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Introduction
Working professionally since 1975
Specialized in Paintings and Murals
Conservation Treatments and Consultations
FREE home or office evaluation – PU/Delivery
Research and Analysis Aiding in Authentication
Office and Home Disaster and Emergency Planning Expert and Author
Expert Witness - Legal Testimony – Art related issues
Small and Large Art and Antiques Related Insurance Claims Evaluations
Scott M. Haskins
Conservator of Fine Art Resumé
Professional History
January 1986 to Present: FACL, Inc. (Fine Art Conservation Laboratories) in Santa Barbara, California. Director, Chief Conservator of facility which specializes in the conservation of easel paintings (panel, fabric), murals (affresco, tempera, oil), works of art on paper and period frames. FACL, Inc. performs services for clients throughout the United States. The moveable artwork is treated in the 2400 sq. ft. Santa Barbara laboratory. On-location projects (murals, surveys) are performed each year. The laboratory is equipped with an 8' x 12' hot table, suction tabletop, polarizing microscope and an infrared reflectometer. An extensive amount of consultation work is performed including collection surveys, authentication studies, exhibition and acquisition needs.
February 1984 - January 1986: Chief Paintings Conservator for Art Conservation Laboratories of Santa Barbara, Inc. a privately funded regional conservation lab servicing collections throughout California. Director of all conservation procedures for paintings and paper including treatments, documentation, research.
September 1978 - February 1984: Conservator of Fine Arts at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. The facility primarily serviced the Permanent Art Collection of BYU and the Museum of Church History and Art of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah. Responsibilities included the organization of the new 3500 sq. ft. lab in 1978, administration of the program, Chief Conservator, head of Conservation Committee, participant on the Acquisitions Committee.
1976 - 1984: Private practice in addition to full time commitments. Extensive service was rendered to the following collections:
State of Utah Art Collection, Utah Arts Council, SLC, UT.
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT.
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum, SLC, Utah
Cavriana Archaeological Museum, Cavriana, Italy
Montini Family Collection, Pope Paul VI, Lumezzane, Italy
ENAIP Foundation, Botticino, Italy
Education
October 1977 - October 1978: Internship at Ex Monastero della Trinitá Museum. Worked on affrescos, panels and canvases under Mr. Paolo Bacchin, Conservator (ICCROM, UNESCO).
October 1975 - October 1978: Three year art conservation program at Lombardy regional conservation center, Ente Nazionale A.C.L.I. Istruzione Professionale, in Botticino (Brescia), Italy. Program recognized and supported by the Istituto Centrale del Restauro (ICR) in Rome. Instruction emphasis on easel paintings, affrescos (murals) and polychromed sculpture. Degree awarded with honors.
Special Studies and Professional Activities
2007 – Advanced cold lining updates workshop with Vishwa Mehra and Matteo Rossi Doria. One week workshop with senior conservators in Skaneatelous, NY
1997 - 2000: Conservator for the General Services Administration, US Government, Indefinite Quantity Contract for artwork on paper in all federal buildings in the US.
1997 - 2000: Conservator for the General Services Administration, US Government, Indefinite Quantity Contract for paintings in federal buildings in 25 Western states. 3 year contract
1996: Author of book: How To Save Your Stuff From A Disaster, Preservation Help Publications, 220 pgs, 100 illustrations and photos, 8 1/2†x 11†www.preservationhelp.com
1994: Author of pamphlet: How to Respond to an Earthquake, Conservation Materials Ltd., almost 500,000 copies distributed in LA area. Printed and distributed in response to Northridge Earthquake.
1991: Conference on suction table technology and use. One week seminar at the Conservation Analytical Laboratory at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
1987 - Ongoing : Reviewer of grant /requests proposals for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, US Government.
1986 - Ongoing: Teaching of seminars, workshops and professional exchanges with Italian Conservation Centers in Venice and Brescia (Botticino) sponsored by respective government programs of the provinces.
1984: In addition to the experience of gilding while in Italy (frames and polychromed sculpture), advanced experience in gilding with Mr. William Adair of Gold Leaf Studios, Washington D.C. have taken place many times since 1984 in the form of workshops and actual conservation/gilding projects.
1979 and 1981: Microscopy for Art Conservators, McCrone Research Institute. Week of studies centered on the use of the polarizing microscope for the identification of pigments, fibers and other materials.
