Girl Scouts of WNY Exhibit
Client: Girl Scouts of WNY
As part of the Girl Scouts History on the Move initiative, we were asked to develop temporary exhibits at the Hearthstone Lodge at Camp Windy Meadows in Lockport, NY, a destination location for Girl Scouts in the region.
Utilizing donated exhibit cabinets and housing the museum collection at Lockport, GSWNY was able to optimize access to the permanent collection and create the opportunity for history programs at the camp. The exhibits address one of the organization’s priorities: Increasing utilization of council assets which includes visits to properties and camps as well as access to the collection of historical objects.
With the assistance of graduate students Rosario Pitta, Olivia Weixlmann, Reilly Wesolek, Ashley Anderson, Alexa Templeton, Cohen Sulzbach, Sarah Drozda and Kathrine Coward, we researched the extant objects and subsequently designed and interpreted a variety of themes on a very limited budget with the anticipation that a more robust, professionally designed exhibit would be installed at a later date.
PROJECT GALLERY
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One of the donated cabinets utilized for the exhibits.
Taking measurements so we know the amount of space we’re working with in each of the cabinets.
Moving the cabinets from storage into the main meeting room.
Cleaning the cabinets.
Clean and ready for installation of objects!
Prepping some makeshift stands from cardstock.
Trimming prints with precision.
Exhibit case 1 installed by Sarah Drozda and Cohen Sulzbach showcased some of the camps in the various counties under the Western New York umbrella.
A closeup of the exhibit case.
Exhibit case 2 installed by Olivia Weixlmann and Reilly Wesolek was dedicated to the Erie County Girl Scouts and the Mariner Scouts.
A closeup of the exhibit case.
Exhibit case 3 installed by Alexa Templeton and Ashley Anderson focused on the Girl Scouts of the Genesee Valley and Rochester.
A closeup of the exhibit case.
Exhibit case 4 installed by Rosario Pitta and Kathrine Coward included images of former Girl Scouts Lucille Ball and Natalie Merchant.
A closeup of the exhibit case.
Tucked into an alcove is the bugle used by Mrs. Conrad Wettlaufer for flag ceremonies and to wake campers up in the mornings.