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The Paintings Department recently completed work on
an 80-foot-long mural by artist and illustrator Saul
Steinberg, creater of numerous iconic images for
The New Yorker including the famous 1976
cover, "View of the World from 9th
Avenue."
Steinberg painted the mural for the original Cincinnati Terrace Plaza Hotel. It now belongs to the Cincinnati Art Museum and is being showcased in conjunction with a major Steinberg retrospective open at CAM this summer. The mural is in eight sections, with one-and-a-half sections lost during its original deinstallation in the 1960s. It took five ICA paintings conservators over 1,500 hours to treat the enormous art work. Each section had a heavily discolored varnish removed by hand, using individual cotton swabs. A new backing support was added to each panel, allowing easier installation. The project was funded by a "Save America's Treasures" grant. The completed mural went on display in June. The exhibition will be open from July through September. For more information, see the Calendar of Events below. |
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Jennifer Lis
Post-Graduate Paintings Fellow Jennifer grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame, with a double major in fine arts and art history, in 2001. Five years later, she received an MAC, or Master of Arts in Conservation, from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Jennifer has already spent many hours assisting with the treatment of the Saul Steinberg mural, and will be working on projects in the Paintings Department for the next year. |
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Jerry McPherson Controller Jerry brings a vast amount of professional experience to his new position at the ICA, including sixteen years as Business Manager of the Holden Arboretum, Risk Manager for the Euclid City Schools, Grant and Contract Administrator at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, and staff accountant for a local manufacturer. A 32-year resident of Euclid, Jerry's special passion is gardening and his garden has been featured in several local newspapers. In 1999, his garden received "Honorable Mention" in the amateur category for back yard gardens in the "Golden Trowel Awards," sponsored by Garden Design Magazine. The ICA also wishes to extend its heartfelt appreciation to Fran Frabotta, who has acted as the ICA Controller since 2004. Fran joined the ICA as a consultant from Polen and Battles CPAs, Inc. during a significant period of transition. She has provided structure and stability to the finance department and been an integral member of the ICA staff. We want to thank her for all she has done and wish her well as she takes on a new role. |
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Congratulations to the Akron Art
Museum, which recently completed the renovation
and expansion of its building. During the multi-year
construction period, AAM chose to store the bulk of its
collection in Cleveland, in the ICA's fine art storage
facility.
The ICA maintains affordable, state-of-the-art, long- or short-term fine art storage for single pieces or entire collections. We offer these services to institutions, corporations, and individuals. The facility includes 41,000 cubic feet of specially designed storage space. The area is constantly monitored to maintain a 50% ±5% RH (relative humidity) and a steady temperature of 65-70°F through its individually zoned HVAC system. A 16-foot entry access stands adjacent to an environmentally controlled loading dock, which is equipped with a hydraulic lift to facilitate the movement of objects of all sizes. While in storage, collection items are available to clients during regular work hours. If you would like to inquire about storing your collections, please contact Project Coordinator Christopher Pelrine at cpelrine@ica-artconservation.org. |
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The ICA is very proud to be a member of the Ohio
Preservation Council, "a broad coalition of Ohio
libraries, archives, historical societies, and
conservation resources. Its mission is to provide a
network for preservation education and to support
preservation activities within the state."
In September, the OPC will hold its 2007 Symposium. The program is entitled, "Preservation Strategies for the Care and Storage of Photographic Collections." The one-day event will be held at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. It will feature nationally known photographic expert Gary Albright, and a number of other presenters including the ICA's Emily Helwig and Charles Eiben. For more information, or to register for this program, click here. |
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Nearly sixty people attended this free, six-part lecture
series at the Carnegie West Branch of the Cleveland Public
Library. ICA conservators introduced the public
to the care and handling of their personal treasures,
including paintings, antique furniture, scrapbooks,
and textiles. Several of the one-hour lectures lasted
nearly two hours due to the high number of questions
asked by attendees. At one lecture, staff from a
local museum brought a collection object and the
conservator offered an impromptu assessment and
suggestions for treatment and storage!
The ICA's new education and outreach department is just over six months old, and has offered three public programs to date. A number of future programs, including workshops, symposia, and conferences, are currently being planned. If your organization has an educational need, or if you would like to suggest topics for future programs, please contact Field Services Officer Nicole Hayes at nhayes@ica-artconservation.org. |
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Did you know that the ICA offers laboratory tours to
interested groups? In addition to our regularly
scheduled member tours, we welcome those
who want to learn more about conservation and
preservation.
Recent groups include the New Westsiders Antiques Club; foreign preservationists sponsored by the Cleveland Council on International Relations and Cleveland State University; a museum studies class from Graceland University; and students from the Cleveland Institute of Art. The ICA is a not-for-profit organization, and offers tours free of charge. Donations are gratefully accepted. An appointment is required in advance. If you are interested in scheduling a visit, contact Field Services Officer Nicole Hayes at nhayes@ica-artconservation.org. |
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June 23-September 23, 2007
A New Yorker's View of Cincinnati Cincinnati Museum of Art Rediscover the mural Saul Steinberg created for the original Cincinnati Terrace Plaza Hotel. On view for the first time in decades and recently conserved, the 80-foot-long mural depicts Cincinnati's people and its landmarks as only Steinberg's humorous art can. July 19, 2007 6:30PM Reception; 7:30PM Tour Reception and Tour for ICA Members Progressive Art Collection Cleveland, OH $20 ICA members, $25 non-members ICA members and friends are invited to this special viewing of a world-class corporate art collection. RSVP to Samara McCullough, Development Officer, at 216.658.8700 July 21-September 23, 2007 Saul Steinberg: Illuminations Cincinnati Museum of Art A great artist and one of America's most famous illustrators, Saul Steinberg is the subject of this major retrospective exhibition. Explore more than 100 drawings, collages and sculptures showcasing Steinberg's amusing and insightful perspective of the world around him. Also, see some of his art that lit up the pages of The New Yorker for six decades. This exhibition is organized by the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York. August 29, 2007 6:30-8:00PM Walk and Talk with a Conservator Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Akron, OH $22 SH members, $25 SH non-members, $20 students ICA Objects Conservator Sylvia Schweri, who also serves as Site Conservator for ICA member-institution Stan Hywet Hall, takes visitors on a walking tour to discuss specific treatments and preservation issues facing the organization. August 31, 2007 6:00-8:00PM Annual Fund Kick Off Event Raw & Co. Gallery 1009 Kenilworth Avenue Cleveland, OH Join the ICA for light refreshments and conversation in a trendy Tremont art gallery! RSVP to Samara McCullough, Development Officer, at 216.658.8700. September 7, 2007 Reading the Book: How Preservation Impacts Interpretation Oberlin College Oberlin, OH This all-day symposium, co-sponsored by the Friends of the Oberlin College Library, will feature four scholars speaking on the history and evolution of the book as an object. This program is free of charge and open to the public. RSVPs to Nicole Hayes, Field Services Officer, at 216.658.8700 are requested but not required. September 20, 2007 Preservation Strategies for the Care and Storage of Photographic Collections Ashland University Ashland, OH This Ohio Preservation Council all-day symposium will feature nationally known photography expert Gary Albright and a panel of presenters including the ICA's Emily Helwig and Charles Eiben. For more information or to register, click here. SAVE THE DATE! October 24-25, 2007 A Race Against Time: Preserving Our Audiovisual Media Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Cleveland, OH The ICA is a co-sponsor of this CCAHA/PALINET program, and will be hosting a reception and offering lab tours for those attending. For more information or to register, click here. |
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Nicole Hayes, Field Services Officer
Intermuseum Conservation Association
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