University of Southern California (Pacific Asia Museum)

Pacific Asia Museum will implement the third phase of its long-term project to protect the works in its collections from the effects of earthquakes. A consulting objects conservator and a mount maker will train staff to create seismic mounts for all three-dimensional works of art on display in the museum's galleries. In addition, freestanding cases will be bolted to the gallery floors and walls, and glass shelving will be reinforced with Plexiglas. The mount maker will design and install custom seismic mounts for 23 of the largest and most vulnerable works on exhibit. By creating the optimum environment in which to store and display these fragile works, the museum will extend their useful life for both exhibition and study.