What is the Getty Conservation Institute?
Q: What is the Getty Conservation Institute?
A: The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) is a private international research institution dedicated to advancing conservation practice through the creation and delivery of knowledge. It is headquartered at the Getty Center but also has facilities at the Getty Villa, and it was established in 1985 as a program of the J. Paul Getty Trust.
Q: What are some of GCI's activities?
A: GCI conducts scientific research related to art conservation, offers formal education and training programs, publishes scholarly books, and pays for field projects around the world to preserve cultural heritage.
Q: Where is GCI located?
A: GCI is located in Los Angeles, California with its headquarters at the Getty Center and additional facilities at the Getty Villa.
Q: When did GCI commence operation?
A: GCI commenced operation in 1985.
Q: What principles guide the work of GCI?
A: The principles that guide the work of GCI are service, philanthropy, teaching, and access - which are also principles that guide the work of the parent organization J. Paul Getty Trust.
Q: Does GCI only focus on art conservation?
A: No, while art conservation is one area that they focus on, they also have activities related to architectural conservation as well.
