Winter 1990 - National Association for Museum Exhibition

NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSEUM EXHIBITION • WINTER 1990
STANDING PROFESSIONAl COMMITTEE ON MUSEUM EXHIBITION OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
Peter Tirrell , Assistant Director of Public Pro-
President's Letter
grams, at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History , is replacing Susan Kemner Reed as the new
Happy New Decadel To start off the 1990's
Co-Representative for Mt. Plains . Peter will be
we have created a new column for the Exhibitionist
working with Reba Jones to stimulate exhibit·
called "Feedback", which you will find on the sec-
related activities in the Mt. Plains region .
ond page of the Exhibitionist.
We hope that this
I would like to welcome Paula , Penny and
new section , which fea-
Peter to the NAME Ex-
tures letters to the editor,
ecutive Board and I look
will stimulate some dis-
forward to working with
cussion about our pro-
them this coming year.
fession and give our
The NAME Execu-
members a forum in
tive Board meeting was
which to air their views.
held in Washington , DC
Please feel free to let me
at George Washington
know your thoughts-
University on Friday , No-
both positive and nega-
vember 17 and Satur-
tive-so that we may
day, November 18. The
share them w ith our
NAME presentation this
other members .
year to the GWU Mu-
Paula Liken , an
Exhibit Specialist from
the Arizona State Univer-
seum Studies students ,
Museum Education stuNAME Exhibits Workshop in San Francisco
sity Art Museum , will be
dents and area professionals was done by
working with Linda Grandke Kulik, as the new Co-
Linda Grandke Kulik from the California Academy
Representative for the Western region . With this
of Sciences and Max Cameron from the Brooklyn
new appointment to the Executive Board we have
Children's Museum and was entitled "Exhibition
completed the program to create a co -representa-
Design : What are You Doing About IP" Linda and
tive system in all of the six regions of the country.
Max gave an overview of the exhibition programs
Other changes in regional representatives
include Penny Sander, Exhibit Design Coordinator
at Cambridge Seven Associates ,
In
Cambridge ,
at their institutions.
The very productive Board meeting which
started at mid·day on Friday was attended by 16
Massachusetts, who will be working with Ted
Executive Board members. Many of the issues and
Penn . Penny replaces Stuart Parnes as the New
advances discussed and determined during the
England Co-Representative so that Stuart can
two·day board meeting are addressed in articles in
concentrate on his position as Assistant to the
this Issue with the following of particular interest:
President.
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P esident's Letter
Inside Exhibitionis
President's Letter
Feedback
News & Notices
Positions
SI Experimental Gallery
ASTC Conference
Waterfront Center
ASTC session proposal
Metropolitan Museum
Workshop
AAM 90
MAAM Workshop
MFA in Exhibit Design
Williamsburg Seminar
Interactive Videodisk
Visitor Studies Conf
About the Profession
PEST
Ergonomics Survey
The Regions Report
The Committees Report
Nominating Committee
Educalion Committee
Projects & Programs
Exhibits Workshops 2
Exhibitions 90---<::all for
slides and videos
On the Technical Side
Finishes
Products & Suppliers
lighting Control
Computers
Membership
Membership Profile
Membership Form
Executive Board
Calendar
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Feedback: Letters to the Editor
• In February . 1990. we will send our members
November 16, 1989
a final print-out of their NAME membership infor-
Letter to the Editor,
mation for final review before the information is
I enjoyed reading the NAME Code of Profes-
printed in the NAME Members Directory. The cut-
sional Standards and Ethics in the summer issue of
oH date for entry in the Members Directory is March
the Exhibitionist. Even though I knew they were
30. 1990.
produced by one or more of my colleagues, and
• The same mailing will include an opportunity
that I should understand their well-intended drivel,
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for our members. both in -house and independent .
I didn't! I didn't understand the need to set down a
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to purchase advertising space in the Members
series of statements that run from obvious to pre-
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• The AAM is changing its annual conference
I particularly enjoyed the professional stan-
meeting dates to : May 9-13, 1990, Chicago: May
dard which begins "it is the obligation of all mem-
19-23 , 1991 , Denver: April 24-28, 1992, city not yet
bers to strive for truth in presentation." Fluffy, low-
This means that we must move our
fat words with no substance ; obviously, the team
operating calendar up to accomodate those
approach wasn 't enough of a challenge, now we
changes. To begin , we will qhange the next Exhi-
"little d" designers are defining "capital T" truth.
named .
bitionistsubmission deadline to February IS, 1990
for a March distribution.
I also liked the part where we promise not to
"unjustly injure the professional reputation or prac-
• Plans are underway for the NAME exhibition
tice of another member". That means I shouldn't
low-tech workshops which are being produced in
say their design sucked or their fee was outra-
1990 at six locations around the United States .
geous or visa versa.
Also in the planning stage is the advanced exhibit
Our professional code is a sign of the times.
professional retreat scheduled for 1991 . More
So now we should take the next step and put some
Information will be coming your way soon about
teeth in it. The authors of our standards and ethiCS
both of these projects.
should draft a NAME pledge of allegiance thai will
• We will soon be holding another election and
be recited at the beginning of our meetings. If we
the candidates recommended by the NAME nomi-
can define "truth " we certainly can define the nomi-
nating committee are listed in this issue. At this
nal value of gifts or entertainment. Perhaps It'S
time . NAME members may take the opportunity to
time for NAME to fund an enforcement division to
get on the ballot by petition . The criteria for doing
bring to justice members who solicit speculative
so is listed under the Nominaltng Committee report
designs from helpless, independent designers, or
in this issue.
critique bad design or violate our high standards in
Louise L. DeMars
President, NAME
anyway.
Don Hughes, Director of Exhibitions
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA
Louise L. DeMars
Editor:
Technical Editor: Bob Francis
Assistant:
Mary Ann Demos
Mark Driscoll
Designer
Inputters:
Kathleen Tobin
Proofreader :
Editors note: A rough draft of the NAME Code
of Professional Standards and EthiCS was
submitted to the NAME Executive Board for comment and review; it was amended to reflect the
Jill Wilson
Board's input and then printed in the 1988 is..sue of
Margl Caplan
the Exhibitionist to allow our members to comment.
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We received no response from our membership.
News & N otices
We waited one year to allow our members time to
comment and then published the final professional
standards and ethics in the Summer 1989 issue of
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Positions Available
the Exhibitionist.
Exhibit Designer · 3 years experience required .
30 October 1989
Must possess excellent drafting skills. Experience
Dear LOUIse :
with natural history and/or science preferred . Com-
Congratulations on what you have done with
puter (MS DOS) experience a plus. Starting date
NAME ; from the newsletter to Workshops , it is one
2-1-90 . Send resume and letter of introduction to :
of the most helpful of the professional organiza -
Monterey Bay Aquarium , Personnel Office, 886
tions.
Cannery Row , Monterey , CA
I am , by the way , interested in traveling
93940 . FAX
4086473818.
exhibits-finding affordable , appropriate exhibits
Exhibit Designer· Cambridge Seven Associates is
for our changing exhibit space. If you know of good
looking for a senior exhibit designer to work with
sources (beyond SITES and ASTC) , I'd be very
teams of architects on public aquariums, zoological ,
happy to learn about them .
botanical , and other science exhibition projects.
Sincerely,
Experience should include proficiency in all phases
Chris Landry , Program Director
of exhibit design , including story development , IIIus-
Children's Museum , Holyoke , MA
trative sketching, planning , graphiCS, detailing , contractor supervision, and familiarity with a variety of
Letters to the Editor should include the au-
exhibit media. Please send resume to Mr. Peter
thor's full name, address and daytime tele-
Sollogub, Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc., 1050
phone number and should be sent to : NAME
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138.
, Editor, Yale Peabody Museum of Natural His-
Exhibit Designer/Fabricator • The Mid-Hudson
tory, 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT
Children's Museum, Poughkeepsie , NY, seeks an
06511 . Letters may be edited for purposes of
exhibit designer and fabricator to create its first
clarity or space.
exhibit. We do not yet have a permanent home.
Exhibit will be installed in several community sites in
the Mid-Hudson Region of New York State . Exhibit
must be Installed by 12-1 - 90. "Finding Your Way" is
an exploration of mapping and the navigation process. The exhibit will be highly interactive, and will
serve young children from pre-school age through
grade six. A conceptual outline will be made available upon your request. The exhibit will begin its tour
in a gallery space approximately 20' x 45'. Other
tour sites have smaller spaces and modules of the
exhibit may need to be in separate rooms . The
exhibit must be relatively light-weight and be made
to travel. Please send your resume and photos/
slides of your exhibit work designed for children . Include an estimate for the completed project and references. Send materials to : Laura Shapiro, MidHudson Children's Museum , Room 213, 11 Market
Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 .
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1Tews & 1Tot 'ces
sign posillon.
contmues
My ambition IS to have a part In
developing Interpretive exhibtts tha are engaging
and Innovative. Project management. writing deDirector of Exh ibits • The Academy of
atural
SCiences, Philadelphia. PA seeks experienced
sign (including interactrve Videodisk) and research
expenence. Willing to relocate.
Lee Wind, 599
manager to plan and supervise design. fabncation ,
Tremont Street. #3 . Bos on , MA 02118.
and installation of temporary and permanent exhlbt-
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tions. PosItion available 2-1-90. Send resume and
salary history to Director of Personnel. The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA 19 03.
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Smithsonian Plans to Open Experimental
Gallery in January 1991
Exhibits Developer' Children's Museum of Houston seeks exhlbrts developer with ability 10 create,
The Smlthsontan Insotutlon has embar1<ed on
implement, malntrun partlOpatOry exhlbrts at per-
a new inttiatrve designed to explore and expenmen
manent site, manage active travelling exhibit pro-
with various elements of museum exhibibons. The
gram, and develop e hlbit space for new museum to
Expenmental Gallery, to be established in the
open 6-92. ReqUirements: BA
deSign . museum
South Hall of the Instrtutron's Arts and Industnes
studies, or related field. Mlntmum 5 years experi-
building . will present exhlb' Ions whose technrques
ence with team approach to exhlbl development
push the edges of our museum expenence andor
In
and project management. Irrdepth knowledge of
take chances In their chOice of subject matter or
interactive VIdeo, compu1ers and other related tech-
viewpoint.
nology Knowledge of child development help ul
TopiCS currently to be addressed must con-
Submrt resume and wor1< samples by 2-1 ~90 to
cern themselves With Third World and
Personnel Department. Chlldren's Museum of Hous-
American. Asian American Pacific Island. Afncan
on , 3201 Allen Par1<way Houston, TX 77019.
Amencan. and Latlfll
ative
eXfcan Amencan Cu ure. It
IS Important to note that these toptC areas are not
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the expenment. Rather we see to celebrate and
Positions Wanted
encourage Innovallon In exhibItion techmque and
Exhibit Designer Builder' Ambitious creative artISt seeks poSitIon wrth exhlbrts design firm . Has
wo
ng e penence In fabrication of InteractIVe e -
hlbrts. Proven skills In woodwo
management styles and peer relallons across cultural hnes.
ng. three-and two-
The purpose of the gallery Includes the abtllty
dimenSional deSign painting draWIng and plastICS
to showcase and reinstall provocatrve e hlbtnons
References and portfolio available Stephen L Alli-
that have been created In other museums and non-
son. 150 BroiVTl Street. Philadelphia PA 19123
proht cultural orgamzabons, as
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Indrvtduals. The gallery
Exhibits Production· Posmon deslfed
ell as those by
II pro . e an opportunity
e hibits
to showcase these e hlbitlons and onglnal exhlbt-
production by college graduate (BFA). Expenence
tions by Smithsonian museums and bureaus to the
In
In exhibit development. admlntstral1on. graphiCS
nanonal audience, ackno
and publIC relallons at a unrverSlty museum metro-
hIStory and place In their communtty
politan arts project and naltonal museum, Resume
available
Please contact A M Fayer 1859
E Meadowmoor Sail La e City
UT 84117
8012787356
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viewpoint, and the exchange and development 0
edging the onglnator's
Expenmenlal Gallery direc or
mberly Camp
IS an 10US to team about e is fig exhibitions developed In the Unrted States that should be conSidered
for reinstallation In the gallery E hlbttlOns
II be
Exhibit Design' Harvard Master of Educallon in In-
chosen hrough a compehtrve process 0 erseen b
teractIVe Technology seeks a dynamIC e hiM de-
an advisory committee composed of Smrt sonran
staff and professionals from the field .
history, represented in scale on a 5/8" stainless
The Experimental Gallery is made possible by
steel plate , inscribed with 20 great events of his-
support from the Rockefeller Foundation , the Wil-
tory-from Sumerian cuneiform to genetic engi-
liam Morris Cafritz Foundation, and the Smith -
neering .
son ian Inslltution Trust.
