Ciociola Conservation, LLC is a woman-owned and managed firm, founded by Kelly Ciociola, a Conservator with over 13 years’ experience. Prior to starting her own company in Nashville TN, Kelly was the Conservator for Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, FL and was responsible for the conservation of the building and all collection items, including decorative objects, outdoor sculptures, lanterns, fountains, and other architectural elements. Prior to her work at Vizcaya, she was Principal Conservator for RLA Conservation where she led all major projects east of the Mississippi River and in the Caribbean. Her career also includes time at Kreilick Conservation, LLC in Philadelphia, PA, where she worked on the Independence Hall Weathervane, the Merchant’s Exchange Building, and the Jeanne D’ Arc Memorial in Meridian Hill Park. She is a Professional Associate of the AIC and holds an M.S. in Historic Preservation from the joint Clemson University/ College of Charleston program. Kelly has been based, in Charleston, SC, Philadelphia, PA, and Miami, FL and has traveled extensively. These different environments have allowed her to experience first-hand how materials respond in different environments.

As a company, we provide a range of conservation services, including but not limited to, condition assessments, building and collection surveys, museum consultation, conservation oversight, emergency services and planning, and conservation treatments. Our expertise covers a wide variety of materials and applications with experience in a museum setting, public art installations, and construction sites. Our specialties include outdoor sculpture and monuments, mosaics and tiled murals, twentieth century buildings, building materials, architectural elements, moving large integrated artworks, and modern and contemporary art.

Our work adheres to the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC), the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and other applicable international charters.

Our office and studio are based in Nashville, TN, however we are available for travel throughout the country and have worked in all parts of the US., particularly in marine environments. Please reach out with any conservation inquiries and we would be happy to help.