Shards 'n Snippits Summer 2024
02/07/24 17:43 Filed in: Shards 'n Snippets
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Founded in July 1987 . Supporters, industry sponsors, members, major contributors, grantors, advocates … everyone… have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation's mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the US both past and present. Link to: The Relevance of Tile Heritage Today
With the 2024 Flooring Sustainability Summit fast approaching, we wanted to extend a final invitation to attend this first-of-its-kind event. PROGRAM DETAILS & REGISTRATION!
Co-hosted by TCNA, NALFA, NSI and NWFA, the Summit will unite the flooring industry with architects and designers, policymakers, purchasers and more, with the common goal of advancing sustainable building practices.
Among the key topics covered, attendees can expect dynamic discussions around health and material reporting, green building standardization, and alignment on embodied carbon. PROGRAM DETAILS & REGISTRATION!
S. O. S.: Teco Murals at the University of Illinois Endangered!
An investigative report by the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette revealed that the University of Illinois, across the next decade, but starting soon, is going to demolish a whole series of buildings on campus and that the first to go “on the chopping block” ― to borrow the report’s headline ― is the Vivarium Building (1915-16) (illus. 1), which is flanked on its east and west façades at the second-story level by two magnificent, near-identical Teco murals depicting roiling carp overtopped by a rolling wave, all glazed in sumptuous ‘Teco green’. PRESERVING THESE HISTORICALLY VALUABLE CERAMIC MURALS NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE! Full Information provided by Dr. Richard Mohr. CLICK For the FULL STORY . You can help to preserve these murals simply by writing a two or three sentence e-letter to the Chancellor of the University:
Robert J. Jones, Chancellor
Further SPOTLIGHT ON CERAMIC SURFACES . .
Cary Public Art: Brick Sculptures Bring Charm to Black Creek Greenway, Cary, NC.
In his public art series called, “The Arts Alfresco,” Brad Spencer uses brick, a classic industrial building material, to create something that truly defies what people expect of it.
Read the full story here or click the image!
Tile Heritage Legacy Friends Planned Giving
https://endowment.tileheritage.org
Questions? EMAIL: foundation@tileheritage.org
STEWARDSHIP: What are the current vital educational activities of the Tile Heritage Foundation? LEARN MORE!
GREAT INSTALLATIONS start with QUALIFIED LABOR!
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry. The CTEF Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program is the only third-party assessment of installer skills and knowledge that is recognized by the tile industry.
Take advantage of resources and educational opportunities from ALL of your TILE INDUSTRY Organizations - all SPONSOR & SUPPORT the Tile Heritage Foundation TODAY & for POSTERITY!
A FREE Program of Tile Heritage Foundation -
Archive materials related to your company's history for posterity in the THF Archive and Finding Aid Index.
Photography, promotional materials, correspondence and other important items will be kept safe for posterity. Digital images of documented installations are also encouraged.
Contact Tile Heritage
Email: foundation@tileheritage.org Phone: 707.431.8453
The Foundation's archive validates the historic & current use of tile.The archive reflects the accomplishments of the Tile Industry!
Here's a current list of Contemporary Companies with folders in the Tile Heritage Archives! YOU can be one of them.. click on the image below for details or scan the QR code or email: fpundation@tileheritage.org
CLICK if you are curious about what HISTORIC TILE COMPANIES are listed in the THF Archives.
... see who SPONSORS Tile Heritage ....
https://endowment.tileheritage.org
Questions? EMAIL: foundation@tileheritage.org
STEWARDSHIP: What are the current vital educational activities of the Tile Heritage Foundation? LEARN MORE!
GREAT INSTALLATIONS start with QUALIFIED LABOR!
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry. The CTEF Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program is the only third-party assessment of installer skills and knowledge that is recognized by the tile industry.
Take advantage of resources and educational opportunities from ALL of your TILE INDUSTRY Organizations - all SPONSOR & SUPPORT the Tile Heritage Foundation TODAY & for POSTERITY!
A FREE Program of Tile Heritage Foundation -
Archive materials related to your company's history for posterity in the THF Archive and Finding Aid Index.
Photography, promotional materials, correspondence and other important items will be kept safe for posterity. Digital images of documented installations are also encouraged.
Contact Tile Heritage
Email: foundation@tileheritage.org Phone: 707.431.8453
The Foundation's archive validates the historic & current use of tile.The archive reflects the accomplishments of the Tile Industry!
Here's a current list of Contemporary Companies with folders in the Tile Heritage Archives! YOU can be one of them.. click on the image below for details or scan the QR code or email: fpundation@tileheritage.org
CLICK if you are curious about what HISTORIC TILE COMPANIES are listed in the THF Archives.
... see who SPONSORS Tile Heritage ....