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Description
At the Kentucky Folk Art Center (KFAC), we consistently assisted visitors providing information about the permanent collection and rotating exhibitions, and assisted with: incoming exhibitions (floorplans, installation, paperwork such as loan agreements & condition reports, and packing work); receptions and events; selecting & curating pieces from the collection database for rotating permanent collection exhibitions; paperwork to loan out permanent collection pieces to other museums/organizations; researching pieces donated to the collection; cataloguing the collection; and managing the gift shop. KFAC is an important historical and inspirational asset to not just Morehead. Many guests who stop by travel on I-64, visiting from all over the United States. The artwork we exhibit represents our region’s past and present culture through our passionate folk artists. For this reason, it is crucial to properly present and preserve our historical collection.
Publication Date
4-16-2025
Disciplines
Higher Education | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Recommended Citation
Krantz, Morgan; Stone, Tammy; and Mesa-Gaido, Lisa, "The Importance of Handling and Preserving a Museum Collection" (2025). 2025 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations. 46.
https://scholarworks.moreheadstate.edu/celebration_posters_2025/46