1978 - 1984: While at Brigham Young University, began studies on the preservation of works of art on paper. Worked on pastels, watercolors, engravings and sketches from the Mahonri M. Young Collection at BYU. Periodic collaboration was given by the Paper (Book) Conservation Laboratory at the Harold B. Lee Library and by extended visits by Mr. Joe Nkruma, Paper Conservator of the Kunstmuseum, Bern, Switzerland.
Affiliations
(AIC) American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Since 1978 Professional Associate Member,
1993 – 94 Conservators in Private Practice, Chairperson
1990 - 93 CIPP, Vice Chairperson, Program Chairperson
Since 1978 Associate Member, International Institute for Conservation
Since 1978 Member, Western Association for Art Conservation:
1984 - 85 Board of Directors
1983 - 84 President
1982 - 83 Vice President
Shroud of Turin Research Project, Consultant and Participant
Institute of Museum Services (U.S. Gov't) grant proposal reviewer
Addendum Sheets:
Mural Projects and Professional References
Consultation Services
Consultation services include surveys/assessments, consulting and planning for; murals, art on paper, painting collections and historic properties; setting collection conservation/preservation priorities, long-range planning and short-range budget plans, evaluations of storage facilities and environmental needs, consultant for traveling exhibitions/shipping, emergency preparedness and disaster response planning and research, insurance evaluations connected with emergency/damage surveys, acquisition/ deaccession evaluations, grant preparation and applications, fundraising, expert testimony/ legal witness services. We provide these services on a continual basis, sometimes on a quick one-task basis and sometimes as a key player on a team for a long term project. Some of the more notable public/private institutional clients for these services have been:
• Caltrans (California State Highway Dept.) – Los Angeles Freeway Murals
• Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles (Graffiti on Los Angeles Freeway Murals)
• Haines and Valentino Law Firm (Expert witness), San Francisco, CA - Dahlin vs. Wildside West Bar
• Texas Southern University -TSU (Mural Collection), Houston, Texas
• Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market (Monumental Murals), Los Angeles, CA
• Homeland Security Outlook (Disaster Prep.), Washington DC
• Small Business Admin Research and Info Clearinghouse (Disaster Prep.)- SBDC Net, S. Antonio, TX
• Thorn Human Resources Information Clearinghouse, (Disaster Prep.), Los Angeles, CA
• City of Los Angeles, Community Redevelopment Agency, Cultural Arts Dept/Fund (Murals)
• The Jonathan Club (Painting Collection), Los Angeles, CA
• Banca d’Italia Development Dept., (Graffiti/street art mural conservation/restoration planning on massive real estate development), Verona, Italy
• Lowry’s Corporation (Painting collection in nine locations), Los Angeles, CA
• Bonhams and Butterfield Auctioneers and Appraisers, Los Angeles, San Francisco, CA (Paintings – Analysis – Damage Response)
• John Moran antique and Fine Art Auctioneers (Paintings – Analysis – Damage Response), Alta Dena, CA
• Japanese American National Museum (Painting Collection), Los Angeles, CA
• National Park Service (Murals), United States Government
• The General Services Administration (Murals, Painting Collection incl Art on Paper), US Government, Washington DC
• Department of Labor (Expert Witness), United States Government
• Dept. Of Transportation (Murals), United States Government
• Ente Nazionale Per l’Istruzione ACLI, Botticino (BS) (Murals, Painting Collection), Italy
• City of Dallas (Monumental Murals), Texas
• The Archdiocese of Los Angeles (Murals, Disaster Response)
• Los Angeles Central Library (Monumental Murals), City of Los Angeles
• Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer and Assoc. (Murals, Disaster Response), Los Angeles and New York
• The City of Burbank (Murals), Burbank, CA
• Brenda Levin and Associates (Murals, Disaster Response), Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY
• The Los Angeles Athletic Club (Painting Collection), Los Angeles, CA
• The Hollywood Athletic Club (Murals, Disaster Response, Expert Witness), Los Angeles, CA
• Saint Monica's Church (Murals, Disaster Response), Santa Monica, CA
• The Historic Mission Inn Corporation (Painting Collection), Riverside, CA
• International Iberian Institute of Art (Painting Collection), Santa Fe, NM
• Friends of Mexico Foundation (Murals, Analysis), Los Angeles, CA
• El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Park (Murals, Analysis), CA
