The design and planning of exhibits that showcase special collections materials, including exhibit development, interpretation, and promotion.
Collection Development: This involves selecting and acquiring materials that meet the needs of the exhibit’s theme and audience.
Exhibition Design: This refers to the creation of a layout, aesthetic, and visual experience that enhances the visitor’s engagement and understanding of the exhibit.
Label Writing: This is the art of writing clear, concise, and engaging text that conveys relevant information about the exhibit’s artifacts and themes.
Conservation and Preservation: This involves assessing the physical condition of exhibit materials and implementing measures to protect them from deterioration.
Interpretation: This involves using a range of tools and methods to communicate the exhibit’s message to the audience, such as audio guides, digital media, and interactive exhibits.
Research and Object Selection: This involves conducting extensive research to select and collect exhibit materials that reflect the themes and goals of the exhibit.
Audience Analysis: This involves assessing the characteristics and needs of the target audience to create an exhibit that is accessible and engaging for all visitors.
Budgeting and Project Management: This involves planning and implementing the exhibit within a pre-determined budget and timeline, while also coordinating with a team of collaborators and stakeholders.
Marketing and Promotion: This involves creating strategies to promote the exhibit through traditional and digital media channels, as well as leveraging partnerships and collaborations within the community.
Ethics and Professionalism: This involves upholding ethical and professional standards in all aspects of exhibit curation, including the acquisition, display, and interpretation of materials.
Thematic Curation: This type of curation involves creating exhibits with a centralized theme using objects from the collection.
Chronological Curation: This type of curation organizes exhibits based on a specific timeline or historical period.
Biographical Curation: This type of curation is focused on showcasing the life and works of a particular person or group of people.
Geographic Curation: This type of curation displays exhibits based on geographical locations, emphasizing the cultural aspects of the region.
Comparative Curation: This type of curation is focused on highlighting the differences and similarities of objects from various cultures or periods.
Material Culture Curation: This type of curation deals with the analysis of objects that enable people to understand a particular culture, history, or society.
Interactive Curation: This type of curation involves providing visitors with interactive exhibits that encourage participation and engagement.
Science and Technology Curation: This type of curation involves exploring concepts of science and technology through collections and exhibits.
Performance and Event Curation: This type of curation is focused on curating events or performances that are curated based on the themes of the collections.
Educational Curation: This type of curation is designed for educational purposes where the exhibits are curated based on the ages, learning levels, or institutions.