Stayton, Kevin, 1952-

Abstract

The Chief Curator records consist of the files and records documenting the activities of the Chief Curators of the Brooklyn Museum between 1969 and 2002. Types of documents include: correspondence, inner office memos, exhibition planning, collection policies, and meeting minutes.

Scope and Contents The colloquium spans 4 cassette tapes and there are 4 copies. Deborah Schwartz opened with a Welcome Address. Kevin Stayton gave introductory remarks. Dr. Paul Boyer gave an historical overview. Dr. Edward S. Cooke Jr. gave a talk entitled "Biomorphism, craft and mass production". Dr. Stephen Polcari gave a talk entitled " Vitalist theory and methods for interpreting abstract expressionism". Derek E. Ostergaard gave a talk entitled "High, low, and kitsch: Design in the social...

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Includes printed out emails and other correspondence, largely between Museum employees.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Exhibition titles are written with the full name of the exhibit followed by the dates the exhibit was open to the public in brackets. For example: Basquiat [03/11/2005-06/05/2005]. Dates of materials in the folder will span beyond the run of the exhibit and signify their creation date. Curatorial Assistants and Associates often contribute to other department's exhibitions and at times report to multiple departments. For example, Indira Abiskaroon Valbuena was the Contemporary and...

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Correpsondence discusses the checklist, works to be considered, the catalog, the Education website for teens, captions, programming, and other topics related to installation and creation of the exhibit.

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This series contains general administrative files regarding the day to day operations of the department, event planning, collaborations with other departments within the Museum, and staff files. The series is largely composed of correspondence, reports, and CVs.

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Budget. Travel estimates. Memo regarding research associate position; Education Division.

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Grant proposal.

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Memos regarding contacts; change of exhibition date; support committee; opening event. Correspondence with corporations and foundations.

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Memo regarding advisory committee agenda. List: attendees. Transcript of meeting.