| Gallery to Participate in Conservation Assessment Program |
06.13.12 |
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The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery at Lebanon Valley College has been chosen to participate in the Heritage Preservation's 2012 Conservation Assessment Program (CAP). The gallery joins the 2,800 museums and galleries that have participated in CAP in its 22 year history of serving museum and galleries.
Heritage Preservation's CAP is supported through a cooperative agreement with the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. CAP assists museums and galleries by providing funds for professional conservation specialists to identify the conservation needs of their collections and recommend ways to correctly improve collections conditions.
Heritage Preservation's President, Lawrence L. Reger, praised the gallery for "making the vital work of caring for collections a priority of their institution, even in these challenging financial times, and helping ensure that they are available to present and future generations."
CAP provides a general conservation assessment of the gallery's collections. A professional conservator will spend two days surveying the site and three days preparing a comprehensive report that will identify conservation priorities. The on-site consultation will enable the gallery to evaluate its current collections care policies, procedures, and environmental conditions. The assessment report will help the gallery make appropriate improvements for the immediate, mid-range, and long-range care of their collections.
Director Barbara McNulty notes that "The assessment will help ensure that we are employing the best practices in caring for the permanent collection and help us to develop a long-range conservation assessment strategy."
The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery is located at White Oak and Church Streets on the LVC campus in Annville, and has a wide variety of works in its collections. It is open Wednesday, 5 – 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 1 – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery's upcoming exhibition is "Selections from the Permanent Collection," on display July 6 – August 12. An opening reception will take place July 7 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Visit www.lvc.edu/gallery for information.
Heritage Preservation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the United States. By identifying risks, developing innovative programs, and providing broad public access to expert advice, Heritage Preservation assists museums, libraries, archives, historic preservation and other organizations, as well as individuals, in caring for our endangered heritage. To learn more about Heritage Preservation, please visit www.heritagepreservation.org.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.
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