Newark Museum of Art

The Newark Museum will rehouse approximately 2,000 African art objects that are most at risk into conservationally sound and customized cabinetry. The collection is one of the most comprehensive of its kind in the United States, ranking among the nation’s oldest, and distinguished in its range of art works represented and their geographic origins. The new collections storage cabinets will reduce the risk of potential infestation and exposure to light for these sensitive materials. Once rehoused, the collection will be more accessible for study and review by scholars and staff. The new collections storage will also assist in a major reinstallation of the permanent African art galleries and will be used to educate the public about the importance of conservation activities.