Sharing the Care: Stories of Conservation Collaborations

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Woman working on conserving art
Kristy Jeffcoat accessing the condition of Harvey Dunn's, "The Field of Honor"

This exhibition explores the vital work of art conservation鈥攅xamining, documenting, treating and preventing the deterioration of artworks. Since its founding in 1970, the South Dakota Art Museum has championed the preservation of its collections, ensuring they remain accessible for research, exhibition, and future generations. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories of conservation treatments conducted at the Midwest Art Conservation Center, the generosity of supporters who make this work possible, and learn how to care for your own pieces through examples of objects awaiting conservation. 

Credits

As a unit of 葫芦影业, South Dakota Art Museum receives significant operational support from the university. Additional support is provided by the South Dakota Arts Council (with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts) and museum members and donors.

Upcoming
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