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Re: Question about painting galleries
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Janice Morrill <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 25 May 2000 13:42:48 -0400
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We paint during hours when we are open.  Each gallery is gated and we close the appropriate gate.  To my knowledge we have not had a problem with latex paint fumes disturbing our staff or visitors - but I do recall that painting Zolotone (or rather shooting Zolotone) was quite noxious to staff and visitors, even from a gallery with doors closed.  I would recommend that Zolotone work only take place during off-hours.

Janice Morrill
Exhibition & Collection Services Coordinator
Atlanta History Center
130 W. Paces Ferry Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
404 814-4135
(fax) 404-814-2041
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www.atlantahistorycenter.com


>>> "Susan B. Felker" <[log in to unmask]> 05/25 11:08 AM >>>
Hi,

I was wondering how other museums handle the need to repaint galleries with latex paint during hours when the museum is open to the public.

Do you shut off an entire wing?

Do you simply never paint during hours when the museum is open to the public?

Does your museum have a policy on this?

Do you notify staff in advance so they can avoid an area where painting is taking place if fumes bother them?

Thanks!

Susan Felker
Assistant Director for Outreach
Virginia Museum of Natural History
http://www.vmnh.org 

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