American Folk Art Museum

The American Folk Art Museum will perform a comprehensive, item-by-item inventory review of each object in its 8,000-item permanent collection. The collection includes objects from the 18th century to the present, including works from traditional folk arts and contemporary self-taught artists. In addition to a basic cataloging, the museum registrar will perform a brief condition assessment of each object and make storage improvement recommendations. The project will enable the museum to prioritize objects that require conservation, identify objects that require improved conditions to prevent or mitigate deterioration, and document the location and movement history of each object for research and security purposes. The project will also enable the museum to audit and improve its electronic data, making the collection more accessible for curators, scholars, educators, and researchers.