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'''Richard McCoy''' is an American [[Arts administration|arts adminstrator]] and former [[conservator-restorer]], who is the founding executive director of [[Landmark Columbus|Landmark Columbus Foundation]]. |
'''Richard McCoy,''' born and raised in the Midwest, is an American [[Arts administration|arts adminstrator]], [[curator]], and former [[conservator-restorer]], who is the founding executive director of [[Landmark Columbus|Landmark Columbus Foundation]]. |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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McCoy grew up in |
McCoy grew up in Indiana <ref>{{cite news|last1=Grossman|first1=Dan|title=Building Columbus, and some of the country's best architecture|url=https://www.nuvo.net/arts/visual_arts/building-columbus-and-some-of-the-country-s-best-architecture/article_eafe1d1e-463b-5974-910f-aeed819adcbb.html|accessdate=22 December 2017|work=NUVO|language=en}}</ref> and received a [[B.A]]. in political science and journalism from [[Indiana University Bloomington]], was a [[Fulbright Scholar]] to Spain, and received a [[M.A.]] in [[art history]] and an advance certificate in [[conservation-restoration]] from the [[New York University Institute of Fine Arts]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Richard McCoy|url=http://advanced.jhu.edu/about-us/faculty/richard-mccoy/|website=Johns Hopkins University Faculty|publisher=Johns Hopkins University|accessdate=14 April 2015}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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McCoy began his career in art conservation and curatorial roles in prominent institutions, including the [[Lilly Library]] at Indiana University and the [[Metropolitan Museum of Art]] and [[The Museum of Modern Art]] in New York City. |
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===Indianapolis=== |
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| ⚫ | He then served as Conservator of Objects & Variable Art at the [[Indianapolis Museum of Art]] from 2003 to 2013. During this time, he also taught as an adjunct faculty instructor at IUPUI and Johns Hopkins University<ref>{{cite web|title=Lab Tour: Objects and Variable Art - Smarthistory|url=https://smarthistory.org/lab-tour-objects-and-variable-art/|website=Smarthistory|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref>. He worked on several exhibitions and projects with internationally recognized curators and artists. He completed many conservation treatments on iconic works at the museum and curated the exhibition "Indiana: By the Numbers" about the artist [[Robert Indiana]]'s work from the 1980s. During this time, the museum was given the prestigious Ross Merrill Award, among other distinctions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ross Merrill Award|url=https://www.conservation-us.org/membership/current-members/awards/ross-merrill-award#.WkpL7iPMxTY|website=www.conservation-us.org|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref> |
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Highlights of McCoy's projects at IMA: |
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In 2013 he began working for the [[Columbus, Indiana]] in an effort to create a plan and process to care for the world-renowned [[cultural heritage]]. |
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* Conservation of Time-Based Art: McCoy worked on innovative conservation strategies for time-based media and digital art, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between artists and conservators to maintain the integrity of artworks over time.<ref name="Art21Magazine">{{cite web|url=https://magazine.art21.org/2011/07/06/no-preservatives-conversations-about-conservation/|title=No Preservatives: Conversations about Conservation|author=Art21 Magazine|date=July 6, 2011|access-date=June 22, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Smarthistory">{{cite web|url=https://smarthistory.org/ima-conservation-5-questions-with-richard-mccoy/|title=IMA Conservation: 5 Questions with Richard McCoy|author=Indianapolis Museum of Art|date=May 8, 2017|access-date=June 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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===Exhibit Columbus=== |
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* Jean Tinguely’s "Chaos 1": McCoy oversaw the conservation and return of this kinetic sculpture, ensuring its functionality and aesthetic integrity.<ref name="Art21Magazine3">{{cite web|url=https://magazine.art21.org/2011/04/19/no-preservatives-conversations-about-conservation-exploring-the-freedom-to-re-present-value-a-discussion-with-theaster-gates/|title=No Preservatives: Conversations about Conservation: Exploring the Freedom to Re-Present Value: A Discussion with Theaster Gates|author=Art21 Magazine|date=April 19, 2011|access-date=June 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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* Interview with Robert Irwin: McCoy conducted an in-depth interview with artist Robert Irwin about his installation "Light and Space III" for the IMA’s atrium, discussing the challenges and intricacies of conserving large-scale contemporary art.<ref name="Smarthistory2">{{cite web|url=https://smarthistory.org/a-conversation-with-robert-irwin-on-light-and-space-iii/|title=A Conversation with Robert Irwin on Light and Space III|author=Indianapolis Museum of Art|date=May 8, 2017|access-date=June 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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* Hands-Off Approach to Controlling Media-Based Artworks: He co-authored a paper on the implementation of a computerized control system for electronic media components in contemporary art installations, which enhanced efficiency and reduced gallery downtime.<ref name="ElectronicMediaReview">{{cite journal|last1=Dilger|first1=Brad|last2=McCoy|first2=Richard|title=A Hands-Off Approach to Controlling Media-Based Artworks|journal=Electronic Media Review|volume=3|year=2014|url=https://resources.culturalheritage.org/emg-review/volume-three-2013-2014/dilger/|access-date=June 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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* Documenting public art with a community-based approach, including all of Tony Smith's outdoor sculptures.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kennedy |first1=Randy |title=Project Enlists the Public to Document Outdoor Sculpture by Tony Smith |url=https://archive.nytimes.com/artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/03/project-enlists-the-public-to-document-outdoor-sculpture-by-tony-smith/ |work=ArtsBeat |date=3 August 2012 |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Columbus, Indiana=== |
