serca
SouthEast Regional conservation association
Where Conservation Meets Community
Experience that Inspires
A community of seasoned and emerging conservators learning and growing together.
Caring for the Past
Find a conservator among passionate experts dedicated to preserving your art and its stories.
WHY JOIN SERCA?
Be part of a community of conservation professionals – SERCA – that’s preserving the Southeast’s cultural heritage.
Join a dynamic network of conservation professionals, students, and institutions across the Southeast. As a SERCA member, you’ll gain access to exclusive resources, skill-building workshops, and a supportive community dedicated to preserving our shared cultural heritage.
If you’re looking to find a conservator, SERCA connects you with trusted experts ready to help protect your valuable artworks and artifacts.
Events, Workshops and Annual Meetings
Where conservation knowledge meets collaboration.
SERCA’s workshops, events, and annual meetings bring together conservation professionals, students, and partners from across the Southeast. Whether you’re building new skills, presenting research, or networking, our gatherings strengthen a regional community dedicated to excellence. By helping conservators stay current with the latest skills and knowledge, SERCA ensures the public can confidently find a conservator who provides expert care.
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How to Find the Right Conservator for Your Needs — A Guide by SERCA
Whether you’re a museum professional, a collector, or someone who’s inherited a cherished family heirloom, choosing the right conservator is a critical step in preserving your piece of history. At…
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Gilder’s Lung and Mad Hatter’s Disease: Too Much of a Good Thing
Gilding and the conservation of gilded surfaces present inherent dangers that can be effectively managed with proper precautions. The primary risks stem from three pathways of exposure: inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact.
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Protecting Our Most Valuable Tool: Eye Safety in Art Conservation
A conservator’s eyes are essential tools that need protection. Proper safety glasses or goggles prevent most injuries from particles, chemicals, and UV light. Using the right eyewear and safe practices helps keep conservators’ vision healthy throughout their careers.
SERCA’s Newsletter Archive
Dive into our collection of past newsletters to explore the latest updates, conservation success stories, upcoming events, and funding opportunities from the SERCA community. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just discovering our mission, these publications offer a window into the heart of our work.
My time spent at SERCA 2025 will never be forgotten.
…A unique and inspiring experience for me. The connections I made in
addition to the new information I learned inspire me to stay on this path I have forged for myself. I am forever grateful for this experience!
I look forward to carrying what I’ve learned forward.
Writing this brief contribution was
challenging because there was much to absorb and even more on which to reflect. Thank you to SERCA for having me this year! It was a absolute pleasure to learn so much from this community.
This community was an instrumental force in helping me
I’m so thankful to everyone in SERCA who has spoken with me about their experiences in conservation and given me a chance to try out this work. It will be up to me to contribute in kind to our organization and to assist other emerging conservators in our region.
conservation Professionals
The Southeast Regional Conservation Association connects conservation professionals across the Southeast, fostering collaboration and supporting the preservation of our region’s cultural heritage since 1998.