University of Rochester (Memorial Art Gallery)

The Memorial Art Gallery at the University of Rochester will conduct a detailed conservation survey of 600 textiles in the gallery's permanent collection including European, American and Asian costumes, Coptic textiles, American quilts and samplers, Central and Native American blankets and clothing, and work by contemporary textile artists like Olga de Amaral. In addition to the survey, the museum will re-house all objects in environmentally-sound storage materials and enlarge and upgrade its textile storage room, including the addition of appropriate storage furniture specifically designed for the gallery's diverse collections. Addressing space issues through upgrades and new storage furniture will increase the ability of museum collections staff to access works of art safely with minimal handling, and provide additional space for future collections growth.