Prepare for the Exhibit Opening

Preparing for an exhibit opening requires the teamwork of many people. Assign each of these roles to a

student (or let each choose a roll to play) and organize an opening for the classroom museum exhibit.

The public relations coordinator job may be split between two students if desired.

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T U D E N T

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Public Relations

Coordinator:

1) writes a press release and an advertisement for the exhibit, including all the perti-

nent facts (who, what, where, when).

2)The press release and ad are published via flyers or in the school newspaper.

Graphic Artist:

1) designs the ad with text and artwork (clip art, drawings, photographs, etc.) on the

computer or by hand.

2) designs the reception invitation.

Editor:

makes sure the spelling, grammar, and punctuation of the ad and invitation are cor-

rect.

Educator:

1) prepares a program or presentation on the exhibit.

2) presents it for visitors.

Development

Director:

1) writes text for invitations.

2) sends invitations to your audience members, especially the families of donors, the

press, and VIPs.

3) prepares for a reception. (The Development Director can supervise a catering

committee to provide refreshments, or parents can volunteer to do this.)

Don't forget to take photographs to record the reception and other events!

Building a Museum in Your Classroom