February meeting at the Dallas Public Library

Please join NTAAC at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library for a tour of the Texas/Dallas History Division, which is part of Special Collections and also houses the fine book collection. We'll take a look at the current exhibits as well as some treasured books and photographs, get a peek in their storage, and discuss digitization issues in making thousands of historic photographs and other materials accessible. If you've never been to the 7th floor of the Central Library, you are in for a treat! After the tour, we'll head over to the Farmer's Market for some BBQ at the famed Pecan Lodge. 

When: Thursday, February 21st at 12pm (noon). Meet in the lobby on the 7th floor.

Where: Dallas Central Public Library, at the corner of Young and Ervay streets in downtown Dallas. 1515 Young Street Dallas TX 75201. Find directions here: http://dallaslibrary2.org/directions-central.php

Find more information on the Texas/Dallas History Division here. 

Please let us know if you are able to attend. Hope to see many of you there! 

Tish

The First NTAAC event of 2013

The NTAAC board has been hard at work arranging some really great events for 2013. There will be tasty lunches, insightful lectures, exclusive tours and educational workshops.

Our first event of 2013 is a tasty lunch at the always tasty Kalachandji's restaurant and temple. This award winning Indian vegitarian buffet is like no place else in Dallas. Yumm!

January 23rd, Wednesday, 11:30 am! 

Kalachandji's

5430 Gurley Ave, 

Dallas, TX 75223

http://kalachandjis.com/

See you there,

Brad

January 23, 2013 NTAAC lunch/meeting

Mark your calendars. The next NTAAC lunch/meeting will be January 23rd, 2013 at Kalachandji's here in Dallas. This will be our first NTAAC event since our November/December break. The board has been working hard to plan great events for the 2013 year. On the books are lectures, workshops and even the first NTAAC Angel's Day. Have a great holiday season and see you in January 2013.

Melanie
NTAAC Board

Kalachandji's

5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas, TX 75223

http://kalachandjis.com/

January 23rd, 2013
11:30 am (they close for lunch at 2pm)

NTAAC goes blacksmithing

Thanks a million to the talented Ron Siebler for such a super demo of blacksmithing yesterday, and for being kind enough to give us some hands-on experience as well. Ron gave us a great introduction to blacksmithing, and taught everyone how to make a decorative S hook. We threw lots of questions his way and he answered all of them, and he's a very encouraging teacher. What a unique way to spend an afternoon! Seeing a craft in action helps us to better understand the materials we work with so closely in the art world, not to mention the inspiration it gives us to go out and make something as soon as possible...it's an appreciated spark, a catalyst for carving out time for a creative outlet! As a conservator who doesn't do that enough, I'm especially grateful for being introduced to an amazing historic craft yesterday. Now, y'all go get your hands dirty!

Cheers, Tish

a partial view of Ron's wood and metal shop

the anvil

the gas forge

working on the curve of an S hook

brushing brass to the twist for extra decoration on this finished S hook

Join NTAAC October 17th, 12:30 at Alfonso's

I wanted to let you know that NTAAC’s last monthly meeting of the year is fast approaching. This month we will be “playing with fire” by visiting Ron Siebler’s workshop here in Dallas on Wednesday, October 17th. Ron is all excited to share with us the history of blacksmithing as well as demonstrate on his forge. Ron wants to let you all know that he has been busy cleaning up his workshop so that there’s enough room for everyone to take a turn on the forge. If you have ever wondered what it is like to stand in front of fire and work with metal this will be a great opportunity to hear and work with someone who has studied this craft.

If you would like to “play with fire” come and join us for lunch at 12:30 at Alfonso's Italian Restaurant at 718 North Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. After lunch we will head over to Ron’s workshop. If you are interested in joining us please send an RSVP to ntaac@yahoo.com so we know how many seats to reserve at Alfonso’s. This is sure to be a unique opportunity. Hope you can join us.


NTAAC’s October Meeting
Wednesday October 17th
12:30pm
Alfonso's Italian Restaurant at 718 North Buckner Boulevard, Dallas.
RSVP to ntaac@yahoo.com

Presentation By Mark Leonard, The Chief Conservator At The DMA

You need to mark you calendars for this event! On Monday, September 24th at 12:00 noon, Mr. Mark Leonard, the new Chief Conservator at the Dallas Museum of Art will give an informal presentation at the DMA. He will discuss both  his previous work as an art conservator as well as touch on plans for the new painting conservation lab at the DMA.

With over three decades of professional experience in conservation, Mark has worked with several major museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, but he is probably best known for his recent tenure as Head of Conservation at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Once again, NTAAC is very happy to team up with the DMA for this very exciting event.

The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with Gabriela Truly by Friday 9/21/12 at 10am.  Gtruly@DallasMuseumofArt.org

After Mark's presentation, please join the members of NTAAC at El Fenix on McKinney Avenue for lunch and more conversation about art, artifacts, and glue.


The North Texas Association for Art Conservation (NTAAC) is a collegial group interested in the preservation, conservation, and restoration of historic and artistic works. NTAAC aims to promote professional dialogue in North Texas, support educational efforts within the conservation community and reach out to invested communities.

Special August Happy Hour Mixer

NTAAC is joining forces this month with NTISA for a hip mixer at the Meddlesome Moth on August 28th at 6:00.

I know, that's a lot of capital letters to squeeze into one sentence. So lets break it down.

NTAAC- That's us, the North Texas Association for Art Conservation.

NTISA - Is the North Texas chapter of the International Society of appraisers.

Meddlesome Moth - A hip and cool beer garden in the Design District.

All combined, Makes for a great opportunity to meet, mingle and reconnect with colleagues who are passionate about working with art, historic objects, and artifacts.

See you there,
Brad