My Collections Committee has the following duties:
1. Network to build museum and Permanent Collection awareness, and gifts to the collection and acquisition/conservation fund.
2. Review conservation policy plan and review recommendations to conserve objects in the Permanent Collection when required conservation is immediate and exceeds amount set in the operating budget.
3. Review, discuss, and vote to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding proposed acquisitions for the Permanent Collection, including purchases, gifts, bequests, transfers and trades.
4. Review, discuss, and vote to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding deaccessioning objects from the Permanent Collection.
5. Discuss collection strategy, i.e. building segments of the Permanent Collection within the larger collection mission.
6. Review the Acquisition and Collection Policy document every three years, or more often as needed.
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Angie Barry
Curator of Exhibitions and Col
Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Quincy FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-24-2021 09:29 AM
From: Rebekah Beaulieu
Subject: Collections Committee Responsibilities?
Hello! We at the Florence Griswold Museum are working to update the role and responsibilities of our Collections Committee. Committee membership has long been a prestige position, but without many expectations. Does anyone have documentation of what their collections committee responsibilities are in regards to both actively seeking acquisitions and approving purchases? We're looking to update what is expected of committee members on an annual basis, both on their own and in coordination with the curatorial staff, and in accord with the mission statement. It might include necessary credentials, but as we know enthusiasm and commitment count for a lot in this world. I appreciate any insights!
Becky Beaulieu
Director, Florence Griswold Museum
www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org