To Hell and Back: The NTAAC January Meeting

The North Texas Association for Art Conservation is very happy to be starting 2012 with a fiery lecture hosted at the Nasher Sculpture Center.

On Monday, January 30 at 12:00 Noon, Maria Sheets will be presenting To Hell and Back: Fire Recovery Project at the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas. 


In June 2005, the Museum of Biblical Art experienced a devastating six alarm fire. Six years later, the newly reconstructed facility has re-opened with many of the once soot covered/water damaged objects professionally treated and now on exhibit.

Ms. Sheets documented this precess from the beginning. She will be discussing her insights and touching on topics such as:

-- Prioritizing

-- Temporary storage and transportation

-- Public relations

-- Issues with a temporary lab

-- Treatment

-- Building construction

-- Creating an on-view conservation lab/classroom

-- Developing a new Emergency Disaster Plan

This is an important lecture not only for people involved with museum and corporate collections, but also anyone who is passionate about collecting and preserving history.

Monday, January 30 at 12:00 noon

Nasher Sculpture Center

2011 Flora Street

Dallas TX 75201

This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP at events@nashersculpturecenter.org


NTAAC will meet for an after lecture lunch at the historic El Fenix just down the street. So make your calendars, and spread the word.