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New Harmonies
Table of Contents

 

Museum on Main Street Basics
MOMS Overview
How to Host a MOMS Exhibition
Key MoMS Contacts for 2007 Hosts
Key MoMS Contacts for 2008 Hosts
Key MoMS Contacts for 2009 Hosts
Key MoMS Contacts for 2010 Hosts
Key MoMS Contacts for 2011 Hosts

Exhibition Specifics
Exhibition Description
Exhibition Script
Object List
Spanish Translation of Script
Pantone Colors for Exhibition
Exhibition Fonts

Installation and Deinstallation Support Materials
Helpful Hints for Gallery Planning and Exhibition Size Requirements
Exhibition Layout
Installation Instructions
Crate List
Condition Reporting New Harmonies

  • Damage Report
  • Summary Report
  • Deinstallation Instructions
    Shipping Diagram

    Developing Local Exhibitions, Programs and Performances
    Overview: Developing Local Exhibitions and Programs
    Getting Started: Local Exhibition Development
    Ideas for Public Programs and Local Exhibitions
    Suggested Reading
    Books for Children
    Web Resources
    Filmography
    Sample Forms Intro

  • Incoming Loan Receipt
  • Deed of Gift
  • Receipt of Return
    MoMS Workshop Bureau
    Presenting a Successful Musical Performance
    Sample Musical Performance Agreement
    Sample Musical Performance Stage Plan

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    Exhibition Development Resources from the Wisconsin Historical Society

  • What is Interpretation?
  • Looking at Objects
  • Beginning With Concepts
  • Balancing Your Exhibit Program
  • Communicating Concepts
  • A Hierarchy of Labels
  • Labels: Writing Style
  • Exhibit Design: The Language of Artifacts
  • Summarizing Some Thoughts
  • Docent Training Materials
    How Do I Become a Great Docent?
    Docent Readings
    Docent Guide (This is a large file and may take several minutes to download.)

    Educational Materials
    Educational Promotion Strategies
    Teacher's Guide

    Public Relations and Marketing Toolkit Introduction and Overview
    View Printed Materials Provided by MoMS
    Digital Files and Images
    New Harmonies Graphic Identity
    Selected Exhibition Images
    Smithsonian Institution Logo
    PowerPoint Presentation (This is a large file and may take several minutes to download. Use of the PowerPoint presentation requires PowerPoint software.)
    Guidelines, Templates and Resource Lists Promoting Your MoMS Exhibition/Guidelines and Best Practices
    Tips on Strategic Use of Printed Materials
    Sample Press Releases
    Pre-tour
    Mid-tour
    Post-tour
    Credit Line
    Website Guidelines and Suggestions
    Marketing and PR Web Resources


    Congressional Relations
    Overview: Congressional Relations
    Local Invitation Letter Template
    Local Thank You Letter Template

    Evaluation and Closeout Reports
    Overview: Evaluation and Closeout Reporting
    Closeout Report

    Visitor Surveys
    Sample 1
    Sample 2

    Technical Assistance
    Technical leaflets on a variety
    of museum issues are available at
    www.aaslh.org/FSA/fsaleaflets.html

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