Quinte Educational Museum & Archives
Policy - Exhibition Policy
EXHIBITION
Preamble Exhibits are the main attraction for most visitors to Quinte
Educational Museum and Archives (QEMA). The purpose of
exhibits is to involve visitors in the process of discovery, to spark
curiosity, to inform, to provoke thought, to stimulate imagination,
and to heighten appreciation and understanding.
Policy QEMA will:
* Stage exhibits consistent with its mandate, vision, mission,
strategic imperatives, and principal objectives as approved by the
Board of Trustees.
* Implement a thought-provoking and diverse exhibit program that
reflects both the natural history of Prince Edward County,
Ontario, and Canada.
* Consider the care and safekeeping of both QEMA and loaned
objects when mounting an exhibit.
Accessibility
* Make accessible to the public the collections and collections-
based research by featuring ideas, objects, and specimens for
their social, aesthetic, or historical interest, and by implementing
innovative interpretation strategies to reach more diverse
audiences.
* Undertake an exhibit program that includes both exhibits with
broad audience appeal and some with more targeted appeal.
Planning
* Present an annual program of changing exhibits supported by
operating resources.
* Develop and maintain an exhibits program based on Board-
approved thematic categories and directions.
* Include the exhibits program as part of the business plan and
budget presented to the Board.
Date August 17, 2008
Approved
Amended August 18, 2008
Policy Review
Method Internal Report
Responsibility QEMA’s Board of Directors
Minimum Frequency Biennially
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