Why Do You Need This Course?

Giving stuff away can be tough.

The artifact donation process can be very surprisingly competitive. Museums receive calls and emails from prospective donors all the time. Unfortunately, museums have finite resources, which means that most prospective donations are declined. I don’t like having turning people away! That is why I developed this mini-course.
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Course curriculum

    1. How to use this course

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    2. Before we begin...

    1. Lesson 1: Course Introduction and Expectations

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    2. Lesson 2: Getting Started

    3. View Course Guide: How To Donate Artifacts Course Guide

    1. Lesson 1: "Why a Museum?"

    2. Lesson 2: Is Your Stuff "Museum-Worthy?"

    3. Chapter 2: Exercise

    1. Lesson 1: Museums Have a Lot of Stuff

    2. Lesson 2: It's Time to do Your Research

    3. Donation Scenario: The Necklace

    4. Donation Scenario: The Jacket

    5. Chapter 3: Exercise

    1. Lesson 1: What is a Donation Proposal?

    2. Lesson 2: Legal Ownership

    3. Lesson 3: Issues with Large Collections

    4. Donation Scenario: Walk-Ins

    5. Donation Scenario: I Messed Up

    6. Chapter 4: Exercise

    1. Lesson 1: What to expect and what is possible

    2. Lesson 2: Repatriation

    3. Lesson 3: Deaccessions

    4. Chapter 5: Exercise

About this course

  • $39.99
  • 24 lessons

Course Highlights

Everything you need to succeed.

  • Learn how to create an irresistible donation proposal that explains why your ordinary artifacts are truly extraordinary.

  • Learn how museums curate and care for their artifact collections - and why it matters.

  • Understand the legal ramifications involved with the donation process so you will be prepared.

  • Scenarios inspired by real life events make the course relatable and interesting.

  • Gain access to a specially-developed course guide and additional resources.

Instructor

Lindsey Smith

Artifact and Heirloom Preservation Specialist

With a non-linear but far-reaching career spanning 25 years, four states, and almost every aspect of artifact preservation and collections management, Lindsey Smith loves to help people interpret, preserve, and better understand the objects that make up our world. An increasingly sought-out public speaker, Lindsey has spoken to dozens of groups across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, helping audiences understand how to appreciate and care for their old photographs, clothing, and other treasured heirlooms. Please visit www.exhibitsmith.com for more information.

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