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> From:         Jessica Trickett
> Reply To:     Museum discussion list
> Sent:         Monday, July 1, 2002 11:10 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Exhibit implementation staff responsibilities
>
> Dear list-
>
> I have a few questions about how exhibits are done within your
> institutions.
>
> 1. Which staff position(s) (titles) are responsible for any aspect of
> exhibit research, design, preparation, installation, etc.?
> 2. Which position is responsible for what part of the implementation
> (could
> you give a brief synopsis of who does what)?
> 3. Is there an overall supervisor who delegates responsibilities or more
> of
> a team approach?
> 4. How effective is this method for your institution?
>
The following description of positions has been appropriate for our
exhibition program:

The curator is responsible for the idea of the exhibit and the research to
support such an idea. This includes, but not limited to gathering all the
objects/art works necessary for the exhibit. This may involve working with
artists, collectors, other institutions and other curators and scholars.
Documentation. Write articles, didactic and any other presentation and
materials. (Our director also wears the curator hat and we use independent
curators as well. We also take traveling shows, which eliminates much of the
curatorial duties.)

The registrar assists in the documentation. Such as generating loan forms,
tracking transport of the objects/art works and doing condition reports.

An exhibition designer organizes the physical presentation of the exhibit
within the designated gallery space. This include deciding the placement of
all the objects/art works, use and design of pedestals and other exhibit
furnitures, lighting, signage, labels, wall color.

The preparator would do the actual installation. This include painting and
preparing the exhibition space, building the necessary walls, dividers,
pedestals and or other furnitures. Hang or place all the objects/artworks in
their location in a secure manner, fix the lighting, attach all labels,
signage. (We hire more as needed.)

The museum director is the overall supervisor. First ensures such exhibit
supports the mission of the museum, the project is worth pursuing and it is
within the scope of the museum resources. Then such a project is approved,
scheduled and promoted. Search for grants, sponsors and other support.

This is brief description of course leaves out other valued staff and many
organizing details. Please visit us at <www.usfcam.usf.edu>.

Tony Palms
Exhibitions Coordinator
USF Contemporary Art Museum

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