Conservation Conversation

March 13

10 a.m. Public Program

12-1:30 p.m. Student/Faculty Program

10 am

Conservation Conversation

PUBLIC PROGRAM

The public is invited to converse with Cincinnati conservator Michael Ruzga at the Art Museum as he works on a 16th century Italian oil painting. Formerly Chief Conservator of the Taft Museum of Art, Ruzga has treated numerous paintings over the past twenty years, including works by Rembrandt, Renoir, Bouguereau and others.

Co-sponsored by Miami University Art Museum Docent Program

12–1:30 pm

CONSERVATION AT WORK

Faculty & Student PROGRAM

Faculty and students curious about professional opportunities in the field of conservation are encouraged to drop in on Michael Ruzga, Director and Head of Conservation at Fine Arts Conservation, Inc., as he works on a 16th century Italian oil painting in the Art Museum’s collection. Learn about conservation career paths, watch a demonstration, ask questions. Lunch available beginning at 11:40; students should stop by as their schedules permit.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Career Services