Ron Minnicks explains proper art handling techniques for museum installation professionals.

2. ABOUT
More than two decades experience as
a museum professional.
Installed thousands of pieces of art
including works by artists such as
Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Dali, Bottero,
Dufy and Renoir
Worked with the collections of major
museums including the Victoria &
Albert Museum in London, The US
State Department, The Philadelphia
Museum of Art and the Chatsworth
collection.

8. ART
HANDLING

9. “The maintenance of fine art works and
Art Handling
artifacts, intake and preparation, packing and
shipping, and exhibition installation and
dismantling.”

10. TOOLS

15. CONDITION
REPORT

20. UNCRATING

29. String Line
60”
or
153 cm

30. ENVIRONMENT
CLIMATE
CONTROL

31. 72
Degrees
53%
Humidity
+/- 3
Degrees

32. LIGHTING AND
LIGHTING
TOOLS

36. SECURITY

38. Install monitoring systems
Make regular inspections.
Take precautions to
prevent accidental damage

39. RE-PACKING

41. Glassine
Acid free paper
Roll of plastic
Bubble wrap
Packing Tape

42. REMEMBER

43. Reference or
Re-Use
Old Packing
Materials

44. ARCHIVAL
STORAGE

46. Climate Controlled
Archival Quality Storage Materials
Variety of Sizes
Clear Labeling
Accessibility

47. Protective sleeve
to keep partial
mounts stable

48. Acid Free Paper

49. Protective
Gloves

50. Trusted Sources for
Archival Materials
• www.gaylord.com
• www.universityproducts.com

51. CONCLUSION

52. Art Handling is a
Big Responsibility
Not a
Burden

53. • Plan ahead
• Have the
correct tools
& materials

54. • Focus on
detail
• Document
everything

55. • Don’t rush
• Safety first

56. • Measure
• A LOT

57. When you don’t
know the
answer,
ask!

58. Contact me:
Ron Minnicks
wbpronmin@aol.com
Art handling and
installation questions,
resources or consultation.