Organizing Exhibitions
A handbook for museums, libraries and archives
1st Edition
Published on 28. April 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-85604-945-0 (ISBN)
Description
This ground-breaking book is the first to provide museum staff, librarians and archivists with practical guidance on creating and organizing successful exhibitions.
Drawing on international museum practice but applicable to any exhibition or display, the book sets out a time-line from the initial idea to the final legacy. Backed up by advice and guidance and with a list of resources for those who require in-depth knowledge, it has up-to-date information on new developments such as sustainability and flexibility in environmental conditions. Also included are the ten biggest mistakes and the top ten tips for exhibition success.
Part One covers the 10 key stages for a successful exhibition: idea, planning, organization, packing and transport, installation, openings, maintenance and programmes, closure, touring, and legacy. Part Two is a directory of advice and resources, supplementing the information provided in Part One.
Readership: Written by an international expert and designed for the first-time exhibition organizer as well as the professional, this book will become the standard for exhibition success. Recommended for museum staff, cultural heritage students, librarians, archivists, private collectors and anyone who needs practical guidance on organizing exhibitions.
Drawing on international museum practice but applicable to any exhibition or display, the book sets out a time-line from the initial idea to the final legacy. Backed up by advice and guidance and with a list of resources for those who require in-depth knowledge, it has up-to-date information on new developments such as sustainability and flexibility in environmental conditions. Also included are the ten biggest mistakes and the top ten tips for exhibition success.
Part One covers the 10 key stages for a successful exhibition: idea, planning, organization, packing and transport, installation, openings, maintenance and programmes, closure, touring, and legacy. Part Two is a directory of advice and resources, supplementing the information provided in Part One.
Readership: Written by an international expert and designed for the first-time exhibition organizer as well as the professional, this book will become the standard for exhibition success. Recommended for museum staff, cultural heritage students, librarians, archivists, private collectors and anyone who needs practical guidance on organizing exhibitions.
Reviews / Votes
"International lecturer Freda Matassa (former Head of Collections Management at the Tate) presents Organizing Exhibitions: A Handbook for Museums, Libraries and Archives, an in-depth reference and resource for museum staff, librarians, and archivists. Chapters discuss how to take space, audience, and budgetary constraints into account; offer point-by-point checklists for each stage of creating the exhibit; outline concerns for opening day; highlight specific issues for an exhibit on tour; and much more...It also lends credibility to the organization and demonstrates professional practice. Organizing Exhibitions is a "must-have" for aspiring and practising professionals, and highly recommended." -- Midwest Book Review "Organizing Exhibitions is a thorough work and key procedures are well covered...The detailed 'step by step' approach, supported by the sample documentation, provides an excellent grounding that can be easily adapted to a number of circumstances." -- Archives and Records There are a number of textbooks available to give practical advice about museum practice and the creation of exhibitions. However, this book by Freda Matassa is one of the clearest and easiest to read publications for those who have little experience in setting up an exhibition. -- Claire Marsland * Catholic Archives *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85604-945-0 (9781856049450)
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1st Edition
Facet Publishing
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Person
Freda Matassa FRSA MA(Hons) DipAL DipEd is a wellknown UK expert on collections management who advises, teaches and lectures internationally. Former Head of Collections Management at the Tate Gallery and co-founder of the European Registrars Conference, she is expert adviser on several European projects for museum standards and to the Minister of Culture on immunity from seizure. She was recently named one of the Top 50 Women to Watch in the arts and is the author of Museum Collections Management (Facet, 2011).
Content
Introduction
Exhibition organization
The successful exhibition
Background
Exhibition benefits
Planning an exhibition
Notes and References
PART 1: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ORGANIZING EXHIBITIONS1. Idea
Fundamentals
Concept
Objects
Policy
People
Space
Finance
Audience and programmes
Time schedule
Objectives and risks
Stage One checklist
Summary
Notes and references
2. Planning
Fundamentals
Project management
Communication
Project team
Schedule
Loans and lenders
Exhibition space
Budget
Insurance
Exhibition design
Transport
Stage Two checklist
Summary
Notes and references
3. Organization
Fundamentals
Loans and lenders
Design and build
Environment
Insurance
Transport
Marketing and publications
People
Stage Three checklist
Summary
Notes and references
4. Packing and transport
Fundamentals
Internal moves
External moves
Lenders delivering their own loans
Insurance
Stage Four checklist
Summary
Notes and references
5. Installation
Fundamentals
Planning for installation
Team
Schedule
Gallery preparation
Access
Delivery
Unwrapping and inspection
Receiving couriers
Display furniture and fixings
Placing and hanging
Labels and signage
Lighting
Preparation for the opening
Invigilators
Stage Five checklist
Summary
Notes and references
6. Openings
Fundamentals
What kind of opening?
