Hello! My name is Lindsey Smith and I am preservation professional and educator who loves to help people interpret, preserve, and better understand the objects that make up our world. Do you have a lot of stuff? We’re here to help! Exhibitsmith offers introductory-level workshops and courses that combine our experience as museum collections professionals with the needs and interests of people just like you.

I’m currently booking speaking engagements and I would love to speak to your organization, either in-person or online. Let’s chat!

Scroll down for information about our first online course, How To Donate Artifacts to Museums. It’s a trickier process than you might think, and this mini-course sets you up for success. Our second course will debut in early 2025. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter below so you don’t miss a thing.

Get excited! We’re going to help you save your stuff!

 
 

Speaking Topics

We offer one-hour, introductory workshops that focus on artifact and heirloom preservation and management. Our events are available in-person and online and were developed for the general public, enthusiasts, and the museum industry.

  • Learn how to identify, preserve, and interpret the old photographs in your personal collection. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop that incorporates authentic examples of 19th and 20th century images.

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  • Learn how to properly identify, preserve, and interpret your treasured garments, quilts, and other textile-based items. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop filled with lots of images, examples, and authentic items.

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  • Learn how to identify, preserve, and care for the books and papers in your personal collection. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop filled with lots of images, examples, and authentic items.

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  • Developed for people who are looking to downsize their heirlooms and the other important objects in their lives. Learn how to assess your items, ask the right questions, and understand the different options you have as you decide what to keep and what to let go.

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  • Creating an Ideal Storage Environment

    Learn how to create safe storage & display environments for your home. It’s easier than you may think!

    This quick-paced, introductory workshop is filled with tips and tricks that everyone can use to improve the conditions of their prized possessions.

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    Saving Your Wedding Dress

    Learn how to preserve wedding dresses both old and new. Explore the many options you have as you choose whether to store, re-use, or share your dress with others. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop that incorporates real-life examples into the curriculum.

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    Exhibit Development for Beginners

    This workshop is ideal for individuals who would like to develop an exhibit or display for their organization but don’t know where to start. This introductory workshop includes exhibit development basics as well as the tips and tricks you need to create a professional-looking exhibition with a small or even non-existent budget.

 
 
 

Online Courses

Our first mini-course, How to Donate Artifacts to Museums, has launched!

Did you know that most potential artifact donors are turned away? There are many reasons why this happens, but it’s still not fun to be the one saying “no thank you”. I want to help you be successful, so this mini-course shares behind-the-scenes secrets & tips that will help you succeed.

This course helps you:

  • understand the work that goes into artifact care and management

  • craft a comprehensive donation proposal

  • evaluate your collection and determine whether a particular organization is a good fit for your “stuff”.

  • understand the legal ramifications involved with the donation process.

  • find additional resources to help as needed.

Work at a collecting institution? Be sure to forward the course link to prospective donors, or contact info@exhibitsmith.com to discuss institutional enrollment.

Visit the course page for a FREE PREVIEW and to enroll today!

 

Exhibitsmith the Podcast

Listen to professional thoughts, personal musings, and exciting - and sometimes ridiculous - stories about my experience working with lots of stuff.

 
 
 

Resource Library

Don’t leave without grabbing a FREE downloadable resource sheet!

 
 
 

Hangerbee

Did you know we make stuff, too? Hangerbee™ has been making clothing preservation easy since 2014. Our signature padded hangers are hand-assembled to make sure they are perfectly padded for preservation, storage, and display.

Our products are preferred by museums, textile conservators, and boutiques around the world. All Hangerbee products are heirloom safe, so you can be confident knowing that your clothing will be properly preserved for many years to come. We offer hangers in eight sizes and a variety of colors, as well as Padded Hanger Kits, garment bags, preservation supplies, and more.

Because if a garment is important to you, it’s important to us.

 

Other Services

While our current focus is on education (and Hangerbee!), we also provide occasional exhibit content development and collections consultation including:

    • Collection assessments so you understand the scope, condition, logistics, & needs of your artifact and/or archival collection.

    • Strategic planning and prioritization to set the framework for real, achievable goals.

    • Professional training to get you and your team on the path to success.

    • Concept development and organization to get (and keep) your exhibit on track.

    • Content management to ensure that all exhibit elements (ex. text, graphics, objects, experiences,) work in tandem to achieve your goals.

    • Content creation including research, copywriting (label text and related materials), image acquisition, and curation services.