PRATT MUSEUM EXHIBITION/PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM

PRATT MUSEUM MISSION STATEMENT

The Pratt Museum is dedicated to the process of education by exploring the natural environment and human experience relative to the Kachemak Bay region of Alaska and its place in the world. The Museum seeks to inspire self-reflection and dialogue in its community and visitors through exhibitions, programs, and collections in the arts, sciences, and humanities.

Adopted by the Pratt Museum Board of Directors 10/1/96

PRATT MUSEUM VALUES

The Pratt Museum is committed to fulfilling its mission by:

  • Stimulating life-long wonderment and curiosity through relevant, creative, and interactive educational programs and exhibitions.
  • Encouraging stewardship for the well-being of our cultural and natural resources.
  • Sharing information and ideas with honesty and respect for diverse viewpoints to encourage a more informed and responsible citizenry.
  • Fostering trust, responsiveness, and a spirit of cooperation between the Museum and our community.
  • Promoting institutional integrity, high professional standards, and fiscal responsibility through collaborative teamwork in all Museum endeavors.

 

Proposal Title/Description:

 

Proposer(s):

 

Desired time frame:

 

Preferred gallery location:

Ten slides or images on disc including a separate title, year created, media and dimension list must accompany you proposal.

 

 

 

RATIONALE

Reasons the Pratt should consider this proposal:

 

 

Audience targeted:

 

 

What are the goals and objectives of the project?

Goals:

 

 

Objectives:

(1) How is this proposal tied to the mission of the Museum?

 

 

(2) What personal objectives does(do) the proposer(s) have?

 

 

 

What activities over-and-above usual museum activities will occur? (Are there opportunities or requirements for special events, publications, etc.?)

 

 

What is the community involvement?

 

IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

What internal factors impact or are impacted by this project? (e.g., construction, major events, technology, staffing, etc.)

 

 

What external factors impact or are impacted by this project? (e.g., festivals, road construction, other organizations’ events, etc.)

FACILITIES

1. What space is required? (where in Museum and approx. square-footage)

 

2. What are the facility constraints? (what cannot we do)

 

3. What are the facility modifications? (what must we do)

 

4. What are the project needs for programming space?

 

5. What is the competition for the use of the space?

 

6. What new (or refurbished) exhibit furniture is needed?

 

 

 

 

BUDGET

1. Overall Expense: $ ___________________

[all "outside" expenses, e.g., rental, shipping, insurance, special staffing, etc.]

2. Potential sources of support:

A. Earned:

 

B. Underwriting and Sponsorships: