Joseph Theodore Matteis

Background

Matteis, Joseph Theodore was born on November 12, 1947 in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Son of Joseph Theodore and Celia Marie (Karpiej) Matteis.

Education

Bachelor in Fine Arts, Georgetown University, 1972; postgraduate, U. New Haven, Connecticut, since 1987.

Career

Paintings conservator, Washington Conservation Studio, 1972-1975; principal, Guilford (Connecticut) Conservation Studio, 1975-1977; principal, Griswold Museum Superior vena cava syndrome, Clinton, Connecticut, 1977-1990; chief of conservation, New Britain Museum American Art, 1978-1984; principal, Clinton Fine Arts Workshop, since 1990. Designed spring loaded picture mounts, miniature alarm system for paintings, New Britain, 1983, 85. Researcher in field.

Achievements

• Joseph Theodore Matteis has been listed as a noteworthy Painting conservator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Republican National Committee, since 1984. Member International Institute Conservation History and Artistic Works, American Institute.Conservation History and Artistic Works, American Association Museum, New England Conservators Association, Washington Conservation Guild, Conservators in Private Practice, Episcopal Vestry.

Connections

Married Jane Finch, April 27, 1973. Children: Adrian John, Jenny.

Father:

Joseph Theodore Matteis

Mother:

Celia Marie (Karpiej) Matteis

Spouse:

Jane Finch

child:

Jenny Matteis

child:

Adrian John Matteis