INDIANA—The Indiana State Library is celebrating Preservation Week this month by holding a conservation clinic and encouraging guests to bring their family heirlooms.
A team of experienced conservators will be at “Preserve Your Family Treasures: The Indiana State Library Public Conservation Clinic” to show individuals how to best care for antiques and artwork.
Conservators Seth Irwin of the Indiana State Library, Valinda Carroll of the Indiana Historical Society, Meghan Smith of the Indiana State Museum, Sharon Battista of S D Battista Paintings Conservation, and Doug Sanders of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields will advise attendees on the best methods to store and preserve their documents, photographs, maps, textiles, paintings and small wood and metal pieces.
“A public conservation clinic is a great opportunity for people to interact with professional conservators, obtain information about their valuable pieces, and learn how to preserve them better for the future,” Irwin said.
“Preserve Your Family Treasures” will occur in the Indiana State Library’s History Reference Room on Monday, April 29, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission is free, and parking will be validated for those who park in the Senate Avenue garage directly across from the library. The Indiana State Library is located at 315 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.
This event is designed to provide advice on object preservation. No monetary evaluations or appraisals will be conducted. Appointment and registration are encouraged but not required.
