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Lectures, Tours & Presentations

2007 | 2006-2005 | 2004-2003 | 2002-2001 | 2000-1999 | 1998- 1997 | 1996-1993

2007

"Contents Restoration: The Specialty of Fine Art" lecture, Paul Davis Restoration Convention, 3:30pm & 5pm, Chicago, IL. June 29

"Just Contents" Restoration Workshop, The Restoration Alliance. Crawford Contractor Connection Annual Conference and Tradeshow. 11:15am-12:00pm, Phoenix, AZ. June 15

"Partnering with Partners", Crawford Contractor Connection Annual Conference and Tradeshow. 8:00am & 1:00pm, Phoenix, AZ. June 15

"Restoring Art in the Wake of Katrina" Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc (RIMS) Annual Conference. New Orleans Museum of Art, Stern Auditorium. 10:00-11:30am. May 3

Oakton Elementary School Mural Unveiling Ceremony, Heather Becker, Illinois State Representative Julie Hamos, Mayor Lorraine Morton, Superintendent Hardy Murphy, 6-7pm, Evanston, IL. March 23

2006
“Social Entrepreneurship” Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Conference, Chicago, Illinois, November 3

"Responding to Claims Involving Art and Fine furniture" Crawford Contractor Connection National Conference, Orlando, Florida, June 8.

"Disaster Response to Damaged Art and Fine Furniture" Disaster Restoration Contractor's (DRC) National Convention, Toronto, Canada,   June 2

"Art and Fine Furniture Restoration" Statefarm Headquarters, Bloomington, Illinois, March 29

"Art in the Process of Conservation" Accent Chicago tour and lecture, Chicago, Illinois, March 24

"Conservator for an Evening" Fireman's Fund tour and lecture, Chicago, Illinois, March 23.

"Responding to Art Damages" programming by Restoration Alliance (RA) and the Association for Cleaning and Restoration Specialists (ASCR) National Convention, savannah, Georgia, March 15

"Edgar Miller's Animal Sculptures and Home Tour" for the Midwest Chapter of the NNDPA, Chicago, Illinois, March 2.

"Arts in the Public Audience: Artists and Entrepreneurs", 11:00am, American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL. February 24.

“Arts in the Public Audience: Artists and Entrepreneurs-Developments and Struggles”, 6:00pm, American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL. February 23.

AXA Art Insurance Corporation and The Chicago Conservation Center Advisory Board Event.   February 16.

2005

"Hurricane Katrina and the Visual Arts" The International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR). New York, NY.   Guest Speaker December 5,   6:00pm-8:30pm.

Property Loss Research Bureau "Large Loss Conference". Atlanta, GA.   Lecturer: November 29, 1:00 -3:00pm and November 30, 8:00am-10:00am.

"Illustrating Social Justice: Artists, New Masses, and Politicized Visual Culture in the 1930's" Co-host and Introducer. 6:00pm at The Art Institute of Chicago. November 17.

“Arts in the Public Audience: Artists and Entrepreneurs-Developments and Struggles”, 10:00-10:50am, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL. October 5.

“Art Recovery and Preservation”, Servpro Regional Lecture, Elk Grove Village, IL. July 28.

“An Introduction to Fine Arts Preservation and Recovery”, State Farm Headquarters Lecture, Bloomington, IL. July 26.

“Art Recovery and Preservation”, Servpro Regional Lecture, Tahoe, NV. July 15.

Service Master National Conference Lecture, Washington D.C. July 7.

“Art Recovery and Preservation”, Servpro lecture to trainers, Dallas, TX. June 20.

“Risk Managers: The Recovery of Art”, Fireman’s Fund Lecture, Lisle, IL. June 14.

New Deal Printmaking, with Mark Pascale and Elizabeth Seaton, The Art Institute of Chicago, March 17.

Association of Contingency Planners Greater Chicago Chapter 1st Quarter Meeting, “LaSalle Bank fire, the recovery of banking operations”, February 25.

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2004
Chicago Neighborhood Tours, “Art for the People: WPA Murals in the Chicago Public Schools”. Chicago, IL. November 20.

