Outside Resources

Charles Partridge Adams, American (1858 – 1942), Sunrise on the Mountains at the Head of Moraine Park, Near Estes Park, Colorado (Detail), c. 1920, oil paint on canvas. Gift of Philip, Albert, and Charles P. Adams Jr., sons of the late Charles Partridge Adams, CU Art Museum, 86.1825. Photo: Jeff Wells / CU Art Museum

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The IRS prohibits museums from appraising or assigning monetary values to artwork, artifacts, or manuscript materials.  For appraisals, please contact an independent appraiser, which you can locate through one of these national appraiser organizations:

American Society of Appraisers (ASA)  http://www.appraisers.org/
Appraisers Association of America (AAA)  http://www.appraisersassoc.org/
International Society of Appraisers (ISA)  http://www.isa-appraisers.org/ 

Building an Emergency Plan: A Guide for Museums and Other Cultural Institutions (Getty Conservation Institute)

Developing a Disaster Preparedness / Emergency Response Plan (American Alliance of Museums)

The Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museum's has resources on Emergency Preparedeness 

The University of Colorado is providing these links for your reference but does not endorse any particular conservator or organization.

  • Paintings: Western Center for the Conservation of Fine Arts, 303-573-1973, Nancy@wccfa.com
  • Works on Paper: Beth Heller, 512-228-4248, Heller.Beth@yahoo.com
  • Maps: Jennifer Parson, http://kalaconservation.com/about
  • Objects: Judy Greenfield, 303-770-1185, judysgreenfield@gmail.com
  • Textiles: Paulette Reading, 720-252-8120, paulette.reading@gmail.com

American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works

Best Practices for Collections Stewardship (American Alliance of Museums)