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The ICA has recently added another method to enable
our supporters to contribute to the organization with
greater convenience. Beginning this month, friends of
the ICA can make electronic donations via
PayPal.
PayPal is a global leader in online payment solutions with more than 164 million accounts worldwide. Available in 190 markets and 17 monetary denominations around the world, PayPal allows payments across different locations, currencies, and languages. For those who prefer more traditional methods of donation, a printable form is also available here and on the ICA website. |
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Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson (pictured at right) and
Ward 13 Councilman Joe Cimperman recently visited
the ICA. The Mayor spent an entire day in October
touring Ward 13 and concluded his visit to the Ohio
City area with a stop in the conservation
labs.
It was Mayor Jackson's first visit to the ICA and he spent considerable time looking around the facility with Executive Director Albert Albano. The Mayor asked many questions about the conservation process and was interested to examine the variety of objects in the labs that day. |
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The ICA was pleased to award its annual subsidized
collection survey to the North
Canton Heritage Society
in North Canton, Ohio. Executive Director Kathleen
Fernandez submitted an excellent application in which
she requested assessments of objects critical to the
society's mission of preserving North Canton
history.
The objects include a photographic collection depicting the Hoover Vacuum Company (which had a long-time headquarters in the city); a 1918 petition to change the name of the city from New Berlin, signed during the height of German xenophobia in World War I; an 1864 Springfield rifle used in the Civil War by a local resident; and a ca. 1900 bicycle made in the city. Though the society does not have a large operating budget, they plan to use the results of the survey to apply for additional grant funding and to increase local community interest in their work. For information on obtaining a survey for your collection, contact Director of Education Nicole Hayes. |
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Over thirty people braved a cold, rainy October evening
to attend the inaugural session of "Preserving Our
Cultural Heritage," a program created by the ICA and
the Ohio Preservation
Council. Many of the attendees were from the
Summit County area and most had never attended an
ICA educational program previously.
The free program was created in response to a widespread need among small institutions and the general public for more introductory information on preservation resources. ICA and OPC representatives spent the ninety-minute session pointing attendees to the very best published and Internet resources on a variety of topics, including archival supplies, disaster preparation and response, and fundraising. This first session of "POCH" was held at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron, Ohio. Stan Hywet is a longtime member institution of the ICA. Future sessions will be scheduled across the state of Ohio. All will be free of charge and open to the public. Check the ICA education webpage for upcoming dates and locations. |
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In our October
issue, we requested the donation of
books for our research library. The library is used by
our conservation and education staff, and is also
available free of charge to our
members. We were delighted to
receive several titles from both foundations and
private individuals. A list of acknowledgements can
be found on our
website.
There remain approximately thirty titles on the ICA "wish list" for new publications. The books range in price from $25 to $425. They include:
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The state of Ohio has been called "Mother of
Presidents" because eight of the United States'
(soon-to-be) forty-four presidents were born here. It
seemed especially fitting during such an historic
presidential election season that one of the largest
projects the ICA completed was at Spiegal Grove,
home of President Rutherford B. Hayes.
ICA paper and paintings conservators spent several weeks treating the ceiling paper in the Drawing Room. It is the only wallpaper original to President Hayes' occupation that remains in Spiegal Grove. The paper was cleaned, reattached in areas where it had come loose, and had old restoration efforts removed. Conservators worked on scaffolding, reaching up over their heads for hours at a time. This conservation work is part of a larger restoration project funded by a Save America's Treasures grant awarded to the Hayes Presidential Center. |
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February 15, 2009
Postmark deadline for submission of 2009 Museum Assessment Program applications. MAP is a free or low cost way to strengthen a museum's operations and achieve excellence. In less than one year a museum can complete a self-study, have an onsite consultation with a museum professional and gain the tools to become a stronger institution. February 23-24, 2009 Museums Advocacy Day Washington, D.C. The American Association of Museums sponsors this annual event that connects collecting institutions with members of Congress. February 25-28, 2009 College Art Association Annual Conference Los Angeles, CA ICA Materials Reseach Director Mark Gottsegen will moderate a panel discussion at this conference, which is open to the public. March 3, 2009 Ohio Statehood Day Columbus, OH This event connects history professionals and advocates from across the state with their legislators. Registration details and cost to attend can be found on the Ohio Historical Society website. March 9, 2009 Deadline for submission of third-round applications for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. March 19, 2009 6PM-9PM COSE Membership Mixer at the ICA Conservation Center Additional details will be sent out to our members and friends in the weeks to come. March 26, 2009 6PM-8PM Making it Last: Choosing Materials that Will Stand the Test of Time Utrecht Art Supplies 1798 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights ICA Paper Conservator Jamye Jamison and Paintings Conservator Wendy Partridge will discuss artists' materials and how to use them. Email Utrecht directly to register for this FREE program. March 28, 2009 Being a Green Artist New Art Center, Newton, MA ICA Materials Research Director Mark Gottsegen will be a presenter at this conference, which is open to the public. SAVE THE DATE! Additional details on all the following programs will be sent in the April e-newsletter and can also be found here.
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Nicole Hayes, Director of Education and External Relations
Intermuseum Conservation Association
216-658-8700
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