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Image Copyright: Fentress Architects; Artwork provided by The Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
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ICA has been busy working on four public projects involving prominent artworks by Viktor Schreckengost. Mammoth and Mastodon are terracotta relief sculptures originally installed on the exterior of the old elephant building at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. ICA was instrumental in de-installing theses pieces prior to the demolition of the old elephant house. ICA subsequently conserved damaged pieces of the artwork and is now part of a team of experts working towards reinstalling the giant pachyderms in the new West Garden at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
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Time and Space installed at Hopkins Airport. 1955
photo courtesy of Rose Iron Works.
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Time and Space is a series of aluminum sculptures depicting the sun, moon, earth, and signs of the zodiac, originally installed on the terminal at Hopkins International Airport. It was taken down decades ago, but is now undergoing full restoration based on extensive research including conversations with both
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Viktor Schreckengost and Melvin Rose
examining elements of Time and Space.
1955 photo courtesy of Rose Iron Works.
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Melvin and Bob Rose of Rose Ironworks, where the sculptures were originally fabricated. The exact location and time frame for re-installation of the sculptures have yet to be determined, but ICA will serve as custodians and advocates for the work until it is returned to public view.
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ICA's Operations Manager, Chris Pelrine, works to secure protective padding and straps around Early Settler on the exterior of Lakewood's Civic Auditorium.
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ICA also worked with the construction team onsite at Lakewood High School to secure and protect Early Settler in advance of the major demolition and construction project, which potentially posed a risk of damage to the artwork. The two-story terracotta sculpture commonly known as "Johnny Appleseed" is a Lakewood icon, and needed special attention to protect it during the course of the Lakewood High School building renovation campaign.
Schreckengost's Great Lakes Mural was recently de-installed by ICA from the "L-room" lounge inside Lakewood High School before demolition of that portion of the building. This carved, wooden, bas-relief mural was cleaned and conserved in our labs, and now waits in storage until ICA can reinstall it in the new Lakewood High School.
ICA continues to expand our role as the leading resource for artistic and cultural heritage preservation in this region. Through our unparalleled combination of highest-level conservation staff and services, diverse outreach programming, and ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of at-risk public artwork, ICA is the foremost community partner for the preservation of this region's incredible artistic tradition and shared cultural heritage. We believe people benefit both directly and indirectly from the preservation of public art in improved quality of life and the economic benefits of having a vibrant arts tradition in this region.
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Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
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Over the past eight years, ICA-Art Conservation has received nearly $848,245 in support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, which has helped us provide the highest quality conservation and preservation services to individuals and institutions across Ohio and the lower Midwest, while offering a wide range of low- or no-cost educational programs for students, heritage professionals, and the general public. This type of funding strengthens our community and enriches the quality of life in our neighborhoods for people of all ages. We'd like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about this extremely important funding partner.
 The financial support received from the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture helps ICA undertake about 350 conservation projects each year for clients ranging from major art museums to small town historical societies, and from large government bodies like the City of Cleveland and the State of Ohio, to small historic house museums and individual collectors. In addition, each year ICA provides free consultations to more than 350 people, who seek advice on how to preserve their treasured objects.
CAC funding allows ICA to continue to offer our conservation and preservation services at the highest level; provide arts advocacy and stewardship; offer professional development opportunities for staff of art and cultural organizations around the state; and conduct free programs for students and adults around the county, fulfilling our dedication to the preservation of artwork representing the shared cultural heritage of this region.
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture is the public funder of arts and culture organizations, programs and events in Cuyahoga County. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture's sole funding source is a dedicated cigarette tax levied within Cuyahoga County. Since its establishment by voters in 2007, CAC has awarded over 1,200 grants, distributing over $125 million in tax dollars to more than 300 organizations based in the County.
Renewal of CAC's funding will be on the ballot on November 3 for voters to consider. Please take a few minutes to learn more about this important source of public funding and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture by visiting their website: www.cacgrants.org.
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1773 Map Conservation Project
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Photo by John T. Seyfried, copyright ICA - Art Conservation, 2015.
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The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan holds an extraordinary collection of primary source materials related to American history and culture spanning the fifteenth through the nineteenth century. Within their broad collection of materials about the early exploration of North America resides a hand-drawn map by Barnard Romans dated circa 1773. The map is comprised of 30 individual sheets seamed together to form a 5 ½ x 8 ½ foot expanse. Romans carefully drew the Southeastern coast and Mississippi Delta, detailing Native American nations, hunting grounds, rivers, and trails that crisscrossed this area of the country.
Due to its size, the map was rolled in storage and its fragile condition left the map's information virtually inaccessible for many years. In December 2011, ICA Paper Conservator, Jamye Jamison, traveled to Ann Arbor to examine the map and propose possible treatment options. After a few years of fund raising, this spring the Clements Library brought the map to ICA for treatment. The map is in poor condition due to water damage and several lining campaigns over the years. At present, there are three layers of various fabrics on the back and another layer of thin silk over the face, all applied with what has become a hard and inflexible adhesive.
Over the next several months, the Paper lab will work on the map in three sections to carefully remove the linings and clean adhesive off the map surface. Eventually a new Japanese paper backing will be adhered, stabilizing weaker areas of the map, and increasing flexibility. Once flattened, digital photos will be taken, making the map's information more widely accessible for researchers interested in colonial North America and Native American history. ICA is excited to partner with The Clements Library on this project and play a part in saving this important piece of our history for future generations.
