Years
2022-2023
Institution
Folger Shakespeare Library, in collaboration with DC Public Library
As Folger Shakespeare Library’s Head of Exhibitions, I led the effort to create the exhibition Pass the Story On: Shakespeare’s First Folio at 400. The exhibition was the culmination of a collaborative 8-month exhibition development effort to display and interpret a Shakespeare First Folio (first edition of Shakespeare’s collected works) at DC Public Library, and was part of a larger cross-institutional “Searching for Shakespeare” initiative.
What I Did
Managed the Project
Led the hiring of an exhibition designer and a 4-month design process.
Took part in an institution-wide committee to align different aspects of the “Searching for Shakespeare” initiative—exhibition, theatrical production, family programming, public programming, and marketing.
Facilitated and site managed installation and deinstallation of a graphical exhibition at DC’s main public library (DCPL).
Collaborated with Folger’s Conservation team and DCPL to install a First Folio, including working with partner and Folger to determine appropriate location.
Led installation and deinstallation of exhibition kiosks and a scavenger hunt at 8 branch libraries.
Established Content Strategy and Managed Content Development
Led a team of 10 stakeholders from both institutions in workshops to develop a Big Idea, visitor outcomes, image list, and voice and tone guide.
Wrote sample labels and directed colleagues in drafting and editing exhibition text.
In response to partner request, led effort to provide Spanish translation of exhibition text.
The Results
Original exhibition bubble plan, created in collaboration with a 10-person team.
Colleague Ashley Buchanan and I jump for joy as we prepare to lead a tour for the exhibition’s opening.
A section of the exhibition about whose stories are preserved and lost.
A prompt station for visitors to leave their thoughts on a question.
A kiosk at one of the eight branch libraries.