Southern University at Shreveport (Southern University Museum of Art-Shreveport)

The Southern University Museum of Art (SUMAS) will improve the care and preservation of the art, artifacts, and other significant works that are part of the collection located in a site of historical importance on the Southern University Shreveport campus. This initiative aims to install two portable air conditioning units and four hygrometers to maintain optimal temperature and monitor humidity levels and upgrade the existing cold storage refrigeration unit at SUMAS. The project will result in upgraded displays utilizing digital signage and monitors, supporting collection care and management via professional development and consultation, developing policies and procedures for the care of the collection, documenting environmental conditions using electronic logs and monitoring, implementing appropriate building adaptations, and instituting a routine maintenance plan for the museum that includes housekeeping and remediation.