that cleans a document or artwork and neutralizes acidic components to slow deterioration, often involving gentle washing with solvents or water and a treatment to raise pH and stabilize fragile materials.

Water damage-related cleanup & repair is a service that fixes floods, leaks, or spills by removing water, drying surfaces, cleaning and sanitizing, then repairing damaged walls, floors, and structures to restore safety and usability.

Water damage-related mold removal is a service that cleans up mold growth caused by leaks or floods, dries affected areas, removes contaminated materials, treats for mold, and restores the space to prevent future growth and damage.

Works Of Art is a service that helps create or showcase visual art, including planning, making, and presenting drawings, paintings, or sculptures, often with guidance, inspiration, and feedback to help artists develop their skills and share finished pieces.

Works On Paper is a service that helps you create, edit, and polish documents, artwork, and notes on paper-like formats, offering templates, formatting, and guidance to present clear, professional results.

Disaster recovery is the process of getting essential IT systems and data back up and running after a major disruption, like a flood or cyberattack. It involves data backups, failover plans, restoring hardware and software, and testing to resume normal operations quickly.

Fire Damaged Art is the process of assessing, cleaning, and restoring artworks burned or smoke-damaged by fire. It involves safety checks, stabilization, cleaning soot, varnish or resin repairs, and documentation of the artwork’s condition and restoration steps.

Framing is the process of designing and building a supportive case or structure around a picture, window, or object. It involves choosing materials, size, style, and the fit to protect, display, and enhance the item.

Oil painting conservation and restoration is the careful care, cleaning, repair, and stabilization of old oil paintings to stop deterioration and return them to their original appearance, using techniques that preserve the artwork's materials and history.

Painting cleaning is a service that removes dust, dirt, and smudges from painted surfaces, preparing walls or furniture for painting or refreshment. It involves gentle washing, wiping, stain removal, and surface care to protect the finish.

Painting, paper, objects restoration and conservation is the careful repair, cleaning, and stabilization of artworks and paper items to stop damage, restore appearance, and preserve their value for the future.

Paper restoration and conservation is the careful repair and protection of old or damaged paper items, like manuscripts and artworks, using reversible methods to stabilize fibers, remove stains, mend tears, and prevent future deterioration.

Water Damaged Art is a service that assesses, conserves, and repairs artworks affected by water. It involves drying, stabilizing materials, treating mold, removing stains, and restoring color and structure while preserving the artwork’s original integrity.