DOCSLIB.ORG

June 2003 Office of Policy and Analysis

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
June 2003 Office of Policy and Analysis A Study of Exhibitions a t the Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution June 2003 office of policy and analysis washington, dc 20560-0039 Raising the Bar cover photographs, top to bottom: Cattleya intergeneric hybrid, Horticulture wood sticks with applied chromolithography Services Division, Smithsonian Institution, printing on paper, silk connecting ribbon and photo: Karen Miles. silk tassel, width 39 cm (15 1/4 in.) and length 22 cm (8 3/4 in.), Cooper-Hewitt, National The Battle of Nagashino (detail), by Eisai Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Shuzen, Japan, Edo period, 18th century gift of Mrs. James O. Green, 1920-10-2, photo: handscroll, ink and color on paper, Freer Matt Flynn. Gallery of Art purchase F1975.25, from the Freer Gallery of Art’s exhibition, Tales and Kandula, born November 25, 2001, National Legends in Japanese Art. Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution, photo: Jessie Cohen Tutsi woman, Rwanda (detail), collection of Pierre Loos, from the National Museum of Interactive component of the Web site that African Art’s exhibition In and Out of Focus: complements the Lemelson Center’s traveling Images from Central Africa, 1885–1960, photo: exhibition, Invention at Play, Lemelson Center Casimir Zagourski. for the Study of Invention and Innovation, National Museum of American History, DADA poster (detail), Paul Rand, American, Smithsonian Institution. 1914–1996, USA, 1951, screenprint on white wove paper, 91.5 x 61 cm (36 x 24 in.), Cooper- George Washington, 22 Feb 1732–14 Dec Hewitt, National Design Museum, 1799, by Gilbert Stuart, 3 Dec 1755–9 Jul 1828 Smithsonian Institution, gift of Paul Rand, (Lansdowne portrait, detail), oil on canvas, 1981-29-206, photo: Matt Flynn. Wallpaper, 1796, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian sidewall (detail), USA, c. 1953, produced by Institution, acquired as a gift to the nation Nancy Warren, a division of United Wallpaper, through the generosity of the Donald W. machine-printed, 167 x 52 cm (65 3/4 x 20 1/2 Reynolds Foundation. in.), Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Kathleen Paton, 1992-129-1-a, photo: Dennis Cowley. Chair, designed by Russel Wright, American, 1904–1976, USA, 1934, wood, painted vinyl, metal, ponyskin, 80h x 74.6w x 72.1d cm (31 1/2 x 29 3/8 x 28 3/8 in.), place made: USA, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Russel Wright, 1976-15-8, photo: Michael Radtke. Folding brise fan, Austria, 1873, Raising the Bar A Study of Exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution office of policy and analysis washington, dc 20560-0039 Office of Policy and Analysis Study Team Carole M. P.Neves director Whitney Watriss Andrew Pekarik Zahava D. Doering Kathleen Ernst David Karns Kerry DiGiacomo Ioana Munteanu Cynthia Kaufmann Rebecca Riccitello designed by lisa buck vann, nmafa Contents Foreword iv Acronyms v Executive Summary vii Introduction 1 Methodology 3 Organization of the Report 4 Background 5 A Challenging External Environment 5 A Changed Internal Environment 10 The Smithsonian’s Comparative Advantages 14 Conclusions:The Case for Change 15 Exhibition Quality 15 Exhibition Management 20 Organizational Culture 41 Leadership 44 Recommendations 47 Findings:The Management and Making of Exhibitions 59 An Overview of Exhibitions at the Smithsonian 59 Exhibition Management 64 Appendices a. List of Museums and Organizations 97 1. Smithsonian Units 97 2. External Museums and Organizations 98 b. Bibliography 105 c. Office of Policy and Analysis Exhibition Study White Papers 117 d. Office of Exhibits Central: Findings and Conclusions 119 e. Guidelines for Providing and Receiving Exhibition Services Across Smithsonian Units 129 iiiiii Foreword Smithsonian museums offer their audiences a large number of exhibitions that address a wide range of topics, display materials from the Institution’s outstanding collections, and draw on for- midable scholarship.A highly skilled staff carry out the Smithsonian’s exhibition program with energy and skill, and their commitment is clear- ly evident. This study posed a central question:Are Smithsonian exhibitions as good Sas they can be? Drawing on a range of information and knowl- edge, the research focused on this important question through an analysis of the purpose of exhibitions, an examination of concerns related to exhibitions, a look at the size and capabilities of exhibition staff and the array of exhibition resources, and an assessment of the Institution’s