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Barbara Lemmen presenting on a photograph at the 2018 CCAHA Open House.

Senior Photograph Conservator Barbara Lemmen on 25 Years at CCAHA and Her Next Chapter

July 23, 2026

As Senior Photograph Conservator Barbara Lemmen concludes her 25-year tenure at CCAHA, we are celebrating an extraordinary legacy at the Center and her many contributions to the field of photograph conservation through treatment, teaching, and scholarship. For a quarter century, Barb has combined...

An image of the CCAHA satellite studio in New York City, featuring a table with an object and overhead light.

Expanding Conservation and Preservation Support Across New York: Two New Chapters for CCAHA

June 18, 2026

The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is strengthening its presence across New York through two significant developments: the opening of a new satellite studio in New York City and a renewed five-year commitment to statewide preservation services through Documentary Heritage...

An instructor and participants at CCAHA workshop.

Introducing Our New Program Series, Workshops at the Center

May 28, 2026

We're always looking for new ways to expand access to preservation training. You may already know that CCAHA partners with institutions to provide hands-on workshops, but what if you're an individual looking to build these skills yourself? We’re excited to announce the launch of Workshops at the...

group of workshop attendees posing together outdoors behind a large, rusted anchor at the Cape May County Historical & Genealogical Society.

Preservation on the Road: CCAHA Brings Hands-On Training to Regional Organizations

April 28, 2026

At CCAHA, we often say that preservation is a proactive journey. While much of our work happens within the walls of our lab, we’re just as committed to bringing that expertise directly to the professionals and volunteers who care for collections in their own institutions. Our hands-on workshops...

Join Us for CCAHA's Spring Open House

April 9, 2026

We're opening our doors and inviting you in! Join us on Wednesday, May 20 from 5:00–7:30 PM at 264 S. 23rd Street, Philadelphia for an evening behind the scenes at CCAHA. Meet the conservators and preservation specialists who care for some of the world's most remarkable cultural artifacts, explore...

Building Preservation Capacity: New NEH-Funded Opportunities from CCAHA

March 27, 2026

In January, CCAHA was awarded a generous Preservation and Access Education and Training Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This two-year funding will allow us to expand our national preservation services, ensuring that we can continue to provide our planning assistance and...

CCAHA Featured on WHYY's "You Oughta Know" Series

March 25, 2026

We are excited to share that CCAHA was recently featured on WHYY's series You Oughta Know in the episode "Teach, Lend and Learn," which aired on March 20, 2026. The episode is now available to stream online. Skip to 21:38 to go behind the scenes at our Philadelphia lab, where members of our...

OPPORTUNITY: DIGITAL IMAGING MANAGER

March 11, 2026

CCAHA is seeking a full-time Digital Imaging Manager to join our community of professionals. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability in project management, handling artifacts, and working with imaging best practices. Aside from managing day-to-day workflows, other key responsibilities...