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Re: Viewing Collections Work Rooms
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Amber Stafford <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 6 Mar 2002 09:35:13 -0500
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I agree with Katherine. The more museums can do to inform the public on how they are stewards of their collections, the better. People are naturally interested in "the process" -- take a look at restaurants that have kitchens open for public viewing. Even a short video I installed for a glass show that showed a glass artist at work was highly successful. Process is important for any complete understanding.

Amber

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From: Katherine Walker [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 9:06 AM
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Subject: Re: Viewing Collections Work Rooms


The Museum of Fine Art in Santa Fe has a wonderful space that allows people to view staff at work in collections area, some open storage for visitiors to investigate, and a staff person to talk to visitors.  It is on their lower level.  My understanding is that this is not all of
collections storage.  This seems ideal - staff knows that they are on view in this space.
I am trained as both a curator and an educator.  I think informing the public about our work as museum professionals is important.
Kathrine Schlageck
Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University

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