• The State Government of Washington (Murals)
• Getty Conservation Institute Murals, Analysis), Marina Del Rey, CA
• The J. Paul Getty Museum (Paintings, Murals, Analysis), Malibu, CA
• Los Alamitos Historical Park (Murals, Analysis), Long Beach, CA
• Native Sons of the Golden West (Painting Collection), San Francisco, CA
• Santa Barbara Museum of Art (Painting Collection), CA
• University of California at Santa Barbara (Painting Collection), CA
• Friends of the Mission Inn (Painting Collection), Riverside, CA
• Institute of Museum Services (Painting Collections), US Government, Washington DC
• Lassen International (Painting Collection), Maui, HI and Las Vegas, NV
• Museum of Art and Church History (Murals, Painting Collection), Salt Lake City, UT
• Bain Investments Int'l (Painting Collection), Los Angeles, New York, London, Tokyo
• Schmidt Estate Collections (Painting Collection), Locarne, Switzerland
• ENAIP Lombardy Regional Conservation Center (Murals, Painting Collection), Botticino, Italy
• Santa Barbara Trust for Historical Preservation (Painting Collection), CA
• Margaret Mallory Collection (Painting Collection), CA
• Leigh B. Block Collection (Painting Collection), CA
• Brigham Young University (Murals, Painting Collection), Provo, UT
• State of Utah Art Collection (Painting Collection), Utah Arts Council, Salt Lake City, UT
• History Dept., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Murals, Painting Collection), SLC, UT
• Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum (Murals, Painting Collection), Salt Lake City, UT
• Springville Museum of Art (Painting Collection), Springville, UT
• The Shroud of Turin Project (Analysis), Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, CA
• Cavriana Archaeological Museum (Analysis), Cavriana, Italy
• Montini Family Collection Pope Paul III (Painting Collection), Lumezzane, Italy
• Museum of Ex-Monastero della Trinitá (Painting Collection), Botticino, Italy
Received October 2, 2003: National Trust for Historic Preservation Award , National Preservation Award which is the highest award for professional preservation from the United States Government for services rendered to the Fair Park, Dallas Texas
“This information needs to be in the hands of every staff member in every FEMA office in disaster areas.†Dr. Bill Henriques, Public Information Officer, Federal Coordinating Officer for Disasters, FEMA, National Contingency Program, Public Affairs
Scott M. Haskins provides free emergency preparedness and disaster planning content for blogs and newsletters of companies and organizations that distribute information to their members, the public or a constituency. For articles see:
www.preservationcoach.com
http://www.saveyourstuff.com
http://www.freehurricaneinfo.org
What People Are Saying About FACL’s Services
(see video testimonials at end of list)
“I am working primarily on mural projects these days. You are truly an inspiration in our field! Thanks Scott for your videos! (YouTube.com “bestartdocâ€) Deborah Uhl, Mural Conservator, Colorado
“The monies spent for your services are the best money we ever spent (consultation, collection survey, project proposals and reporting materials)†Wendy Adair, VP of University Achievement, Texas Southern University, TSU), Houston, Texas http://www.tsumurals.com
“Scott, you may be the best conservator I know in the country. I have enjoyed working with you more than I can express.†Perry Huston, Past AIC President, Dallas, Texas http://www.fairparkmurals.com
“This was a very politically charged project in the City of San Francisco for over 10 years. We needed someone beyond reproach that we could count on to “knock the ball out of the park.†That’s why we chose Scott Haskins and FACL. Mr. Al Albano, Consultant, Piazzoni Mural Project, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.
Scott and his staff performed perfectly and did superb quality conservation work on this very delicate painting conservation project. His skills as Conservation Team Leader were superb and much appreciated. Dr. Carl Grim, Chief Conservator, De Young Museum
“Scott , The delivery and work was superb and we are very thankful for your excellent skills and for the return of a piece we love. “ Sincerely Michael and David, West Hollywood, CA
“Dear Scott & FACL, Inc. Staff, YOU ARE ALL THE BEST!!!! The painting looked GREAT and I’m happy. I look forward to working more with you! My very best,†Dennis Marchesi, Marchesi & Co., Las Vegas, NV
Mark Garrido, Project Manager for the General Contractor on the project posted the following on www.linkedin.com for Fine Art Conservation Laboratories (FACL, Inc.).
