Gayle Drews

Curator

Yankee Air Museum

Belleville

04.2001 - 11.2010

Curated exhibitions showcasing historical aircraft and aviation artifacts.
Developed educational programs for diverse audiences visiting the museum.
Collaborated with historians to ensure accurate representation of aviation history.
Managed collection inventory, ensuring proper documentation and preservation techniques.
Engaged with community partners to promote museum events and initiatives.
Supervised volunteers during exhibit installations and public programs.
Researched acquisition opportunities to expand the museum's collection scope.
Led workshops on aviation history for schools and local organizations.
Assisted in creating catalogs and labels for artwork displayed in galleries.
Managed budgeting processes for purchasing new items for the museum's collections.
Tracked attendance, supervised volunteers and greeted guests at museum events.
Monitored environmental conditions within galleries and storage areas of the museum.
Planned events such as lectures, workshops, symposia, and gallery talks related to exhibitions or specific works of art.
Performed basic cleaning and conservation of artifacts.
Conducted research to identify, appraise, and acquire new artifacts for the collection.
Attended networking and creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local community.
Created digital resources such as audio tours, videos, and interactive displays for visitors to explore collections.
Drafted documents outlining guidelines for proper care of items contained within a collection.
Selected exhibition themes and designs while developing exhibit materials.
Coordinated with outside vendors on contracts related to preservation of items in the collection.
Advised curatorial staff members on proper handling techniques when moving pieces within galleries or into storage.