Either remove the flourescent lighting or put UV sleeves on the bulbs.  UV will destroy paper, textiles, original paints (esp. watercolor), etc.  Sleeves can be purchased through Gaylord, University Products and Light Impression catalogs.  They also have websites. 

The best thing is to remove the flourescent lighting altogether and replace it with incandescent, using low watt flood lights.  Your track lighting can be upgraded to do this.  Do not illuminate objects with direct lighting of any sort as the heat from the bulbs can cause damage, including fading.  Instead place the lights at a raking angle.  This way the objects are lit by indirect lighting instead of direct lighting.  This will take some practice to get it right, but it will work until you can get someone trained in exhibit lighting.

P.S. Don't let a person w/ stage experience do your lighting.  They want to expose everything to strong lights so it can be seen.  This is appropriate for theater, but not your exhibit.

Lana Newhart-Kellen
Registrar
Conner Prairie Museum

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This query is directed to museum and gallery prep installers/designers or
anyone that can give suggestions. I am helping a small community gallery to
upgrade its space so that it will attract exhibitions by professional
artists. The present lighting has old fluorescent lights and some antiquated
track lighting. Roplex wires run up gallery walls. Their budget is very low
so they cannot afford the services of a designer. I am suggesting that they
take out the old lighting, rewire and install new wiring (hiding it) in the
walls. They will re-drywall and paint the walls as well. I anticipate that
many of their shows will consist of 2 dimensional works, many on paper
including photography. Sculpture and installations will probably be a part
of exhibitions next year. Right now, I need a suggestion for appropriate
lighting, something inexpensive please.

Thanks,

Lizzetta

LeFalleCuratorial
30 Vista del Mar Court
Oakland, CA 94611



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