"Scott and his FACL staff of highly competent professional art conservators performed the critical salvage and restoration of a very valuable, irreplaceable historic mural in the main lobby of the Burbank, CA Police/Fire headquarters (as a sub to the general contractor for the City of Burbank). This restoration was a major component of a large water damage correction project that included replacement of the curtain wall system, stone flooring, planters and memorial monument in the middle of and surrounding the mural. Project scheduling was very tight and coordination critical and complex. Under Scott's hands-on leadership, FACL's restoration of the mural was flawless, their performance timely and seamless and their cooperation and team work exemplary. Without reservation, I give Scott and FACL my highest recommendation." Service Category: Art conservation. Year hired: 2009 Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
The conservation services, expertise and availability of FACL’s consultations have been of the highest quality and very important to our department (curatorial). In addition, we have greatly appreciated Scott’s willingness to speak at functions, put on workshops for our docents and be an active part of our professional services. We have also greatly appreciated FACL’s flexibility with our budget restraints!†Theresa Manalo, Curator, The Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
“The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is so lucky to have a professional conservator of such quality and professionalism right in our own town. FACL is a great resource for us.†Dr. Robert Henning, Chief Curator, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, CA
“Scott, you provided the exact services we needed and did a wonderful job (consulting on mold damage on art in a historic structure). Thank you so much for your help. We look forward to a good working relationship with FACL into the future.†Brent G. Thompson, Director History Department, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. http://www.mormonartconservation.org
“Thank you for the excellent service and over the top quality workmanship for the conservation of our damaged items. I appreciate your timely response and I am 100% pleased with the results and services provided by FACL.†Insurance claim by Lucinda Bliss, Insured with Chartis Insurance Co.(aka AIG)
“We would have been in big trouble and you made our navigation through the City (Dallas) and with the project’s architects streamlined and professional. Your quality services and reputation were cemented in our minds when we heard the inspector say they didn’t need to inspect your work for final quality – un heard of in our industry!†Tim Storms , Roberts-Obrien Construction, General Contractor http://www.fairparkmurals.com
“Scott enabled our settlement to be acceptable to both the Dept. of Labor and the artist, Kent Twitchell. His expertise and professionalism proved invaluable.†Steven Schwartz, attorney for Dept. of Labor, Public art suit. http://usip.com/pdf/Recent_Articles/Intellectual-Property-Today.pdf
Thank you for spending some time with me last Friday afternoon. I very much appreciate your tour of the Fine Art Conservation Lab. I feel like I’ve discovered a new treasure! Thank you too, for the copy of your book. I am still shaking my head in wonder at having crossed paths with you (the author) in the aftermath of losing our home and contents in the Tea fire.
Jennifer Taylor, Director of Internships, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
“Scott, you (FACL) met my expectations, which was a perfect job. My absolute confidence in your work was absolutely confirmed. Thanks so much.†Jay Friedman, Santa Barbara
“I am speechless! Its magic the work that you perform. You took my much abused painting and brought her back to the original glory. The cracks are gone, the missing pieces are invisible, the inpainting is perfect, the varnish exactly right. You’re the best!†Kurt Meisenbach, Los Angeles, CA
“Scott and FACL, Inc. team: We, at MCLA are extremely grateful about the restoration of Jim Morphesis Monument! We know that the thousands who drive by this iconic mural everyday will be delighted to see Kent Twitchell's mural returned to its original glory thanks to FACL's great restoration job. We are also aware that this restoration is also a labor of love - MCLA's, Kent Twitchell's, FACL's team, and Caltrans, as we all share a great love for the City of Los Angeles and its amazing murals! I am happy beyond words. You have done an amazing job! Thank you!â€
Isabel Rojas-Williams, Executive Director, Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles (MCLA)
http://www.savefreewaymurals.com
Video testimonials on YouTube
“Bestartdoc†channel
Charles Bonner, Attorney, San Francisco http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWZSBzZ-a2Y
George Stern, Dealer, West Hollywood, CA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdgnATVV1Lc
Katherine Francis, Framer, Venice Beach, CA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRWwqsApgf0
Greg Colley, Collector, Dealer in Glendale, CA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEjiO_EIhwk
Jerry Solomon, Framer in Los Angeles, CA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L37YUcskJk4
Property Owners, Mural Project, Los Angeles, CA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7S1lF1zRoU
Tom Suriya, Mural Artist, Santa Fe, NM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QWeoowOk9A
Specialized in Paintings and Murals
Conservation Treatments and Consultations
FREE home or office evaluation – PU/Delivery
Research and Analysis Aiding in Authentication
Office and Home Disaster and Emergency Planning Expert and Author
Expert Witness - Legal Testimony – Art related issues
Small and Large Art and Antiques Related Insurance Claims Evaluations
Scott M. Haskins
Conservator of Fine Art Resumé
Professional History
January 1986 to Present: FACL, Inc. (Fine Art Conservation Laboratories) in Santa Barbara, California. Director, Chief Conservator of facility which specializes in the conservation of easel paintings (panel, fabric), murals (affresco, tempera, oil), works of art on paper and period frames. FACL, Inc. performs services for clients throughout the United States. The moveable artwork is treated in the 2400 sq. ft. Santa Barbara laboratory. On-location projects (murals, surveys) are performed each year. The laboratory is equipped with an 8' x 12' hot table, suction tabletop, polarizing microscope and an infrared reflectometer. An extensive amount of consultation work is performed including collection surveys, authentication studies, exhibition and acquisition needs.