The Excellence on the Waterfront award crite-
For informallon and submission information ,
ria include a project's sensi tivity to the waterfront,
please contact · Kimberly Camp. The Experimental
deSign originality . civic contribution and educa-
Gallery, Smithson ian Institution , SI302, Washing-
tional role . Entries are welcomed from completed
ton, DC 20560 , (202) 786-2850.
projects on any body of water. Awards are meant
to feature examples of high-quality waterfront work
ASTC Conference Session Proposal
I Affiliate Meeting Schedule
Deadline. Feb 1 1990
of diverse kinds, taking place in all sections of th e
~ NAME
members Receive " Top Honor"
globe.
from Nonprofit Waterfront Center
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Call for Proposal s/ASTC Co n fe rence
The nonprofit Waterfront Center, based in
Washington , DC . has awarded its annual "Top
Session proposals and affiliate meeting re-
Honor" to a tno of new nverfront improvements in
quests are now being accepted for the 1990 Asso-
Cincinnati. the Cincinnati Riverwalk. conce ived
ciation of Science-Technology Centers' Confer-
and designed by NAME member Rogow + Bern-
ence-Qrlando Science Center, Orlando, Flonda
stein of Los Angeles (working with the Cincinnati
October 13-16. 1990.
Museum of Natural History); the Gateway sculpture
The conference theme IS "Making Science
by Andrew Leicester, and the new 22-acre Sawyer
Memorable: the Reciprocal Roles of Science Cen-
Point park.
ters and Entertainment Parks". Successful science
Awards were announced by Charles M. Davis,
centers share a common profile with entertainment
prinCipal and president of Eshenck, Homsey .
parks such as Walt Disney World, Epcot Center,
Dodge and Davis, the architectural firm in San
Universal Studios, and Sea World . Both achieve a
Francisco which designed the Monterey Bay Aq-
memorable expenence for viSitors. Both are multi-
uarium. A seven -person , interdiSciplinary jury se-
sensory , three-dimensional . interactive, and sensi-
lected the winners from entries subnmitted from 27
tive to guest amenities.
states, Canada and overseas countries.
But from a common profile emerges a distinct
The Riverwalk traverses two states-ohio and
difference. The mission of science centers is to
Kentucky -and three cities. It includes five zones ,
educate. while theme parks are designed to enter-
the largest of which is about natural history and is
tain. How do different miSSions but similar methods
located in the new Sawyer Point Park. Here , a
shape the visitor experience? Are the Similarities
Geologic Timeline is the notable highlight.
and differences incompatible or reCiprocal? What
The pedestrian Timeline covers 450 million
issues and conditions are unique to science cen -
years, along its 1300-linear-foot length . It features
ters and to the profeSSional comm itted to them ?
different granite tiles for each of the 10 geologic
The exploration of these questions will result In an
periods covered . The Timeline starts 450 mihon
exchange of expertise and fresh insights into the
years ago, during what geologists the world over
future .
call "The Cincinnatian Epoch".
Throughout the
walkway , engravings In granite of text and illustrations describe natural history events, one of which
is the development of the adjacent river. It concludes-20 walking minutes later-with human
SESSION PROPOSAL FOR
THE 1990 ASTC ANNUAL
CONFERENCE ON NEXT PAGE
Proposals will be evaluated by the
Program Committee based on the
following :
• the tOPICas It relates to the theme of
the con ference
• selected presentation format as It
relates to the toplc-Afflltate discus-
sions can be scheduled to deal With
specific professional Issues; see
options under SessIOn Format on the
proposal form
• presentation covers more than one
viewpoint on an Issue or more than
one ap proach or solution to a
prolect-Panels should include representatives from more than one
science center or affiliate organizatIOn, and be diverse In terms of geographic locatIOn. size of Institution.
etceter,a.
· the session targets a speCIfic audi ence of con ference
• attendees and the discussion are
focussed appropriately
• commercia l rep resen tallves are
used sparingly-If used, the com-
merCial representative must be paralleled by a representative from a
different organization
• All sessions are chaired by a science center profeSSional currently
working In the field .
Individuals who propose sessions
that are accepte d for the conference
Will be co ntacted by a Prog ram
Committee member WAO will have
suggesti ons fo r the co mmittee .
Confirmed session participants and
descriptive InformatIOn for the program Will be due May 1. 1990 Sessi on abstrac ts wil be due
July 2, 1990.
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Session Proposal for the 1990 ASTC Annual Conference
Deadline : February 1, 1990
October 13-16. 1990
Please answer the following questions regarding your session proposal. Follow the instructions. selecting only one answer as directed for each
multiple choice question ; failure to do so could eliminate the session from consideration . (PLEASE TYPE)
Session Title : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Topic Categories (check one only):
Development " Exhibition
Marketing _ Philosophy/ Mission
Professional Development C Program
Science and Technology Content C Visitor Service
Session Format (check one only): All are 1 hour and 15 minutes in length. except where noted.
Demonstration (one or more presenters. not to exceed four).
Discussion Session/Forum (one or more discussion leader(s) for focussed audience discussion of a particular topic).
Lecture (one presenter; single topic presentation ; example-- white paper presentation ; may include respondents).
_ Panel (3·5 representatives providing varied approaches to a project or issue ; should represent several viewpoints).
Professional Development (one or more presenters ; 2-3 hours; small group format with opportunity to cover a particular issue/project in
depth or share practical knowledge of a topic) .
[ Affiliate/peer group meeting : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Time slot request: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
c..
Session Audience (check only one as a primary audience to which the session will be targeted):
' Exhibit
Program/ Education
Finance/Administration/Operations .J Marketing/DevelopmenVPublic Relations/Events C Personnel/Human ResourcesNolunteers
Planetarium/OMNllTheater C Retail
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Other (please specify): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _
Proposed participants (name. tilie , institution): Speakers are not paid for participation . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Description of Session (main points to be covered; role of each participant, etc): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Submitted by (name , tilie , institution. address & telephone): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Mall to ASTC, 1413 K Street, NW, 10th floor, Washington DC 20005 by February 1, 1990. Acceptance notices will be mailed In March.
If you have questions regarding your session proposal and would like to discuss your ideas with a program committee member, please feel free
to call one of the foll owing: Deborah Claesgens (407) 896-71 51 • Julie Graber (6 14) 228-2674 • Mary Olenick (301 ) 685:2370 •
Sondra Quinn (407) 896-7151 • Susan Kodanr (808) 848-4188· JeH Rudolph (213) 744-7483· Liz Wideman (502) 561 -6103
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Art, Museum Workshop Program , Office of Public
Programs , Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, New York,
NY 10028.
h Metropolitan Museum Wor k shops
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For further information contact Stella Paul ,
Coordinator , Mu seum Workshop Program ,
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announces
2128795500 , ext 3645
the twenty-third season of Museum Workshops, a
program for professional development of staff and
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AAM 1990
trustees in museums, historical societies, and university galleries. The program addresses issues of
"Congress of Ideas" is the theme of the Ameri -
significance to the field , providing a forum for ex-
can Association of Museums' 85th Annual Meeting,
change of information and theory as well as for the
which will be held in Chicago from May 9 -13, 1990.
development of professional skills and practices.
"This year's conference will focus on cultural
Faculty is drawn from staff of museums throughout
issues facing museums and the communities in
the country and Independent professionals in the
which they exist ," said Edward Abl e, Executive
workshop subject areas. All workshops will be held
Director of the AAM . "We are directing our attention
in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum, with
to the contributions museums make to society , and
site visits to relevant facilities in the metropolitan
are bringing together all types of museums and
area.
museum personnel to help gain a national perspec-
The program is made possible with public
funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.
tive on the role today's museums play."
The conference , to be held at the Chicago
This support also provides for five scholarships to
Hilton and Towers, will feature over 90 program
cover registration fees to each of the workshops ;
sessions of interest to museum profeSSionals, trus -
these will be offered to participants from New York
tees, and volunteers. Some topics to be covered
. State museums_ Requests for scholarships must
include: education, the environment, American
be accompanied by a letter of support from the
values, creativity , and cultural diversity in our
candidate's supervisor ,
communities.
Also featured is an exhibit hall,
Early registration is recommended , as these
where over 150 companies will display the latest in
programs are limited in size. Enrollment is on a first
museum products and services, with representa-
come , first served basis_ Fees are $100 for New
tives on hand to answer your questions.
York State participants and $150 for out-of-state
The General Chair Will be Ellsworth Brown ,
participants _
President and Director of the Chicago Historical
Workshops :
Society. The Host Committee Chair will be Carolyn
• Collecting and Interpreting the Twentieth
Blackmon , Chairman of Education , The Field
Century: Initiatives for History Museums. March
Museum of Natura History, and the Program Chair
5-6, 1990.
will be Dennis O'Toole , Vice President of Historical
• Cultural Pluralism for Museums: Opportunities
Area Programs and Operations, The Colonial
and Solutions. April 5-6, 1990
Wiliamsburg Foundation .
• Rethinking Interpretive Tools: Use of the
This year's conference will also include many
Printed Word in Museum Galleries. April 30-May
evening events to help attendees get a feeling for
1,1990
Chicago . "We are extremely pleased to return to
Checks should be made payable to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Please include name,
institution, and workshop title on check.
Mail check to : The Metropolitan Museum of
Chicago for the first time since our 1968 confer-
What is the AAM?
The Amencan Association of
Museums (AAM) Is the national organization that repre sents museums ond museum
professionals . Founded In
1906, the association Is dedicated to promoting excel lence within the museum
community The AAM 's com·
mltment to excellence has
led to the development of a
variety of programs , meetings
and publications
For more Information contact
Kathy Maxwell , A
, 1225
Eye Street NW , WashIngton
DC 20005
ence , because the city oHers so much ," Able said .
Special events will include architectural tours of
downtown Chicago , receptions and dinners at
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The registration fee is $75 .00 for MAAM
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members and $90.00 for non-members . The deadline for registering for the workshop is February 1,
many of Chicago 's excellent museums and cultural
1990.
institutions , and the chance to take in some of
The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums is a
Chicago 's finest theater and comedy such as
non-profit membership organization serving muse-
Second City TV.
ums and their staffs in Washington, DC , MD, DE,
Other features of the conference include the
1990 Publications Competition winners display ; the
NJ , PA, and NY.
In addition to the workshop
program , MAAM publishes a bimonthly newsletter
AAM Bookstore , which will have information on
and offers an annual three-day conference to be
AAM 's member benefit programs and hundreds of
held October 28-31 , 1990 in PrincetonfTrenton, NJ.
professional publications ; and the AAM Placement
Contact the MAAM office at PO Box 817, Newark,
Service Office , listing current job openings for
DE 19715-0817 ; 302-731-1424.
museum professionals.
