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Exhibiting Church History Exhibiting Church History COLLECTING, CHURCH HISTORY GUIDES PRESERVING, AND SHARING CHURCH HISTORY Exhibiting Church History CHURCH HISTORY GUIDES Published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, Utah © 2014 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. English approval: 9/11 PD10052526 Church History Guides: Exhibiting Church History Overview Purpose Many ways to share Church history exist beyond choice when you want to share Church history writing books and articles. Exhibits are a good with a broad and diverse audience. Key Principles • Exhibits can be highly effective in commu- • Carefully choose a theme, and then select nicating a message, but they require a great appropriate objects that can tell compelling deal of planning. stories surrounding the theme. • An exhibit committee can work together to • Follow your plans to construct and launch design and implement the exhibit. Involve all the exhibit. Seek input from stakeholders stakeholders early on. along the way. Process 1. Generate Ideas and Create a Concept Proposal ● Select a theme and key messages. ● Evaluate potential objects, costs, and physical space. ● Submit a concept proposal for approval. 2. Design ● Follow recommended design principles. ● Create a plan that addresses audience needs and use of volunteers. 3. Build ● Follow the design plan closely and use high-quality materials. ● Take precautions to handle and mount objects properly. ● Create title boards and labels that are concise and compelling. 4. Share ● Work with the Public Affairs Department to promote the exhibit. ● Create an atmosphere where the Spirit can be present. 5. Evaluate ● Gather useful feedback from visitors for future exhibits. iv Contents Introduction 1 Step 1: Generate Ideas and Create a Concept Proposal 3 Step 2: Design 9 Step 3: Build 17 Step 4: Share 23 Step 5: Evaluate 25 Resources 27 Concept Proposal Worksheet 28 Concept Proposal Worksheet Example 29 Church History Museum, Utah, USA v Introduction A husband and wife in Samoa learn about Church history at a traveling exhibit Many ways to share Church history exist beyond writing books and articles. Exhibits are a good choice when you want to share Church history with a broad and diverse audience. Many people learn best by seeing, hearing, and experiencing something. Exhibits can help you communicate to these people more effectively. Furthermore, the use of authentic objects and first-person storytell- ing can be powerful and effective ways to build faith and understanding. Exhibits should be well-designed and theme- based so that visitors clearly understand the messages you intend to deliver. Church members and non–Latter-day Saints who visit a simple, clear exhibit will feel the Spirit and have their faith in Jesus Christ strengthened. 1 This guide will help you create and manage a Church history exhibit using a five-step process. 1. Generate Ideas and Create a Concept Proposal 2. Design 3. Build 4. Share 5. Evaluate As you review these steps, you may contact the Church History Department with questions. Several government agencies and reputable museums have also produced good materials that can help you design and implement successful exhibits. (Above) The Church History Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah (Below) Exhibit at the New Zealand Temple Visitors’ Center, Temple View, New Zealand 2 Step 1: xhibits can be used to celebrate impor- GENERATE IDEAS AND tant anniversaries or events, honor a CREATE A CONCEPT person or a group of people, highlight an Eimportant story from Church history that teaches PROPOSAL gospel principles, or emphasize art or cultural aspects related to the Church. Ideas and re- quests for exhibits can come from many sources: Church departments, the Area Presidency, other ecclesiastical leaders, you yourself, and other Church members. As a Church history adviser, you can do much to help promote and organize efforts to create exhibits. Before you begin gathering objects and design- ing an exhibit, it is important to organize and for- mulate your thoughts. This is best accomplished by utilizing a group of people to brainstorm ideas. As these ideas begin to take shape, use the exhibit concept proposal template to help you develop a solid plan. This template can also be used to seek approval and funding. (See lds.org/ callings/church-history-adviser and the resource section of this guide for a blank template and an example of a completed worksheet.) You may also consult with your contact in the Church History Department. 3 Selecting a Theme and Two or Three Key Messages Take the necessary time to plan the exhibit As your group considers possible themes and state two or three key messages that you want key messages of the exhibit, consider what you your visitors to understand after coming to the want visitors to feel, learn, and do during and exhibit. Exhibits that do not start with this end in after their visit. Write a one-sentence theme mind are likely to confuse visitors or be quickly that describes the focus of your exhibit. Then forgotten. 