Awards

Historic Preservation Awards

Historic Preservation Award for the restoration of Jackson County Courthouse, Jackson, Minnesota; Historic Preservation Alliance of Minnesota

Historic Preservation Awards

Historic Preservation Award for the restoration of Old Trondhjem Norwegian Church, Lonsdale, Minnesota; Preservation Alliance of Minnesota

Historic Preservation Awards

Historic Preservation Award for the restoration of Minnesota State Capitol Cafeteria, Saint Paul, Minnesota; Preservation Alliance of Minnesota

Award of recognition

Award of Recognition for the restoration of the Minnesota State Capitol Cafeteria, Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saint Paul Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

Historic Preservation Awards

Historic Preservation Award for the restoration of Wanda Gag House, New Ulm, Minnesota; Preservation Alliance of Minnesota

National Preservation Award

National Preservation Award for the restoration of the House of Hospitality, Balboa Park, San Diego, California; National Trust for Historic Preservation

Orchid Award

Orchid Award for the restoration of the House of Hospitality, Balboa Park, San Diego, California

Heritage Preservation Award

Heritage Preservation Award for the restoration of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission/Minneapolis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

Historic Preservation Awards

Historic Preservation Award for the restoration of the Mt. Olivet Church, Plymouth Historical Society, Plymouth

Tree of Life – Relief Tapestry, 1st National Prize

First National Prize, WoolTapestry: Illumination, The Biennial of Fine Arts, Romanian Institute of Architects, Bucharest, Romania

Notre Dame – Watercolor, 1st National Prize

First National Prize, Watercolor: Notre Dame of Paris, The Biennial of Fine Arts, Romanian, Institute of Architects, Bucharest, Romania

Publications

Some published articles about Dan Tarnoveanu and his work:

  • The Minnesota Preservationist
  • Union Tribune San Diego
  • San Diego History: House of Hospitality
  • Jackson County Newspaper
  • “Preserving and Restoring Interiors of Historic Buildings,” The Minnesota Preservationist (2010, January Issue)
  • “Two old houses from Galati”, Arhitectura (1982, Issue #1)
  • “Traditional Architecture and Current Trends in Vernacular Architecture from Lapus & Maramures Counties”, Arhitectura (1978, Issue #3)

Lectures:

  • “Mural Restoration in the U.S. and around the World” — Jackson County Courthouse, Jackson, MN; September 30, 2007
  • “The Art of the Mural: Mural Restoration and Preservation” — Carleton College Art Department, Northfield, MN; January 28, 2003
  • “Mural Restoration in the U.S. and in Europe; Restoration of Minnesota State Capitol Cafeteria” — Minneapolis City of the Lakes Rotary Club, Minneapolis, MN; October 14, 2001
  • “The Conservator’s Art: Restoring the State Capitol’s Murals” — Bridgman Hall, Old Main, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN; February 18, 2000
  • “Restoration: Art and Science” — College of Visual Arts,” Saint Paul, MN; October 31, 1999
  • “Restoration of Painted Interiors: Art and Science” — The American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, MN; March 12, 1995