We are excited!
Sanfo 101 is honored to welcome Kate Seymour, an internationally respected paintings conservator, educator, and advocate for art conservation, as its distinguished guest speaker on April 20–25, 2026. This collaboration underscores Sanfo 101’s commitment to advancing the field of conservation and fostering global dialog
A RARE EVENT YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS.
Heritage Without Borders 2026
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to elevate your art conservation practice to global standards.
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Kate Seymour
Kate Seymour is an internationally recognized paintings conservator, educator, and advocate for art conservation. With a background in Art History (University of Aberdeen, 1994) and a Master’s in Painting Conservation (University of Northumbria, 1999), Kate has spent over two decades advancing the science and craft of conservation. Based in the Netherlands, she served as Head of Education at SRAL for 25 years, training future conservators and pioneering best practices.
She has lectured extensively at the University of Amsterdam and Maastricht University, specializing in conservation science, techniques, and materials analysis. Kate has supervised countless research projects, always fostering curiosity and innovation in her students.
Her technical expertise spans the structural treatment of canvas and panel paintings, cleaning, retouching, and varnishing. She has led conservation workshops across Europe, India, Mexico, and Russia, and directed major international initiatives supported by the Mellon and Getty Foundations.
In 2024, she launched Art Conservation Education, a platform for hands-on, advanced training in painting conservation. A dedicated leader, Kate currently serves as Chair of ICOM-CC and is a Fellow of the IIC.
Passionate, collaborative, and deeply committed to professional development, Kate continues to shape the global future of art conservation through education, leadership, and practice.
Our Venue Sponsor
The National Library of the Philippines has been a steadfast partner in advancing conservation education in the country. In recent months, the National Library has supported Sanfo 101 by hosting two key training programs—Basic Paintings & Paper Restoration and Conservation and Advanced Paintings & Paper Restoration and Conservation. These workshops have provided emerging and practicing conservators with essential skills and hands-on experience, reinforcing the National Library’s commitment to cultural preservation, public learning, and professional development.
Our Venue Sponsor
By opening its spaces to Sanfo 101’s major event this April 20 and April 25, 2026, as the venue sponsor for the Heritage Without Borderslecture series, the Quezon City Tourism Department further strengthens its role as a local center for knowledge exchange and cultural stewardship. This continued partnership underscores the institution’s dedication to supporting initiatives that elevate conservation practice, foster collaboration, and expand access to high-quality learning opportunities for the heritage community.
At present, Sanfo 101 is conducting collaborative training with the Quezon City Tourism Department, further strengthening this shared mission.