Katharine Hepburn Museum Selected to Participate in CAP Program

Middletown CT

06 January, 2022

1:41 PM

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OLD SAYBROOK, CT - The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, "the Kate", is pleased to announce that the Katharine Hepburn Museum is one of 98 institutions in the United States selected to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program. Located on the first floor of the Kate, the Katharine Hepburn Museum was newly renovated and expanded in 2021. CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a general conservation assessment of the museum's collections and buildings. The museum will work with a team of preservation professionals to identify preventive conservation priorities. The final assessment report will help the museum prioritize its collections care efforts in the coming years. "This is a very significant opportunity for the Museum, which has just reopened with new and exciting exhibits," said Brett Elliott, executive director of the Kate. "The responsibility to preserve our collection is paramount and we look forward to working with the team to make the necessary improvements." The CAP program is administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services. About the Katharine Hepburn MuseumThe Katharine Hepburn Museum presents an authentic view of the cultural and historical impact of Miss Hepburn and her family. In addition to many photographs from Katharine Hepburn's life and career, the exhibit features her 1975 Primetime Emmy Award, examples of letters written to her family during the early years of her career, costume and personal wardrobe pieces, and two of her paintings, including a self-portrait. The Museum and gift shop are open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and one hour prior to performances. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted. Learn more at www.thekate.org/about/museum/.The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation saves cultural heritage for future generations, protecting it from decay and destruction. Learn more about FAIC at www.culturalheritage.org/foundation. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.