1. The Preservation of Venetian Public Art Semi-public Wellheads and Fountains Aaron Kelley Greg Ratner Matt Schmaelzle Orest Thomollari

2. The Problem in Venice Wells and fountains are deteriorating Lack of public concern/interest for public art condition No central authority in Venice for the welfare of public art

3. Mission Continuing documentation of wellheads Creating a database of fountains Developing a system for prioritizing maintenance Create a non-profit organization

4. Background Could not build traditional wells Devised a system of cisterns for filtering and collecting water Became a social center

5. Background Cont. Damage  Weather  Pollution  Biological  Human

6. Methodology Locating wells and fountains –Pre-existing Maps –Foot Search Cataloging and prioritizing –Database –Algorithm

7. Possible Locations This is an example of map of what we will use to search and locate the wellheads and fountains

8. Methodology Cont. Non-profit organization –Fund Raising –Continuing Education –Collaboration

9. Results & Analysis Map: Locations of fountains

10. Results & Analysis Map: Location of non-public wells

11. Results & Analysis Map: Damage assessment of non-public wells

12. Questions?