A lot of entries were submitted for the Student Show this year with different mediums creating a inventory method was difficult because there were different aspects to consider; do we separate by medium? size? do we create separate labels for each medium? do we use letters? Once it was decided to keep it simple and just use numbers.
Other commercial galleries would most likely have a more detailed permanent system to separate by medium giving intricate details of the work such as dimensions, medium, type of product used, any flaws or damage that exists or existed before coming into the possession of the gallery, and any damage that may have occurred in unpacking.
An artist would want to make inventory of the medium, dimensions, type of product used, the condition of the work before packing and shipping, and the insurance value along with any shipping information such as when it was sent out and when it should reach its destination.
While condition reports do the same thing a museum or gallery can use them to keep records for legal reasons should anything happen to the work. Taking photos of a work helps greatly with this so that proof can be given. For the CVA gallery it would be best to take a condition report of how the piece arrived to the gallery, how the artist wants the pice hung/displayed/ wether gloves are to be used etc. since the gallery does not have much funding it would be best to take as much evidence as possible if something should happen to the work that isn't the gallery's fault to avoid a legal situation.
15 years ago
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