Intermuseum Conservation Association

A.ica - art conservation protects, preserves, and enriches our shared heritage of art and material culture through conservation, preservation, and education. Ica, the nation's oldest regional conservation center founded in 1952, offers services to museums, libraries, collecting entities, and the public that include technical study, laboratory and on-site conservation, fine art storage, custom crates and displays, assessments, surveys, photography, disaster assistance, grant collaboration, and publications for professional and general audiences. Ica offers consulting and resources for preventive conservation practices that preserve collections and offers educational workshops, seminars, and public service information. Ica supports placement of material art and culture in the public domain. Ica primarily generates revenue from conservation and storage fees, grants and donations, and membership fees. Ica's vision is to be the leading professional conservation service provider, educator, a