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Hello All,

I am the VP of Programs, Interpretation and Exhibits for a midsize organization. We do the majority of our exhibit design and fabrication in house. We have a one person exhibits team that is all things to all people. :-)  I'm wondering if folks could share with me any resources that they may have for setting Exhibits Design, Fabrication and Installation Timelines. And any advice on the typical amount of time it may take to bring an exhibit from idea to realization. I would appreciate personal examples too if you have them.

Thanks in advance!
Parker

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Parker McMullen Bushman
Vice President of Programs, Interpretation, and Exhibits
Butterfly Pavilion
Westminster CO
pmcmullenbushman@butterflies.org
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More depends in this question than in a nursing home.  I have mounted small exhibits in a month, from concept to installation.  These were mostly text panels with minimal artifacts in cases.  Bigger exhibits with complex installation environments I have spent two years on.  With a one man band, your times may be more.

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David Beard
Executive Director
USS KIDD Veterans Memorial Museum
Baton Rouge LA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-09-2018 07:53 PM
From: Charnell McMullen Bushman
Subject: Exhibits Design, Fabrication and Installation Timelines

Hello All,

I am the VP of Programs, Interpretation and Exhibits for a midsize organization. We do the majority of our exhibit design and fabrication in house. We have a one person exhibits team that is all things to all people. :-)  I'm wondering if folks could share with me any resources that they may have for setting Exhibits Design, Fabrication and Installation Timelines. And any advice on the typical amount of time it may take to bring an exhibit from idea to realization. I would appreciate personal examples too if you have them.

Thanks in advance!
Parker

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Parker McMullen Bushman
Vice President of Programs, Interpretation, and Exhibits
Butterfly Pavilion
Westminster CO
pmcmullenbushman@butterflies.org
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Hi,
For the production of graphics, I generally like to give a good print shop 7-14 days, if possible to produce the panels. Check with your vendor on how much time they like. Also, when you are working up your timeline, factor in time for proofing/approvals of the graphics before they go to print. For a small exhibit, I usually leave one or two days for this, since there can be lag time in people getting back to you.
~Dawn

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Dawn Renee Farkas Prasad
Graphic Designer for Exhibits,
Natural History Museum of Utah - University of Utah
Salt Lake City UT
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-09-2018 07:53 PM
From: Charnell McMullen Bushman
Subject: Exhibits Design, Fabrication and Installation Timelines

Hello All,

I am the VP of Programs, Interpretation and Exhibits for a midsize organization. We do the majority of our exhibit design and fabrication in house. We have a one person exhibits team that is all things to all people. :-)  I'm wondering if folks could share with me any resources that they may have for setting Exhibits Design, Fabrication and Installation Timelines. And any advice on the typical amount of time it may take to bring an exhibit from idea to realization. I would appreciate personal examples too if you have them.

Thanks in advance!
Parker

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Parker McMullen Bushman
Vice President of Programs, Interpretation, and Exhibits
Butterfly Pavilion
Westminster CO
pmcmullenbushman@butterflies.org
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