Fine Art Conservation Laboratories specializes in the conservation, preservation, and restoration of paintings on paper, on canvas and on murals. Under the direction of Scott M. Haskins, FACL has been providing professional art conservation services since 1984.

In addition to the excellent painting conservation professionals employed at FACL, some projects allow us to bring in other seasoned professionals from the US and abroad. All come together to create a company that has great depth of experience in craftsmanship and talent, proven problem solving expertise, analytical capabilities, professionalism, and art connoisseurship.

Consultation for art conservation services include surveys/assessments, consulting and planning for; mural conservation and restoration projects, restoration of art on paper, care for painting collections and historic properties; setting collection art conservation/preservation priorities, long-range art conservation needs planning and short-range budget plans, evaluations of art storage facilities and environmental needs, consultant for art traveling exhibitions/shipping, emergency preparedness and disaster response planning and research as it relates to art and collectible items, Fine arts insurance evaluations connected with art preservation emergency/damage surveys, art acquisition/deaccession evaluations, grant preparation and applications for art collection maintenance, fundraising for art restoration conservation related projects, expert testimony/ legal witness services on art and mural relate issues. They provide these services on a continual basis, sometimes on a quick one-task basis and sometimes as a key player on a team for a long term project.

Full-time FACL Personnel:

  • Scott M. Haskins, Pres. and Head of Conservation (Practicing since 1975)
  • Gena Dillon, Office Manager and Logistics
  • Virginia Panizzon, Conservator (Practicing since 1995)
  • Oriana Montemurro, Conservator (Practicing since 1999)
  • Andrew Jacobs, Disaster Response Coordinator
  • Danielle Masters, Conservation Technician, Disaster Response, Preparator and Framing