Cascadia Art Conservation Center, LLC

Robert is a Professional Associate (a peer-reviewed recognition) of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC). Robert has a graduate degree in the conservation of objects and a BFA in sculpture. He has over 20 years of training in fine art, craft, art history, chemistry, and material science which enables him to properly evaluate, document, treat, and care for objects. The first goal is to preserve, while often also restoring the visual unity, without altering the historic nature of an object.

Through his business, Cascadia Art Conservation Center, LLC (CACC), Robert works with municipal collectors, universities, museums, and private collectors in approaching conservation including traditional conservation treatments and the preservation of artworks through preventative approaches.

CACC consults with commissioning agencies and artists in reviewing materials and methods to guarantee the best approaches for longevity and durability. CACC works with clients to determine the most reasonable approach in conserving and caring for objects knowing that even small improvements are beneficial for the preservation of objects. Services also extend to the ongoing management and care of the objects and collections.

Cascadia Art Conservation Center, LLC treats objects made of metal, wood, stone, concrete, glass, plastic, painted objects, bone, ivory, ceramic and other materials.