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    On the Reuse of Crates 

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    Kurt Christian
    Published on 02-15-2014 06:11 AM
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    Over the last few months I have spoken to several colleagues about the practice of crate reuse and what that practice is at their respective institutions, or businesses. My own experience at different institutions has never allowed me to initiate a sound crate re-use program as it has always been a matter of space (lack thereof) and the real estate a successful program would require.The practice like any, has its pros and cons and there are many factors to consider before reusing a crate (object safety of course is paramount). Based on conversations with my peers I thought this was a topic worth looking into further as it is particularly relevant at this moment in time given the many forums on sustainability in museums over the last few years.

    After thinking about a way to construct something on the topic I came to the conclusion that an interesting way to go about it would be to pose the same series of questions to a respected group of individuals whose opinions I value, and whose voices are important in our community.
    Hopefully this discussion may be helpful to those who are also looking into the feasibility of a reuse program at their own institution or business.

    The individuals I have asked to participate in this questionnaire are as follows:


    Chuck Agro, Manager, Packing and Art Services at The Metropolitan Museum of Art



    Chuck Agro is currently the Packing and Art Services Manager for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Chuck has previously served as the Operations Manager for Marian Goodman Gallery, Head Preparator for Ronald Feldman Gallery, Special Projects and General Manager for Fine Arts Express, Director of The University of Buffalo’s Bethune Gallery and Preparator for HALLWALLS ...
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    Mark Wamaling Bio 

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    T. Ashley McGrew
    Published on 12-27-2013 09:40 AM
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    Mark Wamaling has supported the art handling profession throughout his many years of staff
    training in the Fine Art Services industry and as a contributor to workshops, webinars and
    museum conferences around ...
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    Kurt Christian Bio 

    Published on 10-23-2013 01:05 PM
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    Kurt Christian is the Head of Operations and Collections Management for the JPMorgan Chase Art Collection. He has over 25 years of experience working with museum collections and exhibitions, including the Philadelphia ...
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    Poster by Powerpoint - show what you know 

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    T. Ashley McGrew
    Published on 08-15-2013 09:33 PM
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    Posters for Conferences
    Posters are a nifty way for folks like us who have something we would like to share with our peers to do so easily and beautifully. It is a way to combine images ...
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    Kevin Marshall Bio 

    Published on 07-16-2013 06:02 PM
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    Kevin Marshall     is the Head of the Preparation Department for the J.Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center and the Getty Villawith a staff of 19. From 1995-2004 Kevin was the Lead Preparator for the pack, move,and installation of the     ...
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    Museum Preservation Environment 

    Published on 02-23-2013 10:13 AM
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    Smithsonian Institution Summit on the Museum Preservation Environment

    The Smithsonian Institution will webcast their Summit on the Museum Preservation Environment on March 5, 2013 ...
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    MMF 3 Informal Review 

    Published on 07-16-2012 11:49 AM
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    Forum Presenters

    From left to right: Keith Conway, Bill Thomas, BJ Farrar, Mark Mitton, Paul Singdahlsen, Pam Gaible, Earl Lock, Phil Fraley. Not shown: Ruth Norton


    An Informal REVIEW
    of the
    THIRD INTERNATIONAL MOUNTMAKING FORUM
    at the
    Field Museum, Chicago, IL
    April 26-27, 2012
    By Shelly Uhlir, Exhibits Specialist/ Mountmaker,
    National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC

    The Third International Mountmaking Forum was generously hosted by the staff at the Field Museum in Chicago. Sincere thanks go to Pam Gaible and all the staff and volunteers there for being willing to take this on and to host so graciously. I know how much effort goes into pulling off an event like this and they did a superb job. The scale and elegance of the James Simpson Theater was perfect for the first day presentations, and the interesting posters and workshop tours offered on the second day were informative and thought provoking. The area around the Field offered a great range of restaurants and beautiful exhibits to visit in our off hours. Chicago was also a great central location for the Forum, rounding out our previous West and East Coast representations.
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