Anne,
The magnetic paint idea is really cool and works quite well. I have seen it
in action. It is a little expensive for large areas, but could be useful in
specific applications. It would be great for educational and other
programming, but I would never allow it for open collections exhibitions.
It is after all simply a few layers of paint, and has no real holding
strength. It would be unable to accommodate medium to large works, and
there is no way to secure works. Anything framed would have to be
exceptionally light. You can paint over it with any color, but I do not
know how many layers can be added before it loses its grab. It might be
especially useful on the interior of exhibition cases, where those concerns
are less problematic.
Just as a note, because I am a science geek, the paint is not actually
magnetic, so it is somewhat of a misnomer. It simply has a lot of iron
compounds in the paint that makes the painted surface receptive to real
magnets. According to the info I have, it will not rust, and since it is
not really magnetic, it is of no danger to magnet sensitive media or
devices.
Mark Janzen
Registrar/Collections Manager
Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art
Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection
Wichita State University
(316)978-5850
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Two questions for everyone in Museumland:
Can anyone provide some guidance on the development of
a high school internship program? I'm guessing we
would need to meet with the school's principal or
guidance counselor to set something up. If you have
had high school interns in the past at your
institution, when did they actually put in hours?
During the summer or on Saturdays? Any advice?
Also, we've been considering using magnetic paint in
our exhibit galleries. I've been told that larger art
museums in the U.S. use this method. Has anyone had
any success with it? I'd be interested to hear some
real-world experiences.
Thanks,
Anne
Anne Carlson
Curator
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Bonham, TX
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