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    1. There are many skilled conservators in the Los Angeles area. Listed below are considerations which will aid you in your search. These considerations were adapted from the American Institute for Conservation’s (AIC) information on hiring a conservation professional. 

    2. Considerations:

      • What is their background and what kind of training have they completed?

      • Do they follow the AIC’s Code of Ethics?

      • How long have they been a practicing professional?

      • What is their experience with working with your kind of object or material type?

      • What is their availability?

    3. Your local art institution may be able to provide a referral or you can use AIC’s Find A Professional Tool. ion text goes here