5 Tips From A Curator: Keeping Precious Family Items Safe Through Hurricanes

It can be devastating to lose irreplaceable items like family photographs or heirlooms to a storm. Here are 5 tips from Katy Menne, educational curator for the NC Maritime Museum in Southport, to ensure that your memories survive the upcoming hurricane season.

In reference to the dishwasher question:
More tips on caring for private or family collections: https://www.nedcc.org/assets/media/images/Pres_Fam_Collections_2013.pdf

This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.

Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.

 

Want to Help:

  1. Advocate – Urge Support for the Arts in COVID Relief Legislation by calling your local Senators Richard Burr 202 224 3154, and Thom Tillis 704 509 9087 

Need Help: 

  1. North Carolina Arts Council Funding Opportunities – Apply for funding for your art or arts organization through these North Carolina Arts Council grants.
  2. Local Arts Council Funding Opportunities – Email your local arts council asking about their annual local grassroots grants.