The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training in partnership with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and conservator Martin Burke announces a two day conference on the conservation of fountains. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri will host the conference which includes presented papers, poster presentations, and discussion sessions on July 10-11, 2013. There will also be limited seating in a full day hands-on workshop on July 12, 2013. This workshop will be limited to 20 participants at a registration cost of $99.
Registration for the conference on July 10-11, 2013 will be $199 and is payable by check to;
Friends of NCPTT
645 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Memo Line: Fountains
Please check back for a detailed schedule and more information as it is available.
Call for presentations and posters:
Fountain Fundamentals, an Ever Evolving Conservation Collaboration
NCPTT is soliciting oral and poster presentations that focus on research and innovation in fountain conservation and preservation for the NCPTT’s Fountain Fundamentals, an Ever Evolving Conservation Collaboration to be held in Kansas City, MO July 10-12, 2013 at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Topics for presentation may include recent developments in technologies, unique treatments, and creative solutions. Additionally, presentations may explore future directions in fountains conservation as well as current gaps in research and understanding of issues. Presentations will be reviewed and selected by conference staff. Speakers will be offered a reduced registration fee of $150. More details are given at http://ncptt.nps.gov/fountain-fundamentals/
Oral presentations
Talks will be 30 minutes in duration, including questions. Please submit an abstract of no less than 500 words (excluding figures and references). Abstract should contain: presenter’s full contact information (name, title, organization, address, phone, fax, email), and a 100-word biography for the author and each co-author. We recommend no more than two presenters per paper. Oral presentation abstract deadline is March 11, 2013, this has been extended.
Poster presentations
Posters should be approximately 36 x 40 inches, landscape. Please submit an abstract of no less than 500 words (excluding figures and references). Abstract should contain: main presenter’s full contact information (name, title, organization, address, phone, fax, email). Poster presentation abstract March 4, 2013.
Suggested key issues, topics, and concepts of papers and posters may address include but are not limited to:
• Fountain History
• Fountain Design
• Safety and Water Quality
• Landscapes
• Engineering Challenges
• Maintenance
• Conservation Science
• Materials Conservation
• Stone
• Masonry
• Metals
Email notification of accepted presentations will be sent on March 25, 2013. Presentations addressing similar topics will be combined into sessions. Each session will include four presentations.
Submissions should be sent to:
NCPTT
ATTN: Jason Church
645 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
jason_church@contractor.nps.gov
One project I’ve done is very realvent to your topic. I gilded an 18 foot bronze in a fountain.
Sculpture maintenance is my specialty however this has proven to be quite a challege.
Brett,
It would be great to hear your experiences with fountain maintenance. Please submit an abstract to speak at the conference.
I would like to know that with our vast experience with fountain restoration and repairs, what can we offer that you dont already know? What areas are not being covered. We are busy restoring fountains in New York and others devistated areas by Hurricane sandy. The only offering would be by email or by telephone. We dont really have time to do a abstract as this time. Thank you for the offer
Michael, We are very interested in having the full range of topics at the meeting. We are particiularly interested in water quality issues and how they might affect the fountains. We would love to have a presentation on dealing with fountains after a disaster. There are ways to present remotely and can make accomodations if you are interested. Feel free to calll or email me. Thanks.