Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture will build the skill sets of employees responsible for collection management by implementing the recommendations of its 2010 Museum Assessment Program collections assessment report. Funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services will support a full-time registrar who can fully implement a collection policy to manage and make accessible the museum's art collection. In addition, the project will help inventory, catalog, and secure the permanent collection including the purchase of new storage equipment. A conservator will be hired to conduct a full assessment of the collections and provide recommendations and priorities for future collection care activities. The Gantt Center will also provide training on the importance of collection management to board members. Staff training will include attendance at national museum management and collection conservation meetings and workshops.