NPG - Minutes of Exhibition Project Management Meetings

This material is held atNational Portrait Gallery Archive

Scope and Content

The purpose of the Exhibition Project Management meetings is detailed discussion and planning of all aspects of the upcoming exhibitions programme. The agenda always includes, for each exhibition discussed: the title, content and lists; exhibition design; interpretation; learning; publication; press and images; marketing, print and ticketing; sponsorship and events; merchandise; digital programmes; tour; and risks. Meetings may also include a review and debriefing of exhibitions that have completed their run.

These meetings are attended by the Head of Exhibitions and Collections, Exhibitions Managers, Exhibitions Assistant, Events Manager, Interpretation Editor, Head of Trading, Retail Manager/Buyer, Marketing Manager, Press Officer(s), Senior Press Officer, Publications Manager, the relevant Curators(s), Head of Learning, Head of Digital Programmes and the Head of Visitor Services and Security.

Meetings are held monthly. All meetings are minuted.

The series includes, for each meeting, the minutes and agenda.

Administrative / Biographical History

Exhibition Project Management meetings were established in c2002. The precise date is unknown, but records held in the archive date from this year.

Access Information

Available to view by appointment in the Heinz Archive and Library Public Study Room, to make an appointment contact Archive Reception . Although records are generally available for public consultation, some information in them, such as personal data or information supplied to the Gallery in confidence, may be restricted.

Other Finding Aids

The complete catalogue for this archive can be searched via the NPG Archive Catalogue .

Conditions Governing Use

Personal photography is permitted for research purposes only. Photocopying is not permitted.