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March 11 at 7:30 PM
Paintings Conservator Heather Galloway will present "WPA and Public Art in Cleveland" as part of Hot Dog University Hot Dog University is a series free public lecture series presented by Belt magazine at the Happy Dog located in Gordon Square. Click here to visit the Hot Dog University website, where you'll find a complete list of upcoming programs.
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In 2001, a series of three large William Sommer murals was donated to the ICA to ensure their long-term preservation. The murals were painted by the Cleveland School artist sometime in the 1930s for the old "82 & 8" or "Brandywine" tavern that stood at the intersection of Routes 82 and 8 in Northfield, Ohio.
Discovered in a barn outside of Wooster, Ohio, these large murals feature two floral designs and a bass player. ICA's paintings conservation intern, Elisabeth Fugmann, is currently working to complete treatment on the first of the two floral panels. While we have not yet confirmed a location for their re-installation, the ICA looks forward to the opportunity to return these important regional pieces to the community.
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On the evening of November 7th, 2013, ICA held its Annual Meeting in the penthouse at 1 Bratenahl Place. ICA's Executive Director, Albert Albano, and Board President, Bill Beckenbach, welcomed the crowd of 80 guests and made brief remarks on the achievements of the 2012-13 program year.
Our guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Michael Schwartz, President Emeritus of Cleveland State University and Kent State University. Dr. Schwartz gave a compelling address on the current and evolving state of higher education in the United States and its implications for institutions like the ICA, which rely on individuals educated in the arts and humanities to participate in preserving our shared cultural heritage.
The ICA wishes to extend our thanks to Bill and Mary Beckenbach for serving as our gracious hosts that evening and Carl Dyczek for generously sponsoring the event.
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There is still time to contribute to ICA's 2013 Annual Campaign. Without the help of our donors and friends ICA could not continue to provide the first-class conservation, preservation, education and arts advocacy services to organizations and individuals throughout our region.
Visit the support page of our website and click the "donate" button to make an online tax-deductible contribution today. We thank you for your generous support.
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Do you have treasures at home in need of repair? Make 2014 the year you get them out of hiding, off the to-do list, and here to the ICA for the treatment they deserve.
Remember, as part of our mission to improve the preservation and condition of collections throughout this region, initial consultations are free. However, we do ask you to make an appointment before visiting, so we can ensure the appropriate conservator is available to meet with you. Please call Lou Holt at (216) 658-8700 to schedule your visit.
A 19th-century Fresnel glass and brass lens assembly recently came to ICA from the Lorain lighthouse. The staff in our Objects lab disassembled, cleaned, polished, and repaired this unique treasure. Treatment is now complete, and soon it will be returned to the Lorain lighthouse where it will be reassembled and installed in the museum operated by the Lorain Lighthouse Foundation. This photograph shows the lens before treatment.
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Photographs copyright ICA - Art Conservation, 2014.
 Jennifer Souers Chevraux, Education Outreach Officer
ICA-Art Conservation
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