named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Old Master Painting Conservation
Specialized conservation of historically significant paintings, using techniques tailored to age, materials, and condition.
Painting Conservation
Comprehensive treatment of canvas and panel paintings, including cleaning, stabilization of flaking paint, lining, inpainting, and varnish application.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Art and Antique Research, Curation, and Sales 1 activity
- Art Conservation and Restoration ServicesProvides comprehensive conservation and restoration treatments for paintings, frames, murals, works on paper, photographic materials, and other art artifacts, serving museums, private collectors, universities, religious institutions, and cultural organizations. Treatments include surface cleaning, varnish removal, canvas lining, inpainting, structural repairs, mold remediation, and preservation framing, with documented before-and-after results.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Capacity Building in Conservation PracticeProvides training and professional development opportunities in art conservation through workshops, lab tours, lectures, and internship programs to support the next generation of conservators and allied professionals.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Conservation Research and Professional PublicationConducts and publishes original research in art conservation, including technical investigations of artworks and treatment methodologies, with contributions to peer-reviewed journals such as Topics in Photographic Preservation and participation in professional conferences and field exchanges.
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Public Education and Community Outreach in Art ConservationOffers public education, cultural stewardship, and community enrichment through lectures, workshops, lab tours, open houses, and outreach initiatives to promote awareness of art conservation and preservation. Hosts institutional tours and public events, such as a 50th Anniversary Open House with approximately 150 attendees.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.03M
Contributions & grants$450K44%
Program service revenue$460K45%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$108K
expenses
Total expenses$702K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead42%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$436K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.20M
Cash$783K
Investments$0
Liabilities$362K
Net assets$1.84M
Liquid reserves13.4 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -34.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- HOLLAND GREGG — CHAIRMAN
- JUDITH TARTT — VP
- PATIENCE BREWSTER GREGG — SECRETARY
- SHEILA HASWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVEN SCHEINMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SUE FADDEN — TREASURER
- TED KINDER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- American Institute for Conservation Network — Chiara Kuhns is a Professional Associate and Geneva Iklé is an Associate Member of the American Institute for Conservation.
- American Institute for Conservation Network — Follows the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice and participates in its professional discussions.
- American Institute for Conservation (AIC) Partner — Collaborates on research publication in Topics in Photographic Preservation.
- Art Camp Partner — Marietta Bolster, West Lake's Partnership Curator, is the Founder and Creative Director of Art Camp, a community art program.
- Aurora Inn Partner — Client for art conservation services.
- Barrow Gallery Partner — Longstanding partner organization whose docents participated in the first institutional tour of West Lake's conservation labs.
- Canadian Conservation Institute Partner — Engages in professional discussions and knowledge exchange with CCI.
- Corning Museum of Glass Partner — Client for art conservation services.
- LeRoy Historical Society Partner — Partnered with West Lake by rescuing and facilitating the return of Lemuel Maynard Wiles’s "The Vale of Elms" after conservation.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Client for art conservation services.
- Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation Funder — Pledged more than $1 million to West Lake Art Conservation Center in October 2021 to support its mission.
- Queen’s University Partner — Multiple conservators at West Lake received their Master of Art Conservation degree from Queen’s University, indicating an educational and professional pipeline.
- Strong Museum of Play Partner — Client for art conservation services.
- University of Rochester Partner — Client for art conservation services.
- WSYR Channel 9 Partner — Featured West Lake Art Conservation Center in a segment on "Extraordinary with Carrie Lazarus" on October 2, 2025.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Treatment Planning with Transparencymethodology: collaborative_decision_makingBy involving clients and internal teams in transparent, shared decision-making, the organization increases client trust and treatment adherence because demystifying the process and co-creating solutions leads to greater alignment with client values and conservation ethics.
- Integration of Traditional and Modern Conservation Methodsmethodology: integrated_methodsBy combining established traditional techniques with carefully vetted innovations, the organization ensures both cultural fidelity and technical durability because new methods are only adopted after rigorous research and testing, preserving authenticity while enhancing longevity.
- Interdisciplinary Integration in Conservationmethodology: interdisciplinary_conservationBy integrating diverse professional backgrounds and handcraft skills into conservation treatments, the organization better preserves artist intent because collaborative expertise allows for more nuanced interpretation and execution of restoration work that honors both material and cultural dimensions of the artwork.
- Relational Conservation Practicemethodology: relational_conservationBy treating conservation as a relational practice rooted in listening and cultural understanding, the organization fosters trust and long-term stewardship, leading to more contextually appropriate and ethically sound preservation outcomes because the care process respects both the artwork and its cultural significance.