Chicago Neighborhood Tours, “Art for the People: WPA Murals in the Chicago Public Schools”. Chicago, IL. October 23

Chicago Great Places and Spaces, “Art for the People: WPA Murals in the Chicago Public Schools”. Chicago, IL. May 23

Lecture on “Art for the People” for Loyola University. Chicago, IL. May 15.

Chubb In-House Lecture & Tour, The Chicago Conservation Center. March 30.

Chicago Neighborhood Tours, “Art for the People: WPA Murals in the Chicago Public Schools”. Chicago, IL. March 13

PBC On-locations mural tour, Chicago Public Schools. February 16.

Gorton Community Center, presentation and unveiling of the first restored mural. January 21.

Harvard Business School in-house tour, 6-8pm, The Chicago Conservation Center. January 15.

Mural Training Program for Chicago Public School Teachers, January 15.

“Art for the People” at the 19th Century Club, 1:30-2:30pm. Oak Park, IL. January 12.

2003
International Society of Appraisers In-House Lecture & Tour, The Chicago Conservation Center. December 9.

Mural Tour, 9:00am-3:00pm. Museum of Contemporary Art. Chicago, IL. November 15.

“Art for the People,” 12:15-1:00pm. The Chicago Arts Club. Chicago, IL. November 10.

Mural tour on “Art for the People,” for Chicago Neighborhood Tours. 9:00am-4:00pm. Chicago Office of Tourism. October 25.

“Art for the People.” 5:30pm. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. October 21.

“Art for the People.” 10:00am. Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL. October 9.

“Art for the People,” 6:30-8:00pm. Francis Parker School. Chicago, IL. October 7.

Landmark Preservation Council Lecture, 12:15pm. “Art for the People” at The Chicago Cultural Center. September 18.

“Art for the People.” Roosevelt University. Chicago, IL. September 18.

“Art for the People.” Gallery 37. Chicago, IL. August 5.

“Art for the People.” LaSalle Bank. Chicago, IL. July 28.

“ The Conservation of Lane Tech Murals (with Mary Gray),” 9:30-11:30am. University of Chicago. June 7.

Mural lecture and bus tour for the Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago, IL. June 30 & July 1.

Alumni Lecture, 5:30pm. Roosevelt University. May 30.

“Art for the People.” Borders Books, Lincoln Avenue store. Chicago, IL. May 25.

The AAM (American Association of Museums) National Conference, lecture sponsored by the IMUA (Inland Marine Underwriters Association). “Conservation and the Settlement of Insurance Claims,” 7:30am. Portland, Oregon. May 19.

Mayor Daley’s-Great Places and Spaces tour series. Mural Tour. May 17.

National Mural Conference. “Opening Reception Speaker,” 7pm. Getty Conservation Institute. May 15.

“ Youth Summit Panel,” 11am-12pm. Chicago Historical Society. May 3.

“ Art for the People.” Powell’s Bookstore. Chicago, IL. April 24.

“ Art for the People.” Borders Books. Oak Park, IL. April 12.
Clio Society Lecture Series. Northwestern University, 6pm. April 10.

“ Indemnity Control- Win Win Solutions: Art Restoration: A Microcosm of Restoration vs.. Replacement Issues.” Annual PLRB Conference. Orlando, FL. April 1 & 2.

“Art for the People.” Education Appreciation Weekend. Borders Books, Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL. March 29.

“Art for the People.” Education Appreciation Weekend. Borders Books. Beverly, IL. March 29.

“Art for the People.” Borders Books. Orland Park, IL. March 9.

“ Art for the People.” Borders Books. Norridge, IL. March 8.

“ Art for the People.” Borders Books. Oak Brook, IL. March 6

“ Art for the People.” Borders Books, State Street. Chicago, IL. March 5.

“ Creating and Saving Murals.” CAA National Convention. New York, NY. February 20.

“Art for the People.” Borders Books, Michigan Avenue store. Chicago, IL. February 12.

“Art for the People.” Borders Books. Beverly, IL. February 7.

“Saving Chicago Murals.” Chicago Architectural Foundation. Chicago, IL . February 5.

“Art for the People.” City Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago (lecture/tour city mural locations). Chicago, IL. January 8.

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2002
Lectures/Signings: “Art for the People” reception, book unveiling event. Lane Technical High School. Chicago, IL. December 12.

“Art Damages: Restoration vs.. Replacement.” State Farm Headquarters, Bloomington, IL. June 12.

“Preserving Chicago’s Mural History,” Mural Tour – Hosted by City of Chicago. Great Chicago Places. Spaces 2002 Program. May 18.

“Historic Progressive & WPA Murals in Chicago,” NNDPA Mural Tour, May 3.

“WPA Art in Chicago Public Places,” Mural Tour – The Naperville Community Associates of the Art institute of Chicago. April 23 & 26.

“Restoring Chicago’s Murals,” Mural Tour. April 15.

“Fine Art Losses.” PLRB Crossroads Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo. Anaheim, California. April 8.

“Mold: It’s Everywhere” Atlantic Mutual In-House Seminar, The Chicago Conservation Center, Chicago, IL. March 22.

“National Fine Art Claims,” Allstate In-House Tour. The Chicago Conservation Center, Chicago, IL. March 19.

“Mold: It’s Everywhere” Giertsen Restoration Company In-House Seminar, The Chicago Conservation Center, Chicago, IL. February 5.

“Mold: It’s Everywhere” PLRB In-House Tour, The Chicago Conservation Center, Chicago, IL. January 17.

2001
NNDPA, Midwest Chapter Meeting. Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL. November 20.

“PLRB Sponsored Field Training” PLRB In-House Tour. November 19.
NNDPA, Midwest Chapter Meeting. The Chicago Conservation Center, Chicago, IL. June 28.

“Restored Murals in the Chicago Public Schools,” Great Chicago Places and Spaces tour, Chicago, IL, May 19.

“Fine Art Disasters,” IntegResource meeting, Charlotte, NC. May 14.

“ Risky Business: Insurance in the 21st Century,” Alliance of American Insurers, San Francisco, CA. May 1.

“Preserving Edgar Britton Frescoes,” Highland Park High School FOCUS on the Arts, Highland Park, IL. April 24.

“Restored WPA Murals in the Chicago Public Schools” Winnetka Community Associates, Winnetka, IL. April 4.

“PLRB Fine Arts Restoration Seminar,” The Chicago Conservation Center, Chicago, IL February 5.

“Colonial Dames Tour,” The Chicago Conservation Center, Chicago, IL. January 10.

“Fine Art Restoration,” ASCR Conference: The State of the Art, Chicago, IL. September 21.

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2000
NNDPA, Midwest Meeting. Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL. December 5.

Landmark Preservation Council of Illinois Dinner honoring Mayor Daley, Gery Chico and Paul Vallas, Chicago, IL. November

Allstate Insurance, “Fine Art Restoration,” Northbrook, IL. October 16.

NNDPA, Midwest Meeting. The Chicago Conservation Center, Chicago, IL. October 5.

Near North Insurance, “Fine Art Claims,” Chicago, IL. July 9.

“ The Chicago Mural Preservation Project,” The Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago, IL. May 23.

“Art Restoration Is Not Just For Museums Anymore.” ServiceMaster QRV meeting. Vail, CO. June 9.

1999
“Chicago WPA Mural Restoration Project.” NNDPA, Midwest Meeting. Chicago, IL. November 11.

“Fine Art Restoration.” Restoration Solutions Seminar ’99. Orlando, FL. October 29-30

“Fine Art Reclamation Repair.” Nationwide Insurance Educational Training Seminar. Columbus, OH. August 5.

“What You Should Know About Fine Art Losses.” Prism Network Convention. New Orleans, LA. May 21.

“Effects of Water on Fine Arts: Remedial Measures.” ASCR International Convention/Exhibition. Palm Springs, CA. March 11.

“Handling Fine Art Losses.” ServiceMaster QRV Meeting. Columbus, OH. February 24.

“Handling Fine Art Losses.” Nationwide Insurance Educational Training Seminar. Columbus, OH. February 11.

“Fine Art Losses: Preserving Memories.” Nationwide Insurance Educational Training Seminar. Columbus, OH. January 14.

