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MACC paper conservators are experienced in the examination and treatment of works on paper, including fine art, historical documents, and three-dimensional objects. Works executed using a variety of media, including graphite, charcoal, chalk, pastel, iron gall ink, printing inks, watercolors, gouache, and acrylic paints, are treated in the Paper Conservation Laboratory.
Paper conservation treatments vary with the individual needs of the artwork, but can include surface cleaning, tear repair, loss compensation, tape removal, stain reduction, and flattening. In addition to in-laboratory conservation treatments, paper conservators conduct object-by-object condition surveys of museum collections and off-site projects for over-sized works.
Dianna Clise, Senior Paper Conservator
Dianna Clise joined MACC in 2007 after completing her Masters in Art Conservation with a specialization in works on paper from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Prior to pursuing her graduate degree, she worked at Etherington Conservation Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Honours, in anthropology and cultural studies from Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. Dianna is an Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation with a membership in the Book and Paper, and Photographic Materials Specialty Groups.
Rebecca Clendinen, Paper Conservator
Rebecca Clendinen joined the Midwest Art Conservation Center in 2026. She holds a Master of Art Conservation specializing in works on paper from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Previously, she worked at International Conservation Services in Sydney, Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, and the Indiana State Library. Rebecca enjoys working on a wide range of eastern and western paper objects, especially fine art prints, drawings, and large-format maps. She has substantial experience managing large-scale conservation projects, including flood damaged archives and mould remediation. Her professional interests include education, disaster recovery, and the research and evaluation of conservation materials and treatment techniques, particularly the use of gellan gums in paper conservation. Rebecca also holds two Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from Florida State University, in Art History and in Italian and French Studies. She is a member of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), where she is active in the Book and Paper Specialty Group, and the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM).