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APN Wire 9/22/21
Click Here to Read this Edition Creepy picture of a child’s toy. Picture: Matthew McRae/PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation In this edition of the APN Wire:Here's to decision-making! Good, bad, big, small...it does not matter. The hardest thing to...
Season 3: Episode 13…Moving Up Instead of Moving On, Sometimes a big change can help you make a big step
Is it time to jump? People are leaving their positions in a big way these days, and this episode is about how to make moving on a positive event. My tips on leaving your current gig with gratefulness and sincerity will help you maintain a positive reputation in our...
APN Wire 9/8/21
Click Here to Read this Edition Showing a little leg with The Met In this edition of the APN Wire: Hope everyone had a fantastic break this last weekend! I love this time of year! September has always represented the beginning of a busy time in the...
Season 3: Episode 12…Access Management in Collections Storage, How to balance visit needs with security
One of the things I love about my work is being with the objects. As collections managers, we build familiarity with our spaces that many people crave. That being said, controlling access to storage is paramount to great collections management. In this episode, I...
APN Wire 8/25/21
CLick Here to Read this Edition Matisses found and returned In this edition of the APN Wire: These last couple of weeks have been heavy with gains and losses. I have gained some amazing new connections and colleagues. I have also lost true mentors and...
APN Wire 8/11/21
Click Here to Read this Edition Hyperallergic takes a deep dive In this edition of the APN Wire:Does anyone else feel like 2021 is going by at lightspeed?! I know I do. I am starting to worry about getting things done, and it seems that I am not the...
Season 3: Episode 11…Frame Theory, Planning past a single exhibition
Frame Theory Framing is often considered an accessory or as an afterthought, and my institutions look at it as a temporary presentation method for objects. The truth is, framing can be an important part of long-range collection and exhibition planning. Using the...
APN Wire 7/28/21
Click Here to Read this Edition Small Museums are Surviving. James Bennett II reports In this edition of the APN Wire: Change has been rippling throughout the museum world over the last few years. All I have to do is talk to my friends and colleagues...
Season 3: Episode 10…Cliffs Notes Conservation for Exhibition Planning, Concise Concepts on Complex Topics
Concise Conservation Asian Art Museum. Japan Galleries Conservation is not a one size fits all practice and can be overwhelming for many smaller institutions to keep in mind when planning their exhibitions. In this episode, I focus on some of the overarching and...
APN Wire 7/14/21
Click Here to Read this Edition Thomas Gainsborough’s The Blue Boy, The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens In this edition of the APN Wire:If I had to pick a theme for this issue it would be SPEAK UP! I think that it has become imperative...
Season 3: Episode 9…The Key To Staff Retention is Appreciation, 3 Levels of Sincere and Specific Gratitude
Staff Appreciation Just look at the news today and you will see that people are leaving their jobs at unprecedented rates. There are many reasons, but most stem from unfulfillment and burnout. How can we work to retain our talent in the art pro world? We can start...
APN Wire 6/16/21
Click Here to Read this Edition In this edition of the APN Wire:I am so excited...We are open again! Well kind of, I don't know about you all but this is only the beginning of ramping back up for me. The good news is people all over the place are...
Season 3: Episode 8…The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Recovery of Graphics Installation. How to decide what process is best for your space.
Worcester collection There are so many parts to exhibition planning that sometimes it is easy to discount steps like graphics installation that seem routine. In this episode, I go into everything from vinyl murals to silkscreening and give you tips and tricks to...
APN Wire 6/2/21
Click Here to Read this Edition How These Rothkos Were Restored Without Touching the Canvas In this edition of the APN Wire:Decisions are a hard thing to make sometimes, and since we all have started looking for our new normal there has been a massive wave...
Season 3:Episode 7…Storage Truths: The space may change but the story is the same
Storage Truths One thing that has not stopped since quarantine...storage planning. In this episode, I take a look at a process that can be challenging, exhausting, and rewarding. These 5 tips and truths come up no matter what size storage space I am working on. ...
APN Wire 5/19/21
Click Here to Read This Edition In this edition of the APN Wire:Change is in the air and everyone is looking for help! The search is on for art pros all over the state and I hope you are getting out there. This issue is chock a block full of openings...
APN Wire 5/5/21
Click Here to Read this Edition In this edition of the APN Wire:How are you doing these days? May is here and I think it is time for a little self-care. It is an especially good time to keep empathy, compassion, and generosity in mind when it comes to...
Season 3: Episode 6…Interview with Larissa Wild: art consultant, appraiser, and host of The Art Elevator
Interview with Larissa Wild In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Larissa Wild, founder of Larissa Wild Fine Art Consulting (www.larissawild.com). She is a fantastic new connection and opens up with me about her journey as an art pro. She shares...
APN Wire 4/21/21
Click Here to Read this Edition In this edition of the APN Wire:I don't know about you, but I am feeling a little more like my pre-COVID self! So much is opening up and I hope that everyone is starting to find ways to safely get back to being involved in...
Season 3: Episode 5 Getting Noticed for the Right Reasons, Top 5 Don’ts When You Apply for a Job
Top 5 Don'ts for Applicants The world is opening up and people all over the industry are beginning to look for art pros. Your interview starts from the moment you hit send on that email or Indeed application. Are you ready to make the right impression? In this...