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/IT MFA in Museum Exh ibition Design
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The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums
Through the efforts of NAME and the initiative
(MAAM) announces a one-day, workshop to be held
of The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, a fully
February 9, 1990 in Stony Brook, NY. The program
professional graduate program in Museum Exhib;-
is co-sponsored by the Small Museums Committee
tion Design has been developed and is seeking
of MAAM.
applicants for September 1990. The two-year, 60-
"Ties That Bind : Public History, Education , and
credit, Master of Fine Arts degree will prepare
the Small Museum" will be held at the Carriage
students for professional careers in the design of
Museum , The Museums at Stony Brook from 8:45
exhibits and the presentation of artifacts, Objects,
AM to 4:30 PM .
phenomena, and information to diverse publics in
In this full-day program , highly
qualified speakers will explore the connections, or
museums of art, nature, science , and the humani-
lack thereof, between historical research in the
ties. The curriculum will address the conceptuali-
In
zation , researching , organization, design , and
the museum , and teaching history in the classroom.
production of museum exhibits and presentations
The sessions will consider the task of developing
utilizing a variety of techniques and media. It will
effective historical museum interpretation while
also explore exhibit programming , evaluation , and
contending with the pressures of financial and
management methods applicable in a wide range
university, presentation of history to the public
I
Seeking Applicati ons for Fall 1990
Museum Worksh op An nou nced
political concerns, serving the needs of diverse
of museum situations. Visiting experts in many
audiences, and seeking to provide a forum for new
aspects of museum presentation , education , and
research . Speakers include : Michael Ettema , Cu-
management will participate in the curriculum while
rator of Domestic Life , Henry Ford Museum &
students will make privileged visits to design de-
Greenfield Village ; Patricia Ann McDermott, Pro-
partments , production shops, galleries, exhibits,
gram Coordinator, National Building Museum ;
and programs in varied and numerous museums in
Kenneth Bowling , Associate Editor, Documentary
Philadelphia, the Mid-Atlantic Region, Washing-
History of the First Federal Congress of the U.S.A. ;
ton , and New York. Students will undertake a thesis
Susan Klaffky, Vice President, The Museums at
project and a supervised museum internship rer
Stony Brook; and Mark Hunt Hessler, Instructor of
lated to their career interests during the second
History at SI. Joseph's College. Sara Cureton of
year of the program.
the Old Barracks Museum, Trenton , is coordinating
the program.
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8
The University of the Arts , the only university in
prise . Frequent guest speakers will bring a wide
the country devoted exclusively to education in the
range of knowledge and practices from their re -
arts, IS an Institution formed by the merger of the
spective institutions to provide the student with
Philadelphia College of Art & Design and the Phila-
insight into the functional differences between
delphia College of Performing Arts , both over 100
museums of different types , sizes , and missions.
years old. HalHUltion graduate assistantships will
The course is intended to provide advanced stu-
be made available to selected students from
dents with an overall understanding of the museum
among the SIX to be admitted in the first year.
as an institution and to permit them access to the
Sponsoring museums are also expected to spon-
thinking of various people responsible for running
sor paid five-month internships during the second
museums , departments within museums , and ef-
year.
forts within the departments of museums.
All
The curriculum reflects a thorough considera-
institutions which actively sponsor an internship
tion of the needs of museum exhibition design
are expected to provide speakers for this course
education as articulated by NAME members at the
which will be orchestrated by the MFA Program
luncheon on this subject during the AAM conven-
Director. The course is intended as one of value to
tion in Pittsburgh and at subsequent meetings of
all persons interested in knowing more about
the Executive Board . The courses are as follows :
museums and will be scheduled In the evening and
The Museum Exhibilions DeSign Studio (18
advertised through Continuing Education to permit
Credits) Will be the primary vehicle for explOring
and encourage public attendance. The course is
museum exhibition design and presentation con -
required for the MFA candidate both semesters
cepts , for developing skills and techniques in
during the first year and is the major overview
museum exhibition deSign , and for developing the
course .
ability to organize and produce outstanding exhib-
Exhibition Technology (3 credits) will be a
its that clearly communicate their intended mes-
demonstration/visitation course directed at the
sages to diverse audiences . The Intent of the
problems of exhibit production and the application
course is to educate the student through direct
of different technologies to meet many types of
problem-solving experience in the conceptualiza-
museum exhibition needs. The student will be
tion , researching, organization, design , production ,
introduced to the range of suppliers and services,
and evaluation of museum exhibits and presenta-
including display fabricators , security system pro-
tions under direct tutorial guidance In a studiO
viders , and others, often through direct behind-the-
environment.
scene visitations and discussions with those di-
Exhibit programming , evaluation ,
and management methods applicable to a wide
rectly concerned. The course is intended to provide
range of museum situations will be explored often
students with an introduction to the issues, skills,
with Input from museum professionals to simulate
equipment, information , resources, and practices
the circumstances and Issues of actual museum
which define the correct use of the many techno-
work. The structuring and presentation of informa-
logical systems used in modern exhibit design.
tion through deSign uSing different state-of-the-art
Environmental Graphics (3 credits) will be a
media, display systems, and presentation tech -
studio course focusing on the writing , typographic
niques will be accomplished in the studio which IS
layout and production of descriptive labels, slg-
the major integrating experience Within the curricu-
nage , graphic images, and other information that
lum.
document and define an exhibition , message , or
The Museum Course (6 credits) will be a
message system in an environment. The course IS
lecture course explOring the history, organization ,
intended to prOVide the student with an introduction
and operation of the museum as a cultural institu-
to the issues, skills, and practices related to the
tion , an economic entity, and a management enter-
design and production of two-dimensional Images
continues nen PllQ8
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continues
establish the scope and obligations of each internShip. It is antiCipated that some students Will intern
at institutions outside Philadelphia, perhaps at an
used to convey meaning in a three-dimensional
institution sponsoring their education as promising
context.
employees.
This six-hour studio will introduce the
phenomena of perception , color, scale , and lighting
The Thesis in Museum Exhibition Design (6
as they eHect type form and imagery in three-
credits) will provide the degree candidate with an
dimensional environments while exploring the use
opportunity to shape and present a focussed pro-
of diHerent techniques for applYing lettering and
gram of study which directly supports their career
graphic images to surfaces bounding and defining
objectives and interests. This thesis will be an
architectural space.
independent research or design project presented
Interactive Media (3 credits) will be a labora-
in the form of a publishable document of potential
tory/workshop course focused on the ways in which
value to the profession of museum exhibition de-
sound, video, computers, and robotic devices may
sign. The thesis may be carried out in conjunction
be incorporated into museum presentations of
with the internship or be distinct from it. Designed
various types. The course IS intended to provide
to be undertaken independently by the student
the student with an introduction to the issues, skills ,
away from the University, the thesis is supervised
and practices related to the design and production
.
by the Program Director and advised by faculty and
of Interactive communications using electronic
an outside professional with expertise in the subject
media and mechanisms. This 6-hour studio will
area of the thesis. A formal agreement with the
introduce the organization , production , and opera-
student is negotiated at the end of the second
tion of electrOniC media, including videodiscs , the
semester in the program to establish the scope and
use of hypermedia control and production lan-
requirements of the thesis. Students conducting
guages , touch screens, and sensors for the pur-
research outside Philadelphia will be required to
pose of organizing an educational experience .
return for thesis review dUring the semester.
The Museum Internship (6 credits) will be a
The curriculum also includes six credits of
practicum In the third semester and the summer
graduate seminar addressing a range of ethical,
preceding it at a museum which oHers supervised
philosophical , and social questions pertinent to the
experience in a profeSSional setting consistent with
role of art and design in society and six elective
the candidate's career objectives. The intention of
credits of the students choice.
the course is to provide the student with super-
A Director with the appropriate practical expe-
vised , practical experience dOing actual exhibit
(lence and profeSSional standing in the field is now
design in a museum environment. Designed to
being sought atter for the program.
bridge the summer between the first and second
IndiViduals are invited to write Museum Exhibition
Interested
year and to extend through the third semester in the
Design Search Committee, c/o Dean Stephen
program , the internship is supervised JOintly by the
Tarantal, The University of the Arts, Broad & Pine
Director of the MFA Program and the supervising
Streets , Philadelphia, PA 19102 or to call 215-875-
official at the host institution. The internship is
1100. Applications should be submitted by March
structured to provide the student with a thorough
15,1990.
understanding of the practice of exhibit design
Prospective students are invited to write
within the host Institution, and IS a practlcum in
Graduate Admissions, The University of the Arts,
which the experience gained In the Museum Exhi-
Broad & Pine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102 orto
bition Design Studio course IS tempered by applica-
call 215-875-4808.
tion In the setllng of an actual museum. A formal
turned by April 1, 1990.
agreement With the Institution Will be negotiated to
Applications should be re-
"
Seminar fo r Historical Administration
"
Interactive Videodisc
Do you need additional background which will
The first 01 a series of Interactive videodiscs
help you make that transition from designer to
developed for use In hands-on science museums
administrator?
was released in October by the Interactive Video
Take advantage of The Seminar for Historical
Science Consortium .
Administration. a tuition-free program sponsored
"Earth Over Time ," allows visitors to explore
by ColOnial Williamsburg , AAM , AASLH , and the
"slices of time ," learning how different areas of the
Nallonal Trust for Historic Preservation. You will be
planet have been dramatically altered by basic
in the company of professional staff, like yourself,
geological processes. Selecting from a variety of
who are at a turning point in their careers. Instruc-
actiVities, they can journey through an erupting
tors include some of the top professionals from
volcano, explore how different policy decisions
across the country . The interaction and exchange
affect erosion of a beach , and assemble the conti -
between students and faculty is what makes this
nents like a giant jigsaw puzzle . In addition to
program so special , learning as much from each
adults. boys and girls are used as narrators to help
other as from the panel discussions , case studies,
make the disc more appealing to the museum's
workshops , and field trips.
younger visitors .
The Seminar for Historical Administration is
accepl1ng applications for their 32nd class. It is the
underwent careful prototyping and evaluation by a
longest-running program of its kind, aimed at In-
team that included staff from the Boston Museum of
house museum professionals who are currently in ,
SCience , the production company, Digital Tech -
or entering , administrative positions, including di-
niques Inc, geologists, and an evaluator from the
rectors, curators. registrars and deSigners. The
Harvard Graduate School of Education .
DUring its development, "Earth Over Time"
three-week seminar runs from October 28 to No-
The next videodiSC planned by the IVSC,
vember 17, 1990. It will be held at the Colonial
scheduled for completion In May 1990, will be about
Williamsburg facilities. There is no tuition ; how-
space science. Later discs will explore health and
ever, students must pay travel and housing ex-
medicine, 21 st century technology. and other top-
penses. The deadline for applications IS May 18,
ICS. DeSigned to appeal to science museum Visi -
1990. For further Information please call Peggy
tors, the discs include games, simulations, surro-
Howells, Administrator, Museum Studies, at 804-
gate travel , and other activities that accomodate a
220-7211 , or write PO Box C, Williamsburg , VA
variety of learning styles.
23187 .
The Interactive Video Science Consortium IS a
not-for-profit association of informal sCience institutions dedicated to encouraging public interest in
and understanding of science through the collaborative production of high quality, educational interactive videodisc exhibits
Founded in 1988. the
IVSC has 16 members In North America and Eu rope. Membership in the IVSC IS open to other
museums that wish to partiCipate In planning of
future discs. IndiVidual videodiscs may also be
purchased by nonmembers.
For more information, contact the Interactive
Video Science Consortium. c/o ASSOClalion of SCIence-Technology Centers, 1413 K Street, NW,
Tenth Floor. Washington, DC 20005
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Call for Papers : 1990 Visitor Studies Con-
About the Profession
~
PEST
ference
The Professional Exhibits Staff of Tucson
The Third Annual Visitor Studies Conference,
(PEST) began several years ago with a few exhibit
sponsored by The Center for Social Design , will be
professionals getting together for lunch and con-
held July 25-28 , 1990, in Washington , D.C., and
versation . The informal attitude has remained, but
hosted by the Smithsonian Institution. We are now
the organization has grown to over 25 members
accepting paper proposals for this meeting . All
from 15 organizations. The acronym helps to dispel
aspects of visitor studies will be considered , includ-
any stuffed-shirt demeanor-you need a sense of
ing audience research and evaluation ; education
humor to make a PEST of yourself! PEST rotates
and interpretation ; exhibit evaluation ; graphics and
its monthly meetings to the15 sites which include
labeling ; orientation and circulation ; marketing ;
art museums and galleries, live exhibits organiza-
public relations ; and other theoretical and profes-
tions, historical and anthropological museums, a
sional issues. Abstracts of 150 words each should
children 's museum, a planetarium and an air mu-
be sent to Stephen Bitgood, Ph .D., Center for
seum. This allows the latest exhibits by members
Social Design , PO Box 1111 , Jacksonville, AL
to be seen and discussed. Meeting time is always
Pr~posals may be mailed
noon to 1:00 PM (lunch hour) , to help dispel the
or FAXed. The deadline for proposals is Febru-
administrative fear of "wasted company time".
ary 15, 1990.
