Ballard, Amy
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Expertise in historic preservation regulations; the architecture of the Smithsonian Institution;
Russian Art and Culture
Positions
- Senior Historic Preservation Specialist Emerita, Office of Facilities Engineering & Operations
Background And Education
Education And Training
- A.B. in Art, Russian Studies, Office of Facilities Engineering & Operations , Architectural History and Historic Preservation 1971 - 1975
Professional Biography
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A graduate of American University in art history and Russian studies, Ms. Ballard worked at the Smithsonian from 1976 to her retirement in 2016 as Senior Historic Preservation Specialist. She was given Emerita status by Secretary David Skorton upon her retirement. Her area of expertise regulatory work on historic preservation laws as applicable to design review of all Smithsonian buildings. She attended graduate school at George Washington University, specializing in mid-20th century architecture. Her interest in Russia led her to assist with several Russian exhibits at the Smithsonian.
Today she serves on the boards of the DC Preservation League and Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens.
International Audience Summary Of Expertise
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lectured on historic preservation public participation process, the architecture of the Smithsonian buildings and comparisons of Russian and US architecture for US Consulates in St. Petersburg and Vladivostok, Russian Federation
graduated from summer school, Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Likhachev Fellowship, St. Petersburg Russia
Attingham Trust Program: English Country Houses and Gardens; Study Week in York; and Royal Collection Study Program, UK
Parsons School of Design/Smithsonian Institution: French Decorative Arts, Paris, France
Fort Ross Conservancy Conference Panel Lecturer and Moderator, Pskov and Vologda, Russian Federation
Research And Grants
Research Overview
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architectural history of Smithsonian Institution buildings
Russian art, music
Publications
Selected Publications
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Book
- Ewing, Heather P. and Ballard, Amy. 2009. A Guide to Smithsonian Architecture. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Books. 2009
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Chapter
- Grissom, Carol A., Ballard, Amy, Estoque, Justin, Nauta-Rodriguez, Debra, and Dobbs, Michael. 2017. "Design and Construction of the National Museum of the American Indian Building: Focus on the Exterior Stone." In Conservation of the Exterior of the National Museum of the American Indian Building. Sledge, Jane, Charola, A. Elena, DePriest, Paula T., and Koestler, Robert J., editors. 5–15. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press. In Smithsonian Contributions to Museum Conservation (no. 6). 2017
Featured In
- Diana of the Tides Article
- Other Duties as Assigned Article
Activities
Outreach Overview
- lectures on historic preservation for the US Consulate, St. Petersburg, Russia, and the US Consulate, Vladivostok, Russia
Professional Service Activities
- US ICOMOS Board Member 2012 - 2016
Contact
Location
- Smithsonian Facilities Department
