We ahve a committee that decides based on their own research and input
from staff, visitors, etc.
The committee is well rounded. It includes members of the Collection
department, those who are in charge of finances (both actual cash and
acquiring sponsorships), the director, the exhibits staff, and the
education staff. This way all departments concerns are addressed.
What do they look for:
1. Does it fit?
2. Can we afford it?
3. What are the "extra" requirements?
4. Does it match the mission of the museum?
5. Will it interest school groups? (curriculum based, ability to
present educational programming to enhance the exhibit, teacher
materials that are available)
6. Will it be of interest to the general public?
7. How does it fit with the other exhibits that will be in the museum?
There are many more but this is where we start. We also use resources
like this list and our own contacts within the museum world to check
with people who have previously had the exhibit to learn what worked,
what didn't, what kind of educational programming they offered in
conjunction with the exhibit, as well as an an overall evaluation of
the exhibit. These contacts are extremely important!
Hope this helps some.
Christina
Christina M. Myatt
Theatrical Programming Coordinator
Putnam Museum
1717 West 12th Street
Davenport IA 52804
563.324.1054 ext. 207 (phone)
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-----Original Message-----
From: William Bevil <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2003 13:44:03 -0400
Subject: Special Exhibitions - Review & Selection
> Hello all,
>
> I am looking for articles or reference material which details the
> process of selecting (traveling) Special Exhibitions. Specifically, I
> am
> interested in who comprises the "review committee" and how they go
> about evaluating an exhibition before deciding to host it. What
> sorts of
> feasibility assessments and content review are critical to the
> process?
>
> Should the exhibit review & selection process be performed by a
> team? How should we handle suggestions and recommendations
> (on which exhibits to host) from volunteers, fellow staff, and the
> Board?
>
> Of course, I'd be interested in any personal experiences, policies or
> techniques that other institutions have employed with success if
> anyone has any tales to tell.
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
>
> William Bevil
> Exhibits Manager
> Fernbank Museum of Natural History
> Atlanta, Georgia
>
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