Displaying Organisation

How to Successfully Manage a Museum Exhibition

Rhiannon Goddard (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

200 Seiten

2023
Facet Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-78330-506-3 (ISBN)

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Packed with practical tips this book takes readers through the process of project managing a museum exhibition. Drawing on the author’s extensive experience, the theory of project management is unpacked and explored in context. It will provide anyone working in the sector with the knowledge needed to create successful exhibitions.

Displaying Organisation is a practical, step-by-step guide to planning and implementing exhibitions. Drawing on the author’s in-depth experience of managing a wide range of exhibitions and installations, the book breaks down the process of exhibition creation into easy-to-read sections.

Split into distinct sections, Displaying Organisation covers not only key tasks, but also explores the skills and knowledge specific to the museum and heritage sector. Coverage includes:

defining and planning your project
setting up a project team, assigning roles and responsibilities
carrying out a formative evaluation and writing an interpretation plan
the foundation skills needed to be a successful project manager – budget, risk and programme management
advice and approaches on how to tackle common problems to ensure success.

Featuring ‘top tips’ from industry leaders and professional as well as real-life examples and templates this book is a must-read for new and experienced museum and exhibition professionals, as well as students studying to enter the heritage sector.

Rhiannon Goddard has been working in museums for over 20 years. Since 2008 she has been at Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) managing the implementation of major exhibitions including 'Royal Style in the Making' and 'Fashion Rules' at Kensington Palace. As Head of Public Engagement Projects and Business Management she has fulfilled the role of Project Director for installations including 'Superbloom' at the Tower of London for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Prior to working for HRP Rhiannon worked at the British Museum, with the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and Somerset House. She has an MA in History of Design from the V&A /RCA. Rhiannon lives in East London with her husband, son and cat.

Introduction

PART 1: DEFINING YOUR PROJECT

Chapter 1: Getting the Vision Right

PART 2: PLANNING THE PROJECT

Chapter 2: Setting Up the Project

Chapter 3: Interpretation Planning

Chapter 4: Bringing Your the Designers on Board and Creating a Concept Design

PART 3: EXECUTING THE PROJECT

Chapter 5: Scheme and Detailed Design

Chapter 6: On Site

PART 4: TRANSITION

Chapter 7: Preparing for Opening

PART 5: EVALUATING THE PROJECT

Chapter 8: Project Closure

PART 6: KEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Chapter 9: How to Manage a Project Programme

Chapter 10: Setting and Managing a Budget

Chapter 11: Understanding and Managing Risks

Chapter 12: Summary

Erscheinungsdatum	06.03.2023
Reihe/Serie	MGES Museum and Gallery Essentials
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	159 x 238 mm
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Hilfswissenschaften
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Buchhandel / Bibliothekswesen
ISBN-10	1-78330-506-1 / 1783305061
ISBN-13	978-1-78330-506-3 / 9781783305063
Zustand	Neuware