| Susan Nichols Sculpts a New Project at Smithsonian
Susan’s 15 years with SOS! produced significant accomplishments. Over 32,000 sculptures have been identified and recorded on the Inventory of American Sculpture database; 273 have been assessed by professional conservators; and 123 have received conservation treatment. Susan helped put outdoor sculpture “on the map” for thousands of Americans. From the SOS! pilot project, in which citizens from every state participated, to the touring exhibit Preserving Memory: America’s Monumental Legacy, she has worked to educate people about the importance of outdoor sculpture and its need for conservation and maintenance. In her new position, Susan is developing education programs for the Smithsonian American Art Museum. SOS! is in the capable hands of longtime Heritage Preservation program director Clare Hansen and the SOS! staff. We at Heritage Preservation will miss Susan, and wish her all the best in her new projects! |
Susan Nichols, founding Director of