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Valeria Kremser
Philadelphia, PA 19147
boxturtlepress@gmail.com
Professional Experience
University of Pennsylvania Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Philadelphia, PA
Book Technician, May 2011 – Present
-Work independently on books performing a variety of treatments.
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, Philadelphia, PA
Book Technician, July 2008 – May 2011
-Work independently on books performing a variety of treatments from basic stabilization, to complete rebinds and tailored housing
Conservation Technician, July 2006 – May 2008
-Worked as part of the Collection Care Team on large-scale projects
-Performing a variety of treatments on paper, books, photos, slides and assisted with lab upkeep
Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Lab, The New York Academy of Medicine, NYC
Intern, May 2008 – July 2008
- The Gladys Brooks Internship was a paid two month internship, where a variety of book and paper conservation principles were applied with guidance from the staff
Youth Urban Renewal Arts Program, Institute for the Study of Civic Values, Philadelphia, PA
Project Liaison, July 2006 – May 2008
-Wrote grants/grant reports, maintained files and resources
Project Director, June 05 – July 2006; Lead Teacher, Sept. 04-July 2006
-Introduced youth to their civic rights by using art as a vehicle for change
-Handled daily operations for two sites, maintained the computer database, and managed staff
Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA
Faculty, February 2005 – May 2008
-Taught papermaking and bookbinding on-site, and as part of Carelink in institutional settings
Pennypack Environmental Center, Philadelphia, PA
Recreational Specialty Instructor, July – November 2004; May – Nov. 2000, 2001, & 2002
-Taught/developed lessons and planned events about natural history
-Helped to catalog, organize, and compile a database in the new library
-Created history and natural history displays from specimens found in the park
Wagner Free Institute of Science, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Conservator, June 2002 – October 2002
-Repaired and conserved natural history books from the institution’s collection
American Philosophical Society Conservation Department, Philadelphia, PA
Intern, October 2001 – May 2002
-Conserved books and pamphlets using cleaning, binding, 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
Professional Activites
Philadelphia Area Conservation Association, Philadelphia, PA
Member, September 2012-Present
-Attend members meetings, lectures, and tours.
Guild of Book Workers-Delaware Valley Chapter, Philadelphia, PA
Webmaster, June 2011 – Present; Member, February 2011 – Present
-Maintain http://dvc-gbw.org and the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers Facebook fan page.
-Attend members meetings and workshops. Contribute articles to Pressing Matter newsletter.
Philadelphia Center for the Book, Philadelphia, PA
Events Chair, January 2012 – Present; Member, November 2007 – Present
-Organize members meetings, workshops, and large scale events. Secure locations, teachers, and purchase refreshments.
-Attend members meetings and workshops, and participate in book based community events.
PositiveSpace, Philadelphia, PA
Board Vice President, January 2008-Present; Member, December 2006-Present
-Promote, organize, and participate in a variety of volunteer art based community events.
Untitled (Loyola’s Art Club), Loyola University New Orleans, LA
President, August 1999 – May 2000
-Organized student juried shows, visiting artist speakers, and Pot ‘Til You Drop (ceramics event)
Visual Perspectives Committee, University Programming Board, Loyola University New Orleans, LA
Chair, September 1998 – April 1999; Member, February – May 1998
-Organized gallery shows, openings, and lectures of professional and student artists
Workshops Taught
Construction of Book Supports, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Phila., PA, March 10, 2010
-Taught a day-long workshop on the construction of book supports for use in exhibitions
Bookbinding, Springside School for Girls, Chestnut Hill, PA, November 2004
-Taught a series of classes how to create a flag book and Japanese stab binding
Papermaking, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Bridge Program, August 2004
-Taught a 2-hour introduction to papermaking for incoming students
Papermaking, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME, July – August 2002
-Assisted in studio, prepared pulp and performed demos for the class taught by Jeanne Jaffe
Workshops Attended
Paste Paper with Mary Elizabeth Nelson
Saturday, July 21, 2012. 10:00am-5:00pm, The University of the Arts
Practical Origami Workshop with Bill Hanscom
Sunday, June 10, 2012. 10:00am-4:00pm, Library Company of Philadelphia
Toolmaking with Jim Croft
Friday, November 4, 2011. 9:30am-5:30pm, The New York Academy of Medicine
Standards of Excellence Seminar 2012 with Todd Pattison, Daniel Essig, John DeMerritt, and Katherine Beaty
Thursday, October 6–Saturday October 8, 2011.Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, MA
Paper Folding Workshop with Eriko Takahashi
Saturday, December 11, 2010. 2-4pm, Library Company of Philadelphia
Scaleboard Binding Workshop with Julia Miller
November 13-14, 2010. 9 am-5 pm, Library Company of Philadelphia
Early Book Structures and the Nag Hammadi Codices with Julia Miller
Friday, October 29th, 2010. Lecture at 6:00 pm. Library Company of Philadelphia
Faux Gold Labels with Jennifer Rosner
Saturday, July 17, 2010. 9:30 am to noon, Library Company of Philadelphia
The Nag Hammadi Codice with Julia Miller
June 18-19,2010. Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Lab, The New York Academy of Medicine
The Book as Architecture with Paul Johnson
Saturday, May 8, 2010, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Paste Papers with Jennifer Rosner
Saturday, Jan 16, 2010. 9 am to noon, Library Company of Philadelphia
Insect Pamphlet/Nested Cube with Michelle Dauberman
Saturday, September 12, 2009. 9 am to noon, Library Company of Philadelphia
Turkish Marbling with Richard Aldorasi
Saturday, July 18, 2009, Historic Rittenhouse Town, Philadelphia, PA
The Sliding Card Folder/the Magic Window with Andrew Huot
Saturday, June 13, 2009. 9 am – noon, Library Company of Philadelphia
Limp Vellum Binding with Anne Hillam
December 2009, Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Lab, The New York Academy of Medicine
Education
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Fine Arts Book Arts/Printmaking, May 2002
Loyola University New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2000
Awards & Publications
From Seneca Falls to Philadelphia:..., Part of PIFA 2013, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Favorite Edible Book, The Second Annual Edible Book Festival, April 1, 2012
The Page Illuminates: Book Highlights from the Internet, DVC-GBW Newsletter, January 2011- Present
Honorable Mention, Animal Images Real or Imaginary, November 2003
Lenore Adelman Award for Book Arts, May 2002
Mary Beasom Bishop and Francis Sumner Merit Scholarship, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, April 2002
Festival of Fins, May 2000, New Orleans, LA,
Robert Munsell Award, For Departmental and University Service, May 2000
Revisions 2001, 2000, 1999, literary magazine, Loyola University’s Literary Magazine
Collections
Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University, New York, NY
University of Colorado, Norlin Library, Special Collections, Boulder, CO
