TVM Planning

Summary

Anna, a curator at Preston Park Museum, discusses the process of curating an exhibition. She emphasizes the importance of teamwork, finding inspiration, and selecting a theme and title. She suggests using alliteration, puns, or well-known sayings for titles and highlights the need to gather objects, considering accessibility for all visitors. Anna also advises on choosing a suitable exhibition space and arranging objects and text to cater to diverse audiences.

Takeaways

• 😀 Anna is a curator at Preston Park Museum, responsible for managing over 100,000 objects.
• 📋 Her job involves cataloguing, numbering, and ensuring proper storage of all museum objects.
• 🎨 The students are planning their own exhibition, and teamwork will be crucial for its success.
• 💡 Anna suggests looking for inspiration from other museums and exhibitions to spark ideas.
• 🏛️ There are many museums and galleries in the Tees Valley that students can visit for inspiration.
• 📚 Choosing a theme for the exhibition is an important first step, such as trains, the seaside, or World War I.
• ✍️ Coming up with an eye-catching and informative title for the exhibition is essential, with tips like using alliteration, puns, or the rule of three.
• 🛠️ Gathering objects for the exhibition is important, and sometimes borrowing or creating replicas is necessary.
• 🏠 The exhibition's location needs to be carefully considered, including how the objects and text will be displayed.
• ♿ Accessibility is crucial, and exhibition displays should cater to visitors of different heights, needs, and mobility requirements.

Q & A

What is the primary responsibility of the curator at Preston Park Museum?

The curator at Preston Park Museum is responsible for looking after the museum's collection, ensuring that all objects are catalogued, numbered, and stored correctly so they can be easily located when needed.

How many objects does Preston Park Museum have in its collection?

Preston Park Museum has over a hundred thousand objects in its collection.

What is one of the curator’s first suggestions when planning an exhibition?

The curator suggests looking for inspiration by visiting different museums and exhibitions to see what others are doing and what people like to see.

What are some potential themes a school exhibition could explore, as mentioned by the curator?

Some potential themes for a school exhibition could include trains, the seaside, or World War I.

What makes coming up with a title for an exhibition challenging?

Creating a title is challenging because it needs to be eye-catching, exciting, and also clearly convey what the exhibition is about, all in just a few words.

What are some tips the curator provides for creating a good exhibition title?

The curator suggests using techniques like alliteration, puns, well-known sayings, or the rule of three (three words that sound good together) to create a catchy title.

What should a team do if they don’t have the right objects for their exhibition?

If a team doesn’t have the right objects, they can borrow from other museums or people, or even create replicas or objects inspired by what they need.

What are the different types of exhibition spaces mentioned at the museum?

The museum has both permanent displays, which do not change, and temporary exhibition galleries, which are changed periodically based on the exhibit.

What factors should be considered when choosing where to host an exhibition?

When choosing where to host an exhibition, teams should consider the size and number of objects, as well as accessibility for visitors with different needs, such as wheelchair users or people with buggies.

How does Preston Park Museum ensure accessibility for all visitors?

The museum ensures accessibility by placing objects and text at different levels to accommodate visitors of all heights, as well as those in wheelchairs or with buggies.