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Mutz <ref>{{cite news |last1=Reports |first1=Staff |title=Marketplace: Alliance announces first cohort of Mutz Institute |url=http://www.therepublic.com/2021/01/17/marketplace_alliance_announces_first_cohort_of_mutz_institute/ |access-date=17 January 2021 |work=The Republic}}</ref> |
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In 2013, he began working for the [[Columbus, Indiana]] redevelopment commission in an effort to create a plan and process to care for the world-renowned [[cultural heritage]]. In 2014, McCoy became the Founding Executive Director of Landmark Columbus Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to preserving and advancing the cultural heritage of Columbus, Indiana. The organization runs three primary programs: [[Exhibit Columbus]], the Columbus Design Institute, and Progressive Preservation projects.<ref name="LandmarkColumbus">{{cite web|url=https://landmarkcolumbusfoundation.org/|title=Landmark Columbus Foundation|access-date=June 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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Under McCoy's leadership, Landmark Columbus Foundation has grown significantly, gaining recognition for its progressive preservation and community engagement efforts. The foundation's signature program, Exhibit Columbus, explores community, architecture, art, and design, celebrating Columbus's modernist legacy. The program alternates creates an innovative cycle of events, fostering innovative ideas and site-responsive installations.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Loos |first1=Ted |title=Columbus, Ind., Renews Its Big Design Legacy |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/18/arts/design/columbus-ind-renews-its-big-design-legacy.html |work=The New York Times |date=18 August 2017}}</ref> |
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==Public art== |
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https://www.ibj.com/articles/70382-businesses-not-for-profits-driving-push-for-public-art |
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Public Art Archive |
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Hawaii |
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While serving on the program committee for VOCA, Tony Smith (NYT article) |
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Art Assignment: |
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https://www.pbs.org/video/art-assignment-murals/ |
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===Wikipedia=== |
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McCoy has created and taught courses in leading museum studies programs about the use of Wikipedia for collections care and management. He founded the projects [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Public Art|Wikiproject Public Art]] and [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Collections Care|Wikiproject Collections Care]], both of which have been recognized internationally.<ref>{{cite web|title=Museum Studies Students Document Indiana State House Artwork : Newscenter : IUPUI|url=http://newscenter.iupui.edu/index.php?id=4945|website=newscenter.iupui.edu|accessdate=17 January 2018}}</ref> He and his students were recognized by the Indiana House and Senate with Concurrent Resolutions for their distinguished work in documenting the public art at the [[Indiana Statehouse]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Lawmakers Honor Museum Studies Students For Documentation of State House Art : Newscenter : IUPUI|url=http://newscenter.iupui.edu/index.php?id=5023|website=newscenter.iupui.edu|accessdate=17 January 2018}}</ref>. |
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==Other writing== |
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https://www.patternindy.com/author/rmccoy/ |
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==Writing== |
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Art 21, NUVO, Pattern, |
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while l is has written for a number of prominent online publications, including [[Art21]]'s blog<ref>{{cite web|title=No Preservatives: Conversations about Conservation|url=http://blog.art21.org/category/columns/no-preservatives-conversations-about-conservation/|website=Art21 Magazine|publisher=Art21|accessdate=14 April 2015}}</ref>, [[Indianapolis Museum of Art]]'s Blog<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCoy|first1=Richard|title=CBS Sunday Morning to Feature the Miller House & Garden|url=http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/05/20/cbs-sunday-morning-to-feature-the-miller-house-garden/|website=IMA blog|publisher=Indianapolis Museum of Art|accessdate=29 July 2015}}</ref>, and many others. |
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IUPUI |
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http://newscenter.iupui.edu/index.php?id=5023 |
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http://newscenter.iupui.edu/index.php?id=4945 |
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https://www.nuvo.net/arts/visual_arts/an-exhibit-on-public-art-in-indianapolis/article_7694dfa0-3397-5c02-a9d2-789b25188f19.html |
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http://www.docomomo-us.org/news/columbus_update_civic_inspiration_right_scale |
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https://sculpturedigest.com/public-art-symposium-set-for-nov-2017-honolulu-hawaii/ |
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The foundation also undertakes significant preservation projects at National Historic Landmark resources such as [[First Christian Church (Columbus, Indiana)|First Christian Church]] and [[North Christian Church]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Henderson |first1=Audrey |title=The modernist First Christian Church celebrates its iconic tower’s restoration in Columbus |url=https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/first-christian-church-saarinen-restoration-columbus-usa#:~:text=The%20%243.2%2Dmillion%2C%20eight%2D,and%20CEO%20of%20Heritage%20Fund. |work=wallpaper.com |date=21 February 2024 |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Richards S. McCoy | |
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| Born | Hillsdale, Michigan, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Director of Landmark Columbus Foundation, curator, conservator-restorer, writer |
| Spouse | Tracey Gallion |
| Children | 3 |
Richard McCoy, born and raised in the Midwest, is an American arts adminstrator, curator, and former conservator-restorer, who is the founding executive director of Landmark Columbus Foundation.
