AIC's 53rd Annual Meeting

Ariana Makau is the founder of Nzilani Glass Conservation; their mission, “Be Safe. Have Fun. Do Excellent Work.” focuses on education through information, sharing: processes, health and safety procedures (specifically lead exposure) and the importance of preserving cultural landscapes and the environment. Ariana’s work is most fulfilling when at the intersection of equity, preservation and art.

Makau has an MA in Stained Glass Conservation from the V&A/RCA, in London, England; and has worked in preservation for 30 years. She has worked at numerous museums in the States and abroad including the V&A, the Met, SFMoMA and the J. Paul Getty Museum. Ariana has served on the Board of the Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA), is a Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), and a Board Member of the Western Chapter of the Association of Preservation Technology (APT). Makau currently serves as the Interim Collections C.A.R.E. Director of Destination Crenshaw - the largest public/private Black art program in the U.S with more than 100 public artworks.