Here are a few of the more established conservators in the area. One way to determine the reputation of a conservator is to contact another conservator with a different expertise and ask his or her opinion.

Paper Conservation
Kathleen Orlenko
Website: Orlenko.net
1426 Newhall Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Voice: 408.261.8278, Fax: 408.261.1648
E-mail: kathleen@orlenko.net
Worked for National Archives, Library of Congress, Huntington Library.

Oil Paintings Conservation and Frame Restoration
Chris Kenney, Mobius Art Conservation
Website: MobiusArt.com
2510 Felt Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. (By Appointment).
E-mail: MobiusArt@aol.com
Voice/Fax: 831.464.1418

Mikhaol Ovchinnikov (Pronounced "mee-kay-el")
Website: artconservationlab.com
951 61st Street, Emerville, CA 94608
E-mail: artcvt@pacbell.net
Voice: 408.269.5851, alternate: 408.269.5851
Extensive Schooling.

Textiles Conservation
David & Iris Walker, Talisman Restoration Inc.
Website: talismanrestoration.com
719 Swift Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Voice: 831.425.7847

Gold Leaf Conservation
Harry Elsworthy
Voice: 831.359.9671
Email: giltwoodstudios@gmail.com
Third generation gilder. Gold leaf work on frames, furniture, and art objects.

Other Conservators
Also you can visit the American Institute for Conservation's "GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING A CONSERVATOR" and use their "AIC FORM FOR SELECTING A CONSERVATOR" to locate a conservator in your area.

Disclaimer: Lenz Arts, Inc. has never purchased the services of any of the individuals or organizations listed above, but provides these names as a service to our customers. Lenz Arts, Inc. does not assume responsibility or liability should you decide to use their services for your artwork.