Published

March 14, 2025

Written By

Catherine Brown, VCU Magazine

Scott Noley photographed at the Hirshhorn Museum

VCUarts graduate Scott Nolley (B.A. ’91) followed his love for art and science to a dream career as an art conservator. More than 30 years later, he reflects on the rewards of bringing a work of art back to its former glory and the responsibility of being part of its lineage.
Conservator Scott Nolley cleaning a painting