ability to make efficient use of those resources. The study makes clear that we cannot be complacent about the Smithsonian’s position and that we must proactively work to strengthen and, even more, to surpass the quality of our exhibitions to date.This study offers a set of recommendations that constitute an exhibition framework for the 21st century.The recommendations transcend narrow interests. If implemented, they have the potential of helping the 23 units that produce exhibitions to achieve Secretary Small’s goal of “compelling, first class exhibits.”They will enable the Smithsonian to honor its obliga- tion to serve this country’s diverse populations. As with every study undertaken by the Office of Policy and Analysis, many people are deserving of thanks. First and foremost, the staff from my office deserve my sincere appreciation for their dedication, persistence, and judgment. Many other Smithsonian employees generously supplied time and information and provided useful insights. People from other museums, design firms, and academia provided valuable perspec- tives. Several anonymous reviewers made important comments. I thank them all. Carole M. P.Neves director iv Acronyms aam American Association of Museums amnp American Museums and National Programs cad Computer Assisted Design eso Exhibition Support Office erp Enterprise Resource Planning fte Full Time Equivalent fy Fiscal year gpra Government Performance and Results Act iamd International Art Museums Division icom International Council of Museums mou Memorandum of Understanding napa National Academy of Public Administration nasm National Air and Space Museum nea National Endowment for the Arts nmah National Museum of American History nmai National Museum of the American Indian nmnh National Museum of Natural History nzp National Zoological Park oec Office of Exhibits Central ohr Office of Human Resources oig Office of Inspector General op&a Office of Policy and Analysis saam Smithsonian American Art Museum scems Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies sd Smithsonian Directive sef Special Exhibition Fund sites Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service sppa Survey of Public Participation in the Arts usamnp Under Secretary for American Museums and National Programs vv vi raising the bar Executive Summary Exhibitions are the principal vehicle through which the Smithsonian Institution interacts with its publics. Over the decades it has presented exhibitions involving a range of material culture and informative interpretation based on authoritative scholarship. Exhibitions are critical to the perform- Eance of the Institution’s overall mission and are closely linked to its four strategic goals: greater public impact, focused, first-class scientific research, management excellence, and financial strength. The purpose of this study, initiated by the Secretary of the Smithsonian, was to assess the state of exhibitions at the Institution and to recommend ways to raise them to a higher level of excellence and expand the Institution’s ability to serve the varied interests of its diverse audiences. Of necessity, this report presents broad conclusions and recommendations that do 1 not apply equally to every museum and exhibition, given their rich diversity of subject matter, design, and approach. Collectively, the conclusions and recommendations provide a framework within which museums can assess their exhibition programs and plans, exhibition-making processes, and individual exhibitions to identify the strengths on which to build and the weaknesses to correct. The information that led to the conclusions and recommen- dations comes from many sources: a survey of the exhibition capabilities of Smithsonian museums; about 250 interviews with staff at Smithsonian and other museums and related organizations in the United States and abroad; visits to more than 80 museums; 1. Many Smithsonian units present exhibitions, some of which they produce and some of which they bring in from outside. For the sake of simplicity, this report uses the term “museums” to refer to all Smithsonian units making or presenting exhibitions.This study excluded a discussion of traveling exhibitions. vii viii raising the bar group discussions on specific topics; case studies of seven Smithsonian exhibitions; studies of visitor satisfaction; discussions at professional meetings; internal Smithsonian museum docu- ments; and literature pertaining to museums generally, exhibition making, and visitor engagement, as well as relevant topics such as marketing, innovation and creativity, learning organizations, and organizational change. Conclusions:The Case for Change Smithsonian museums have a proud tradition of providing exhibitions with scholarly depth, accuracy, interpretive integrity, and exceptional objects. Millions of visitors come to the Smithsonian every year, many of them repeatedly, and they express satisfaction. Critical reviews are gener- ally favorable.A number of recently opened Smithsonian exhibitions reflect the latest
