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Low-Budget Collections Care in Storage and Exhibitions In-Person

This hands-on workshop will introduce the world of collections care in both storage and exhibition contexts—and on a budget! Participants will learn a variety of ways to mount collection items cheaply but effectively, including using spider mounts, carved ethafoam pieces, and more. We will explore considerations ranging from long-term care to aesthetics to collection security. Though this workshop will focus on museums, students with an interest in material collections of any kind are encouraged to register. 

Participants will learn to:

  • Identify different kinds of storage and display mounts, and understand their benefits and limitations
  • Understand what it is possible for display and storage at different price points
  • Prioritize and make decisions in different storage and exhibition scenarios
  • Practice making and handling low-budget museum mounts

Students should plan to bring a special object from home to mount and experiment with during the workshop.

Instructor: Cara van der Laan, Interpretive Design Manager, Haley Sharpe

Location: BL538

Note: Current MSL4000 (MMSt Capstone) students already have designated spots in this workshop and should not register here.

Date:
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time:
9:15am - 11:45am
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Campus:
St. George (Downtown) Campus

Registration is required. There are no seats available but a waiting list is available.

Event Organizer

Morghen Jael