These brown-bag meetings enable the members to
36265 (205) 231-5640 .
mingle both professionally and socially. Traveling
Volunteer Killed by Exhibits Professional
Organization
meetings also provide first-time visits to many institutions and compel members to see a variety of
exhibits. Since one of our shared goals is the
Just kidding , I'm only stunned ,
enrichment of our viewing public and community,
but I sure could use some help !
the new and overdue visits by PEST members are
I' m looking for an assistant to
beneficial for all involved .
help do some of the graphics
projects for NAME.
We have thus far been able to avoid the
formalities of organization, with positive results.
Have fun ! Meet new
Activities such as taking minutes , collecting dues,
people I Get calls from Louise on Sunday night!
and forming committees often make participation in
Hone your Macintosh skills! Become one with
a group less than inviting , and so far we have found
PageMakerl Get involved!
Anyone interested in helping NAME with
them unnecessary. We have even avoided the
election of officers. (Those of us who take care of
graphics give me a call. I'm in the Executive Board
the association's requirements have been referred
list on page 31.
to as · PEST Control".) We have no expenses and
Mark Driscoll
have kept organizational time to a minimum by
NAME Overworked Graphic Designer
announcing upcoming meetings via telephone
rather than mailings. A listing of members, institu tions, phone numbers, and special skills is updated
and distributed to members several times a year to
keep contact between us uncomplicated. _
The diversity of our membership is ~erhaps
e,h,b,liont5l-Wlnlel 1990 ·
12
our greatest strength. When someone brings an
ASTC Ergonomics Survey
exhibit-related problem to a meeting , more than a
hundred collective years of exhibit experience are
available to help fi nd the resources, products, or
solutions reqUifed.
As a first step, we are Interested In collecting baSIC data about heights of exhibit "tabl es"
and seating. Please take measurements In at least four different exhibit areas Include at least
12 lable heights and eight seat heights Measure carefully, then fill In the follOWing
We discuss difficulties and
successes, new products and techniques, or any
(1) Do you have a standard height for all exhibit "tables "?
issue that is of interest to the majority. Occasionally
YES
Tables are _ _ _ Inches high .
we have had commercial product presentation s
NO
Table heights vary throughout our facility , Including:
from local vendors. New ideas seem to cross the
a.
inches; approximately
% of total tables
b.
inches; approximately
% of total tables .
The feedback from a group with shared goals,
c.
Inches; approximately
% of total tables.
obstacles and skills IS another benefit of our organi-
d.
inches; approximately
% of total tables
zation. In a challeng ing , demanding , and some -
Comments:
boundaries of our disciplines and are put to service
in previously unconsidered applications.
times under-appreciated profession , th e recogni-
(2) Do you have a standard height for seating used at exhibits?
tion by one's peers of a job skillfully done IS usually
welcomed and well-deserved .
Suggestions for
Improvements from someone with a good under-
YES
Seats are _ _ _ inches high .
NO
Sealing heights vary throughout our facility , including '
standing of the techn ical, financial, and phYSical
a.
Inches; approximately
% of total seats
limitations placed on an exhibit are generally more
b.
inches; approximately
% of total seats
c.
inches , approximately
% of total seats
d.
inches; approximately
% of total seats.
valuable than suggestions from less sympathetic
sources . Just knowing that there are others out
there in the same general circumslances is com forting . A survey of our members now In progress
Comments.
will yield Information on job factors such as budget-
(3) Has your institution studied other ergonomic aspects of exhibit design?
ing , job satisfaction , and salarylbenefits packages.
U
Richard Schaffer
University of Anzona
YES
:J NO
Name of institution' _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Con tact name: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _
Museum of Art
Telephone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
.I.
.,.. Ergonom ics Survey
Thank you very much for your help .
The Association of Science-Technology Cen -
The outcome of the ASTC project Will be a
ters (ASTC ) is conducting a study of ergonomic
reference manual that is intended to help museum
aspects of hands-on exhibit design under a grant
exhibit designers apply findings of ergonomic re -
from the Institute of Museum Services.
search to development of Interactive exhibits that
Ergonomics IS the study of the Interface between people and machines. Drawing on ergon omic research , industrial designers have been able
to improve the effectiveness, reliability , safety, and
are safer, easier to understand , and accessible to
a wider range of Visitors.
The study is being carned out for ASTC by Jeff
Kennedy Associates of Boston , MA.
ease of use of many machines and consumer
We would welcome Input from NAME mem-
products, from food processors to airplane cock-
bers . If you are willing to help, please fill in th e form
pits. Ergonomic research has also led to improve-
above and send to Wendy Pollock, ASTC Traveling
ments in products for older people and those with
Exhibition Service, 1413 K Street NW , 10th floor,
disabililles.
Washington , DC 20005 . Details . 202 371 11 7 1
13.bhlbUlonlSI- Wmler 1990
The Regions Report
MMC in Indianapolis, September 12-15, 1990. The
theme will be "Investing in Ourselves and Our
Museums." There will be development workshops
~ Mid-Atlantic Reg ion
dealing with creativity, team dynamics , leadership,
exhibit evaluation , human interpretation, strategic
Membership in the NAME Mid-Atlantic region
planning , and managing change. We anticipate
continues a steady growth pattern , standing at 311
several NAME -sponsored programs , including one
as of November 15. 1989 was a banner year for
on developing a prototypical exhibition with other
regional growth , and 1990 holds the promise of
standing professional committees (SPC), along
much more.
with our business breakfast. Attending the MMC is
November encore presentations of the NAME
a great way to meet your counterparts from the
workshop were well attended in Philadelphia and
midwest museums, to share your concerns, and to
Washington . Evaluations were again positive , with
increase your job skills. We look forward to inte-
a big request for more advanced sessions . One of
grating your concerns into our programming. We
our efforts during 1990 will be the development of
are exploring the idea of a mini-marketplace in the
more specialized technical workshops for design-
upcoming conference and if anyone has ideas,
ers and technicians. We welcome your sugges-
please forward them to us.
tions.
We would like NAME to reflect the concerns of
Expansion of exhibits srssions at the regional
midwest regional members. To this end we would
AAM meeting is another focus area for 1990. I will
like to know . what type of information do you need?
be working with the MAAM program planning
We anticipate planning a series of informal "De-
committee to broaden our presence at the 1990
signers' Roundtables" where you can share your
meeting in Princeton , New Jersey. We hope to
ideas and concens with one another. This includes
develop a series of generic program topics, into
exchange of process , technique and resources.
which individual speakers and case studies can be
Let me know if you would like to be involved or if you
inserted .
Finally, a proposal. Is there an interest among
have a local site to stage an informal get-together.
We all have a lot to share and it would be great to
members for a series of more informal gatherings,
have additional resources and personal contacts at
perhaps bi-monthly , to meet, discuss projects, and
our fingertips , plus the added benefit of talking to
with a featured speaker? These would no doubt be
other people who speak your language-exhibition
located in the three largest cities in the region: New
design!
York, Philadelphia, and/or Washington . I await
your calls and letters.
Max Cameron
Mid-Atlantic Co-Representative
We look forward to seeing as many midwest
members as possible at the American Association
of Museums Meeting In Chicago, May 9-13, 1990.
Lynne Friman
Midwestern Co-Representative
~ Midwestern Reg ional Report
~ Mountain Plains Region
Our presence in the midwest is growing .
Currently we have over180 members.
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14
I
Mountain Plains Region is 1000 miles Wide
We had a very successful Business Breakfast
and 2000 miles from Montana to Texas. At the
at the Midwest Museum Conference (MMC) in Des
annual meeting in October in Oklahoma City some
Moines on October 5, 1989. organized by Alex
200 members registered. Of those 200, approxi-
Black. Many good ideas were exchanged concern -
mately 15 were NAME members.
ing workshops and programs for the upcoming
membership in the region hovers around 80. Some
Total. NAME
of the state museum meelings host up to 500
"
New England Region
people NAME might be better served to concentrate on the state meetings; they would reach more
NAME sponsored four sessions at the annual
NEMA conference held at Stratton Mountain Re-
people .
At the MPMA, the two sessions on exhibit
sort, Stratton, Vermont , in early October. One
planning by NAME attracted 57 people to the first
and 53 to the second , We gave out copies of the
session focused on the creation of a hands-on
Exhlbitiomstand membership applications. (Some
seum . The second studied exhibit shop safety , and
of the applications still had $1 0 as the membership
the third evaluated the coming revolution In laser
fee ; we hope they will be honored). We would like
disc-based Video and audio programming .
"discovery center" at the Springfield Science Mu-
to know how many-or if anyone- joined because
The fourth session explored Project Manage-
of our efforts. We did not receive the video, but I
ment as a tool for guiding the planning , design , con-
gave out buttons that Roger Vandiver sent me to
struction , and Installation of exhibits Will Trombly ,
the members I could find . The scheduled breakfast
owner of Spokeshave Design , Watertown , MA, and
conflicted with other affinity meetings. I am an
Duncan Millar , Design for WB Incorporated, Bos-
officer in the Registrars Committee , so I had to
ton , MA, desCribed the creation and operation of
attend their meeting . Peter Tirrell of the Oklahoma
exhibits from a Project Management perspeclive .
Museum of Natural History moderated an informal
Ted Penn , Director of the Commonwealth Mu -
discussion
seum , Boston , MA, introduced the tOPIC of Project
Breakfast was donated by the exhib-
itors. Next year we hope to hold the NAME meeling
Management and the speakers.
Session participants agreed (at least nobody
just before or after the sponsored sessions.
The 1990 meeting of Mountain Plains will be In
was shouting In oppoSition from the floor) that
Billings, Montana, to COincide with their city's cen -
Project Management has a lot to offer exhibit build-
tennial celebration dUring the first week in October.
ers and managers
Project Management solves
Three members of Mountain Plains attended
two problems that create great difficulty for tradi-
the April 1 workshop in Wahington , D.C. With more
tionally-structured organizations . First , It offers a
workshops in the planning stages, I would suggest
means of organizing work that cuts directly across
affiliating with one of the state museum meetings,
departmental lines . Second, it allows work to be
in the month of April.
controlled that spans more than one fiscal year
The Oklahoma Musesum Association might
be a logical co-sponsor for a NAM E workshop in the
Mountain Plains region . The Field Advisory Serv·Ice runs a year-round program of events.
The
Project Management was developed specifically to
engage and resolve these two problems .
A lively discussion followed the presentations
The remarks of the presenters and the audience
schedule for 1990 includes "Designing and Produc-
focused on contracts, speclficatons, change or-
Ing Interpretive Exhibits", April 24-25, 1990. Pre-
ders , and the need for constant communication and
senters are Tom McKay and Deborah Kmetz from
coordination between all parties
the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.
While membership In NAME proVides exhibit
Our thanks to Susan Kemner Reed of the
professionals with an international network of con -
Austin Children's Museum for attending the NAME
tacts, many members do not realize how easy It IS
sessions in New Orleans, and to Peter Tirrell and
to tap that resource on a local level. In Boston , Ted
Dan Timmons for their efforts in arranging the
Penn and Penny Sander deCided to open the door
NAME-sponsored sessions in Oklahoma City
for our local members and provide them with an
Reba Jones
opportunity to meet each other at an Informal, yet
Mountain Plains Co-Representative
focused , event.
The fiftY-SIX local NAME members were Invited
contmve~ n6~t
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15.fthlMIOniSI-Winter 1990
':he _ egions _.eport continues
holding a small evening gathenng at the Commonwealth Museum. We split the bill for dinner. If you
are interested in meelJng your local
AME col-
to the Commonwealth Museum on Wednesday.
leagues. call or write to your regional co-represen-
December 6th. to meet their colleagues and to
tative to start the motions. The rest is easy and
learn about the three Macintosh-run exhibits In the
rewarding .
museum galleries. Twenty-five people attended.
Ted Penn and Penny Sander
all but three of them NAME members .