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA)
    SMITHSONIAN OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESEARCH AND STUDY 2020 Office of Fellowships and Internships Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC The Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study Guide Can be Found Online at http://www.smithsonianofi.com/sors-introduction/ Version 2.0 (Updated January 2020) Copyright © 2020 by Smithsonian Institution Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 How to Use This Book .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 Archives of American Art (AAA) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH) ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Cooper-Hewitt,
    [Show full text]
  • African American History & Culture
    IN September 2016 BLACK AMERICAsmithsonian.com ­Smithsonian WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM: REP. JOHN LEWIS BLACK TWITTER OPRAH WINFREY A WORLD IN SPIKE LEE CRISIS FINDS ANGELA Y. DAVIS ITS VOICE ISABEL WILKERSON LONNIE G. BUNCH III HEADING NATASHA TRETHEWEY NORTH BERNICE KING THE GREAT ANDREW YOUNG MIGRATION TOURÉ JESMYN WARD CHANGED WENDEL A. WHITE EVERYTHING ILYASAH SHABAZZ MAE JEMISON ESCAPE FROM SHEILA E. BONDAGE JACQUELINE WOODSON A LONG-LOST CHARLES JOHNSON SETTLEMENT JENNA WORTHAM OF RUNAWAY DEBORAH WILLIS SLAVES THOMAS CHATTERTON WILLIAMS SINGING and many more THE BLUES THE SALVATION DEFINING MOMENT OF AMERICA’S ROOTS MUSIC THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE OPENS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. SMITHSONIAN.COM SPECIAL�ADVERTISING�SECTION�|�Discover Washington, DC FAMILY GETAWAY TO DC FALL�EVENTS� From outdoor activities to free museums, your AT&T�NATION’S�FOOTBALL� nation’s capital has never looked so cool! CLASSIC�® Sept. 17 Celebrate the passion and tradition of IN�THE� the college football experience as the Howard University Bisons take on the NEIGHBORHOOD Hampton University Pirates. THE�NATIONAL�MALL NATIONAL�MUSEUM�OF� Take a Big Bus Tour around the National AFRICAN�AMERICAN�HISTORY�&� Mall to visit iconic sites including the CULTURE�GRAND�OPENING Washington Monument. Or, explore Sept. 24 on your own to find your own favorite History will be made with the debut of monument; the Martin Luther King, Jr., the National Mall’s newest Smithsonian Lincoln and World War II memorials Ford’s Th eatre in museum, dedicated to the African are great options. American experience. Penn Quarter NATIONAL�BOOK�FESTIVAL� CAPITOL�RIVERFRONT Sept.
    [Show full text]
  • The Smithsonian Comprehensive Campaign
    1002435_Smithsonian.qxp:Layout 1 6/29/10 10:03 AM Page 1 JUNE 2010 briefing paper for the smithsonian comprehensive campaign Smithsonian Institution 1002435_Smithsonian.qxp:Layout 1 6/29/10 10:03 AM Page 2 SMITHSONIAN CAMPAIGN BRIEFING PAPER Smithsonian Institution at a Glance MUSEUMS Anacostia Community Museum Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden National Air and Space Museum and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center National Museum of African American History and Culture National Museum of African Art National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center National Museum of the American Indian and the George Gustav Heye Center National Museum of Natural History National Portrait Gallery National Postal Museum National Zoological Park Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery RESEARCH CENTERS Archives of American Art Museum Conservation Institute Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Smithsonian Institution Archives Smithsonian Institution Libraries Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (Panama) EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage National Science Resources Center Office of Fellowships Smithsonian Affiliations Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service Smithsonian Latino Center The Smithsonian Associates 1002435_Smithsonian.qxp:Layout 1 6/29/10 10:03 AM Page 1 SMITHSONIAN CAMPAIGN BRIEFING PAPER The Smithsonian Stands in Singular Space WE ARE KEEPERS OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT and stewards of our sacred objects. We speak with voices that reflect our diversity and tell the stories that define our common experience.
