Get docents or voulenteers or education interns to keep an eye out.
Perhaps have it out only on weekends...

Jason

On 8 May 2003, joseph nusbaum wrote:
> Our museum is preparing to implement a "Discovery Cart" Program for our =
> Family Art Center in order to service those visitors who visit when the =
> art center is not open to the public. We plan on having a 4 drawer cart =
> filled with SIMPLE art projects can do with a bare minimum of materials.
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> Has anyone out there had experience with this type of program and what =
> were the pros/cons of leaving art materials in the lobby of a Family Art
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> Centered that is not monitored by security with guards, but uses =
> cameras? We plan to tether the plans and samples to the carts in some =
> manner, no marker will ne involved, but we will need scissors available =
> for the kids and I know this is making curatorial and conservation VERY =
> nervous, with good reason. Anyone out there with ideas or experiences in
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> the area, I would love to hear from you. List or to the address below. =
> Thanks
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> Kathy Nusbaum
> Manager, Children and Family Programs
> The Walters Art Museum
> Baltimore, Maryland
> 410 547-9000 x213
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