Louisiana Museums - Heirloom Roadshow Fundraiser

The Louisiana Association of Museums will launch its annual conference in Baton Rouge with a special event titled the Heirloom Roadshow. The fundraiser is designed to provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about those items lurking in their closets and attics or collecting dust on display shelves in their homes. Everyone is invited to bring items to West Baton Rouge Community Center on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from Noon until 4:00 p.m. Leading Curators and Historians from a variety of Louisiana Museums will be on hand to examine and identify both art and historical objects and offer information about materials, dates, origins, artists and traditions.

Experts from Neal Auction Company in New Orleans will also be on hand to provide guests with a general verbal estimation of the value of their treasures. Bring artwork, crafts, historical items, unusual tools and household items, photographs, old letters, books, maps and documents. Participants are invited to bring family and friends. They can stroll around the center and enjoy listening to the experts discuss various items. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Louisiana Association of Museums, a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1979 to help our state’s museums better serve their communities. For more information visit the Louisiana Association of Museums web site louisianamuseums.org.

Call for Volunteers:As most of you know, the Louisiana Association of Museums has some serious fiscal challenges over the past three years. We are seeking to stabilize our finances through a new fundraiser titled, Heirloom Roadshow. