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Newsletter Summary for March 2012

Here at The Center we have been busy behind the scenes working on several projects, including the launch of our new website!

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The Center in the News

The Conservation Center  (02/24/2012):

Holland Sentinel  (09/24/2011):
 Historic Trust Collection Back at Holland Armory

Chicago Ideas Week  (08/03/2011):
 About the Lab: The Marriage of Art and Science

Claims Journal  (07/26/2011):
 How to Evaluate Fine Art & Collectible Claims

Private Wealth Magazine  (07/01/2011):
 Artistry At Risk

Today’s Chicago Women  (07/01/2011):
 100 Women Making a Difference

Adjuster Insights  (04/22/2011):
 Handling Fine Art Claims

Chicago Sun-Times  (04/04/2011):
 Landmarks Group Celebrates Saving Great Building for 40 Years

Claims Advisor  (04/04/2011):
 The Fine Points of Artwork Claims

Portoluz  (03/02/2011):
 WPA 2.0: A Brand New Deal

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Dr. Margaret Nowolsielska, Chief Conservator of Murals

Professional Experience

The Conservation Center, Chicago, Illinois 1998 – Present
Chief Mural Conservator

R.S.F.A.R., Chicago, Illinois 1988 – 1996
Painting Conservator

Academy of Fine Art, Department of Conservation, Warsaw, Poland 1977 – 1987
University equivalent Assistant Professor

State Company of Fine Arts Conservation, Torun, Poland 1972 – 1977
Painting Conservator

Education

Academy of Fine Arts. Warsaw, Poland 1986
Ph.D. Dissertation: “The Techniques and Technology of Discovered Frescoes from 1430.”

Nicolas Copernicus University. Torun, Poland 1972
Master’s Degree. Fine Art Conservation. Specialization: The Conservation of Paintings and Sculpture.

State School of Architecture. Poland 1964
Bachelor’s Degree.
History, Techniques and Technology of Architecture.

Grants

1992
The Getty Conservation Institute and The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Denmark. Grant Work: Recent Lining Methods and Related Processes.

1983
Ministry of Culture. Institute of Conservation and Restoration of Fine Arts. Madrid, Spain. Grant Work: The Conservation of Paintings.

1977
Ministry of Culture. Institute Royal du Patrimoine Artistique. Brussels, Belgium. Grant Work: The Conservation of Sculpture.

1974 – 1975
Cathedral of Trier. Trier, Germany. Grant Work: The Conservation of Altars and Stone Sculptures

Professional Organizations

1988 – Present
American Institute for Conservation. Washington, DC

1972 – Present
The International Institute for Conservation. London, England