New England Co-RepresentatJVes
This experimental meeting. which was seen
as a simple. no-fnlls attempt to begin some
~
Southeast Region
Interaction among people. turned out to be
a very successful event. Many mem-
The Southeast region had a partlal change of
bers who live and work within a few
guard when co-representative Amanda Johnson
miles of each other met for the first
Bass resigned her poSition at the Museum of His-
time . Others were finally able to
tory & Science in LOUisville. Amanda's spint and
match a face to a voice they had
hard work were taken up by Michael Pierce Curator
spoken to over the phone.
of Exhibits at the Anniston Museum of Natural
While billed as informal. the meetIng did have some,structure to it. After we
Michael Jumped in and organized the NAME
had amved and had spent about twenty
breakfast meeting for the South Eastern Museum
minutes experimenting with the exhibits. we sat
Conference in Atlanta in October. The meeting was
down while Ted welcomed everyone and bnefly
well attended by NAME members and others.
desCribed the background of each exhibit.
Following this introduction. we returned to the
16
Delegates attending the NAME breakfast explored
several tOPICS of Interest: the NAME-sponsored
exhibrts for another 30 minutes before beginning
sessions presented at SEMC 89 and the request for
what developed into an hour-long diSCUSSion of
program proposals to be sponsored by NAME for
production processes, videodis Macintosh tech-
SEMC 90: the current status of NAME membership
nology. changes that could have been made in the
within the southeastern region ; the format of the
Museum's programs, and general concerns about
NAME workshops: the formation of a mentor pro-
exhibit development.
The discussion continued
gram to assist students In the area of exhibit deSign;
after we had left the Museum. when half the group
and the upcoming NAME executJVe board mee ing
went out to dinner at a nearby restaurant.
in Washington . DC.
Two important goals were metat this Important
During SEMC 89 . NAME successfully spon-
meeting: first . people met their colleagues and
sored three sessions: · Professlonal Expectallons.
made new contacts; and second. we all learned
Both Sides of the Exhibit Creation Issue;" Taking
how specific exhibits were developed and are now
Advantage of Mistakes That Worked;" and -T ravel-
being used _ Just as Important. however. the group
Ing Exhibitions. Learning From Experience: If you
decided to continue to meet at members' muse-
would Ii e to present a session dunng SEMC that IS
ums. perhaps every few months or so. in order to
of interest to profesSionals in the museum deSign
see new exhibits and to provide a forum for further
field. NAME would tike to sponsor your session.
diSCUSSions.
1990 -
History In Anniston. Alabama
Please request session proposal forms from the
This type of local meetmg can be organized In
representaltve hsted above or from NAME South-
any city. Penny deSigned . printed . and mailed 56
eastern Co-Representative Jim Walther. Curator of
simple postcards and kept track of the RSVPs. Ted
Exhibits. Cumberland Museums. 800 Ridley Blvd_.
organized our dinner plans and the logistiCS of
Nashville. TN, 37203-4899.
Phone:
615-259-
6099. We would also appreciate evaluative infor-
The concept of the annual WMC Board Meet-
matlon on past sessions and recommendations of
ing was more emphasis on dialogue with experts.
topics to be explored at future conferences.
instead of presentation of information followed by
As of December 21 , 1989. NAME membership
brief discussion. This approach proved very suc-
in the southeastern region totalled 232 members.
cessful in some of the sessions . with the added
The national membership lists 1300 members
benefit of the exchange of practical information.
which makes NAME currently the largest Standing
ProfeSSional Committees of the AAM .
Fund-raising from external sources has been
unsuccessful. so a membership drive has been ini-
The success of the 1988-89 NAME workshops
tiated. SPC representatives are responsible for
across the country almost guarntees their continu -
sending letters to members from the Western
ance in future years.
Delegates at SEMC 89
suggested that Atlanta, Georgia and Nashville.
Region who are not members of WMC . asking them
to join.
Tennessee would be excellent southeastern loca-
Eleven people were present at the WMC -
tions in which to conduct the workshops. Also
NAME Meeting . Everyone was enthusiastic about
suggested was an expanded format to include
the slide round-robin . which was great for generat-
workshops oHering basic exhibit skills for novices
ing Ideas and exchanging technical information.
and professionals of smaller museums that must
More people might bring slides if the request to do
wear "all the hats" and advanced curriculum for the
so was Included with the primary conference mate-
continuing education of "seasoned" designers.
nals.
In an eHort to promote the development of
Some good tOPICS for exhibit -related
museum design curriculum in major universities a
sesssions at state and local meetings were sug-
mentor program is taking shape to make available
gested: examples of three dlHerent exhibits In the
to students a resource of museum design exper-
same space ; one exhibit installed at three diHerent
tise. Professionals included in this program would
sites or locations; booking temporary exhibits : why.
also be available to universities as speakers and
how. and how well did they work? (which could
Instructors.
bring together curators and educators with NAME
Those interested in this program
should contact Jonathan Noffke, Exhibits and Col-
members);
lections Manager, Kentucky Derby Museum. P.O.
availability of exhibits.
Box 3513 . Louisville. KY. 40201. Phone : 502-6371111 .
evaluation ; computer applications ;
Several people described the advantages of
WMC meetings as accessibility. the chance to meet
Michael Pierce and Jim Walther
a diverse group of people with common interests
Southeast Co-Representatives
and problems (Western States) that is not too small
or too large. and the opportunity to reassess. Phi-
"
Western Region
losophy was deemed as important as practical
information. but the Ideal was a good mix. Behind-
I would like to welcome Paula Liken from the
UniverSity Art Museum in Phoenix , AZ as the
the-scenes tours for exhibits people at one or more
local museums (half-day) was recommended .
Western Regional Co-Representative to NAME.
Things for NAME to consider: how to credit and
Paula has been active in various NAME commit-
document exhibits ; a column in the Exhibitionist
tees and will be a positive force in the Western
dealing with availability of extra or leftover exhibit
Region. Paula can be reached at the Arizona State
elements; for On the Technical Side. department
University Art Museum, 2643 S. Stewart, Mesa,
stores with changing displays can be good sources
Anzona 85202. 602-965-2787. Paula was initiated
for exhibit elements. Refngerator trucks can be
this October when she attended the western Mu-
used to freeze unwanted pests from collections .
seum Conference Board Meetings held in Phoenix.
A workshop on Exhibit DeSign sponsored by
conttnusfft f)8xt pII{}(J
17.E.d1lbltJonISI-W,ntftr 1990
The egions eport
continues
NAME and the Museum Association of Arizona will
The Committees Report ... and
R eport .. and Report...
"Nomination of Officers
be held in Tempe , Arizona on Saturday , March 24 ,
1990. The title is "Exhibits on a Shoestring" and the
Are you moving?
fee is $25 . Additional sponsors are being sought for
nating Committee reports that he, George Gardner,
the workshop. Please contact Paula Liken for more
and Darcie Fohrman have proposed the following
information.
slate of NAME officers for the period of June 1990
NAME sponsored a very successful session
If you are moving,
Background information about each nominee
Region entitled "Surviving the Quake of 89 ." This
and the ballot will appear in the next Issue of the
fall , NAME sponsored a session with MESC
Exhibitionist.
"Mounting Controversy," which dealt with difficult or
controversial subjects like death , Japanese-Ameri-
send us your new
can sensitivity, and Voodoo . Information is available from Susan Childs , 213-393-0871 .
Scott Miller, President.of the Western Muse-
address. Because if
ums Conference, has asked Linda Kulik to join the
we can't find you , we
Executive Committe . NAME has a large membership in the west and , as NAME representative ,
Linda has been invited to represent special commit-
can't send you your
NAME material.
- June 1992.
with the Registrars Committee in the Western
(Museum Educators of Southern California) called
please remember to
Howard Taylor, Chairman of the NAME Nomi-
Presiden t· Louise L. DeMars
Due to circumstances beyond our control. no
NAME Executive Board member IS ready, at this
time, to assume the Presidency of NAME. In light
of this, the Nominating Committee and the NAME
Executive Board has recommended that we extend
the present Presidency one year.
The NAME bylaws read in Chapter VII, Section 2J:
If for any reason elections cannot be conducted or
if the result of the voting is incomplete, the officer(s)
shall continue in office until a successor has been
elected.
tees to the WMC Board. She has accepted this
1st Vice President • Jim Volkert, Chief of
position and looks forward to working with WMC
Design , National Museum of American Art, Smith-
and other special committees in 1990. The West-
sonian Institution, Washington , DC
ern Museums Conference is the premier organiza-
2nd Vice President· Roger Vandiver, Man-
tion for museum professionals in the Western
ager of Exhibits, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Box
Region, and we strongly recommend that museum
400, Glencoe, IL
people join and attend the excellent sessions run by
Secretary • Raylene Decatur, Director of
the WMC every fall. For membership information
Exhibitions, The Academy of Natural Sciences,
please contact Kate Sibley, WMC Execulive Coor-
19th and The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
dinator, 5801 Wilshire Blvd ., Los Angeles, CA
90036 213-857-6307 .
Lastly, please send us information about what
Treasurer · Jim Walther, Curator of Exhibits,
Cumberland Museum , 800 Ridley Boulevard,
Nashville, TN
is happening at your museum , with photos if pos-
The NAME bylaws provide that other members
sible, so we can spread the word. Anyone who has
of NAME, who are also members of AAM, may be
ideas for workshops or sessions in the Western
nominated by a petiton delivered to the Secretary of
Region, please contact us-we'd like to help you
NAME at least 90 days prior to the AAM annual
organize and run sessions at your museum.
meeting. The deadline is February 7, 1990. The
Linda Kulik and Paula Liken
petition must be signed by 20 members of NAME
Western Co-Representatives
with no more than 50% of the signers from anyone
region of AAM .
WllblllonISl-W,nte, t990 '
18
i;
Update: Museum Exh ibition Design
Projects & Programs
Education Guidelines
Should we call It Education or Curnculum
i;
Workshop Report
Guidelines?
Is th,s dIrected to the graduate and/or undergraduate level?
A total of 142 people participated in the second
NAME low-tech exhibition workshop which was
How do we define exhibition designer?
held on November 4. 1989 in Philadelphia, Wash -
What about exhibItion development ?
Ington , DC . and San Francisco.
Are we defming who we are, what we do, or
how we do It?
Can we agree on terminology?
The responses from the evaluation questionnaires were excellent and mostly pOSitive . Some
reactions from the participants are as follows :
Well , we had a hell of a discussion at the
Washington . DC : "I enjoyed the workshop
Executive Board meeting . These are some of the
very much and have left It feeling like I have learned
questions that arose out of reviewing our first draft
something about a lot of subjects ..... ; "Extremely
of the Education GUidelines. After extensive re-
worthwhile event. My appetite is whetted for future
search by Paula Liken of existing programs and the
events'''; "It was interesting but narrowly focused to
Commltte's many discussions on the topic, we
the art community ; it did not meet my expectations ;
collaborated with Dr. Charles Burnette, and he
as a semi-veteran to the exhibition world . I felt the
agreed to make a first pass at putting "Mac" to
program was too shallow .... "Very Good!'; "Presen·
paper. Dr. Burnette has been developing an Exhi-
tations were to the point . very articulate , lively . and
bition Design Program for the Universtity of the Arts
thorough . Would like a more exhaustive treatment
in Philadelphia. This rough draft was sent to forty
of each part."; "Excellent. Great networking oppor·
NAME members for criticism and comments.
tunlty .
Most of the respondants agree (with minor
alterations) on the stated objectives of the Guide-
Also enjoyed informal atmosphere and
levity. Lunch was good too". "ThiS has been one of
the best I have been to".
lines and on the approach in terms of courses of
Philadelphia: "J found the whole day valu -
study. The major concerns and disagreements are
able ."; "Everything was good (I don 't usually say
with how best to define the role of the museum
this about workshops) the staff at the Academy of
exhibition designer and the scope of the deSigner's
Natural Sciences were great. ", "Nice relaxed at-
work. (Not everyone agrees that we should even be
mosphere . well prepared and knowledgeable
called "designers!") We hope to develop a defini-
speakers , well done'''; "Didn't seem as if speakers
lion that is specific enough to direct a course of
had much time to put together their programs.";
stUdy, but broad enough to allow for the diversity of
"The session was extremely informative and help-
the field .
fuL "; "The slides were In wrong . Very senous prob-
We will keep you updated on our progress In
lem ."; "I hope students will continue to be included
future Exhibitionists. As always . we welcome your
in future NAME Workshops ; this was truly a valu-
comments. Contact Darcie Fohrman , Chair, Edu -
able experience ."
cation Committee (see Executive Board listing) .
