TRAVELING EXHIBITS

Our museum loans interpretive exhibits to qualified institutions. They cover a variety of scientific and historic topics, in a range of sizes and formats, for a moderate cost.

 

 

  • ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH POSTERS

Sixty-six color posters on foam board announcing states' Archaeology and Historic Preservation Week or Month. Accompanied by two summary text panels explaining what Archaeology Week is about, and how to  get involved. Posters currently include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota,  Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.  Approx. 100 linear ft.  $100 per month.

 

  • CHIMNEY ROCK

Continuing mystery surrounds the unique features of a 12th century pueblo near Pagosa Springs in southwestern Colorado. This is a floor exhibit that explores the massive, formalized complex which apparently served as astronomical reference points for cycles of the moon and sun, as well as a gathering place for ceremonial events. Minimum 100 sq. ft. floor space required for installation.  $500 per month.

 

  • DINE BITS'AA' BAHANE:
    The Story of Navajo Baskets

This exhibit contains 31 photographs, 8 drawings, and 25 graphic/text panels detailing history, symbolism, manufacturing processes, and new directions in Navajo basketry. Also included are two 6 x 6 ft. banners— one shows the traditional Navajo “wedding” basket without text; the other displays basket making activities according to the seasons of the year. This exhibit does not include baskets.  Approximately 150 linear feet; $500 per month.

 

  • DIVERSITY ENDANGERED

This exhibition is a series of 15 colorful posters (24" x 35"), mounted on rigid foam board, explaining the importance of plant and animal species diversity within ecological communities, factors which promote and sustain diversity, and the mounting threats to diversity from modern human impact. $100/month.

 

  • THE LAST GREAT MINING BOOM: The Nuclear Industry in Western Colorado, 1890-1985

Twenty-nine black-and-white photos documenting the structural remnants of nuclear materials mining  in west-central Colorado. Segments represent the Radium Era: 1890-1985 and the Uranium Era: 1940-1985. Needs 25-35 linear feet; $200 per month.

 

  • ROCK ART in GRAND GULCH

The Grand Gulch Primitive Area in southeastern Utah was densely occupied during prehistoric time.  This photo exhibit shows color rock art images in several styles, both painted and engraved spanning two thousand years or more. Minimum 20 linear feet.  $200 per month.

 

  • SEEDS of CHANGE

This exhibit summarizes worldwide social and ecological changes following contact between the "Old" and "New" worlds after 1492.  The exhibit highlights five critical transatlantic imports-- horses, corn, potatoes, sugar, and disease-- that transformed both Europe and the America. No rental fee, but borrower is responsible for round-trip transport costs.

 

  •  FREMONT ROCK ART

This exhibit contains 30 photographs of Fremont culture rock art.  Members of the Fremont culture, which developed from a branch of the Western Archaic Native American culture, inhabited the Colorado Plateau north of the Colorado River from about AD 500 to AD 1350. Fremont artists-- probably shamans-- created petroglyphs (pecked images) and pictographs (painted images) as a ceremonial activity. Minimum 68 linear feet; $250 per month.

 

  • EARLY TANZANIAN ROCK ART: 
    Stone Age and Iron Age Imagery of the Kondoa District

Photographs and watercolor drawings illustrate rock paintings made by Stone Age and Iron Age peoples of central Tanzania. The Stone Age paintings represent the late artistry of hunter-gathers, a cultural tradition that began several thousand years ago in East Africa. These photographs were taken during the winter of 1986-87. Drawings and watercolor paintings are based on Munsell soil color charts to duplicate original painting colors. Minimum 55 linear feet; $250 per month.

 

  • HISTORIC UTE PHOTOGRAPHS

This rare collection of poignant portraits from the 19th and early 20th century includes family scenes as well as portraits of well-known leaders who preserved tribal traditions and identity during a difficult time. Accompanying text panels discuss aspects of Ute culture and history including the Bear Dance, Ute family life, traditional clothing, and qualities of Ute leadership.  100-150  linear feet; $300 per month.

 

EXHIBIT LOAN POLICY 

 

 

Who may borrow an exhibit?

Any public institution, or private facility which is regularly open to the public, may borrow an exhibit provided that security and accountability requirements are met to the satisfaction of the Anasazi Heritage Center (AHC).

 

 

How much does it cost?

A fee is charged to the borrower to help defray program costs. Fees vary according to an exhibit's size and loan period. The borrower also arranges and pays for shipping the exhibit back to the AHC or onward to the next venue. (Exception: "Seeds of Change" borrowers pay for round-trip transport).

 

 

What exhibits are available for loan?

The AHC maintains a catalog of traveling exhibits with descriptions, space requirements and availability dates for each. Persons interested in borrowing an exhibit should contact the AHC to determine the exhibit's current availability. Exhibits may be reserved up to two years in advance.

 

 

How long will an exhibit be loaned for?

In general, exhibit loan periods range from one to three months. The period of a particular loan is fixed by mutual agreement prior to the beginning date. Determination of the loan period depends on a combination of factors -- the borrower's preference, level of demand for the exhibit, and AHC logistical requirements.

The AHC will consider requests for loan extensions on an individual basis, if the request is received at least two weeks prior to the original termination date and if the exhibit is not otherwise reserved.

The loan agreement as written includes estimated transport time. The actual loan period is portal-to-portal, i.e. the loan begins when the exhibit leaves the AHC and terminates upon arrival at the next venue or back at the AHC. In the case of serial bookings, successive borrowers' loan periods begin on receipt of the exhibit from the previous venue.

 

 

How is a traveling exhibit transported?

The AHC will provide the exhibit properly packaged for transport, and will arrange one-way shipping if necessary at no cost to the borrower. (Exception: "Seeds of Change" borrowers pay for round-trip transport.) Local area borrowers are asked to pick up the exhibit directly from the AHC if possible. The borrower is responsible for secure repackaging of all loaned materials after the exhibition period, and for onward transport arrangements. An exhibit may be transported by a commercial carrier or, with prior AHC permission, by a noncommercial carrier who is an authorized agent of the borrower.

 

How is accountability for a traveling exhibit maintained?

The AHC Curator manages all exhibit packages as part of the AHC permanent collections. Standard AHC incoming/outgoing loan agreements govern all exhibit loans.

Inventory and condition assessments are made by AHC staff prior to outgoing shipment. The borrower must also complete inventory and condition assessments upon arrival and again prior to packaging for transport onward. All observed changes in condition must be noted on the condition report which accompanies the exhibit. (If you notice any major new damage when accepting or unpacking the shipment, please report it immediately to the AHC at 970-882-5600.)

The borrower assumes full responsibility for the security and integrity of an exhibit during the loan period, and agrees to pay for necessary repairs of damage as determined by the AHC after termination of the loan. The borrower may not make any changes or repairs to an exhibit except by permission from the AHC.

 

What other requirements must be met?

Credit for the exhibit must be prominently displayed in or near the display area, and must appear in the text of any promotional material, press release, or public broadcast announcement. The credit statement must refer to The Bureau of Land Management, Anasazi Heritage Center as broker of the exhibit. The AHC must receive copies of any press releases or broadcast announcements created by the borrower, and any coverage the exhibit receives in the local print media. Some exhibits may require additional credit statements. These are noted in the individual exhibit package.