This fall, the museum will conserve Joan Mitchell’s painting “Close” in a viewable, open-access conservation lab in the galleries. This unique educational project, supported by a grant from the Joan Mitchell Foundation, will allow museum visitors to watch conservator Larry Shutts at work as he touches up and cleans “Close.” Shutts will be present during these hours, but visitors can visit any time during the museum’s regular hours to learn about conservation and see his progress.