Buffalo State University Garman Art Conservation Department

08/03/2026

Talk about a dream project! Our grads Sophie Hunter ('17) and Rio Lopez ('21) got to work on a spacesuit helmet from 2001: A Space Odyssey — and they joined Adam Savage on TESTED to walk through how they're preserving this iconic piece of film history at the Academy Museum. We're so proud to see our grads such amazing work!

At the Academy Museum's Debbie Reynolds Conservation Studio, Adam g...

07/16/2026

Congrats to Bec Heyman ('27) who is headed to the Netherlands this fall for her third-year internship at the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis. She is also the recipient of the Fulbright American Friends of the Mauritshuis Award!

Q&A with Rebecca Heyman, art conservation Fulbright recipient headed to the Netherlands July 17, 2026 Buffalo State’s Patricia H. And Richard E. Garman Department of Art Conservation requires students to participate in internships in their third and final year of study. Students complete internshi...

06/03/2026

One of our own is on Adam Savage's TESTED! 🎨 Anna Ersenkal ('20) joins Adam on YouTube to show how conservators use imaging techniques to reveal what's hidden in works of art. She's thoughtful, sharp, and a perfect example of what our grads are out there doing in the field. Go watch — you won't be disappointed. 🔬

One challenge of conservators everywhere is how to assess and analy...

05/15/2026

Congrats to the Class of 2027! Today, they are giving presentations on their Master's Projects before heading off to summer internships and then to their third-year internships in the fall. Looking forward to hearing about all of their hard work this year on their final projects!

04/30/2026

Tonight is the alumni get-together! Please join us!

"Unofficial" Buffalo - Cooperstown 2026 Alumni Reunion to meet up for a drink / appetizer:

Thursday, April 30th 4-7PM
Bistro-Brasserie les Soeurs Grises (Old Montreal)
32 McGill St, Montréal
https://bblsg.com/en/

04/28/2026

For all alumni and students heading to AIC this week, please join us for our Buffalo - Cooperstown 2026 Alumni Reunion to meet up for a drink / appetizer:

When: Thursday, April 30th 4-7PM
Where: Bistro-Brasserie les Soeurs Grises (Old Montreal)
32 McGill St, Montréal
https://bblsg.com/en/

This event is not on the official AIC conference schedule so please spread the word!

04/27/2026

Thank you to all that have donated to the department's Buffalo State Gives campaign! The website is open for gifts until April 29th so there is still time to give!

I’m ready to support Garman Art Conservation on April 22, 2026 during Buffalo State Gives 2026. Learn more about Garman Art Conservation

04/22/2026

Infrared photography is our specialty!!! 😉 Check out the class of 2028 in this fabulous infrared reflectogram!

Comment below why you think some parts of the skin absorb more than other parts. 😱😳

04/22/2026

Buffalo State Gives is happening right now! The site is open for gifts, and we have 24 hours for this fundraising campaign! Please support our department's goal to raise funds for endowed professorships! Thank you for your support!

I’m ready to support Garman Art Conservation on April 22, 2026 during Buffalo State Gives 2026. Learn more about Garman Art Conservation

04/21/2026

Buffalo State Gives is open for early donations today! The department is participating in the annual 24-hour online donation event today until April 23rd. We are raising funds for endowed professorships. Our alumni and friends really came through for us last year and our department was at the top of the leader board! Please give and help the department secure funding for the future!

I’m ready to support Garman Art Conservation on April 22, 2026 during Buffalo State Gives 2026. Learn more about Garman Art Conservation