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The Schlesinger Library typically mounts two extensive exhibitions per year, one running from April to early October and the other from early November through early March. There are about three weeks between one exhibition coming down and the next one officially opening to the public. Once an exhibit proposal has been established, work on upcoming exhibitions starts about a year before installation. Here are is a very rough outline of some of the major milestones in the exhibition timeline (rough/ideal):
I would like to get Jen Birkett to review this list and see if this seems correct/if these are the right things to include here (I based in on her documentation but it's a little rough).
Requested input from Jen on 2/13/24 - awaiting response.
| Milestone | Approximate timing |
|---|---|
| Proposal developed, committee appointed, and information shared by Library leadership with Project Manager | 15 months before opening |
| Kick-off meeting | 1 year before opening |
| Exhibition outline reviewed and finalized | 9 months before opening |
| First item review meeting | 8 months before opening |
| Second item review meeting | 7 months before opening |
| Draft of introductory text due | 7 months before opening |
| Draft of section texts due | 6 months before opening |
| Digitize/photograph items | 5 months before opening |
| Draft of item labels due | 5 months before opening |
| Draft additional content and identify images for website | 5 months before opening |
| Text copy edited | 4 months before opening |
| Text proofed and finalized | 3 months before opening |
| Website copy and images shared with AV&E/Comms | 1.5 months before opening |
| Exhibition installed | 2 weeks before opening |
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