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Painting Conservation
With over 20 years of museum conservation experience, Take Care brings expert, thoughtful treatment to your cherished paintings. Using state-of-the-art techniques and conservation-grade materials, we ensure that your artwork receives the meticulous care it deserves.
Founder and Chief Conservator Cynthia Schwarz has worked on paintings spanning a wide range of periods and styles—from Old Masters to modern icons. Artists she has treated include Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, Amedeo Modigliani, Joshua Reynolds, and Gustave Courbet.
Collection Care
We’ll work as a team to create a customized care plan that fits the unique needs of your collection. Whether you’re managing a personal, corporate, or nonprofit collection, we’ll collaborate to develop an environment that preserves your artworks for the future.
Cynthia Schwarz has consulted on preventive conservation for a wide range of clients—from private collectors to both small institutions and major museums—bringing practical, thoughtful solutions to collections of all sizes.
We have extensive experience collaborating with artists and artist foundations to ensure the long-term preservation of their work. Our goal is to support your vision with evidence-based strategies and deep material knowledge, helping to safeguard your legacy for generations to come.
Artist Consultations
Art Travel Services
Whether your artwork is traveling for exhibition or relocation, research shows that having a courier leads to better outcomes. We’ll help you navigate the best option for your needs—virtual courier, bookend courier, or traditional courier—and ensure your artwork is properly cared for every step of the way.
We provide thorough condition checking before transit, and when needed, will personally accompany the work and oversee unpacking at the receiving venue to ensure its safety.
We love to work with community organizations towards their preservation goals and to grow a more diverse and equitable art conservation field. Cynthia is the co-Director of the Six Week Intensive in Practical Art Conservation Program (SIP-C), a collaborative effort between the Alliance of HBCU Museums and Galleries and the Winterthur / University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation. Please reach out to learn more about the field or to discuss your organization’s needs!