Creative Spirits: An Evening with Kelly Caldwell and Gillian Randell of EverGreene Architectural Arts

Creative Spirits: An Evening with EverGreene Architectural Arts
Thursday, July 17
5:30 – 8pm
$35 per person, includes one complimentary cocktail. 
Space is limited, registration is required.

Join us for an exclusive after-hours event to celebrate the enchanting restoration of one of the most cherished landmarks at Planting Fields – the Tea House. This special evening invites you to step inside and explore the beautifully restored space, and enjoy expert commentary from EverGreene Architectural Arts, the talented team behind our conservation efforts.

Begin your evening by discovering the Tea House in its new glory, then head to the Great Hall for a signature tea-based cocktail or mocktail. Hear firsthand from Kelly Caldwell, one of the talented conservators from EverGreene Architectural Arts, who revived this historic gem as they share the fascinating stories and intricate details of the conservation process.

Don’t miss your chance to witness this piece of Planting Fields history come back to life! 

Event Schedule
Explore the Tea House, the Main House, and enjoy a complimentary cocktail: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Presentation from Kelly Caldwell: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Q + A: 7:30 – 8pm

For questions, please contact Kayla Cheshire, Communications and Marketing Manager, at kcheshire@plantingfields.org 

By registering for this event, you consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, on our website, newsletters, grant requests, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. If you have any concerns, please contact us at kcheshire@plantingfields.org 

About Kelly Caldwell, Director of Conservation, Senior Conservator
Kelly is the Director of Conservation and a Senior Conservator, based out of EverGreen’s Brooklyn conservation studio. She brings over fifteen years of experience in the fields of archaeology and conservation to EverGreene’s clients.

She oversees and manages the conservation aspects of EverGreene projects involving architectural elements, masonry, public art, monuments, and artifacts – often working collaboratively with architects, engineers, construction managers and fellow conservation professionals. Besides her skills in research, assessment, surveying, scope definition, project management and consulting, she has significant hands-on experience with an extremely wide variety of conservation processes and treatments.

Kelly received dual BA’s from University of North Carolina Greensboro in Archaeology and Anthropology. She continued on to University College London to receive her MA in Principles of Conservation and MSc in Conservation for Archaeology and Museums. Upon completion of her graduate training, Kelly continued expanding her skills in conservation fieldwork and historic preservation, where she focused on masonry, sculpture, and mosaics and she completed several certifications for the use of lasers in conservation. She is an active member of several industry organizations, including the American Institute of Conservation (AIC); Archaeological Institute of America (AIA); the Canadian Association of Conservation (CAC/ACCR); and an accredited member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP/ACECP.) Kelly continues to expand her education internationally, by delivering classroom lectures and onsite training regarding cultural heritage preservation.

About Gillian Randell, Consulting Conservator
Gillian Randell, former Chief Fine Arts Conservator at EverGreene, has transitioned to a consulting role on EverGreene projects. Gillian specializes in the conservation of fine art including murals, painted architectural decoration, wall paintings, mosaics, and finish materials including wood, metal, and stone.

As a consulting conservator, Gillian’s responsibilities include writing project specifications, proposals, condition and examination reports, and treatment reports. She is experienced in working on large-scale projects with challenging construction environments and in occupied public spaces. In addition to supervising and executing conservation treatments she has worked with architects and construction managers to devise protection plans and oversee other trades working in spaces adjacent to fine art.

About EverGreene Architectural Arts
EverGreene Architectural Arts is a nationally recognized architectural arts and restoration firm specializing in the preservation and creation of decorative finishes, murals, plasterwork, and historic interiors. Founded in 1978, EverGreene has worked on iconic landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol, Grand Central Terminal, and historic theaters and places of worship across the country. With a commitment to craftsmanship and historical accuracy, the firm blends traditional techniques with modern innovations to restore and enhance cultural heritage spaces.

More about Creative Spirits: A Lecture & Libations Series
This presentation-based series invites you to mingle with experts in the industries of art, design and architecture in the great spaces of Planting Fields! As knowledge is shared on these topics, conversation will commence between guests while they sip on signature cocktails. 

The conservation of the Tea House was made possible thanks to generous support from the estate of Margaret Sullivan. 

Thank you to our in-kind sponsors: