John Canning Studios

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John Canning & Co.
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FoundersJohn Canning
Founded1976 (1976)
LocationHeadquarters in Cheshire, Connecticut
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https://johncanningco.com/

John Canning & Co., formerly John Canning Studios, is a historic building restoration, conservation and preservation company located in Cheshire, Connecticut. It is led by David Riccio, [1] Dorothea Hennessey, and John Canning. [2]

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John Canning & Co. has worked on historic, landmark, and other buildings across the United States, such as the restoration of decorative finishes at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, [3] the restoration of the ceiling mural at Grand Central Terminal, [4] the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, [5] a new church in La Crosse, Wisconsin designed by Duncan Stroik, [6] and Hulihe'e Palace on the Big Island, involving restoration of lime plaster. [7]

History

The company's founder, John Canning, [8] is an expert on traditional decorative painting techniques and materials and historic color palettes. Canning, a master artisan, [9] [10] has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects, which has appointed him as an honorary AIA member. [11] He is also a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC). [12] He studied at the Scottish Decorative Trade Institute, Stow College, and the Glasgow School of Art while serving a five-year apprenticeship as a church decorator in Glasgow, replicating old-world techniques and materials. [2] After his apprenticeship, he opened a studio in Glasgow as a member of the London City & Guilds. Canning emigrated from Scotland to the United States in the early 1970s and opened a studio in Connecticut. [2] [13]

Significant Projects

Theatres & Entertainment Spaces

Museums

Universities & Colleges

Civic

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Other Historic & Landmark Buildings

Sacred

Awards

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