2008 Update - Paintings in the Serra Chapel

As part of the Serra Chapel Conservation Project, work has continued to stabilize this historic structure. A focus of the project was to restore the deteriorated interior paint finishes and improve lighting conditions within the interior of the Chapel.
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2008 Update - Serra Chapel Paint Conservation

Work on the conservation of the decorative paintings of the Serra Chapel is ongoing since October 2007, with planned completion by May 2008. The conservation team is headed by Debra May and Rachel Burch, of May Painting Conservation, Los Angeles, who specialize in wall painting and easel painting conservation.
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Summer 2007 Progress Report - Serra Chapel

Information on Serra Chapel Adobe Repair, North Wall Project, Conservation of the Peregrine Chapel, Conservation of the 1920s Pews & the Conservation of the Stations of the Cross.
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Serra Chapel Update - September 2007

This three year effort to conserve one of the State's most historically significant Chapels has generated a great deal of time, attention and funding to carry out the following critical preservation related work over the past year and a half:
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Conservation Work on the Retablo - June 30, 2006

On Friday, June 30th, scaffolding will be installed in front of the retablo. This is in preparation for the treatment phase of the project to conserve the golden retablo and related elements in the Serra Chapel. Headed by John Griswold of Griswold Conservation Associates, the project will take one year to complete.
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The Serra Chapel Conservation Project - A Progress Report - June 19, 2006

IAt this time, there are some environmental cleaning efforts being undertaken in the attic area of the Chapel as well exterior restoration to the brick columns supporting the covered walkway adjacent to the west side of the Chapel. Conservation of the altar candlesticks continues with a third candlestick currently being treated for repair.
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Conservation of Serra Chapel: Termite Tenting December 27 -28, 2005

During the past several months, we have provided parishioners with an opportunity to understand and be involved in the Serra Chapel Conservation Project. Recent Parish Bulletins have provided information regarding conservation work underway. On behalf of the Mission Preservation Team, Fr. Art and I are thrilled to report to you that much has been accomplished since our last update in late August.
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Conservation of Serra Chapel to Start October 4, 2005

The work for the 350-year-old retablo will involve an in-depth investigation of its materials and conditions-a very important and necessary component of the project because it will help determine the most appropriate method of conserving this magnificent piece.
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