Curation Facts

Collection & Artifacts Handling

• Always wear gloves when handling the artifacts.
• If possible move around the object rather than picking it up.
• Remember to use two hands when picking up the artifacts.

Curation & Exhibition

• Exhibit Titling – Must capture the visitor’s attention, and at the same time inform them of the exhibit’s topic. Use both a title and sub-title to accomplish this.
• Main Label/Idea Text – In 2-3 sentences provide a brief summary of what the exhibit is about.
• Object Labels – In 1-3 sentences describe your object and how it relates to the exhibit main topic. Labels should be short and straightforward, but still informative. 
• Exhibit Layout – When assembling your exhibit remember that you are telling a story.  When moving through the exhibit, the artifacts should read like a book.  The objects need to be positioned so that their interpretations complement one another.

Sample Label Text

• Michael Jackson, also known as the "King of Pop," was one of the most influential music stars in the 1980s. His style and dancing techniques were mimicked by mainstream America. The creation of MTV in 1981 contributed to his success.