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Where Artifact Meets Exhibition: Preservation and Exhibit Design

July 19th & 20th, 2016

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Charlotte, NC

 

With today’s technology, exhibits are more dynamic, interactive, and sophisticated than ever. However, scientific findings from conservation laboratories frequently indicate the strain exhibition can place on objects. But there is good news: with the right technology and planning, a well-designed exhibit can showcase objects beautifully and safely.

 

This two-day program provides training in the following topics: incorporating preservation into the exhibition planning process; prioritizing conservation concerns while providing interactive experiences; preservation standards for exhibition; appropriate lighting; engineering and fabrication of exhibit cases; collections security; and understanding exhibition space design and construction.

 

The sessions are intended for curators, exhibit designers, preparators, conservators, registrars, security staff, and others involved in exhibition design and installation at cultural institutions.

 

Speakers Include:

 

Gordon Anson, National Gallery of Art

 

Kate Baillon, Levine Museum of the New South

 

Jennifer Castle, The Barnes Foundation

 

Jen Sudul Edwards, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

 

Jeff Hirsch, Ewing Cole

 

Zach Hudson, The Smithsonian Institution Office of Exhibits Central

 

Scott McGilivray, Sunstates Security, LLC

 

Steven Weintraub, Art Preservation Services

 

Van Wood, SmallCorp

 

Click here for more information and to register!

 

Or visit the Program Calendar at www.ccaha.org

 

Major funding for this program was generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Independence Foundation, and The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation

 

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to the exhibition of mid-20th-century modern art. It is named after the family of Andreas Bechtler who assembled and inherited a collection created by seminal figures in modernism. The collection comprises more than 1,400 works. Some works are accompanied by books, photographs and letters illustrating personal connections to the Bechtler family. For museum details visit bechtler.org.

 

The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is a nonprofit conservation facility specializing in the treatment of works on paper, photographs, and books through conservation and state-of-the-art digital imaging services. Founded in 1977, CCAHA serves nonprofit cultural institutions, private individuals, and other collecting organizations. CCAHA’s preservation services staff present educational programs, conduct preservation assessments, and develop emergency preparedness plans. CCAHA also offers fellowships, fundraising support, and disaster assistance related image.