C2CC Seasonal Affective Disorder: Caring for Collections During Seasonal Special Events
Channel: AIC & FAIC
Date: 2015-12-21

Recorded: Thursday, December 3, 2015

Signature seasonal events are highly anticipated on many museum calendars. Winter holiday decorations, spring flower shows and gallery sleepovers delight donors, members, volunteers and the general public. Successful events evolve into cherished traditions for institutions. Due to the increased risk to objects on display, however, collections caretakers tend to dread seasonal events. Negotiating a path between collections care and event traditions can be tricky. Join us as we discuss ways to protect collections (and your sanity!) during seasonal events.

http://www.connectingtocollections.org/seasonal-affective-disorder-caring-for-collections-during-seasonal-special-events/