Profile

Virginia Naudé received an AB in History of Art from Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA and her professional training in the Conservation Department of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Working at the V&A for five years with master craftsmen on primary collection objects, she received practical training in fabrication methods and conservation techniques for bronze, steel, stone, terracotta, plaster and polychrome wood. The program included connoisseurship and historical research in association with museum keepers/scholars and collaboration with museum scientists. The training was integrated into priority museum projects ranging in size from large installations to small museum case display objects. Dates of sculptures ranged from medieval to modern.

Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC)

Fellow of the International Institute for Conservation (IIC).

Conferences:

Organized two conferences on the care of outdoor sculpture collections

Publications:

• Editor and author of two books for general audiences on the treatment and maintenance of sculpture displayed in an outdoor environment
• Author of technical articles on sculpture by William Rush and Thomas Eakins
• Co-author of studies on cleaning methods for marble

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Lectures:

Professional conferences and general audiences

Awards:

Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania and National Awards for Conservation Projects

• GSA 2005 Honor Award for conservation team at the Department of Justice Building
• GSA Citation for conservation work on bronze fountain at State Department Building
• GSA 2003 Heritage Award for conservation of Michael Lantz limestone horses, DC
• AGC award, co-author of publication on Lee marble at Philadelphia City Hall
• Rutherford John Gettens Merit Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service to the American Institute for Conservation
• 2009 Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia Grand Jury Award, design team Philadelphia City Hall Exterior Envelope Restoration
• 2009 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award, Philadelphia City Hall, Exterior Envelope Restoration

Professional Memberships:

• American Institute for Conservation
• International Institute for Conservation
• Association for Preservation Technology (APT), International
• APT, Delaware Valley Chapter
• ICOM

Boards and Advisory Panels:

• American Institute for Conservation, board member 1988-1991
• APT Delaware Valley Chapter, board member 1988-1993 and 1995-2001

Reviewer for Project and Grant Funding:

• General Services Administration Design Excellence in Arts, Peer Professional Reviewer
• Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship Publication Review Committee
• Institute for Museum and Library Services
• National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
• National Institute for Conservation, Save Outdoor Sculpture!