Best Practices for Dealing with B-Sides
There are two sides to every argument, but are there two sides to every artwork? Actually, there are. We usually fall into the habit of thinking about art objects as being neatly divisible into three-dimensional and two-dimensional. But the truth is, no tangible thing is actually two-dimensional [...]
Jennifer Day, Registrar, the Indian Arts Research Center
Jennifer Day serves as the Registrar at the Indian Arts Research Center (IARC), a division of the School for Advanced Research (SAR) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jennifer manages collection records, new acquisitions, and paperwork and logistics for loan and image reproduction requests [...]
Atlanta, Georgia | April 26-29, 2015
This year’s American Alliance of Museums’ (AAM) annual meeting and museum expo will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, from April 26th to 29th, and Gallery Systems will be there. AAM is a great place to hear about the latest trends in museum practices [...]
Miami, Florida | May 13-16, 2015
Join Gallery Systems at the 43rd annual American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) conference, and be part of the largest gathering of conservators in the US. AIC offers an important opportunity to learn and discuss the latest ideas in managing complex restoration projects, preservation methods, and exhibition needs [...]
Local Government Museum Expands Access to Their Collections Through Online Sharing
With increased government requirements to provide broader access to collection information, cultural institutions in the United Kingdom are rethinking their strategy on community outreach. One way in which institutions are meeting [...]
Find Funding to Support Your Museum Operations and Projects
The right grant at the right time could take your institution to new heights. Below is a list of various government agencies and the types of projects they are looking to support. All the grant-giving bodies share an interest in projects that help increase public access to and engagement in collections [...]
A Look at Light Projection and 3D Digitization
In late 2014, Harvard University concluded a six year restoration project with the unveiling of Mark Rothko’s restored Harvard Murals at the newly renovated Harvard Art Museum. Originally placed in a Harvard dining hall [...]
Local Government Museum Expands Access to Their Collections Through Online Sharing
With increased government requirements to provide broader access to collection information, cultural institutions in the United Kingdom are rethinking their strategy on community outreach. One way in which institutions are meeting [...]
eMuseum Helps Australian Communities Develop Their National Maritime Heritage
As a national collecting institution, The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) promotes a broad interpretation of maritime heritage and culture. ANMM wanted to provide online access to in-depth information on surviving vessels of Australian maritime significance, while also encouraging [...]