February 1984 - January 1986: Chief Paintings Conservator for Art Conservation Laboratories of Santa Barbara, Inc. a privately funded regional conservation lab servicing collections throughout California. Director of all conservation procedures for paintings and paper including treatments, documentation, research.
September 1978 - February 1984: Conservator of Fine Arts at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. The facility primarily serviced the Permanent Art Collection of BYU and the Museum of Church History and Art of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah. Responsibilities included the organization of the new 3500 sq. ft. lab in 1978, administration of the program, Chief Conservator, head of Conservation Committee, participant on the Acquisitions Committee.
1976 - 1984: Private practice in addition to full time commitments. Extensive service was rendered to the following collections:
State of Utah Art Collection, Utah Arts Council, SLC, UT.
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT.
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum, SLC, Utah
Cavriana Archaeological Museum, Cavriana, Italy
Montini Family Collection, Pope Paul VI, Lumezzane, Italy
ENAIP Foundation, Botticino, Italy
Education
October 1977 - October 1978: Internship at Ex Monastero della Trinitá Museum. Worked on affrescos, panels and canvases under Mr. Paolo Bacchin, Conservator (ICCROM, UNESCO).
October 1975 - October 1978: Three year art conservation program at Lombardy regional conservation center, Ente Nazionale A.C.L.I. Istruzione Professionale, in Botticino (Brescia), Italy. Program recognized and supported by the Istituto Centrale del Restauro (ICR) in Rome. Instruction emphasis on easel paintings, affrescos (murals) and polychromed sculpture. Degree awarded with honors.
Special Studies and Professional Activities
2007 – Advanced cold lining updates workshop with Vishwa Mehra and Matteo Rossi Doria. One week workshop with senior conservators in Skaneatelous, NY
1997 - 2000: Conservator for the General Services Administration, US Government, Indefinite Quantity Contract for artwork on paper in all federal buildings in the US.
1997 - 2000: Conservator for the General Services Administration, US Government, Indefinite Quantity Contract for paintings in federal buildings in 25 Western states. 3 year contract
1996: Author of book: How To Save Your Stuff From A Disaster, Preservation Help Publications, 220 pgs, 100 illustrations and photos, 8 1/2†x 11†www.preservationhelp.com
1994: Author of pamphlet: How to Respond to an Earthquake, Conservation Materials Ltd., almost 500,000 copies distributed in LA area. Printed and distributed in response to Northridge Earthquake.
1991: Conference on suction table technology and use. One week seminar at the Conservation Analytical Laboratory at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
1987 - Ongoing : Reviewer of grant /requests proposals for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, US Government.
1986 - Ongoing: Teaching of seminars, workshops and professional exchanges with Italian Conservation Centers in Venice and Brescia (Botticino) sponsored by respective government programs of the provinces.
1984: In addition to the experience of gilding while in Italy (frames and polychromed sculpture), advanced experience in gilding with Mr. William Adair of Gold Leaf Studios, Washington D.C. have taken place many times since 1984 in the form of workshops and actual conservation/gilding projects.
1979 and 1981: Microscopy for Art Conservators, McCrone Research Institute. Week of studies centered on the use of the polarizing microscope for the identification of pigments, fibers and other materials.
1978 - 1984: While at Brigham Young University, began studies on the preservation of works of art on paper. Worked on pastels, watercolors, engravings and sketches from the Mahonri M. Young Collection at BYU. Periodic collaboration was given by the Paper (Book) Conservation Laboratory at the Harold B. Lee Library and by extended visits by Mr. Joe Nkruma, Paper Conservator of the Kunstmuseum, Bern, Switzerland.