San Francisco : "better than expected for one-
Darcie Fohrman, 1st Vice President
day affair-probably due to excellent presenters.";
Education Committee Chair
"Very nice-well organized . I really enjoyed the
atmosphere."; "The whole day was well organized
and the presentations were pleasingly personal.
Thank you ."; "It exceeded expectations-very
practical. Congratulations to the people who put
continues net' page
19.uhlbltlonISI-Winte, 1990
this together."; ''Tried to do too much in one day, but
ence, made the second workshop run more
lots of good resources."; "Good Seminar, informa-
smoothly than the first. In the first workshop we
tional!-No complaints."
gave too much information without enough breaks
The participants were divided as to whether
for people, and didn't leave time for looking around
the workshop should be one day or longer and most
the museum.
felt that the price was fair. Some who wanted a
participants also filled out eveluation sheets which
longer workshop also wanted a lower workshop
will help us run better workshops in 1990.
fee , not realizing that instructors need to be housed
The second group of workshop
Special thanks to NAME volunteers Pat
Exhibitionist
Submission Deadline
and fed. Some participants would like a more
Kaczmarek and David Denny for their help, to Carol
hands-on experience , more problem-solving ses-
Prince who xeroxed numerous information sheets
sions, and a list of workshop participants in ad-
at the eleventh hour, and Susan Douglas who got
The submission
deadline for the next
issue of Exhibitionist is
February 15, 1990 for a
March1990
distribution . Please
send your articles, job
postings, notices,
technical information ,
or other materials to
Louise DeMars (see
Officers listing)
vance of their arrival so that they can car pool. This
the information packets together and made sure
time, there were no complaints about the lunches at
the coffee pot worked.
any of the locations.
Linda Grandke Kulik
Louise L. DeMars, President
Coordinator, San Francisco Workshop
National Workshop Coordinator
1;
*f.
The 1990 AAM meetings are a little earlier this
The recent NAME workshop went so smoothly
year and therefore, so is the slide video deadline,
I even had time to listen to Don Hughes talk about
April 4, 1990. That's cutting it as close as I can, so
"The Sea of Cortez" and "Treasures of the Deep",
there can be no exceptions this year.
two temporary exhibits done at the Monterey Bay
year. Six to eight, 35mm horizontal format trans-
Don explained the process MBA
parencies (slides) or 90 seconds of video tape
staff use to
develop and implement exhibits, what works, what
and what the future holds for the Aquarium .
Nick Cavagnaro presented information about
safety gear, lighting, and nuts and bolts topics like
(VHS, 3/4" or Beta Cam format).
You may submit as many individual exhibits as
you wish, completed since January 1989 and accompanied by a $15.00 processing fee for each
exhibit.
Denise
Send entrees to : Don Hughes, Slide Video
Fordham from the DeYoung Art Museum brought
Advisor, Monterey Bay Aquarium , 886 Cannery
samples of the special mounts they use for artifacts
Row. Monterey. CA 93940. 408 649 6466
bending plexi for artifacts mounts.
and discussed them with the group. Many of the
Remember, the deadline is April 4th for the
participants shared their knowledge and experi-
NAME Slide Video Exhibitions '9~see you In
ence with the group during this session .
Chicago in May.
Graphics and the use of Macintosh computers
were presented by Chris Krueger and Amy
Pertschuk. A computer 'game' prototype for "Life
Through Time" was presented to get a reaction
from other museum profeSSionals. Participants
were encouraged to try uSing the CAS Exhibit
Department's Macs to get some "hands on" experience.
The evaluation reports. and previous experi-
20
The guidelines are about the same as last
Aquarium, where Don works as Head of Exhibits.
doesn 't, how they evaluate their exhibit projects,
ExhlblhOmSI- Wlnter 1990 •
Exhibitions '90 • Call for slides/vi deos
NAME San Francisco Workshop
Don Hughes
Slide Video Advisor
~ CALL FOR ENTRIES· EXHIBITIONS 90
It's again time to share your new exhibition designs and installations with your colleagues at the AAM annual meeting in New
Orleans. EXHIBITIONS 90 is in video format. which allows us to accept both slides and video presentations of your work.
ENTRY GUIDELINES -SlIdes-A maximum of six slides per project. horizontal format.
-Video-A maximum of ninety seconds per project of 1/2-inch VHS or 3/4-inch video program . sound optional
-You may enter as many projects as you wish as long as they were completed between April 1988 and April 1989. Each project
must be accompanied by a completed information form and a $10.00 handling fee . Slides and/or tapes will be returned only
if return postage and packaging is provided by the submitter.
-Each entry must contain the following information about the exhibition : designer's name. exhibition title . type of exhibition
(permanent. temporary. traveling). exhibit area in square feet . development time (includes research . planning . and
design). fabrication time (including installation). opening date. and name of the exhibiting institution.
-Send entries to: Don Hughes, clo Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940.
6-
SUBMISSION DEADLINE : APRil 4, 1990
Natural History
Type of museum -
:J Other (specify) •
Designer Title of exhibition '
Type of exhibition · ::J Permanenl
Square feet -
o Temporary
Traveling
o Includes salaries
Cost · $
Development time '
Does not include salaries
Fabrication time -
Date of opening -
Name of Institution Submitted by
Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
For each entry, fill out a formand enclose a $10.00 handling fee , payable to NAME.
The NAME slide video IS available for sale . I.J Check if you are interested In obtaining a copy.
On the Technical Side
concerned. For one project involving the construction and Installation of an entire 3D-foot wall of
complex display cases , we rented a laser level.
"
USing this tool made it possible to start the project
A Race to the Finish ...
with a set of very accurate baselines and to avoid
Museums have become more and more active
making built-in mistakes. If possible, avoid know-
with tighter and tighter schedules and seemingly
ingly building in an error that must be corrected
endless numbers of programs and exhibition ideas.
later. Errors have a way of compounding them -
As we move faster, without even the choice of
selves , and you might end up with more than you
slowing down , only good controls and accurate
can deal with toward the end of the project when
monitoring of projects can possibly prevent disas·
time becomes precious.
ters. To improve the design and production tech-
Good quality materials are essential. Quality
niques of exhibit building is a goal we all probably
material can be ruined by poor workmanship, but
share.
good workmanship cannot always overcome poor
One of my responses when viewing or building
any exhibit is to cast a critical eye on its finish . Do
specifying and ordering materials be knowledge-
the joints fit? ... Are there paint drips here? or an
able and make it his/her business to stay informed
unfilled nail hole there? .. Are there hard edges,
soft edges, deliberate
edg~s? ... Are
there no gaps
'I>-~""""'V
about the characteristics of what he/she is ordering.
Ordering specific materials can often make a differ-
or, at least, even gaps? ... Are there no bubbles , no
ence in quality. Substitution for any reason (usually
frays , no light leaks? ... The list goes on and on,
price-related) should always be viewed critically.
almost to the point of becoming ridiculous.
~~........,......,.~--'" ~i'"r-40~1-.
materials. It is also very important that the person
"Consistency of process" is extremely impor-
The finish or good fit , however, is an important
tant. This almost goes without saying , but a univer-
part of the overall exhibit, and a vital aspect of what
sal procedure in any project is to work down from
we as builders are all about. How to achieve that
larger tolerances to ever-finer, smaller margins of
desired deliberateness of result is a subject of
error. For example, when polishing acrylic, start
interest.
A good fit or finish sometimes seems
with 1~O-grit sandpaper and work your way incre-
elusive ; sometimes it apparently just happens.
mentally through finer grits. until you are at 600, wet
Nevertheless, it is possible to achieve greater
or dry ; then move on to rouge and a buftfing wheel.
consistency in this area; and that is the basis of
Similarly, you do not start painting sheetrock after
some ideas I would like to put forward here.
one coat of finishing compound is applied , three
First of all , accurate and comprehensive
coats must be put on . A primer pamt coat and then
plans-the larger the scale the better-are a must.
a finish application give the required appearance of
We once had a designer who worked m a 5000
quality workmanship. This prinCiple of a properly
square foot gallery with plans on 8-1 /2" x 11" paper,
prepared surface holds true time after time.
with 1/8" equal to one foot. A pencil line indicated
Next a realistic schedule IS a necessity. Not
a foot and was subject to much interpretation.
allowing enough time for a project IS a common,
Happily, those days are gone for us, but concise,
shared and pamful experience for most of us.
comprehensive plans without too many errors are
Usually, though , we don't remember the discomfort
always desirable.
for long because of a good finished product, and
Next, a good foundation is essential. By foun-
because of the satisfaction enjoyed by a job well
dation, I mean manageable tolerances in floors and
done. On the other hand , too much time, in my
walls. We work in a building with many addittons
opinion , is more dangerous overall. Too much time
and makeovers. The floors are always something
leads to a lack of concentration, to taking,thmgs for
to contend with as far as flatness or levelness is
granted , and to a general lack of focus. 1.'1 addition,
the pain or dissatisfaction of a job ill-conceived , with
too much preparation time , never goes away. Al though working with time pressure to keep on
schedule and in line may seem foreign and uncomfortable , it IS always worthwhile when the project is
over.
Finally, finish , that last step that really makes a
dlHerence , does not happen by Itself. It is what you
pay for, but whether it is faux finish , spray lacquer,
grinding paint pigment, sanding and refinishing oak
The following article by Robert Bullock and
Joseph Eng gIves some interesting solutions to a
common problem. I can 't stress enough that when
dealing with electricIty you must consult with competent electricians who are familIar with proper
procedures and local codes. For more specific
Information you should consult WIth eIther of the two
authors. As with any of the matenals and methods
we talk about In thIS column you are on your own,
but especially with things electncal, make sure you
are not In above your head.
Bob Francis
floors , polishing Plexiglas, or burnishing a bone ,
finish cannot be accomplished Without thorough-
"
Automated Exh ibit Li ghting
ness, care , and consistency throughout the procedures leading up to it.
The combination of light and motion is one of
Bob Francis
the most eHectlve ways of attracting attention to an
Technical Editor
exhibit.
By adding the capability of sensing the
presence of Visitors and properly controlling the
"
Sources of Supply
lighting , a simple method of attracting viewers is
achieved . This article presents three methods for
from Alexandra WolcuN of the Metropolitan
assembling viewer detection and lighting control
Museum of Art
systems.
Stainless Steel Bug Pins from WARD'S Natu-
A. Low Cost System (Bang-Bang System )
ral Science Establishment, Inc., 5100 West Hen-
Figure 1 shows a Simple method for display
rietta Road , PO Box 92912 , Rochester , NY
control. It consists of a motion detector. an electri-
14692-9012 • 7163592502 • 8009622660-
cal relay and a set of electric light bulbs . The motion
Used for mount and armature making .
detector, also called a Passive Infra-Red (PIR)
Pliacre, a two-part epoxy putty, again used for
Detector, and the PIA package-a relay and electriC
mount and armature making from Philadelphia
sockets-can be purchased from discount stores
Resins Corporation , 20 Commerce Drive ,
for about $20 . The
MontgomeryVille, PA • 2158558450
designer or tech -
100% Acrylic Felt from The Felters Company,
nov AC
niCian separates
22 West Street , Millbury, MA 01527
the components
Cadmium-free silver solder flux - Eutector Flux
1800 from Eutectic Corporation , 40-40 172nd
and
Street, Flushing, NY 11358
tor and light array
properly
mounts the detec-
to achieve the desired eHect. When
the PIR detects the Fig 1 • BaSIC Light Control Block Diagram
presence of viewers it energizes the relay ; the relay
In turn switches on the lights. When the visitor
leaves the area, the PIR switches oH the lights.
Because thiS system SWitches the lights on and oH
from a low ambient light level to a full light intenSity
level, it is called the "bang-bang" system.
