Join us for a special educational experience with Conservator Susie Anders. The evening will include a talk, tour and reception.

Presentation Description

On Tuesday April 7th, Art conservator Susie Anders will present several restoration projects recently completed or currently underway at Casa del Herrero, including the George Steedman birdhouse and several of the property’s historic fountains. Lasting approximately 20–30 minutes, the presentation will feature before-and-after images and highlight aspects of the restoration processes involved. Guests will also have time for questions and an opportunity to walk through the courtyard to view the fountains and birdhouse in person.

Susie Anders Bio

Santa Barbara native Susie Anders has specialized in the conservation of three-dimensional objects and sculpture for over twenty years. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art and holds a Master of Arts degree with a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Art Conservation from Buffalo State College. 

Susie is the founder of Anders Art Conservation. She returned to Santa Barbara in 2023 after many years of professional practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she worked extensively with regional institutions including the Louisiana State Museum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Mobile Museum of Art, the LSU Museum of Art, and the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Since returning to her hometown, she has continued her work with prominent institutions and private collectors, including the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. She lives in Santa Barbara with her husband and two daughters and is deeply committed to serving the conservation needs of the region and its cultural heritage. 

Prior to establishing her private practice, Susie trained and worked in the conservation departments of the American Museum of Natural History, the Brooklyn Museum, and The Museum of Modern Art. She is a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC).