Buffalo State University Garman Art Conservation Department

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. 🔬

How Museums Use UV in Conservation One challenge of conservators everywhere is how to assess and analy...

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!

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/

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!

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!

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

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. 😱😳

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!

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

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!

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

“Is it really that snowy in Buffalo…?”

Yes, yes it is.

♥️But we survive the winter season in Buffalo with spontaneous trips to Niagara Falls, ice skating with classmates, walks in Delaware Park, and admiring the crystal structures on our windows! ♥️

Spring is now approaching which means lots of flowers are beginning to bloom around the neighborhood, making the snowy months all worth it! 🌹🌸💐🌷🌺🌻🌼

Our Virtual Alumni Meet & Greet Winter event is next week! An email just went out with the ZOOM link. If you did not get it and would like to attend, please contact the department at lavellma@ buffalostate.edu - Looking forward to seeing all of you!