4 Focus the Theme of Your Exhibit The theme is defined as the central focus or purpose of the exhibit, expressed in one clear sentence. Key messages are the two or three points you want visitors to learn and remember about the exhibit. Here are some examples of themes and key messages: Theme: In the 25 years since Theme: A stake of Zion pro- Theme: Textile artists in the first branch was organized vides an anchor that blesses Tonga weave testimony and in Ghana, members have the lives of members, en- native artistry into their work. been blessed by living gospel hances missionary work, and Key Messages: 1) Testi- standards. nurtures and strengthens the monies can be shared in a Key Messages: 1) A testi- Church. variety of ways. 2) Our lives mony will provide strength in Key Messages: 1) The should reflect our beliefs. troubled times. 2) Heavenly establishment of a stake is 3) We can all stand as Father blesses those who a tangible witness that God witnesses to the truth of the keep His commandments. loves His children and that gospel of Jesus Christ. the gospel of Jesus Christ is spreading throughout the world. 2) Stakes provide spiri- tual strength to members. Identifying Potential Stories and Objects Using primary and, in some cases, secondary multiple sources to document a story will im- sources, look for stories and objects that can prove the likelihood that the story is authentic be used to visually communicate your theme and accurately retold. Multiple sources also pro- and key messages. Identify as many stories and vide a broader perspective than a single source. objects as time allows. As you do your research, As you search for good stories, identify objects keep good notes. The information you gather like art, photographs, manuscripts, and historic will help you later as you write the text of any artifacts that complement the stories you identify. pamphlets, signs, or labels you might use. Using Doing so will increase the power of your exhibit. (Above and bottom left) Look for stories and objects that can be used to visually communicate your theme and key messages Considering Costs Developing an exhibit is a time-consuming and In addition to human resource costs, be sure your costly endeavor. The larger the exhibit, the longer proposal includes costs associated with building it will take to plan and implement. Exhibits can secure exhibits. For instance, there are costs asso- take up to two years to prepare; small displays ciated with building and deconstructing exhibits, can take from six to twelve months. Consider creating the proper environment, securing the the likely time and cost involved as you develop objects, providing appropriate lighting, labeling proposals, especially if you plan on creating an the objects, preparing audiovisual presentations, exhibit to coincide with an anniversary. and transporting objects to and from the exhibit. Identify volunteers or contractors to help de- Money to fund an exhibit will come from an area velop, implement, and maintain the exhibit. If budget. Therefore, prepare a concept proposal contracting with a person or firm, obtain an esti- document early enough to be considered in the mate for services, but do not enter into an agree- area annual budget cycle, which generally begins ment until the project is approved and funded. in June or July of each year. Planning ahead will help avoid problems. 6 Take time to measure the space where the exhibit will be housed Temporarily placing tape on the floor can help you visualize layout and space Evaluating Physical Space and Environment As part of the process of creating a concept information in this guide and after receiving proposal, consider the size of the space you have Area Presidency approval. to work with. Scope your exhibit to comfortably Wherever the exhibit is located, it must be in an fit in the available space. Some exhibits may environment that is safe for the art and artifacts. travel from one place to another, and the avail- Danger can be caused by poor security; by envi- able space will change from site to site. In this ronmental factors, such as excessive heat, light, case, you should scope your exhibit to fit in the or humidity; or by visitors who purposely or smallest venue. Locations will ideally be Church- inadvertently cause physical harm to the objects. owned buildings, such as meetinghouses, temple The concept proposal should discuss steps that patron housing, area office buildings, institute will be taken to lessen these risks. buildings, and Church history centers or family history centers so you can more easily control the environment. Occasionally, people or institutions may request that the Church construct an exhibit in a loca- tion that is not owned by the Church, such as a university or museum.
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