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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCUL 050 PMV Exhibit PolicyC./ a� DICKERING Policy Procedure Title: Pickering Museum Village Exhibit Policy Reference Resolution #373/17 Resolution #320/20 Date Originated (m/d/y) December 11, 2017 Policy Number CUL 050 Date Revised (m/d/y) Pages May 25, 2020 2 Approval: Chief Administrative Officer Point of Contact Supervisor, Museum Services Policy Objective The purpose of this Policy is to identify and define the roles and responsibilities of the Pickering Museum Village (hereinafter referred to as "PMV") in developing, presenting, and evaluating effective and high quality exhibit programs that engage the public, and that align with, and support the PMV's governing principles (Corporate Mission, Vision and Values). Index 01 Definitions 02 Exhibit Planning and Design 03 Use of Artifacts and Materials in Exhibits 04 Policy Review 01 Definitions 01.01 Exhibit — A collection of artifacts, artworks, images, audio recordings, videos, stories, or other materials that is curated and displayed for the public. 01.02 Permanent Exhibits — Permanent exhibits have a multi-year duration. Artifacts or interpretative elements may change within the exhibit; however, the themes and core interpretative components of the exhibit are planned to be displayed for multiple years. 01.03 Temporary Exhibits — PMV develops and hosts temporary exhibits that are displayed for a finite time period. 01.04 Travelling Exhibits — PMV develops or hosts exhibits that may travel to different locations or host institutions. 01.05 Virtual Exhibits — PMV develops or hosts exhibits that are intangible in nature. These may include curated web exhibits, oral histories, projections or audio exhibits. 02 Exhibit Planning and Design 02.01 Exhibit planning will be carried out by Museum staff in alignment with the PMV Strategic Plan and Corporate Mission, Vision and Values. 02.02 Depending on the type of exhibit, PMV may consult with members of a community, specialists, or the Pickering community in general to solicit input on the theme and design of the exhibit. 02.03 The interpretative material developed around an exhibit is designed to meet the needs of targeted audiences and is respectful and accessible in its use of language. 02.04 Interactive displays shall be maintained in good working order, so as not to pose a safety risk to visitors, staff, volunteers, or artifacts. 03 Use of Artifacts and Materials in Exhibits 03.01 Artifacts included in exhibit displays, sourced from the PMV collection are subject to the Collections Development and Policy CUL 010 and the Pickering Museum Village Conservation Policy CUL 020. 03.02 Artifacts borrowed from other collections for the purpose of the PMV exhibits will be indemnified. 03.03 Display materials, artifacts and artworks sourced from individuals, purchased for the purpose of the exhibit, or borrowed from other collections will be subject to approval by the Supervisor, Museum Services. 03.04 The PMV shall comply with copyright legislation when exhibiting photographs or works of art. 03.05 The PMV shall publicly credit institutions, artists, funders, or donors who contribute to an exhibition. 04 Policy Review 04.01 This Policy will be reviewed a minimum of every three years. Please refer to all associated Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures, if applicable, for detailed processes regarding this Policy. Policy Title: Pickering Museum Village Exhibit Policy Page 2 of 2 Policy Number: CUL 050