Hi all,
My org is considering some adjustments to our HVAC system to suit our gallery and artwork best - looking into different systems and comparing. I would love feedback from peers at institutions that lend artwork to help our senior staff understand the importance of careful settings. It would be a big help if you could share what, in a museum's facility report and HVAC trends, you would consider a red flag that would keep you from lending. Is it more about overall inconsistency or spikes in temperature and humidity? Recently, we have received more lax ranges of RH and temperature from potential lenders, so I'm curious what standards you look for.
All information will help inform our leadership and encourage collections-focused decision-making. While we monitor industry-wide standards, hearing it from peers makes a big difference. I appreciate you all so much!
Lauren Nye
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Lauren Nye
Associate Curator
Chattanooga TN
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