Standards

WCCFA holds a respected  national reputation in the conservation field, and is actively involved in establishing, maintaining and promoting standards of practice, professional relationships and public education.

The number of graduate degree conservators, the depth and breadth of their expertise in their field, the noteworthy resources of the general staff, and the quality as well as the security of the facility are unmatched elsewhere in the region.

All services are carried out in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC).

Each conservation treatment is conducted only by professional conservators. Our management control system monitors each phase of a project in regard to schedule, budget, quality and performance. Close communication among client, conservator, appropriate historians and conservation scientists, as necessary; assure the successful execution of every project.