Affiliations
(AIC) American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Since 1978 Professional Associate Member,
1993 – 94 Conservators in Private Practice, Chairperson
1990 - 93 CIPP, Vice Chairperson, Program Chairperson
Since 1978 Associate Member, International Institute for Conservation
Since 1978 Member, Western Association for Art Conservation:
1984 - 85 Board of Directors
1983 - 84 President
1982 - 83 Vice President
Shroud of Turin Research Project, Consultant and Participant
Institute of Museum Services (U.S. Gov't) grant proposal reviewer
Addendum Sheets:
Mural Projects and Professional References
Consultation Services
Consultation services include surveys/assessments, consulting and planning for; murals, art on paper, painting collections and historic properties; setting collection conservation/preservation priorities, long-range planning and short-range budget plans, evaluations of storage facilities and environmental needs, consultant for traveling exhibitions/shipping, emergency preparedness and disaster response planning and research, insurance evaluations connected with emergency/damage surveys, acquisition/ deaccession evaluations, grant preparation and applications, fundraising, expert testimony/ legal witness services. We provide these services on a continual basis, sometimes on a quick one-task basis and sometimes as a key player on a team for a long term project. Some of the more notable public/private institutional clients for these services have been:
• Caltrans (California State Highway Dept.) – Los Angeles Freeway Murals
• Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles (Graffiti on Los Angeles Freeway Murals)
• Haines and Valentino Law Firm (Expert witness), San Francisco, CA - Dahlin vs. Wildside West Bar
• Texas Southern University -TSU (Mural Collection), Houston, Texas
• Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market (Monumental Murals), Los Angeles, CA
• Homeland Security Outlook (Disaster Prep.), Washington DC
• Small Business Admin Research and Info Clearinghouse (Disaster Prep.)- SBDC Net, S. Antonio, TX
• Thorn Human Resources Information Clearinghouse, (Disaster Prep.), Los Angeles, CA
• City of Los Angeles, Community Redevelopment Agency, Cultural Arts Dept/Fund (Murals)
• The Jonathan Club (Painting Collection), Los Angeles, CA
• Banca d’Italia Development Dept., (Graffiti/street art mural conservation/restoration planning on massive real estate development), Verona, Italy
• Lowry’s Corporation (Painting collection in nine locations), Los Angeles, CA
• Bonhams and Butterfield Auctioneers and Appraisers, Los Angeles, San Francisco, CA (Paintings – Analysis – Damage Response)
• John Moran antique and Fine Art Auctioneers (Paintings – Analysis – Damage Response), Alta Dena, CA
• Japanese American National Museum (Painting Collection), Los Angeles, CA
• National Park Service (Murals), United States Government
• The General Services Administration (Murals, Painting Collection incl Art on Paper), US Government, Washington DC
• Department of Labor (Expert Witness), United States Government
• Dept. Of Transportation (Murals), United States Government
• Ente Nazionale Per l’Istruzione ACLI, Botticino (BS) (Murals, Painting Collection), Italy
• City of Dallas (Monumental Murals), Texas
• The Archdiocese of Los Angeles (Murals, Disaster Response)
• Los Angeles Central Library (Monumental Murals), City of Los Angeles
• Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer and Assoc. (Murals, Disaster Response), Los Angeles and New York
• The City of Burbank (Murals), Burbank, CA
• Brenda Levin and Associates (Murals, Disaster Response), Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY
• The Los Angeles Athletic Club (Painting Collection), Los Angeles, CA
• The Hollywood Athletic Club (Murals, Disaster Response, Expert Witness), Los Angeles, CA
• Saint Monica's Church (Murals, Disaster Response), Santa Monica, CA
• The Historic Mission Inn Corporation (Painting Collection), Riverside, CA
• International Iberian Institute of Art (Painting Collection), Santa Fe, NM
• Friends of Mexico Foundation (Murals, Analysis), Los Angeles, CA
• El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Park (Murals, Analysis), CA
• The State Government of Washington (Murals)
• Getty Conservation Institute Murals, Analysis), Marina Del Rey, CA
• The J. Paul Getty Museum (Paintings, Murals, Analysis), Malibu, CA