    [Show full text]
  • Scientists Thomas Soderstrom, Arthur Greenhall Meeting at San Carbs De Bariloche, Ar­ May 1-Dr
    o THE SMITHSONIAN TORCH Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. No.4, April 1968 Bill Introduced to Establish Wilson Center for Scholars by Mary M. Krug spread .of learning must be the first work Legislation has been introduced into of a nation that seeks t.o be free. the Senate which, if passed, would estab­ "We can support Secretary Ripley's lish a Woodrow Wilson Internati.onal dream of creating a center here at the Center for Scholars within the frame­ Smithsonian where great scholars from work of the Smithsonian Institution. every nati.on will come and collaborate." In his message to C.ongress on the The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Com­ District of Columbia March 13 , Presi­ mission, established in 1961 to recom­ dent Johnson called for a Center that mend a permanent memorial to the could serve "as 'an institution of learn­ twenty-eighth President, suggested in ing that the 22nd century will regard as 1966 an International Center for S~hol­ having influenced the 21st.'" ars, to be located north of the National "I recommend legislation authorizing Archives building. Its final report stated the establishment of a Center to be .oper­ that "The C.ommission is impressed with ated by an independent b.oard of trustees Dr. Ripley's proposal that the Center be within the framework of the Smithsonian formally associated with the Smithsonian Institution. " Institution as a bureau under the guid­ S-3174, "A Bill, 'To Establish A Na­ ance of its own Board of TruSitees, with tional Memorial To Woodrow Wilson In its own Director and administrative The Smithsonian Institution''', was sub­ staff.
    [Show full text]
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum
    SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM APPLICATION OF OPERATING RESOURCES FEDERAL GENERAL DONOR/SPONSOR- GOV’T GRANTS APPROPRIATIONS TRUST DESIGNATED & CONTRACTS FTE $000 FTE $000 FTE $000 FTE $000 FY 2007 90 11,596 7 576 16 5,619 2 183 ACTUAL FY 2008 98 8,577 7 1,058 13 5,701 3 184 ESTIMATE FY 2009 98 8,835 7 955 13 6,919 3 195 ESTIMATE STRATEGIC GOALS: INCREASED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT; STRENGTHENED RESEARCH; SECURITY AND SAFETY; AND ENHANCED MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE Federal Resource Summary by Performance Objective and Program Category Performance Objective/ FY 2008 FY 2009 Change Program Category FTE $000 FTE $000 FTE $000 Increased Public Engagement Public Programs Engage and inspire diverse audiences 16 1,468 16 1,525 0 57 Provide reference services and information 4 326 4 327 0 1 Exhibitions Offer compelling, first-class exhibitions 20 1,710 20 1,766 0 56 Collections Improve the stewardship of the national collections 29 2,390 29 2,496 0 106 Strengthened Research Research Ensure advancement of knowledge in humanities 5 532 5 539 0 7 Security and Safety Provide a safe and healthy environment 1 102 1 102 0 0 Enhanced Management Excellence Information Technology Modernize the Institution’s IT systems/infrastructure 7 656 7 679 0 23 Management Operations Strengthen an institutional culture that is customer 6 558 6 559 0 1 centered and results oriented Ensure that the workforce is efficient, collaborative, 1 92 1 92 0 0 committed, innovative, and diverse Modernize the Institution’s financial management 3 208 3 214 0 6 and accounting operations Enhance the reputation of the Smithsonian by 5 488 5 489 0 1 maintaining good relations with the news media and with federal, state, and local governments Modernize and streamline the Institution’s 1 47 1 47 0 0 acquisitions management operations Total 98 8,577 98 8,835 0 258 107 BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is the nation’s Museum dedicated to the arts and artists of the United States from colonial times to the present.
