This summer, three assistants helped in the conservation of The Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley. Not yet full conservators, these assistants use their time working on the panorama to gain experience before attending graduate school. This week I’ll be interviewing the assistants, starting with Jacqueline Keck, who is new to Restoring an American Treasure this year.

Catherine Wood: What’s your background?

Jacqueline Keck: I have a BFA in Studio Art, and I also have an Art History minor. [Restoring an American Treasure] is actually my first project.

CW: How do you like it so far?

JK: I love it. It’s exactly what I want to do.
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