*TO HELL AND BACK!!!

The North Texas Association for Art Conservation is very happy to be teaming up once again with the Nasher Sculpture Center. This time to host a sizzling lecture by Maria Sheets entitled To Hell and Back: Fire Recovery Project at the Museum of Biblical Art.

In 2006 Ms. Sheets was there when the Dallas Fire Department was pouring tons of water on the burning Museum of Biblical Art. And she was there when the museum re-opened their doors in 2010. Between those two dates, she was the art conservator on staff, responsible for the over whelming task of evaluating and treating the museum's badly damaged collection.

At this lecture, Ms. Sheets will be discussing her insights on disaster recovery and touching on topics such as: Prioritizing, Temporary Storage, Public Relations, Conservation in a temporary conservation lab, Museum construction, and  of course developing a new Emergency Disaster Plan.

This event is free and open to the public, so spread the word, bring a friend. Please RSVP to the lecture by emailing events@nashersculpturecenter.org. 

For more info contact NTAAC at NTAAC@yahoo.com or go to www.NTAAC.blogspot.com

Monday, January 30th at 12:00 Noon

Nasher Sculpture Center 

2011 Flora Street

Dallas TX 75228

PS- NTAAC will be meeting for an after lecture lunch at historic downtown El Fenix just down the street. You are welcome to join us.

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.