Climate-Controlled Art Storage

Our discreet, state-of-the-art facilities keep your valuable property safe and secure.  All of our facilities offer museum-quality, climate-controlled environments, and in some locations we offer non-climate controlled areas for economical solutions for garden statuary, outdoor sculpture and other durable property.  We offer private vaults, managed storage in shared rooms, and viewing rooms for on-site inspection, cataloguing and conservation by your advisors and professionals.  Each of our facilities has been approved by the GRASP program, sanctioned by insurance underwriters and audited to the storage standards of ICEFAT.

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Climate-Controlled Fine Art Storage

  • Museum-grade fine art storage in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Charlotte

  • Fireproof construction: pillar-and-slab (NY, Charlotte) and tilt-up (Miami, LA)

  • Constant temperature control at 68°F / 20°C and 55% relative humidity for preservation

  • 24/7 monitored storage with UL-certified security, CCTV, and TSA-verified staff access

  • Discreet, access-controlled art storage warehouses designed for maximum protection

Collection Oversight

  • Storage operations overseen by experienced arts professionals

  • Art handlers trained in museum-quality care and procedures

  • On-site management of storage records and client collections

  • Support for long-term and short-term cultural property storage

  • Peace of mind for clients who depend on secure off-site storage

Who We Serve

  • Museums & cultural institutions

  • Galleries & exhibition spaces

  • Private collectors & estates

  • Artists & foundations

  • Corporations, advisors, and fiduciaries

    Our workflows are built around chain of custody, documentation, and accountability—not self-storage models.

Proprietary Art Storage Software

  • Custom in-house database designed for the fine art logistics industry

  • Integrated object tracking and detailed inventory reporting

  • Strict access controls to ensure client confidentiality

  • Systems approved by the GRASP program

  • Trusted by insurance underwriters for risk mitigation

Why Climate-Controlled Art Storage Matters

Fine art and cultural property are highly sensitive to changes in temperature, humidity, light, and handling conditions. Improper storage can result in:

  • Warping, cracking, and paint delamination

  • Mold growth and biological damage

  • Fading, yellowing, or chemical degradation

  • Structural stress to frames, mounts, and supports

Atelier 4’s climate-controlled storage environments are engineered to maintain stable temperature and relative humidity, helping preserve both the physical integrity and long-term value of stored works.on

Our Locations

New York
Los Angeles
Miami
Charlotte

Our Clients

“I stored my property with A4 in Charlotte—top notch facility and the staff was super friendly and easy to work with.”

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Our clients’ discretion is our #1 priority.

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  • Climate-controlled art storage is a secure facility that maintains constant temperature and humidity levels specifically to protect and preserve fine art and valuable collections.

  • We have state-of-the-art facilities in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Charlotte, each designed specifically for fine art storage.

  • Our facilities feature multi-layered security systems including 24/7 video surveillance, UL-certified alarms, TSA ID checks, and no unescorted access to shared storage spaces. All Atelier 4 employees must also pass an STA background check prior to employment.


    Atelier 4’s systems have been sanctioned by insurance underwriters.



  • Most fine art benefits from climate-controlled storage to prevent damage from fluctuations in temperature and humidity. All of our facilities offer climate-controlled storage, which maintain a consistent temperature of 68°F (20°C) and 55% relative humidity to protect sensitive artworks.  Several of our locations offer non-climate-controlled storage for hardier property types.  Our team can help assess your specific needs and recommend the appropriate storage type.

  • Artwork that is sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity requires climate-controlled storage to prevent warping, cracking, mold growth, corrosion, and long-term deterioration.

    Common types include:

    • Paintings
      Oil, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed-media works on canvas, panel, or board are highly sensitive to humidity fluctuations that can cause cracking, paint lifting, or mold.

    • Works on Paper
      Drawings, prints, photographs, archival documents, and books are vulnerable to yellowing, brittleness, mold, and ink bleeding without stable climate conditions.

    • Textiles & Fiber Art
      Tapestries, costumes, rugs, flags, and soft sculptures can weaken, fade, or develop mildew in uncontrolled environments.

    • Sculpture with Organic or Mixed Materials
      Wood, ivory, bone, leather, wax, and composite sculptures can expand, contract, or degrade when exposed to temperature swings.

    • Photography & Film
      Analog photographs, negatives, slides, and film require consistent temperature and humidity to prevent chemical breakdown and image loss.

    • Furniture & Decorative Arts
      Antiques, veneered furniture, and lacquered surfaces can warp, split, or delaminate without climate control.

    • Contemporary & Mixed-Media Art
      Works incorporating plastics, adhesives, found objects, or experimental materials often require strict environmental stability due to unpredictable aging behavior.