Webinar: Ephemera, Artifacts & Photographs, Oh My! Tackling Conservation & Preservation Quandaries
Wednesday, November 6th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In this presentation, we will talk about how to tackle conservation concerns, including some resources for handling artefacts, rehousing materials for long-term care and when to reach out to a conservator. Presenters will also share information about the Ohio Preservation Council, and there will be time for questions and discussion.
About Our Presenters
Marcela is the head of conservation at The Ohio State University Libraries. In this role and in partnership with colleagues across the organization, Marcela is responsible for physical treatment, collection care, and preventive conservation of circulating and non- circulating collections. In this position she also serves as a resource for the university, Columbus, and the Ohio community by engaging in outreach, training, consultation, and other educational activities. She is currently the chair-elect of Ohio Preservation Council.
Virginia is the Digital Projects Librarian at Kent State University. Her specialty areas are project management and digitization, working primarily with the university’s unique collections. She holds an MLIS from Kent State University and an MA in Art Gallery and Museum Studies from the University of Leeds. Her research areas include privacy in digital collections and the Right to be Forgotten. She is author of Framing Privacy in Digital Collections with Ethical Decision Making (Morgan & Claypool, 2018) and also serves as the chair of Ohio Preservation Council.
Heritage Ohio’s 2024 Preservation Month Photo Contest | Faces of Preservation: And the winner is…..
The votes have been tallied and it’s time to announce this year’s winner. Congratulations go out to Maria Dehne for her image Cincinnati Face Off!
Here is Maria’s statement about the image from her entry:
One of the many historic gems of Cincinnati, Ohio, is Cincinnati Union Terminal, a 91-year-old National Historic Landmark. Originally built as a passenger railroad terminal, and as a current treasured art deco city icon, it was recently restored back to its original 1933 condition. In a multi-‘face’ted process, one important aspect of the work included meticulously repairing the exterior ‘face’ of the building. Made of limestone, aluminum and other materials, preservationists made sure to use safe products and procedures to remove layers and years of grime to provide a ‘facelift’ to this cultural asset’s façade. At one time, the building was on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of one of the Most Endangered Historic Places and ‘faced’ doom, but today it continues to hold significant meaning to the nation’s heritage, transportation, architecture, and more. As I reflect on what this preserved building means to me, it was neat to have the chance to capture a reflection of downtown Cincinnati in my car mirror as the restored ‘face’ of the building was in front of me. My face lights up every time I look at this photo where I was able to capture a symbolic ‘face off’ of a beloved and memorable building, and the city that loves and saved her, all in one image!
Be sure to catch the winning image on the cover of a future issue of Revitalize Ohio. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest and who voted for their favorite image.
Heritage Ohio’s 2024 Preservation Month Photo Contest | Vote for your favorite!
We’re in the thick of Preservation Month 2024 and it’s the moment we know you’ve been waiting for: time to vote for your favorite finalist image! But first we want to thank everyone who submitted an entry this year. Whittling our entries down to our four finalists was no easy task, and everyone who participated submitted great images. But, we have the best of the best, and now it’s your opportunity to vote. Take a look at the finalist images and their statements, exercise your voting power, and choose your favorite.
Please note: online voting will only be available through Wednesday, May 29, so don’t delay. Once the votes have been tallied, we’ll close out Preservation Month 2024 by announcing the winning image on Friday, May 31. Good luck to our finalists! You can access the voting page here.
Dates to remember
Online voting of finalists: Friday, May 24-Wednesday, May 29
Winner announced: Friday, May 31
Webinar: Reconciliation, Recovery, & Resilience: A Historic Preservation Plan for Ohioans
Wednesday, May 15th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The newest edition of the State Historic Preservation Plan was recently released by the State Historic Preservation Office. This plan, developed with an expert board, and with the input of Ohioans just like you, serves as both a working plan for the State Historic Preservation Office and as a guide for preservation throughout the state. Come learn what’s new in the latest edition and how it helps save historic sites in Ohio.
