Museum Exhibit Awards
The Wisconsin Historical Society invites nominations for its Museum Exhibit Awards. Two awards for historical exhibits on Wisconsin themes will be offered each year: one for an organization with an annual operational budget of $50,000 or less and one for an organization with an annual operating budget greater than $50,000.
Eligibility:
Permanent, temporary and traveling exhibits are eligible as long as they opened between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year. The entire exhibition must be organized by the applicant institution. Supplements to outside traveling exhibitions are not eligible.
Award Criteria:
Nominees will be evaluated by the following criteria:
- Reach of intended audiences
- Content draws from reliable historical sources and is presented accurately, conveying the significance of the subject matter and relevance to the audience
- Conservation of original materials through appropriate mounts, lighting, climate control and security
- Communication of a clear message or set of ideas
- Design that supports and enhances the ideas, theme, organization and tone
How to Apply:
Nominations must be submitted on the nomination form (PDF, 9KB). Please attach a narrative (not to exceed six double-spaced pages) that describes the exhibition and specifically addresses the criteria listed above, a copy of the organization's annual budget, and a selection of no more than 10 captioned images, either as color slides or jpeg files on a CD. Nominations may include supplemental material such as a copy of the final exhibition script, label text, and a one-page floor plan.
Due Date:
April 1 of each year (postmarked or delivered)
Where to Send Applications:
Director
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 North Carroll Street
Madison, WI 53703
For more information:
Contact the museum at 608-264-6555 or write to the address above.
Awards are initially reviewed by a committee of judges appointed by the Society and then approved by the Awards Committee of the Board of Curators. The date and presentation of the award will be made at a time and location convenient for the recipient. Employees and members of the Board of Curators of the Wisconsin Historical Society are not eligible to receive awards.
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