Planning
Safety and security
On the day
Afterwards
Stage Six checklist
Summary
7. Maintenance and programmes
Fundamentals
Monitoring
Ongoing requirements
Daily activities
Events and programmes
Stage Seven checklist
Summary
Notes and references
8. Closure
Fundamentals
Planning
Deinstallation
Return
Completion
Stage Eight checklist
Summary
9. Touring exhibitions
Fundamentals
Why send an exhibition on tour?
Planning and agreements
During the tour
End of the tour
Exhibition tour checklist
Summary
Notes and references
10. Legacy
Fundamentals
The importance of legacy
Evaluation
Impact
Archives
Stage Ten checklist
Summary
Notes and references
PART 2: DIRECTORY
Air freight security
Claims
Commissions
Contractors
Copyright
Couriers
Customs, import and export
Damage reporting
Disclaimers
Display cases
Due diligence
Emergency plan
Environment
Ethics
Government indemnity
Hazardous materials
Insurance
Light and lighting
Pest management
Security
Sustainability
Unclaimed loans
Valuations
Visitors with special needs
Bibliography
Publications
Standards
Websites
Exhibition organization
The successful exhibition
Background
Exhibition benefits
Planning an exhibition
Notes and References
PART 1: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ORGANIZING EXHIBITIONS1. Idea
Fundamentals
Concept
Objects
Policy
People
Space
Finance
Audience and programmes
Time schedule
Objectives and risks
Stage One checklist
Summary
Notes and references
2. Planning
Fundamentals
Project management
Communication
Project team
Schedule
Loans and lenders
Exhibition space
Budget
Insurance
Exhibition design
Transport
Stage Two checklist
Summary
Notes and references
3. Organization
Fundamentals
Loans and lenders
Design and build
Environment
Insurance
Transport
Marketing and publications
People
Stage Three checklist
Summary
Notes and references
4. Packing and transport
Fundamentals
Internal moves
External moves
Lenders delivering their own loans
Insurance
Stage Four checklist
Summary
Notes and references
5. Installation
Fundamentals
Planning for installation
Team
Schedule
Gallery preparation
Access
Delivery
Unwrapping and inspection
Receiving couriers
Display furniture and fixings
Placing and hanging
Labels and signage
Lighting
Preparation for the opening
Invigilators
Stage Five checklist
Summary
Notes and references
6. Openings
Fundamentals
What kind of opening?
Planning
Safety and security
On the day
Afterwards
Stage Six checklist
Summary
7. Maintenance and programmes
Fundamentals
Monitoring
Ongoing requirements
Daily activities
Events and programmes
Stage Seven checklist
Summary
Notes and references
8. Closure
Fundamentals
Planning
Deinstallation
Return
Completion
Stage Eight checklist
Summary
9. Touring exhibitions
Fundamentals
Why send an exhibition on tour?
Planning and agreements
During the tour
End of the tour
Exhibition tour checklist
Summary
Notes and references
10. Legacy
Fundamentals
The importance of legacy
Evaluation
Impact
Archives
Stage Ten checklist
Summary
Notes and references
PART 2: DIRECTORY
Air freight security
Claims
Commissions
Contractors
Copyright
Couriers
Customs, import and export
Damage reporting
Disclaimers
Display cases
Due diligence
Emergency plan
Environment
Ethics
Government indemnity
Hazardous materials
Insurance
Light and lighting
Pest management
Security
Sustainability
Unclaimed loans
Valuations
Visitors with special needs
Bibliography
Publications
Standards
Websites