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2015 Subsidized Survey
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As part of our ongoing public service, each year ICA selects one collecting institution to receive a free, 2-day collection survey. The goal of the program is to help the recipient institution identify its preservation needs and plan future conservation and stewardship initiatives. The information gained through the
assessment helps the institution prioritize objectives and potentially raise funds to address those preservation needs.
Any non-profit organization with a public collection, which can demonstrate a commitment to preservation and collections care is eligible to apply for this survey. Recent winners include the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Museum, The Butler Institute of American Art, Huntington Museum of Art (West Virginia), and the Musselman Library at Bluffton University.
 ICA will offer one collection survey focusing on a select group of artifacts within an institution. An ICA conservator will visit the recipient institution to examine the objects on-site for up to two days. Written condition reports and treatment recommendations will be provided after the visit. The selected institution only pays travel and accommodation expenses associated with the on-site survey.
The subsidized survey application and instructions for submission are available under the Education tab on ICA's website.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2015
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Student Experiences
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ICA offers internships to those interested in museum-related education and outreach, as well as standard conservation apprenticeships. This summer, Emily Splain, a second year grad student in Cleveland State University's Museum Studies program, is serving as an intern at ICA, with the largest part of her time being spent matching the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Common Core curriculum to existing ICA student programs. These standards are instrumental in providing the foundation for teachers and students to receive administrative approval to visit ICA.
Emily is also working with the Education Outreach Officer and conservators to fine-tune our classroom and lab tour experiences to better engage students participating in ICA's educational programs. The valuable hands-on experience Emily will gain through her internship with ICA this summer will certainly be applicable to a career in her chosen field and provide her with the confidence to approach a job search after graduation.
For more information about internship opportunities at ICA, see the Education page on our website.
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Ohio History Fund
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Ohio History Connection's History Fund is a competitive matching grants program funded by Ohioans through the "tax check-off" on the Ohio state income tax return.Grant recipients are announced each year on Statehood Day. The deadline for 2015 History Fund grant applications is September 9, 2015.
In 2011, the "tax check-off" became the first and only source dedicated solely to supporting history-related projects in Ohio. The more donations received through the tax check-off, the more grants The History Connection can make through the History Fund.The History Fund was created to support the preservation and sharing of Ohio's heritage by funding local, regional, and statewide projects, programs, and events related to the broad sweep of the state's history and prehistory.
Apply for a History Fund Grant
Eligible projects fall into one of three grant categories: Bricks & Mortar, Organizational Development, and Programs & Collections. History Fund grants are competitive and require matching funds, goods, and/or services from recipients. Experts from history-related organizations across Ohio review applications and make grant recommendations.The Ohio History Connection administers the History Fund program.
History Fund Guidelines: Click here to learn more about History Fund grants. The Guidelines describe eligibility requirements, allowable projects, and criteria for grants.
History Fund Application: Click here to find the online grant application and application instructions.The History Fund application process is entirely online. No paper submissions of grant applications are accepted. Applications can be printed, however, for the applicants' information.
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Matting and Hinging Workshop
As part of Octavofest, a regional celebration of Book and Paper Arts, ICA is offering a hands-on hinging workshop. Works on paper are inherently fragile, learn from ICA's Paper Conservator, Jamye Jamison, how to handle and house them appropriately.
This class will review how best to attach paper objects to mats and how to choose the best materials for the job, with an emphasis on conservation grade materials and techniques.This workshop is perfect for artists, framers, library/archive and gallery staff-- anyone who has to mount works on paper for exhibition or sale.
Cost:
Course Fee: $35, class size limited to 10
Participants will be given a supply list at the time of registration.
Where & When:
October 13, 2015
5:30 - 8:00 PM
ICA - Paper Lab
Please contact Jennifer Souers Chevraux at the ICA to register at
216.658.8700 or jennifersc@ica-artconservation.org.
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Insuring Institutional Collections
ICA will host the annual Northeast Ohio Alliance for Response forum Tuesday, October 27, 9:00 AM to noon. We are very fortunate to have two insurance adjusters from Chubb Insurance, Jonida Stuewe, Commercial Property and Marine Underwriter, and Caitlynde Brancovsky, Fine Arts Specialist, presenting a program on collections insurance.
Program topics will include:
- Issues arising after a disaster, when institutions file a claim
- Common insurance mistakes made by institutions
- Things insurers wish all collecting institutions knew, when writing their policies
- Essential records an institution needs to keep
- Establishing appropriate collection values, given that most small and mid-sized collecting institutions have limited resources
Cost:
Free! ICA will provide coffee and donuts and a brief tour of interesting projects in our labs.
Where & When:
October 27, 2015
9:00 AM - Noon
ICA - Art Conservation
The annual NEO Alliance for Response forum aims to help collecting organizations more effectively protect their cultural and historic resources. If your organization is not a member, but could benefit from participation in this program, please contact Jennifer Souers Chevraux at ICA for more information. Register by calling 216.658.8700 or email jennifersc@ica-artconservation.org.
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In Other News
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ICA was recently featured in the Plain Dealer, on Cleveland.com, and in the CAN Journal highlighting the important work we do to save this region's cultural heritage. Click the links to read the articles about our work.
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For additional information, or to schedule a visit to the ICA, please contact Jennifer Souers Chevraux, Education Outreach Officer.
jennifersc@ica-artconservation.org
ICA - Art Conservation
2915 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113-2709
p: 216-658-8700
f: 216-658-8709
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