    [Show full text]
  • Smithsonian Institution Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Justification to Congress
    Smithsonian Institution Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Justification to Congress February 2020 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION (SI) Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request to Congress TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview .................................................................................................... 1 FY 2021 Budget Request Summary ........................................................... 5 SALARIES AND EXPENSES Summary of FY 2021 Changes and Unit Detail ........................................ 11 Fixed Costs Salary and Related Costs ................................................................... 14 Utilities, Rent, Communications, and Other ........................................ 16 Summary of Program Changes ................................................................ 19 No-Year Funding and Object-Class Breakout .......................................... 23 Federal Resource Summary by Performance/Program Category ............ 24 MUSEUMS AND RESEARCH CENTERS Enhanced Research Initiatives ........................................................... 26 National Air and Space Museum ........................................................ 28 Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory ............................................ 36 Major Scientific Instrumentation .......................................................... 41 National Museum of Natural History ................................................... 47 National Zoological Park ..................................................................... 55 Smithsonian Environmental
    [Show full text]
  • The Art Gallery Description Document
    The Art Gallery Description Document The Art Gallery: Flight and the Arts Main Message: A space for displaying artwork related to aviation, spaceflight, and planetary science. Exhibit Statement Art and Technology are inseparable. The National Air and Space Museum’s new Flight and the Arts Center will explore the relationships between art and the complexities of aerospace technology, and the transformative power of the human experience of flight. The NASM art collection is a prestigious collection of aeronautical and space-related art in the United States and abroad and reflects the history of aviation and space flight, social culture, and the holdings within the Museum. he NASM art collection and temporary collaborative exhibitions will be integrated into the Flight and the Arts Center after the transformation. This description covers the transformation of the art gallery. Future exhibits with outlined content and themes will be done at a later date by NASM staff. Exhibition Abstract Art is essential to the existence of humanity and is reflected in all aspects of society for cultural understanding in the world in which we live. A dedicated space for art within NASM is imperative to the goals and learning objectives of the Smithsonian with intended uses of the collection, interpretation, exhibition, and education. The Smithsonian has collected flight-related art since the early 20th century. Works of art have been collected for social and cultural interest, for the historical documentation they provide, and for the significance of particular artists who have created works on the theme of flight. In the history of NASM, the Flight and the Arts Gallery 211 has offered a diverse selection of art to the public since 1976.
    [Show full text]
  • Smithsonian Institution Annual Report to the Regents -- September 2000
    Smithsonian Institution Annual Report to the Regents -- September 2000 Office of the Secretary This is the second in a series of reports to the Board of Regents on the Smithsonian Institution’s operations and the state of its organizational life. This report, covering the time frame of fiscal year 2000 – October 1999 through September 2000 – will bring you up to date on major accomplishments in achieving the goals that the Secretary set for the Institution in his vision statement, “The First Decade’s Work.” “The First Decade’s Work” defines two principal missions for the next ten years: • Seeking to enlarge a shared understanding of the mosaic that is our national identity, the Smithsonian is committed to being the most extensive, nationwide provider of authoritative experiences that connect the American people to their history and to their scientific and cultural heritage. • Seeking to extend the uniquely powerful contribution science has made to the development of the United States, the Smithsonian is committed to promoting scientific innovation and discovery by operating the country’s premier centers for astrophysics, tropical research, and a select number of specialized fields in the life and earth sciences. To realize these two missions, we must successfully execute a program that centers on the following four goals: (1) public impact; (2) financial strength; (3) management excellence; and (4) focused, first-class scientific research. This report will describe some of the Smithsonian’s achievements toward these goals during fiscal year 2000. Public Impact We are committed to building world-class exhibits, museums, and monumental experiences for Smithsonian visitors in the nation’s capital, across the country, and through any way that we touch people’s lives with Smithsonian collections and products.
    [Show full text]
  • And Crime-What Is the Unemployment Connection?" by James Q
    THE- WILSON QUARTERLY - 2 -AUTlpm A free market is our best protection It's hardly a secret by now that the oil industry is industry was left with massive overcapacity. undergoing a period of dramatic change. World- Are the memories of the public and some wide, crude oil availability exceeds demand, and segments of the oil industry so short as to invite a there's far more than enough refinery capacity to new round of government intervention? Surely, turn crude oil into petroleum products. Compe- they must remember all the arguments that were tition in all phases of the business is fierce, and mustered in the 1960s and '70s against the policy profit margins are razor-thin. of overriding the free market by government Against this background, a protectionist edict. The industry then was pointing out that chorus is sounding its siren song.Tariffs or some inefficient refiners were being subsidized first by other trade barriers are needed, the protection- so-called import rights and later by the enti- ists say, to protect U.S. refiners and marketers of tlements program-so much so that some oper- petroleum products.To which we say: Protection- ators went into the refining business for the pur- ist measures are a "cure" that's worse than the pose of receiving these subsidies. Precisely this disease. misallocation of capital is exacerbating today's The big problem with protectionism is that it problems. makes no economic sense, for these reasons: But painful or not, the industry is adjusting to 1The consumer ends up paying for the tariff the new market realities.
