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Guidelines for Donation and Loan of Artifacts to UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures produces and maintains exhibits that explore Texas's cultural heritage, focusing primarily on the lifestyles and historical contributions of varied ethnic groups. The museum does not actively solicit donations or loans of artifacts. Our curatorial staff is pleased to interact with the community regarding artifacts of established cultural value that may, in the opinion of the curatorial staff, enhance an existing or scheduled exhibit or program. The curatorial staff at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures will not assist in the valuation of any artifacts and cannot offer referrals to appraisers. Artifact owners seeking appraisals can seek assistance from the American Society of Appraisers or the Appraisers Association of America. If you would like to submit an artifact for consideration for donation or loan to UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures, please review the following guidelines. Artifact Donation and Loan Criteria
Programs vs. Curatorial Collections The programs collection accepts donated artifacts that are authorized by the donor for use in hands-on demonstrations both on and off museum property. Such artifacts are used in both indoor and outdoor classrooms and give students the opportunity to handle a piece of Texas's cultural heritage. Because of the natural wear and tear that is normal in these settings, the museum cannot guarantee the safety of the artifact and thus will not accept loaned items. Artifacts donated to the programs collection become property of UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures. The curatorial collection accepts donated or loaned artifacts for research and exhibition. These unique objects of cultural value will only be handled by trained staff in controlled settings. Artifacts in the curatorial collection are generally installed in secure cases for exhibition and scholarly research. When not on display, artifacts in the curatorial collection are secured in a climate-controlled storage area until the item is placed on the Exhibit Floor. Submit Information about the Artifact Click here to e-mail the museum curator detailed information on the artifact you would like to donate to UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures. Please include the following information in your e-mail:
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