Disasters
This is the most common cause of artwork damage! Hint: it is rather close to home...
Human error/handing
This school grade level is the aim for writing exhibit text for the general public.
6th grade
Some common ways of creating flow are by considering size, color, and ____________ matter.
Subject
The most important thing to do before you begin handling objects is to establish a _____________.
Path, safe route of travel.
To avoid unanticipated flood damage, a simple thing to do is _____________.
Not put boxes or objects on the floor, use pallets, raise material at least 4 inches off the ground
ND means...
No Date
Curating objects on loan requires this form for documenting the object upon arrival.
Condition Report
When handling a large piece with another person, the most important thing to preserve the object is to ______________.
Communicate
This pharmaceutical company has been under intense scrutiny as a major donor to several high profile museums.
the Sackler family (Purdue Pharma)
Scheduling routine, annual building checks with this department will reduce risks from several disasters including electrical fire.
Fire Department
NFS means...
Not for sale
This distance around exits and exhibit furniture is reacquired for wheelchair clearance.
36 inches (3 feet)
What is not required in art handling if the object is chemically stable and non-toxic.
Gloves
The term that describes returning objects back to the countries of origin.
Repatriation
A ___________ is a simple way to track who is accessing a collection to reduce the risk of theft and support accountability.
Sign-in sheet
____ codes are a great way to add video content, interviews, demonstrations, audio tours, and other elective content that visitors can opt to use on their phones.
QR
This is a particular style of installing large quantities of 2D artworks made popular by the Louvres museum.
Lourvres Stacking.
_______ are incredibly important for letting visitors know what the rules are, what to touch, what not to photograph, and to remove backpacks.
Signs
The _____________ cube is a term to describe the absence of color in contemporary galleries to reduce distraction and heighten personal contemplation regarding the art.
White Cube
The 91 fire in Oakland cause a loss of a valuable art collection housed in the Oakland Museum worth _____________.
$45 million
Bullet points are not popular for art museum labels, relying on more work on varying _____ styles, sizes, and spacing to separate out information for easy access.
Font
While gallery "standard" is typically a 60" midpoint for hanging, we use current Smithsonian recommendation for accessibility in the gallery with a _____" midpoint.
48
This is a great material for helping to secure 3D objects to a pedestal or other surface, however, be careful to test it to ensure it does not leave stains!
Museum putty
Without this, some galleries and museums will not TOUCH an artwork!
Provenance