Gadsden Arts Center and Museum

Gadsden Arts Center will install museum-quality art storage and an environmental monitoring system for the safe storage of works from their permanent collection. The renovation of art storage is the first phase of the center's strategic plan to address the growing need for proper art storage and other space limitations affecting exhibitions and education. The Gadsden Arts Center stewards a permanent collection of art created by artists primarily working in the southeastern United States, a large portion of which is considered Vernacular Art. Most of this artwork is created using non-traditional materials and found objects that require a stable environment. Improved storage and environmental monitoring will allow for improved curatorial and public access, which will lead to the enhanced assessment, study, and exhibition of the works.