Illumine Creative Solutions, LLC helps individuals, corporations, and organizations apply museum standards and best practices to manage their collections, reduce risk, prepare for the unexpected, and plan a sustainable, intergenerational legacy. Below is a sample of areas where Jennifer Souers Chevraux brings valuable expertise to your personal project or professional team.
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Private & Corporate Clients
Collection Curation
artwork procurement + collection management
condition reports + inventory + documentation provenance research
Fine Art Relocation Concierge
coordination of fine art handlers + shippers evaluation of storage options
supervision of object removal + installation
Legacy and Transition Planning
deaccession + downsize assistance legacy planning + divestment coordination intergenerational information sharing
Risk Management
+ Loss Prevention
onsite + offsite collection storage inspection insurance review + appraiser referrals
disaster planning
Preservation Assistance
onsite preservation assessment
object housing material procurement
environmental standards recommendations
Presentations
allied industry professional development
client engagement + corporate events
community education + private groups
Institutional Consulting
Institutional Planning
strategic + collection + succession plans
disaster + emergency response
accreditation process assistance
Preservation Assessment
onsite walk-through + reporting
best practices implementation
environmental improvement referrals
Audience Engagement
exhibit ideation + implementation + evaluation
Board Development
institutional governance + best practices
board team evaluation + goal-setting
cultivation for greater diversity
Public Programs
“Queue-ration” of Personal Collections
Care + Handling Basics
Curator Quiz + Museum Careers
Museum Staff Training
volunteer care + handling instruction
preservation practice demonstrations
grant writing + management basics