In the face of erasure, the courage to safekeep collective memory and community legacy becomes all the more critical,” says Leticia Gomez Franco, executive director of Balboa Art Conservation Center. Here, a team of art conservators and cultural heritage professionals preserve objects past and present. They examine, preserve, repair and prevent damage to art objects, such as paintings, textiles and sculptures, so that their cultural and historical significance endures. In 2020, BACC expanded its mission to ensure that all communities, collections, and memory-keeping work have access to its expertise and resources. As the only nonprofit regional conservation center on the West Coast, BACC is safeguarding works of art for future generations.