FAIC Cultural Recovery Center Accepting Damaged Works

The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC) announced in late December the opening of the Cultural Recovery Center (CRC) in Brooklyn, New York. The CRC is offering space and to help owners of artworks damaged as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The CRC will offer volunteer assistance and work space to museums, libraries, archives, historic sites, galleries, collectors, and artists. The goal is not to provide free conservation treatment, but to provide guidance and assistance in the cleaning and stabilization of art and cultural materials.

Artists and others in need of assistance are invited to contact the Cultural Recovery Center by phone: (718) 757-2140 or by email. Information about the size of the collection, type of objects, and damage will be collected in order to ensure that appropriate space, equipment, and expertise will be available. All works must be received by appointment only.