Issue - meetings

To note the new acquisitions to the Collection (material owned and held in trust by the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum charity in accordance with its charitable objectives) and the loan of material to other institutions (ie public art galleries and museums and to approve the disposal of items in the Collection which do not meet the Museum’s Core Offer according to the Museums Association Code of Ethics.

The Museum Manager presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'A' to these minutes in the Minute Book. The Report provided an update to the Management Committee on the new acquisitions to the Collection (material owned and held in trust by the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum charity in accordance with its charitable objectives) and the loan of material to other institutions (i.e. public art galleries and museums) and sought the Committee’s approval for  the disposal of items in the Collection which did not meet the Museum’s Core Offer according to the Museums Association Code of Ethics.

The Museum Manager highlighted the positive international loans and the Pre-Raphaelite exhibition at the Tate. The importance of the balance between loans and ensuring materials were available within the Museum was highlighted.

A number of disposals were considered as they did not comply with the Museums core offer and there was a cost to retaining ownership in terms of storage.  It was noted that they would initially be offered to other museums and if they were not wanted, they would go to public auction. The money made from this was ringfenced for conservation or acquisitions.

Resolved: That the:

a)    The acquisitions

b)    The loans

c)    The disposals

As outlined in the Acquisitions, Loans and Disposals report be noted and approved.

Voting: Nem. Con

The Management Committee also commended Duncan Walker for his work on this.