Based in Seaside, Agnes Field, art consultant and artist in the Fairweather Gallery, will provide expert conservation and emergency triage for paintings.
To realistically repair damaged art, Field will use reversible techniques (such as inpainting) to seamlessly blend repairs into the original artwork, which is especially important for restoration.
Based in her artist studio on the North Coast, Agnes Field has consistently been a part of the Fairweather Gallery’s in-house network for repairing tears, flaking paint, and damaged frames from shipping.
Indeed, since March, 2026, when she stepped forward to serve in the Gallery as an art consultant, she has saved artworks that might otherwise have been returned to artists at their cost and with considerable tribulation. Grateful for the opportunity to announce Field’s expansion into the art of conservation, now open to the public by commission and a separate contract.
For a quick look at how damaged canvases are structurally repaired, it is essential first to understand the various types of damage that can occur. These may include tears, punctures, or warps that compromise the artwork’s integrity. The repair process typically involves meticulously assessing the extent of the damage before applying specialized techniques. These techniques might include patching the torn areas with similar fabric, using adhesives to realign warped sections, and sometimes even re-stretching the entire canvas on a new frame to restore its original shape and presentation. Furthermore, ensuring that the materials used for the repair are compatible with the original canvas is crucial to maintaining the artwork’s longevity and value.
Restoring a painting may include the following treatments:
-The removal of surface dirt, such as dust, soot, and smoke
-The removal and replacement of aged, yellowed, or discolored varnish
-The replacement of missing sections of paint
-The repair of painting damage, such as tears and holes in the canvas
-The restoration of the frame or moldings of the frame
Agnes Field has a Master’s Degree in Studio Fine Art from New York University, is currently acting president of the non-profit Astoria Visual Arts, is a Visual Arts Curator at the KALA exhibition space, and has been included in many juried exhibits and residencies.
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Summertime Hours 2026
Open Sundays 11-3
Open Mondays 11-4
Agnes Field, art consultant, will be available in the Gallery from Sunday through Monday.
Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 11-5 pm.
Denise Fairweather, gallerist and curator, will be in the Gallery.
(closed on Wednesdays for family farm chores)
Galleriest Denise Fairweather, after her inspiring recovery from an injury in March of 2026, is thrilled to be back in the Gallery, ready to warmly welcome visitors, residents, and artists on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays with exciting extended hours from 11 am to 5 pm!
In addition, the Gallery will participate in the Seaside First Saturday Art Walks through October, with extended hours until 7 pm.
In appreciation to Sara Vickerman Gage, art historian, Art Walk hostess, and fellow curator, for stepping forward to move the Gallery forward in its 20th-anniversary endeavors.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and concern. With the assistance of Kathy Esnard, an artist, and Agnes Field, a curator and artist, Fairweather House and Gallery will continue to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026.
