ACdR Conservation is a woman owned and all women operated fine art conservation studios.  We had closed initially on March 16 in accordance with the SF/CA Shelter in Place orders.  We recently reopened with safe physical distancing and PPE practices.  We were closed for business a total of 5 months.

During this downtown, as the owner, Director and Principal Conservator, I applied for countless small business grants and funding opportunities.  In the end, I choose not to take the Federal SBA PPP, or EIDL loans, due to the constrained and restricted loan terms.

Fortunately, I applied for many women owned small business programs with small funding grant-lotteries. ACdR Conservation received capitol finds for initial reopening operational expenses from FAceBook, LISC, Big Heart Small Business, and a 0% interest /fees from SF Help.

Our studios are extremely appreciative of these organizations efforts to provide small business support during such a crucial time.

We great appreciation , we say Thank You!

Elise Rousseau

Director & Principal Conservator ~ ACdR Conservation SF