There are some aspects of exhibition planning and execution that fall under the umbrella of HRI's Communications Office or Events staff. The Project Manager is the point person for facilitating communication and cooperation between the exhibition committee and these other stakeholders.
a. Working with Radcliffe Communications
Elements of the exhibition process that include collaboration with Comms include:
- Creation of the exhibition website/digital exhibition
- Creation of event pages for the exhibition opening and any other public programming
- Design of exhibition poster and branding (sounds like this might change going forward, though?)
- Design (and production?) of any exhibition swag including stickers, postcards, etc.
- Inclusion of exhibition in HRI email blasts
- Press release and media relations
- Inclusion of exhibition in HRI social media (in tandem with new Schlesinger IG account)
b. Working with Radcliffe Events
I'm not sure I know enough about this part of the process to speak to it; hopefully someone who has acted as curator could provide more details
Online opening panel event
In-person gallery receptions
Exhibitions tours (formal and informal)
c. Other promotion and collaboration opportunities
There are many other ways to get the word out about our exhibitions. Some key tactics that have been used in the past include:
- Submit Schlesinger exhibitions to be featured on the Harvard Library Exhibits page
- Here are instructions for adding an exhibition to the Harvard Library Webpage.
Bringing in classes and teaching with exhibitions
Classes from Harvard and beyond may request to come visit/tour the exhibitions, and Library instruction staff may also use the exhibitions in their teaching when the themes are relevant. Outline best practices for approaching these situations and any tips/ideas for supporting and facilitating this type of visit.