For decades, our team of collection and registration specialists has been delivering proper care and documentation to collectors in the public and private sectors. We aim to provide expert knowledge and professional treatment to fit your needs - from one-hour consultations to project-based analysis, organization, preservation, and exhibition.  

 

Services

TRC provides a wide range of services. Review the list below and contact us to find out more about how we can best fulfill your needs. See our projects. 

  • Consultation: Ideal for collectors and small collecting institutions seeking expert advice, TRC provides consultation services to fit every need. We conduct general surveys with written reports, one-time consultation for those with specific questions or concerns, or mid- to long-range collection support. Consultation can be provided for any of the areas listed below. 
  • Collection Management
    • Database creation and management: For private collectors and institutions we offer database creation and/or management. Whether you're looking for expert knowledge of commercial Collection Management Systems or require a custom-created database, our team can record all necessary information, conveniently store it all in one place, and provide you with the tools to maintain your chosen system. 
    • Condition reports: Detailed condition reports, including photography, can be essential for insurance purposes and potential insurance claims, and document of wear and damage over time to inform future preservation measures. All data can be added or integrated into a Collection Management System (database). 
    • Archival housing: Our staff are experts in creating the best possible microclimate for your art and artifacts. Using the best current methods and materials, we provide custom boxes and interior housing to ensure the preservation of your most cherished possessions.
    • Preventative conservation: Our preservation specialist can consult with you about the best preservation options for your cherished heirloom or an entire collection. We provide many remedial services including cleaning, consolidation, and remediation. We also provide recommendations when conservation is necessary. 
    • Environmental monitoring and control: Environmental factors play a large role in the integrity and maintenance of art and artifacts. TRC can provide environmental mitigation and ongoing monitoring as well as expert advice about climate controls for various materials at the macro- and micro-level.  
  • Registration
    • Whether you require formal accessioning, simple documentation of your collection, or documentation of your records, TRC is here to provide for all your registration needs. 
    • Loan agreements: Our professional team of registrars can help negotiate the terms of loan agreements between institutions or a private collector. We are experts in the legalese and customary conditions of these legal documents and can provide input and suggestions for an existing agreement, or create a custom document for your unique situation.
    • Insurance: With so many options and considerations, let us do the research and comparisons for your fine art insurance. We can provide summaries of coverage, deductibles, exclusions, and premiums of three comparable companies to ensure the best policy for you or your organization. 
  • Packing and shipping: TRC specializes in fine arts packing and shipping using the latest in archival methods and materials to ensure the safety and security of your artifacts and personal  treasures, from door to door. 
  • Mounting and exhibition: Our team has mounted thousands of artifacts and ephemera for dozens of exhibitions. We are available to professionally mount individual artifacts, certain pieces requiring specialists, and/or contract for the duration of exhibition development/installation. 
  • Research: TRC provides research services for anything from artifact provenance to exhibition development.