Student working in paintings conservation lab

We Are Art Conservation

Accepting only 10 students a year, the competitive three-year graduate program educates and trains conservators of fine art and material cultural heritage.

A Leader in Art Conservation

Founded in 1970, Buffalo State’s Art Conservation Department is one of the leading programs of its kind in North America. Accepting only 10 students a year, the competitive three-year graduate program educates conservators of art and cultural heritage. 

Our Program

Partnerships & Collaborations

Our Graduates

Graduates can be found in the conservation labs and studios of major institutions across the United States, including the National Gallery of Art, the Library of Congress, the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Alumni Stories

Career Opportunities

Graduate Placements

Accreditation

The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the University of the State of New York Board of Regents accredit the university. Its graduate programs are registered and certified by the New York State Education Department. The university is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States and all Visual Arts programs, including the Art Conservation Department, are accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design).