• Los Alamitos Historical Park (Murals, Analysis), Long Beach, CA
• Native Sons of the Golden West (Painting Collection), San Francisco, CA
• Santa Barbara Museum of Art (Painting Collection), CA
• University of California at Santa Barbara (Painting Collection), CA
• Friends of the Mission Inn (Painting Collection), Riverside, CA
• Institute of Museum Services (Painting Collections), US Government, Washington DC
• Lassen International (Painting Collection), Maui, HI and Las Vegas, NV
• Museum of Art and Church History (Murals, Painting Collection), Salt Lake City, UT
• Bain Investments Int'l (Painting Collection), Los Angeles, New York, London, Tokyo
• Schmidt Estate Collections (Painting Collection), Locarne, Switzerland
• ENAIP Lombardy Regional Conservation Center (Murals, Painting Collection), Botticino, Italy
• Santa Barbara Trust for Historical Preservation (Painting Collection), CA
• Margaret Mallory Collection (Painting Collection), CA
• Leigh B. Block Collection (Painting Collection), CA
• Brigham Young University (Murals, Painting Collection), Provo, UT
• State of Utah Art Collection (Painting Collection), Utah Arts Council, Salt Lake City, UT
• History Dept., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Murals, Painting Collection), SLC, UT
• Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum (Murals, Painting Collection), Salt Lake City, UT
• Springville Museum of Art (Painting Collection), Springville, UT
• The Shroud of Turin Project (Analysis), Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, CA
• Cavriana Archaeological Museum (Analysis), Cavriana, Italy
• Montini Family Collection Pope Paul III (Painting Collection), Lumezzane, Italy
• Museum of Ex-Monastero della Trinitá (Painting Collection), Botticino, Italy
Received October 2, 2003: National Trust for Historic Preservation Award , National Preservation Award which is the highest award for professional preservation from the United States Government for services rendered to the Fair Park, Dallas Texas
“This information needs to be in the hands of every staff member in every FEMA office in disaster areas.†Dr. Bill Henriques, Public Information Officer, Federal Coordinating Officer for Disasters, FEMA, National Contingency Program, Public Affairs
Scott M. Haskins provides free emergency preparedness and disaster planning content for blogs and newsletters of companies and organizations that distribute information to their members, the public or a constituency. For articles see:
www.preservationcoach.com
http://www.saveyourstuff.com
http://www.freehurricaneinfo.org
What People Are Saying About FACL’s Services
(see video testimonials at end of list)
“I am working primarily on mural projects these days. You are truly an inspiration in our field! Thanks Scott for your videos! (YouTube.com “bestartdocâ€) Deborah Uhl, Mural Conservator, Colorado
“The monies spent for your services are the best money we ever spent (consultation, collection survey, project proposals and reporting materials)†Wendy Adair, VP of University Achievement, Texas Southern University, TSU), Houston, Texas http://www.tsumurals.com
“Scott, you may be the best conservator I know in the country. I have enjoyed working with you more than I can express.†Perry Huston, Past AIC President, Dallas, Texas http://www.fairparkmurals.com
“This was a very politically charged project in the City of San Francisco for over 10 years. We needed someone beyond reproach that we could count on to “knock the ball out of the park.†That’s why we chose Scott Haskins and FACL. Mr. Al Albano, Consultant, Piazzoni Mural Project, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.
Scott and his staff performed perfectly and did superb quality conservation work on this very delicate painting conservation project. His skills as Conservation Team Leader were superb and much appreciated. Dr. Carl Grim, Chief Conservator, De Young Museum
“Scott , The delivery and work was superb and we are very thankful for your excellent skills and for the return of a piece we love. “ Sincerely Michael and David, West Hollywood, CA
“Dear Scott & FACL, Inc. Staff, YOU ARE ALL THE BEST!!!! The painting looked GREAT and I’m happy. I look forward to working more with you! My very best,†Dennis Marchesi, Marchesi & Co., Las Vegas, NV
Mark Garrido, Project Manager for the General Contractor on the project posted the following on www.linkedin.com for Fine Art Conservation Laboratories (FACL, Inc.).
