My Nonprofit Reviews

It is my privilege and pleasure to serve on the ICA Board. Since joining the team more than a year ago, I have been impressed by the diverse level of skill and expertise on the talented ICA team. Every trip to the lab is a treat. The passion of this team is evident as they share the wide range of projects they have in process at any time. They are preserving the past using state of the art techniques, developed from extensive research, keen eye for detail and the melding of many modern sciences. Whether watching Andrea and Wendy restore the vibrancy of a classic work of art or a cherished family painting; Claire reconstruct a damaged sculpture with Jordan offering creative shipping and crating solutions; Marika consulting her extensive stash of supplies to repair a well-worn textile; or Kate P. cleaning and restoring the most delicate treasures and historic documents - you can experience true magic right before your eyes. Every member of the ICA team, including Sheila, Kate M. and Executive Director Holly Witchey, love what they do and recognize their work as an opportunity to not only protect and restore our cultural artifacts but also to teach and share their love of history, science, art - and solving interesting and unique conservation problems. To watch them work and be able to support what they do is truly gratifying. I encourage anyone interested in protecting our cultural history to come check out the lab, meet the team, engage their expertise and conservation services, donate and/or tell a friend!