Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Fine Art Handling Services Chicago
We have spent nearly five decades establishing ourselves as leaders in fine art handling services. Our commitment to excellence has been driven by a deep passion for preserving art, guided by a dedicated team of professionals who share an unwavering respect for cultural heritage. Throughout our history, we have served a diverse clientele, including artists, collectors, institutions, and organizations, ensuring the safe handling, transport, and storage of valuable artworks. As we transition our operations to Dimension Fine Art Services, we remain confident in the legacy of care and expertise we have built.Our employees, associates, and vendors have been instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of service. We are profoundly grateful for our clients' trust and support over the years, which has allowed us to contribute meaningfully to the art community. While our company will soon cease operations, our dedication to art preservation remains unchanged. We encourage clients to continue their partnerships with the qualified team at Dimension Fine Art Services, who will uphold the same principles of professionalism and integrity that have defined our work.
Services
Art Handling
Art Storage
Fine Art Transport
Climate-Controlled Storage
Inventory Management
Art Packaging
Museum Installations
Private Collection Services
Insurance Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of specialized experience in fine art handling and preservation.
- Our team maintains rigorous climate-controlled storage and transport standards.
- Our employees have deep expertise in managing high-value cultural assets.
- We provide secure, insured storage with meticulous inventory management.
- Our proven processes protect artwork during transportation and long-term storage.
Services
Art Handling
Our specialized art handling services ensure the safe movement of fine art through meticulous packing, crating, and climate-controlled transportation. Expert technicians employ industry-leading techniques to protect fragile and valuable pieces during transit. Clients benefit from custom solutions tailored to their specific artwork requirements and logistical needs.
Art Storage
Climate-controlled storage facilities maintain optimal conditions for artwork preservation with 24/7 security monitoring and insurance coverage. Digital inventory systems track stored items while specialized racking accommodates diverse formats from paintings to sculptures. Clients receive regular condition reports during storage periods.
Fine Art Services
Comprehensive art care includes condition reporting, conservation coordination, and exhibition installation services. Our team implements strict handling protocols to prevent damage during any phase of artwork management. Services extend to private collectors, galleries, and institutional clients requiring professional art stewardship.
People
Terry Dowd
Founder
With 50 years of experience in art conservation, Terry Dowd established industry standards for professional art handling services while cultivating trust within the Chicagoland art community through unwavering dedication to preservation excellence.
Daniel Schmid
Manager
Daniel Schmid leads Dimension Fine Art Services, bringing extensive expertise in cultural asset management to continue providing specialized handling and storage solutions for Chicago's art institutions and private collectors.
Questions
Will Terry Dowd Inc. continue operations beyond 2025?
Terry Dowd Inc. will cease operations in September 2025 as planned. Our assets have been acquired by Dimension Fine Art Services, which maintains continuity for clients.
How are stored artworks protected during the transition?
All items in current storage remain secure in climate-controlled vaults. Clients will receive instructions about transferring agreements to Dimension Fine Art Services or arranging item retrieval.
What services will remain available after the transition?
Dimension Fine Art Services continues to offer the same comprehensive art handling, transportation, storage, and conservation coordination services previously provided by Terry Dowd Inc.
Who manages the transition process?
Daniel Schmid of Dimension Fine Art Services oversees the transition. Clients may contact Terry Dowd directly through September 2025 for transition-related inquiries and storage account management.
