Art Conservation Group

Across the East River, tucked into a block of brickwork studios and glass-fronted storefronts, sits a specialty long overlooked in art circles. Art Conservation Group carries on a quiet tradition—cleaning, stabilizing, and repairing works that have seen decades or centuries pass. They handle canvas splits and paint flaking with microscopic precision, clean grime-laden surfaces without harming original media, and stabilize water-damaged paper before mold can set in. Frames receive both structural reinforcement and corrosion control; outdoor sculpture receives protective coatings that resist salt spray carried in from the harbor. Each intervention aims to preserve rather than transform, letting the artist’s hand survive another generation. From the top floor of 44-02 11th St #401 in Long Island City, they anchor a corridor where studios double as workshops. Ring once, and an expert walks you through options without jargon: textiles receive humidification that relaxes brittle threads; ceramics and glass get breakage mapping before reassembly; and time-based media undergo signal recovery so video and audio retain their original fidelity. To plot your visit or drop off a piece, pull up the map and follow the building’s central staircase to suite 401. Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c25915e5978405:0xca4d7509afbe0670