"Scott and his FACL staff of highly competent professional art conservators performed the critical salvage and restoration of a very valuable, irreplaceable historic mural in the main lobby of the Burbank, CA Police/Fire headquarters (as a sub to the general contractor for the City of Burbank). This restoration was a major component of a large water damage correction project that included replacement of the curtain wall system, stone flooring, planters and memorial monument in the middle of and surrounding the mural. Project scheduling was very tight and coordination critical and complex. Under Scott's hands-on leadership, FACL's restoration of the mural was flawless, their performance timely and seamless and their cooperation and team work exemplary. Without reservation, I give Scott and FACL my highest recommendation." Service Category: Art conservation. Year hired: 2009 Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
The conservation services, expertise and availability of FACL’s consultations have been of the highest quality and very important to our department (curatorial). In addition, we have greatly appreciated Scott’s willingness to speak at functions, put on workshops for our docents and be an active part of our professional services. We have also greatly appreciated FACL’s flexibility with our budget restraints!†Theresa Manalo, Curator, The Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
“The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is so lucky to have a professional conservator of such quality and professionalism right in our own town. FACL is a great resource for us.†Dr. Robert Henning, Chief Curator, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, CA
“Scott, you provided the exact services we needed and did a wonderful job (consulting on mold damage on art in a historic structure). Thank you so much for your help. We look forward to a good working relationship with FACL into the future.†Brent G. Thompson, Director History Department, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. http://www.mormonartconservation.org
“Thank you for the excellent service and over the top quality workmanship for the conservation of our damaged items. I appreciate your timely response and I am 100% pleased with the results and services provided by FACL.†Insurance claim by Lucinda Bliss, Insured with Chartis Insurance Co.(aka AIG)
“We would have been in big trouble and you made our navigation through the City (Dallas) and with the project’s architects streamlined and professional. Your quality services and reputation were cemented in our minds when we heard the inspector say they didn’t need to inspect your work for final quality – un heard of in our industry!†Tim Storms , Roberts-Obrien Construction, General Contractor http://www.fairparkmurals.com
“Scott enabled our settlement to be acceptable to both the Dept. of Labor and the artist, Kent Twitchell. His expertise and professionalism proved invaluable.†Steven Schwartz, attorney for Dept. of Labor, Public art suit. http://usip.com/pdf/Recent_Articles/Intellectual-Property-Today.pdf
Thank you for spending some time with me last Friday afternoon. I very much appreciate your tour of the Fine Art Conservation Lab. I feel like I’ve discovered a new treasure! Thank you too, for the copy of your book. I am still shaking my head in wonder at having crossed paths with you (the author) in the aftermath of losing our home and contents in the Tea fire.
Jennifer Taylor, Director of Internships, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
“Scott, you (FACL) met my expectations, which was a perfect job. My absolute confidence in your work was absolutely confirmed. Thanks so much.†Jay Friedman, Santa Barbara
“I am speechless! Its magic the work that you perform. You took my much abused painting and brought her back to the original glory. The cracks are gone, the missing pieces are invisible, the inpainting is perfect, the varnish exactly right. You’re the best!†Kurt Meisenbach, Los Angeles, CA
“Scott and FACL, Inc. team: We, at MCLA are extremely grateful about the restoration of Jim Morphesis Monument! We know that the thousands who drive by this iconic mural everyday will be delighted to see Kent Twitchell's mural returned to its original glory thanks to FACL's great restoration job. We are also aware that this restoration is also a labor of love - MCLA's, Kent Twitchell's, FACL's team, and Caltrans, as we all share a great love for the City of Los Angeles and its amazing murals! I am happy beyond words. You have done an amazing job! Thank you!â€
Isabel Rojas-Williams, Executive Director, Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles (MCLA)
http://www.savefreewaymurals.com
Video testimonials on YouTube
“Bestartdoc†channel
Charles Bonner, Attorney, San Francisco http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWZSBzZ-a2Y
George Stern, Dealer, West Hollywood, CA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdgnATVV1Lc
Katherine Francis, Framer, Venice Beach, CA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRWwqsApgf0
Greg Colley, Collector, Dealer in Glendale, CA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEjiO_EIhwk
Jerry Solomon, Framer in Los Angeles, CA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L37YUcskJk4
Property Owners, Mural Project, Los Angeles, CA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7S1lF1zRoU
Tom Suriya, Mural Artist, Santa Fe, NM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QWeoowOk9A
Contact Info
Address:
907 Philinda Ave
Santa Barbara
CA 93103
United States
Santa Barbara
CA 93103
United States
Tel:
805 564 3438
Fax:
805 568 1178
Website:
http://www.fineartconservationlab.com
Offering
- Painting conservation - restoration services
- Expert witness on art related issues
- Evaluations for art related insurance claims
- Painting analysis and art authentication assistance
Hours of operation
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| Saturday | Closed | ||||||
| Sunday | Closed | ||||||
Meet Our Team (1)
Scott M. Haskins
Art Conservator, Pres. FACL, Inc.
