We are approaching our annual art students' exhibition and once again the debate has begun as to how to appropriately display graphic design entries. We require all works entered to be ready for hanging. Works on paper must be framed or accompanied with glass and clips (we have even accepted works covered with mylar). I realize that graphic design poses special problems and that traditional framing and matting methods are generally not appropriate, but there must be some solution that allows the works to be protected, consistently presented, and someone in line with their colleagues in the fine arts who have submitted paintings, photographs, and prints. Several years ago we allowed works to be submitted in portfolio sleeves. This was a disaster. It not only looked bad pinned to the museum walls but throughout the exhibition additional problems arose as the pieces fell in the sleeves. I would greatly appreciate comments on this dilemna. If you have policies concerning this issue, please share them. If you just have experience, I would love to hear about it. Thank you in advance. Gail Kana Anderson Assistant Director/Curator of Collections Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art The University of Oklahoma [log in to unmask], or [log in to unmask]