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FEMA highlights FAIC-NHR's work in Kentucky and Appalshop.

Release Date: July 24, 2023

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AIC board member Samantha Springer and AIC's Conservators in Private Practice group chair Lauren Fly are interviewed in this Artsy article by Lucy Howie.

"The value of fine art storage cannot be underestimated when it comes to protecting the value of your collection. From conservation and climate control to transportation and insurance, proper fine art storage beyond the confines of your own home requires careful management and consideration. 

"Incorrect or careless storage of your collection can be hazardous to artworks where damage like mold, fading, warping, and yellowing can occur. These kinds of physical damage, if left untreated, can lead to a loss of monetary or aesthetic value."

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The NPR story, "Venice may be put on the endangered list, thanks to human-created climate change," quotes AIC President Suzanne Davis as she addresses the role of cultural heritage in every community and in all our lives. This wide-ranging story delves into the impact of climate change on cultural heritage, from Venice to Lahaina, and covers important concepts like the definitions of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. This article helps educate the public about the importance of conservation in the present day.

Read or listen at https://www.npr.org/2023/09/12/1197139620/venice-endangered-climate-change.

FAIC was highlighted in the December 7, 2023, Art Newspaper story "How does art survive a hurricane? Behind the measures Florida museums are taking to withstand extreme weather,” by Aimee Dawson.

The article discusses increasing hurricanes in the context of Art Basel, held in Miami in early December. It describes the work and history of the National Heritage Responders, highlighting the relevance of conservators’ work to people who have experienced weather-related emergencies. FAIC's Emergency Programs Manager Elaina Gregg is quoted, including her statement, “We are heartened by the number of institutions and individuals taking the threat of climate change seriously and working to protect art.”