Archival material held in boxes is being sorted and researched. A consultant conservator is currently conducting a preservation survey, including a prioritised action plan and an overall preservation management plan. The preservation consultant plans to train volunteers in preservation work. Upgrading of storage facilities for Ernabella Arts archival collection. The upgrade of storage facilities at Ernabella Arts Inc. is complete and was highly successful.
Tissue paper interleaves each print.
The new arrangements have raised the morale of all that use the Ernabella collection. Work is better stored and is more accessible for sales and viewing. Improved conditions has enabled the return of some precious paper based certificates that previously would have deteriorated. This demonstrated commitment has prompted other organisations, such as the State Library of South Australia to provide complementary assistance, in the form of shelving to Ernabella. Thanks to the CHG, Ernabella now has an excellent base on which to build its collection.