Valeria Kremser

Conservation Portfolio

Contents

•Resume•Glass Slides•Bunraku Photographs•Deed Books•Revolutionary War Books & Pamphlets•Bindings•Treatment Proposals, Condition Reports,& Final Reports

Resume

EducationThe University of the Arts

, Philadelphia, PAMaster of Fine Arts Book Arts/Printmaking, May 2002

Loyola University New Orleans

, LABachelor of Fine Arts, May 2000

Professional

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, Philadelphia, PA

Experience

Conservation Technician

, July 2006-Present-Work as part of the Collection Care Team on large-scale projects-Perform a variety of treatments on documents, books, photos, glass slides and help with lab upkeep.Youth Urban Renewal Arts Program- Institute for the Study of Civic Values, Philadelphia, PA

Project Liaison

, July 2006- Present/Project Dir., June 05-July 06/Lead Teacher, Sept. 04-July 06-Introduce youth to their civic rights and help them to use art as a vehicle for change.-Handle daily program operations for two sites and maintain the database.Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA

Faculty,

February 2005- Present-Teach papermaking and bookbinding workshops on and offsite.Wagner Free Institute of Science, Philadelphia, PA

Assistant Conservator

, June 2002-October 2002-Repaired and conserved natural history books from the institution’s collection.Pennypack Environmental Center, Philadelphia, PA

Recreational Specialty Instructor

, July-November 2004 /May-Nov. 2000, 2001, & 2002-Taught nature appreciation classes & developed lessons and events about nature.-Helped to catalog and organize the new library.-Created history and natural history displays from things found in the park.American Philosophical Society Conservation Department, Philadelphia, PA

Intern

, October 2001-May 2002-Conserved books and pamphlets using cleaning, rebinding, and enclosure methods.The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

Papermaking Assistant

, September 2000-May 2002-Assisted Professor with preparation and execution of class.-Assisted with visiting artist workshops including Robbin Ami Silverberg, Carol Cole, Winnie Radolan, Lynn Sures and John Baker.