Between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, the Gallery acquired more than 4,000 works of art. Highlights include a textile work by Seneca artist Marie Watt, M.F.A. 1996; a collection of almost 2,000 specimen bank notes from across the globe; a major painting by the 17th-century Bolognese artist Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Guercino; cotton and silk woven textiles from Myanmar; prints by Jasper Johns; and photographs by the South African artist Pieter Hugo.

The Conservation Department works with all departments at the Gallery to ensure the long-term care of the collection. The department recognizes the importance of preventive conservation and recommends, develops, and institutes measures to ensure appropriate conditions for the storage, transport, and display of art. Conservators examine and analyze objects in the collection to inform treatment methods and further teaching, scholarship, and research.