The final session I attended today looked at more exhibit designs from the point of view of museum staff. Presenters included Marni Gittlemann from the Skirball Cultural Center in LA, Carol Scott, Children's Museum of the Upstate and Charity Count, Indianapolis . Indianapolis, claims to be the largest children's museum in the world and does most of their own design and fabrication. Their situation seemed to be very different that many in the audience.
Marni Gittleman's presentation was the most interesting as she described the Noah's Ark installation at the Skirball. She said they were on unfamiliar territory, this was unusual exhibit for them with a family audience. Belief in the mission was important. I would really like to visit this in the future: https://www.skirball.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=199
Tomorrow the exhibits will be open in the Marketplace so we start there with breakfast. I am really interested to see the vendors and products they have here.
Renee
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I have heard lots of great things about the Skirball. We should definitely plan a field trip there. I would be interested in checking out. I think Barb was telling me about it last. Can't wait to hear about your interaction with the exhibit designers. Ask them lots of questions! Cost, time for fabricating, green materials, how they work with staff to design, etc. Be careful of Martin Mattew design - he's local to us and calls me all the time! Avoid avoid avoid!
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