    [Show full text]
  • Fiscal Year 2019
    Smithsonian Fiscal Year 2019 Submitted to the Committees on Appropriations Congress of the United States Smithsonian Institution Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Justification to Congress February 2018 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request to Congress TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview .................................................................................................... 1 FY 2019 Budget Request Summary ........................................................... 7 SALARIES AND EXPENSES Summary of FY 2019 Changes and Unit Detail ........................................ 11 Fixed Costs Salary and Related Costs ................................................................... 14 Utilities, Rent, Communications, and Other ........................................ 15 Summary of Program Changes ................................................................ 19 No-Year Funding ...................................................................................... 20 Object-Class Breakout ............................................................................. 20 Federal Resource Summary by Performance Objective and Program Category .............................................................................. 21 MUSEUMS AND RESEARCH CENTERS Grand Challenges and Interdisciplinary Research .............................. 23 National Air and Space Museum ........................................................ 25 Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory ............................................ 31 Major Scientific
    [Show full text]
  • SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 1000 Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, DC 20560 Phone, 202–357–1300
    748 U.S. GOVERNMENT MANUAL organizations for the purpose of maximum income levels and other providing legal assistance to these financial factors, the Corporation's clients. recipient programs establish criteria to The Corporation establishes maximum determine the eligibility of clients and income levels for clients based on family priorities of service based on an size, urban and rural differences, and appraisal of the legal needs of the cost-of-living variations. Using these eligible client community. For further information, contact the Office of Communications, Legal Services Corporation, 750 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002±4250. Phone, 202±336±8800. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 1000 Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, DC 20560 Phone, 202±357±1300 Board of Regents: The Chief Justice of the United States WILLIAM H. REHNQUIST (Chancellor) The Vice President of the United States ALBERT GORE, JR. Members of the Senate DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN, THAD COCHRAN, ALAN K. SIMPSON Members of the House of Representatives SAM JOHNSON, NORMAN Y. MINETA, BOB LIVINGSTON Citizen Members JEANNINE SMITH CLARK, BARBER B. CONABLE, HANNA HOLBORN GRAY, MANUEL L. IBAÂNÄ EZ,S AMUEL C. JOHNSON, HOMER A. NEAL, FRANK A. SHRONTZ,W ESLEY SAMUEL WILLIAMS, JR., (VACANCY) Officials: The Secretary I. MICHAEL HEYMAN The Inspector General THOMAS D. BLAIR Director, Office of Planning, Management CAROLE WHARTON and Budget Counselor to the Secretary for Electronic MARC PACHTER Communications and Special Projects Counselor to the Secretary for Latino Affairs MIGUEL BRETOS Executive Assistant to the Secretary JAMES M. HOBBINS Executive Secretary to the Secretary BARBARA SEDERBORG Under Secretary CONSTANCE NEWMAN General Counsel JAMES DOUGLAS, Acting Director, Office of Government Relations JOHN BERRY Director, Office of Communications DAVID J.
    [Show full text]
  • German / American Exchange Program on Nazi-Era Art Provenance Research
    Dresden March 17-22, 2019 GERMAN / AMERICAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM ON NAZI-ERA ART PROVENANCE RESEARCH 1 DEAR 2019 PREP PARTICIPANTS, WELCOME TO DRESDEN – WILLKOMMEN IN DRESDEN! We are proud and excited to welcome you to the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden for the third year of the German/American Provenance Research Exchange Program for Museum Professionals (PREP). After remarkable weeks in New York and Berlin (2017), then Los Angeles and München (2018), PREP now moves to Dresden, where we look forward to seeing how you, the 2019 Cohort, will add your expertise to our growing network. During your exchange, you will meet new colleagues from both sides of the Atlantic, identify common topics and challenges, and discuss possible solutions. This year’s host, the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD), is among the fore- most museum associations of the world. Under its aegis, a total of 15 museums and collections offer an exceptionally broad thematic diversity. At the heart of the SKD’s scholarly and curatorial work on its collections is the “Daphne” project. Begun in 2008, this comprehensive, multi-year provenance research, cataloguing, and inventory project aims to register the more than 1.5 million holdings of the SKD, facilitating a systematic provenance research of all acquisitions since 1933, in what is one of the first projects of its kind for a German museum. Against the background of the turbulent history of the 20th century, various confisca- tion contexts are present within the history of the Dresden collections: in addition to art theft in the Nazi era, these include World War II losses, “Schlossbergungen” (literally “palace salvage”), as well as seizures during the years of the Soviet military occupation and the period of the GDR.
    [Show full text]