Early life and education
McCoy grew up in Indiana [1] and received a B.A. in political science and journalism from Indiana University Bloomington, was a Fulbright Scholar to Spain, and received a M.A. in art history and an advance certificate in conservation-restoration from the New York University Institute of Fine Arts.[2]
Career
McCoy began his career in art conservation and curatorial roles in prominent institutions, including the Lilly Library at Indiana University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Indianapolis
He then served as Conservator of Objects & Variable Art at the Indianapolis Museum of Art from 2003 to 2013. During this time, he also taught as an adjunct faculty instructor at IUPUI and Johns Hopkins University[3]. He worked on several exhibitions and projects with internationally recognized curators and artists. He completed many conservation treatments on iconic works at the museum and curated the exhibition "Indiana: By the Numbers" about the artist Robert Indiana's work from the 1980s. During this time, the museum was given the prestigious Ross Merrill Award, among other distinctions.[4]
Highlights of McCoy's projects at IMA:
- Conservation of Time-Based Art: McCoy worked on innovative conservation strategies for time-based media and digital art, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between artists and conservators to maintain the integrity of artworks over time.[5][6]
- Jean Tinguely’s "Chaos 1": McCoy oversaw the conservation and return of this kinetic sculpture, ensuring its functionality and aesthetic integrity.[7]
- Interview with Robert Irwin: McCoy conducted an in-depth interview with artist Robert Irwin about his installation "Light and Space III" for the IMA’s atrium, discussing the challenges and intricacies of conserving large-scale contemporary art.[8]
- Hands-Off Approach to Controlling Media-Based Artworks: He co-authored a paper on the implementation of a computerized control system for electronic media components in contemporary art installations, which enhanced efficiency and reduced gallery downtime.[9]
- Documenting public art with a community-based approach, including all of Tony Smith's outdoor sculptures.[10]
Columbus, Indiana
In 2013, he began working for the Columbus, Indiana redevelopment commission in an effort to create a plan and process to care for the world-renowned cultural heritage. In 2014, McCoy became the Founding Executive Director of Landmark Columbus Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to preserving and advancing the cultural heritage of Columbus, Indiana. The organization runs three primary programs: Exhibit Columbus, the Columbus Design Institute, and Progressive Preservation projects.[11]
Under McCoy's leadership, Landmark Columbus Foundation has grown significantly, gaining recognition for its progressive preservation and community engagement efforts. The foundation's signature program, Exhibit Columbus, explores community, architecture, art, and design, celebrating Columbus's modernist legacy. The program alternates creates an innovative cycle of events, fostering innovative ideas and site-responsive installations.[12]
The foundation also undertakes significant preservation projects at National Historic Landmark resources such as First Christian Church and North Christian Church.[13]
References
- ^ Grossman, Dan. "Building Columbus, and some of the country's best architecture". NUVO. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Richard McCoy". Johns Hopkins University Faculty. Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ "Lab Tour: Objects and Variable Art - Smarthistory". Smarthistory. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Ross Merrill Award". www.conservation-us.org. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ Art21 Magazine (July 6, 2011). "No Preservatives: Conversations about Conservation". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Indianapolis Museum of Art (May 8, 2017). "IMA Conservation: 5 Questions with Richard McCoy". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Art21 Magazine (April 19, 2011). "No Preservatives: Conversations about Conservation: Exploring the Freedom to Re-Present Value: A Discussion with Theaster Gates". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Indianapolis Museum of Art (May 8, 2017). "A Conversation with Robert Irwin on Light and Space III". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Dilger, Brad; McCoy, Richard (2014). "A Hands-Off Approach to Controlling Media-Based Artworks". Electronic Media Review. 3. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Kennedy, Randy (3 August 2012). "Project Enlists the Public to Document Outdoor Sculpture by Tony Smith". ArtsBeat.
- ^ "Landmark Columbus Foundation". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Loos, Ted (18 August 2017). "Columbus, Ind., Renews Its Big Design Legacy". The New York Times.
- ^ Henderson, Audrey (21 February 2024). "The modernist First Christian Church celebrates its iconic tower's restoration in Columbus". wallpaper.com.
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