Photo by Corey Hallam.
About Me
Sarah Casto specializes in the conservation and care of paper-based and photographic materials. She is a 2017 graduate of the M.A., C.A.S. Art Conservation program at SUNY Buffalo State University, and earned a B.F.A. in photography from Bowling Green State University.
Surface cleaning an albumen silver photograph.
TreatmenT Portfolio
Conservation treatment can improve the state of preservation, structural stability, or appearance of an item. For confidentiality, access to these treatment reports is password-protected. To request access, please contact me.
Heat-set mending tissue hanging to dry.
ResearcH Portfolio
Research and analysis of materials, techniques, and environmental conditions contribute to treatment and preservation decisions for artworks. These projects are password-protected. To request access, please contact me.
Reducing stains in a film poster. Photo by Taina Meller.
About Conservation
The aim of a conservator is the long-term preservation of culturally important items. Activities include examination, documentation, treatment, preventive care, proper storage and display, analysis of materials, and research.