Project MEAC is a regional non-profit conservation studio providing services to individuals, businesses, collecting institutions and government entities. This nonprofit lab strives to conserve art at reasonable rates and to educate youth about careers in conservation. Project MEAC works with local colleges, universities, regional high school students, and at public events to convey the importance of fine art conservation in preserving regional cultural heritage. Local and international student interns participate in research and conservation. An example of Project MEAC’s initiatives includes the conservation of portraits of Portland Mayors George Wescott (1873-1874), Charles Libby (1882) and Fredericke Boothby as well as Cyrus H.K. Curtis, donor of the Kotzschmar Organ and Maine politician William Pitt Fessenden. Upon completion of this project, presentations illustrating the conservation process include photo documentation and research by local high school students and conservation work by college interns. This is the only nonprofit art conservation lab/studio in the State of Maine and the only New England-based conservation lab devoted to conserving regional culture. Project MEAC sponsors city and regional fine art conservation projects and welcomes visitors to the studio, disseminates educational material on cultural preservation strategies, and promotes awareness on topics pertinent to collections care.
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- EIN 27-1826344
- 615 Congress St Ste 313 Portland ME 04101-5354 USA
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Museums
Mission: Restoration and conservation of fine art
Programs: Art restoration