Painted portrait of a woman wearing a blue feather hat, a red coat with fur shoulders, and purple and yellow clothing underneath. — Self Portrait, Frances Cranmer Greenman

Conservation

Mia’s collection is held in public trust, for the benefit of all. Through the conservation of works of art in the collection, Mia ensures that it remains accessible for generations to come.

Art Champions

Seven men sit on two boats in the water. One holds a fishing pole.

Check out artworks in need of TLC and learn how you can be involved in conservation at Mia.

Conservation Projects

A person doing restoration work on the face of a sculpture with a brush.

Conservation often leads to new discoveries about artworks, artists’ techniques, and materials.

Midwest Art Conservation Center

Mia’s campus houses the Midwest Art Conservation Center, an independent, non-profit center for the preservation and conservation of art.