About Our Presenter
Nathan Bevil, Community Planning & Preservation Manager at the State Historic Preservation Office, holds a bachelor’s degree in history and historic preservation from Mary Washington College and a Master of Historic Preservation degree from the University of Georgia. He administers the CLG program, guided the development of the State Historic Preservation Plan, and provides technical assistance to communities on local historic preservation matters.
Heritage Ohio’s 2024 Preservation Month Photo Contest | Faces of Preservation
Update May 18: The submission period has closed. Stay tuned to heritageohio.org as we open online voting on Friday, May 24.
As we post this, Preservation Month is just around the corner, and that means Heritage Ohio’s annual Preservation Month Photo Contest is too. This year’s theme is Faces of Preservation and we’re looking forward to seeing some great image submissions. But when we say “Faces of Preservation” what exactly do we mean? It could be the faces of the people who make preservation happen in your community, it could be the “face” of the building that has been part of the community, or it could be both. Whatever the case, capture that winning image and submit it to us by the entry deadline of Friday, May 17.
Once you get that perfect image and tell us a bit about it, submit your entry using our online submission form below. Our Preservation Committee and Board of Trustees will choose finalists from all of the entries we receive, and then we’ll open the contest to online voting. As in years past, your online votes will determine the winner, and the winning image will be featured on the cover of a future issue of Revitalize Ohio. Good luck!
Dates to remember
Entries accepted: Monday, April 29-Friday, May 17
Online voting of finalists: Friday, May 24-Wednesday, May 29
Winner announced: Friday, May 31
Webinar: An Exploration of the American Stained Glass Industry
Wednesday, May 22nd – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Explore the rich history of American stained glass and the niche industry that supports so much of our architectural art glass environment. Looking to the future of stained glass restoration, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. Success hinges upon our willingness to embrace creativity, and our ability to draw insights from past endeavors and forge collaborative pathways with communities. Fortunately, our history is steeped in a tradition of collaboration, service, and ingenuity, providing a sturdy foundation upon which to build.
About Our Presenter
Megan McElfresh is a third-generation stained glass artisan who became Executive Director of the Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA) in Fall of 2017. Her background in operations management and art history gives her unique qualifications as the leader for the National Trade Association as it celebrates its 120th anniversary of service to the industry. In her role with the SGAA, McElfresh is focused on sowing the seeds of long-term change and expanding the SGAA’s core programs. Her focus is on showcasing the Association as a hub for the industry through strong partnerships with manufacturers, preservation and stewardship groups, and education centers. By bringing together the nation’s foremost architectural art glass studios in technical skill and integrity, the Stained Glass Association’s cumulative knowledge can be combined for the benefit of all who are tasked with the care and investment of our nation’s living stained glass museum.
The Stained Glass Association of America, founded in 1903, is a 501(c)6 national professional trade association serving the architectural ornamental art glass industry across
North America and Internationally. In December 2017, the national headquarters office moved to Buffalo, NY. Coming up on its 120th anniversary, they are focused on strengthening their 501(c)3 Foundation, expanding their mission, and serving our nation’s emerging professionals.
The SGAA Foundation was founded in 2020 to promote public appreciation and knowledge of the stained glass and mosaic art form and champion the provenance of the material in architectural art. The mission of the Foundation is to foster proactive, responsible stewardship of our nation’s architectural art glass and mosaic treasures. Beauty must be abundant and accessible and we must collaborate with like-minded organizations to bring new voices into our industry while providing more resources to protect our nation’s stained glass heritage.
Webinar: Top Tips for National Register Nominations
Wednesday, March 27th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
What is the National Register of Historic Places? This webinar will cover the basics of what the National Register of Historic Places program is, what being listed in the program does and does not mean, and what benefits may come with a listing. Additionally, this webinar will outline the process of nominating resources to the National Register of Historic Places and provide insight and tips to preparing a nomination.
This webinar is registered for 1.00 LU AIA credit.
About Our Presenter
Abby Marshall, Survey and National Register Manager for Inventory and Registration for the State Historic Preservation Office of the Ohio History Connection, holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Geography with a concentration in Travel and Tourism as well as a Master’s of Science degree in Historic Preservation – both from Ball State University. She began working at the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office in 2021 and currently serves on the Heritage Ohio Board as the Young Ohio Preservationist’s chair.