The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation (Project MEAC)

The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation (Project MEAC) The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation-Project MEAC is the only non-profit Fine Art Conservation lab-studio in the State of Maine. and abroad.

"The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation" activities include the conservation and restoration of fine art, educational programs related to Conservation and development of new methods and materials for Conservation. "The Maine Project" funds its programs through grants and payments it receives in exchange for Conservation services. Conservation Services

"The Maine Project for Fine Art Conse

rvation" operates a Conservation laboratory in Portland, Maine. The Conservation services are provided by the "Maine Project "staff, with assistance from interns. The works of art restored in the lab belong to nonprofit organizations, such as museums and libraries, governments, individuals and businesses. "The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation" charges fair market value for its Conservation services. However, some projects may be funded by grants, and "The Maine Project" restores certain works owned by a government or 501(c)(3) organization for less than fair market value. Educational Programs

Teaching and Outreach. "The Maine Project"s staff teaches courses and offers guest lectures in its facilities, colleges, universities, and museums. They are active in promoting public awareness of the value of fine art heritage and Conservation. Toward that end, the staff makes presentations on art, art history, and art conservation for grades K- 12 throughout the State of Maine. They also offer educational programs for insurance adjusters, insurance companies and agents in order to conserve works of fine art instead of being discarded. "The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation's" staff members have developed and presented lectures that are approved by the states of Maine and New Hampshire for continuing education credits for insurance adjusters and agents. Professional Internships. "The Maine Project" offers internships through which University students receive college credit for time they spend working with the staff in the Conservation lab. " The Maine Project" also invites students from other institutions to work in the lab and some may receive college credit for doing so. Sharing Information in the Professional Community. "The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation" expects to develop exchange programs and working relationships with art conservation organizations, institutions, and individuals in the U.S. "The Maine Project" will send its staff to professional conferences and other educational programs in the U.S. and abroad and may offer financial and other assistance to local Conservation students to attend such programs. Improving Methods and Materials

"The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation" expects to work with the chemistry departments of area universities and colleges to study and develop “green” methods and materials for Conservation.

03/18/2026
Title: “Grand Manan Scene”, Oil on CanvasDimensions: 23 1/3” x 12 3/4”     Owner: Tides Institute & Museum of Art
03/10/2026

Title: “Grand Manan Scene”, Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 23 1/3” x 12 3/4”     
Owner: Tides Institute & Museum of Art

Before & After:“Portrait of Captain John Foster”34” x 28”: Artist unknown
08/11/2025

Before & After:“Portrait of Captain John Foster”
34” x 28”: Artist unknown

Before and After"Uncle Bill", Oil on canvas, 8" x 6", 1901, signature CA
02/01/2025

Before and After
"Uncle Bill", Oil on canvas, 8" x 6", 1901, signature CA

Artist: Adolf Schreyer (1828-1899)“The Sheik and Arabian Horses”Oil on Canvas - Size: 35” x 46”Dusseldorf School of Pain...
01/09/2025

Artist: Adolf Schreyer (1828-1899)
“The Sheik and Arabian Horses”
Oil on Canvas - Size: 35” x 46”
Dusseldorf School of Painting
-BEFORE AND AFTER CONSERVATION TREATMENT-

Artist: W. Webb. Title: “Webber Ships”, oil on canvas.Dimensions: 17.5” x 25.5”
03/23/2024

Artist: W. Webb. Title: “Webber Ships”, oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 17.5” x 25.5”

In our studio; before and after conservation treatment. “The Big Game-Harvard Yale Game” Yale School of Fine Arts, New H...
11/24/2023

In our studio; before and after conservation treatment. “The Big Game-Harvard Yale Game” Yale School of Fine Arts, New Haven. Egg tempera on masonite. 52”x24”, 1932. Artist: William Riseman.

10/01/2023

In our studio. “The Big Game-Harvard Yale Game” Yale School of Fine Arts, New Haven. Egg tempera on masonite. 52”x24”, 1932. Artist: William Riseman.

The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation-Project MEAC is the only non-profit Fine Art Conservation lab-studio in the State of Maine.

In our Studio in Portland, Maine: Alex Katz.
05/25/2023

In our Studio in Portland, Maine: Alex Katz.

04/21/2023

Project MEAC will be at the "Old House Emporium".

The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation-Project MEAC is the only non-profit Fine Art Conservation lab-studio in the State of Maine.

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142 High Street, Ste 313
Portland, ME
04101

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+12078711678

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