A low-cost example of the "bang-bang" system
comlnues next p;lgO
I On the Technical Side
continues
Figure 3 shows an electrical block diagram of a
high performance lighting control system . This system is somewhat more complex than system A. It
was used for a temporary-exhibit, Endangered
Species, at the Peabody Museum of Natural His-
generator, a negative ramp generator, an adjust-
tory, Yale University. One exhibit case containing
able ambient light level controller, an electronics
LAMP HOLDER
HOUSE WIRIN G FIXT URE WIRING
GASKET
WHIT E (NEUTRA L)
BLACK
consists of a PIA , a ramp selector, a positive ramp
HOT
botanical speci-
power controller and a set of lightbulbs. When the
mens and birds
viewer comes within range of the PIA , it activates
required little light
the positive ramp generator which in turn drives the
exposure to pre-
electronic power controller. The electronic power
vent color deterio-
controller gradually increases the light level to a
ration .
maximum value of a rate determined by the positive
Aather
than have a con-
ramp generator. The light level will stay at this
stant low li ght
maximum level until the viewers get outside of the
level, a motion de-
PIA detector range. Then the light level will gradu-
tector system was
ally decrease to a preset ambient light level at a rate
selected wh ich
determined by the negative ramp generator. Both
brought the light to
the ramp generator and the preset ambient light
full only when the
level controller are adjustable. A modification to this
visitor was in front of the case. From a discount
system would include substituting a pressure pad
store the sensor system was purchased for $39.95
for the PIA. The visitor would activitate the system
Fig 2 • Manufacturer's Product Diagram
(normally these are sold as outdoor security lights);
by walking onto the pad.
the electrical hook-up was modified for the case.
previous system, this system is more pleasing but
In comparison to the
You may substitute any lamp you want as long as
more costly to implement. It not only saves energy
you do not exceed the manufacturer's suggested
but also increases the useful life of the lighting
product wattage. This system failed only once, but
instrument.
the low-cost installation was justified in the tempo-
C. Total lighting Control
rary exhibit setting . Figure 2 shows the product diagram .
This option requires two light switches and may
require some additional wiring. This option provides
B. A High Performance System ( A Soft Ught
the user with optimum control by providing control of
Damper)
both the motion sensor and the lights independently. The disable switch must remain "ON" and the
manual "ON" switch for the lights must remain "OFF"
for the system to work in automatic mode. The lights
Positive
can be turned on independently of the motion sensor by activating the manual "ON" switch .
Future Applications
Electronic
Power
Controller
Light
Bulbs
Using viewer presence detection and electronic control circuits, exhibit designers can control
light levels and sounds, or can control a complete
display program in a prescript form . The importance
of energy conservation in the future will necessitate
Ramp Gen.
the usefulness of automated lighting control devices. For the present, they are an alterna!ive when
Fig 3 • Soft Lighting Control Block Diagram
ExhlbnioniSI-WIOler 1990 •
24
designing to preserve artifacts and spec!mens.
The following are step-by-step instructions for
box using the two mounting screws. Insure that the
a typical installation :
1. Insure that power is off at main service
weatherproof rectangular gasket is properly seated
between the mounting plate and the junction box.
13. Place the lampholder gaskets into lam-
panel.
2.
Remove the existing outdoor light fixture.
pholders and screw in two floodl ight bulbs. DO NOT
3.
Disconnect the Black and White leads from
exceed the electrical ratings of the lampholders.
the existing fixture. These leads will be used to
14. Restore power at the main service panel.
connect your motion sensor.
15. Proceed to the Adjustment Instructions in
4.
The cover plate supplied with the motion
the manual.
sensor kit is designed to fit over many existing
Adjustment Instru ctions - Sensor Positioning
junction boxes. This plate has three holes. The two
Loosen the locking nuts and wing nut on the
motion sensor shaft and position the units so that it
side holes accommodate the par sensor head. Attach both light fix1ures and mo-
is level from side
tion sensor to cover plate and
to side . Aim the
Fig 4 • Recommended
Mounting Position
l O" Vlf"
front of the unit
secure them with lock nuts pro-
down towards the
vided.
5.
Place the rectangular
area in which you
110 '
'r ~
plate gasket and thread all wires
wish the sensor to
' '''rt$;;;~
~
O::=--_~,,-,-,
from lampholders and motion
detect intrus ion .
sensor through the center plate.
DO NOT aim the
Using a wire nut, con-
unit higher than the
6.
nect the two black wires from the
Fig 5 . Maximum Effective Range
lampholders to the red wire from
maximum mounting angle (figure 4).
the motion sensor head and a new separate wire
Improper operation and/or damage to sensor may
(not included in house wiring) to one side of the
result. The recommended mounting angle enables
Manual "ON" switch (A).
the unit to cover the maximum effective range (fig -
7.
Connect the other side of the Manual "ON"
ure 5). Unit may be aimed further down if only a
Switch (B) to the balck supply wire (house wiring
smaller area needs to be covered . Secure all lock
hot) .
nuts.
8.
Using a wire nut, connect the black wire
Robert Bullock, Exhibit DeSigner
from the motion sensor to one side of the Disable
Peabody Museum of Natural History
Switch (A).
Joseph Eng, PE
9.
Connect a new separate wire (not included
in house wiring) from the other side of the Disable
SWitch (B) to the black supply wire (house wiring
hot) and the "B" side of the Manual "ON" switch.
1O. Using a wire nut. connect the two white
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wires from the lampholders to the white wire from
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the motion sensor and the white supply wire (house
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Wiring neutral lead) .
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11 . Make sure all connections are secure and
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bare wires are not exposed . You may also use
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electrical tape to further secure each wire nut con-
INTELECTRON
nection. Then carefully fold wires into junction box.
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12. Now mount this assembly to the junction
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On the Technical Side
"
continues
FLASH ! Museums jo in Informati on Age
Membership
"
Membersh ip Update
It was just one small event among many, but it
As of December 14, 1989 NAME has 1300
had significance to the participants, and maybe
members with more than a 36.6% increase in mem-
beyond.
Charles West from The National Aquarium
bership between January and November 1989.
The current membership breakdown is listed below
called one day in November. "You know that image
along with an eleven-month precentage increase
of the world that you use in Exhibitionist?..
for each region .
"Sure," I said.
"Where did you get it?" he asked .
"A little freeware program we have makes it.
You just give it longitude and latitude and it draws
the world over that point. I'll be glad to send you a
disk," I replied .
"Got a modem?" Charlie asked.
I paused , thinking that I,knew this was bound to
Mid-Atlantic
Midwest
Mountain-Plains
New England
Southeast
Western
International
Total
315
184
83
180
232
279
27
32.5%
21 .8%
28.8%
11 .0%
88.0%
37.5%
1300
happen someday. "Yes," I gulped, "but we haven't
really used it much , yet, and I don't know .....
"
Wh o A re We ? Who Are You ?
"Great: he said , "send it to me by modem."
"Well, okay, but let me get Lynn Rogers on my
NAME is a product.
It provides contacts.
staH and you and he can NerdSpeak together, I'll
services, and Information.
But how good is the
watch:
So, Lynn came In and he and Charlie said
product? How well these things meet your needs IS
a measure of our success. By paying dues. you 've
th ings like parity, bandrate, Xmodem , etc. and ZAP ,
expressed support for the organization. and you
there went the file over the phone lines from Tal-
expect something in return . In order for you to
lahassee to Baltimore. It took four minutes and was
continue paying dues, we need to meet most of
really very simple-I just haven't read the manual,
those expectations.
I yet. (So, what else is new?)
As a Board , we develop ideas and programs
Was th is the first instance of exhibit depart-
for the benefit of members, based on our experi-
ments sharing information via computer modems in
ence and what we perceive your needs to be . We
the history of the Universe? I don't know. I don't
assume that our experiences are Similar to yours:
much care . It was a little event, but eXCiting for
I think this could be a dangerous assumption.
Charlie, Lynn, and me since it was the first for all of
NAME's goal of improving museum exhibition can
us. I do know that it expands the usefulness of an
only be achieved if everyone involved In the mu-
already useful tool and that we will do it again.
seum exhibition process will "buy in" to the organi-
Next time maybe I'll get to drive.
zation.
Mark Driscoll
provide a relevant product for those involved in the
NAME Graphic Designer
exhibition process.
This means that the organization must
I wanted to find out who belongs to NAME;
what are your roles? To begin to answerthis, l used
the pOSition titles from the August 1989 member~hip
ExhibItionist-Winter 1990 •
26
list and sorted them Into a fairly simple set of
categories. These categories describe functional
Results : Distributi on of NAME membership
roles within the exhibit planning and production
by rank numbers
process of museums. This is not a rigorous analysis. any categorization will be rough without specific
Total number of members at time of survey = 1143
Category
Number Percent
survey data from each member. (Are you ready for
Exhibit/Graphic Designers
248
21.6
that?) Therefore, I assigned each of us to one of
Administrators
213
18.6
these categories based on my experience , intui-
Exhibit Directors
173
15.1
tion, and a certain amount of guesswork.
Chief Executive Officers
134
11 .7
Support Staff
133
11 .6
Administrator.
Examples : Executive Director ;
Assistant Director. Educator: Examples: Professor
Curators
98
8.5
of Art; Curator of Education ; Interpretation Special-
Vice President/Designer
61
5.3
ist.
Educators
27
2.3
Curator. (Libraries are included in this category.)
Registrars
19
1.6
Examples: Curator of Collections ; Director of Col-
Independent Support Staff
lections ; Librarian .
Total
19
1.6
1143
97.9
Registrar. Examples are almost always titled Reg-
Istrar.
Discussion : What does all this mean?
Exhibits Director. Examples : Chief of Design and
How shall we begin to make sense of these num-
Production ; Curator of Exhibitions.
bers? For this analysis. I have considered two fac-
Exhibits/Graphics Designer.
Examples : Chief
tors as central to our concerns. First: does this dis-
Designer; Exhibit Graphic Coordinator; Graphic
tribution reflect our
Artist ; Exhibit Design Specialist.
Second : what is the potential for membership within
Exhibits Support: Examples: Preparator; Techni -
each category?
cian ; Installer; ResearcheriWriter; Project Sched-
organizational priorities?
Exhibit Directors' concerns are largely admin-
uler; Building Technician .
istrative , but merge with those of Exhibit/Graphic
Student. Graduate Students or Interns.
Designers. In smaller institutions, these roles are
Three categories included those in the inde-
filled by the same person . Together, these two
pendent business arena :
groups comprise just over one-third of our member-
Owner/Chief Executive Officer. Owner/Designer;
ship, and this seems appropriate .
Consultant.
development programs and information resources
Commercial Exhibits Designer. Vice President;
for these groups will be a key to the future life of
Design Director; Senior Designer.
NAME.
'Commercial Exhibits Support. Marketing Assistant ;
Executive Account Supervisor; Project Manager .
Professional
The number of museum Administrators was
unexpected ; we are probably safe in assuming that
administrators need to know what is going on in all
areas of the museum field . and that scanning
newletters is one efficient way to stay informed. But
do we address their information needs? In the
context of exhibit matters, probably . Do we provide
an administrative perspective on museum exhibition?
Not specifically; however, their concerns
overlap with many of those of Exhibits Directors,
and we do provide articles and resources on exhibition program management. Articles in the Exhibitionist written from an administrative perspective
27.Uhlbliionlsl-WIOI., 1990
Membership
their presentations. Educators in university-level
continues
exhibition design programs are presently receiving
increased attention ; continued close alliance with
could become an important new feature .
Support StaH comprise only 11 percent of our
members. While their responsibilities are largely
production and technical , low statistics indicate that
this small group is very important, as the next
generation of museum designers emerge from
these programs.
Summa ry
we are not engaging this group in large numbers ;
Thinking of our members as definable groups
they should be a high-priority audience. I assume
with needs and expectations is critical to develop-
that the newsletter circulates, in many cases,
ing a long range plan. It IS equally important to our
among production and support staH, and that indi-
decision-making process, as we allocate limited
vidual membership is seen as an unnecessary
resources. It may be appropriate and necesary to
expense . We need to target this audience through
shift our emphasis to certain segments of member-
an appeal for individual memberships.
ship as we mature and as our goals are met, and
Curators and Registrars together comprise
new ones are established ; however, this kind of
one-tenth of our members. While their roles in
decision must be made in light of accurate member-
museums touch on exhibition , we cannot expect
ship data.
