Paintings Conservation: Behind the scenes

Find out more about conservation at English Heritage. With 1,300 paintings – and their associated frames – housed in properties across the country, English Heritage paintings conservators have their work cut out. Delve behind the scenes and discover the skill, passion and dedication that goes into restoring and protecting our fine art collection. SUBSCRIBE TO … Read more

The Art and Science of Conservation: Behind the Scenes at the Freer Gallery of Art

What’s possibly the most calming yet nerve-racking job in the world? Come behind the scenes of the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art to find out! The conservation and scientific research of ancient Asian art takes a large team of experts from many fields. In order to bring thousands of treasures from the East to the … Read more

How Recycling Works: Behind the Scenes at the MRF

Ever wondered where your plastic bottles, metal cans, and other recyclables go when they leave your blue bin? If you live in Vermont, chances are good that they’re headed for the CSWD Materials Recovery Facility (MRF – rhymes with “smurf”!) in Williston. This is where all of those materials get sorted, baled, and shipped off … Read more