As the only national membership organization in the United
States dedicated to the preservation of cultural material, the
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic
Works plays a crucial role in establishing and upholding
professional standards, promoting research and publications,
providing educational opportunities, and fostering the exchange
of knowledge among conservators, allied professionals, and the
public.
From humble beginnings and a handful of members in 1972, AIC
has grown to over 3,500 conservators, educators, scientists,
students, archivists, art historians, and other conservation
enthusiasts in over twenty countries around the world, all of
whom have the same goal: to preserve the material evidence of our
past so we can learn from it today and appreciate it in the
future.