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1998
“Handling Fine Art Losses.” Nationwide Insurance Educational Training Seminar. Columbus, OH. December 9-11.

“Handling Fine Art Losses.” Annual Claims Expo National Conference and Exhibition. St. Louis, MO. November 10-14.

“Handling Fine Art Losses.” DuraClean International Seminar. Deerfield, IL. October 13.

“Testing Methods for Evaluating Damage to Artwork.” National Institute for Disaster Restoration (NIDR). Vancouver, BC, Canada. June 26.

“Fine Art Losses.” Independent Adjusters Association of Central Illinois. Decatur, IL. April 9.

“The Heritage of WPA Art in Chicago.” Chicago: The City in Art Symposium. The Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago, IL. January 23.

1997
“Fine Art Losses Nationwide.” Disaster Kleenup National Convention. Las Vegas, NV. October 3-5.

“Fine Art Losses.” Western Loss Association Annual Meeting. Delavan, WI. September 24-25.

“The Chicago Conservation Center Tour.” Destination Management. Chicago, IL. June 30.

“Fine Art Losses.” Coregis Insurance Company. Chicago, IL. June 24.
“ WPA Murals in Chicago.” University of Chicago Center for Continuing Studies. Chicago, IL. June 3.

“Response and Recover of Fine Art Losses.” ASCR International Convention & Exhibition. Los Angeles, CA. March 12-14.

“Fine Art Losses.” Wisconsin River Valley Claims Association. Wassau, WI. February 20.

“Claim In-House Conference.” Chubb Insurance. The Chicago Conservation Center. Chicago, IL. January 29.

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1996
“Fine Art Losses.” ServiceMaster Annual Conference.” Lake Tahoe, NV. November 7-9.

“Mural Restoration.” Gorton Community Center. Evanston, IL. October 25.

“ Fine Art Losses.” Disaster Kleenup Convention. Denver, CO. October 5.

“ Fine Art Losses.” Property Claims Solutions Symposium. Marine Del Ray, CA. August 15-17.

“ Fine Art Losses.” PDS Midwest Seminar. Rolling Meadows, IL. July 26.

“ Fine Art Losses.” Purofirst National Convention. Orlando, FL. July 31.

“ Response and Recover of Fine Art Losses.” Metropolitan Insurance Seminar. Cleveland, OH. July 25.

“Restoration of the Millman Mural at Lucy Flower High School,” The Chicago Conservation Center, Chicago, IL. June 20.

“Fine Art Conservation.” Sponsored by The Historical Society of Oak Park’s Annual Meeting. Oak Park, IL. May 30.

“Fine Art Losses Nationwide,” ServiceMaster Quality Restoration Vendors Seminar. ServiceMaster Headquarters, Memphis, TN. May 29.

“Handling Fine Art Losses.” PDS Seminar. Milwaukee, WI. May 26.

“ Fine Art Losses.” Valuable Articles Seminar. Sponsored by Chubb Insurance Company. Sears Tower. Chicago, IL. April 25.

“ Professional Art Conservation and Insurance Coverage.” Sponsored by Inrecon. Detroit, MI. March 19.

“Professional Art Conservation and Insurance Coverage,” Inrecon/TIG Insurance Seminar. Inrecon Headquarters, Detroit, MI. March 19.

“Professional Art Conservation & Insurance Damage,” ASCR Convention. New Orleans, LA. March 15.

1995
“Fine Art Losses.” Western Loss Association. Radisson Sweet Hotel, Downers Grove, IL. March 3.

1994
" Conservation Techniques and the Technical Examination of Paintings." American College of Surgeons. Chicago, Illinois. October 10-11.

" The Art of Conservation." Paul Davis Systems Annual Conference. Washington, D.C. September 29.

" Chicago's Conservator's in Action." The Art Institute of Chicago Members. Chicago, Illinois. May 24-26.

" Fusing Art and Technology: Challenges in Art Restoration." Sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission. Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, Illinois. December 8

1993
" Conservation Techniques for Framers." The Great Frame-Up Annual Conference. In-House Seminar. The Chicago Conservation Center. Chicago, Illinois. June 28

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