gci, which is headquartered at the getty center but also has facilities at the getty villa, commenced operation in 1985. it "serves the conservation community through scientific research, education and training, model field projects, and the dissemination of the results of both its own work and the work of others in the field" and "adheres to the principles that guide the work of the getty trust: service, philanthropy, teaching, and access". gci has activities in both art conservation and architectural conservation.