Re-Vaulting Texas

NTAAC and the Dallas Museum of Art are happy to be hosting Re-Vaulting Texas, an informal presentation by metals art conservator Michael Van Enter. Drawing from his experiences conserving historic bank vaults, Michael will address issues such as metal identification, surface coatings, and patinas. 

If you have any questions concerning metal conservation, Michael with his twenty + years of experience conserving metal objects, sculptures and architecture is the man to ask. 

Monday, March 4th at 12:00noon 

Dallas Museum of Art

1717 N. Harwood st

Dallas TX. 75201 

After the lecture please join us for lunch at the food trucks at Klyde Warren Park.

For further information please contact the North Texas Association for Art Conservation at ntaac@yahoo.com.

To reserve parking in the DMA garage please RSVP to Gabriela Truly atGTruly@DallasMuseumofArt.org. 

See you there,

Brad

History, Archives and BBQ

NTAAC Is meeting up for a tour of the Texas/Dallas History and Archive Division, at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library.

We'll take a look at the current exhibits as well as some treasured books and photographs, get a peek in to 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. NTAAC@yahoo.com

See you there,

Brad

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