Roger Vandiver
these groups to comprise a large proportion of our
membership. Occasionally, curators (of collec-
2nd Vice President
I
tions-a Curator of Exhibits is grouped in this
Membership Chair
context with the Director of Exhibits) plan exhibitions, but this is increasingly rare.
However,
included among this group, for lack of a better
"
I'd Rather Be Playing Racquetball
category, are Libraries. This appears to be an
important and presently neglected member group.
Libraries frequently collect newsletters to compile a
resource file for staff reference. This is a clearly de-
So what if it drains the NAME treasury because
finable group ripe for solicitation for newsletter sub-
I have to send you multiple notices of membership
past due. That
IS
only good money we could be
Chief Executive OHicers comprise a reason -
spending on increasing NAME benefits to our
able proportion of our membership; just over one in
members instead of making the post oHice richer.
ten . NAME is a natural interest for this group: for in-
Allow me to appeal to you on a personal level.
formation resources, for keeping track of issues
Picture this: After a long hard day at the Museum ,
within museums , and for potential contacts in the
my real job, I get to sit in my oHice after hours and
museum community.
Further, NAME members
send second membership notices to you ... l'd rather
be playing racquetball.
and in-house positions. Providing a balanced voice
Louise L. DeMars
for this group is an important function of NAME.
NAME President
Their numbers could probably be increased though
a direct appeal.
Educators make up the next to smallest group
of members , only two percent. While exhibit planning is not central to their daily activities, educators
are increasingly involved with the exhibit development team, and frequently use the end product for
I
turn the page. If no , read on .
scriptions.
move with some frequency between independent
ExhibitIOnist-Win!!, 1990 • 28
Let's try a new tact. Are your dues paid? If yes,
NAME has three
ociation for Museum
Standing Professional
membership categories
Committee on Museum Exhibition of the
each of which entitles you to all the
1ItI11n--II1IB
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT
• Three issues of the
benefits of membership listed here .
American Association of Museums-was
Exhibitionist· Six Issues of Exhibit Bui/dermagazine
established to provide an organization
The categories and annual dues are :
• Representation of professional interests • Exhlbit-
Regular-$15.
which can aid in the professional enrichrelated workshops and seminars • Products and
ment and advancement of all museum
(this is most of us)
services Information • Participation in future pro-
International-$20.
exhibition professionals and further the
grams and projects •
goals of the museum community . NAME
.was designed also to provide a source of
I
(because it costs a lot more to mail)
Your membership
can make
the difference!
Student / Retired-$10 .
I broad dissemination of information on
(you know who you are)
I
I the conception , planning , design , conser-Please fill out the applicationPlease check your category in the
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on the reverse and return it
I vation , fabrication , installation, and aIong Wit. h your annua I mem- appropriate box on the reverse .
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I maintenance of museum exhibitions andbership dues check made payI
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able to NAME. Please send
to serve those sharing these concerns .
I"
d h k
your app IcatlOn an c ec to:
NAME . c/o Louise L DeMars , Yale Peabody Museum . 170 Whitney Avenue ,
Box 6666 . New Haven . CT 06511
I am using this form to :
Change address or survey information only (no dues enclosed)
Become a member
Renew membersh ip #
Regu lar member
$15.00 dues enclosed
International member
$20.00 dues enclosed
-----My membership category is :
Student or ret ired
$10 .00 dues enclosed
Title
Name
-------- ----Organization
Address
State
City
o
Zip
Phone
I am an AAM member· #
My organization is an AAM member· #
I am an in-house museum professional
I am an independent museum professional
For all members : The information you provide in the survey below will be part of the NAME member directory, an important vehicle for
sharing information within our profession . Please use the survey to indicate those areas in wh ich you would like to be listed as an information
resource or commercial provider. Choose up to four, number 1 (most important) to 4 (least). Note that the most general areas in the
survey-such as Architecture I Interior-may Include design , consultation , production , materials, products, equipment , and/or information.
Areas of your expertise
and/or business endeavor
AI
AV
0
Architectural / Interior
Audio-Visual
Presentation
CO 0 Computers in Design /
Office
CE 0 Computers in Exhibits
CN 0 Conservation
CS 0 Crafts
DMO Dioramas / Models
ED 0 Education
EN 0 Environmental Controls
EX
Exhibit Design
0
Send application and check
payable to NAME to :
NAME . c/o Lou ise l. DeMars ,
Yale Peabody Museum , 170
Whitney Avenue. Box 6666, New
Haven, CT 06511
ET 0
EE 0
EV 0
EF 0
EI 0
EM 0
EP 0
GF 0
GR 0
HO 0
10 0
IN 0
IT 0
LI 0
Exhibit Development
Exhibit Equipment
Exhibit Evaluation
Exhibit Fabrication
Exhibit Installation
Exhibit Materials
Exhibit Production
Management
Grants I Fundraising
Graphics / illustration
Holography
Industrial Design
Insurance
Interpretation
Lighting
NAME office use only
SF 0
SG 0
SI 0
SN 0
LA 0
MA 0
MU O
MS 0
Live Animal Facilities
Mannequins / Automata
Murals
Museum Studies
000 Outdoor Exhibits
PC 0 Photography /
Cinematography
PE 0 Planetaria
PR 0 Public Relations /
Advertising
PB 0 Publishing I Printing
RG 0 Registration
SH 0 Safety / Health
SO 0 Script Development
SC 0 Sculpture I Casting
Security / Fire
Shipping / Packing
Signage
Special Needs I
Accessibility
SP 0 Specimen / Artifact
Preparation
SR 0 Specimen / Artifact
Replication
ST 0 Storage / Handling
TA 0 Taxidermy
TI 0 Technical Information
TE 0 Traveling Exhibitions
VS 0 Visitor Services
OT O Other
Check #
Ex Bldr sub
Amount
Prob handl
Date rec
Memb#
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Region
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Executive Board
J;
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Technical Editor
Robert FranCiS
Manager of Exhibit Production
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Boulevard and Grove Avenue
Richmond , VA 23221
804 367 0826 Fax 804 367 9393
OFFICERS
President· Editor, Exhibitionist
Louise L. DeMars
Head of Exhibit and Graphic Design
Yale Peabody Museum
170 Whitney Avenue, Box 6666
New Haven, CT 06511
203 432 5003 Fax 203 432 6179
1st Vice President· Program Chalf •
Education Chair
DarCIe Fohrman
POBox 892, Monterey, CA 93940
4086479819 Fax 408 373 8975
2nd Vice President·
Membership Chair
Roger Vandiver, Manager of Exhibits
ChICago BotaniC Gardens Box 400.
Glencoe, tL 60022 312835 5440
Secretary
Raylene Decatur
Director of Exhibitions
The Academy of Natural Sciences
19th Street and the Parkway
Philadelphia. PA 19103
215299 1004 Fax 404 2991028
Treasurer
Paul Groenler
Virginia liVing Museum
Newport News. VA 23601
8045951900
J;
BOARD MEMBERS
Nominating Committee Chair
Howard Taylor, Director
San Angelo Museum of Fine Art
PO Box 3092, San Angelo, TX 76902
915658 4084
AAM Councilors at Large
George Gardner,
Chairman of Exhibitions
American Museum of Natural History
79th and Central Park West
• New York, NY 10024
212769 5452 Fax 212 769 5233
ADVISORS
Advisor/Slide Video
Don Hughes
Monterey Bay Aquanum
886 Cannery Row
Monterey. CA 93940
4086496466 Fax 408 648 4810
Advisor/Independent Members
Ben Kozak, Vice PreSident /
DeSign and Sales
DeSign Craftsmen Incorporated
8420 West Bryn Mawr. Suite 875
Chicago, IL 60631
3126930060 Fax 312 693 1099
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REGIONAL
REPRESENTATIVES
New England
Theodore Penn. Director
Commonwealth Museum
220 MOrrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125,6177279268
Fax 617 727 2816 ext217
(not a dedicated line/call first)
Penny J Sander
Exhibit DeSign Coordinator
Cambridge Seven AssOCiates
1050 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
6174927000 Fax 617 492 7007
Mid Atlantic
James Volkert, Chief of DeSign
National Museum of American Art
Smithsonian Institution
Washington . DC 20560
202 357 2326 Fax 202 786 2607
Special Projects Advisor
Kathy McLean
1833 Addison Street
Berketey, CA 94703 ' 415 649 8837
Max Cameron. Director of Exhibitions
The Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213 • 718 735 4430
Computer Advisor
Charles West
PHH Corporation
11333 McCormick Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
3017712434
Southeastern
Jim Walther, Curator of Exhibits
Cumberland Museum
800 Ridley Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37203
6152596099 Fax 615 254 3814
tnternatlonal Advisor
Jim Olson. Chief of Exhibits
LA County Museum of Natural History
900 ExpoSItion Boutevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007
213744 3397 Fax 213 7462999
Michael Pierce, Curator of Exhibits
Anniston Museum of Natural History
P.O Box 1587 Anniston . AL 36202
2052376766
Long range Planning and
Development Committee Chair
Jon Jager, Curator of Exhibits
Virginia Museum of Natural History
1001 Douglas Avenue
MartinsVille. VA 24112
7036668600
Conservation Advisor
Wendy Ctaire Jessup
1814 N Stafford Street
Arlington , VA 22207 · 7035284339
Sing Hanson Director of Exhibitions
Boston Chlldren's Museum
300 Congress Street
Boston, MA 00210
6174266500 Fax 617 4261944
EXhibitionist Assistant
Mary Ann Demos
808 Broadway, Apt4-H
New York, NY 10003
7186240890
Graphic Designer
Mark Dnscoli. Curator of Exhibits
Museum of FlOrida History
R A. Gray BUilding
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
904488 1484 Fax 904 488 3353
Assistant to President
Stuart Parnes, Curator of Exhibits
MystiC Seaport Museum
MystiC, CT 06355
203 572 0711 Fax 203 572 8693
Mid Western
Alex Black, Alex Black DeSign
693 E 82nd Street
Indianapolis. IN 46206
3172579428
Lynne I. Fnman. DeSign Coordinator
Detrlot Hlstoncal Department
5401 Woodward Avenue
DetrOit. MI 48202· 3138334244
Mountain Plains
Reba Jones. Registrar
Amanllo Art Center. PO Box 447
Amarillo. TX 79178 • 806 371 5050
Peter B. Tirrell
Assistant Director Public Programs
Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
1335 Asp Avenue
Norman. OK 73019-0606
4053254712 Fax 4053257699
Western
Linda Grandke KUlik. Senior DeSigner
California Academy of SCience
Golden Gate Park
San FranCISco. CA 94114
4157507012 Fax 415 750 7346
Paula liken Exhibit Specialist
Arizona State University Art Museum
2643 S Stewart
Mesa, AZ 85202 · 602 839 2043
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The NAME Executive Board IS
listed In every Issue to serve our
NAME members . If you have any
questions or suggestions about
SUBJ ECT
CONTACT
National
Programming
Slide Video
DarCie Fohrman
.
.
Don Hughes
Membership .. Roger Vandiver
Dues ...
Technical
Information
Paul Groenler
Bob FranCIS
Regional
Programming ... Regional Rep
Exhibltlomst
SubmiSSions .. LOUise DeMars
Independent
Memberfi ..
Education
Committee
Publications
Ben Kozak
.. . Darcie Fohrman
LOUIse DeMars
AAM-related
ActiVities ....
. Sing Hanson
.. George Gardner
International
Members ..
Computer
Information
Charles West
Conservation .. Wendy Jessup
Would you
like to become
more active
in NAME? ........ LOUIse DeMars
When contacting any of the above
Indll/lduals. check the Executive
Board listing In your most recent
issue of the Exhibitlomst.
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mailing label.
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UMS ANNUAL MEETING
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NAME Executive Board Meeting
information for Member Directory
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NAMEJPR/ Evaluation joint dinner
Solicit advertising from product and service
10
NAME Issues Luncheon
people for Member Directory
11
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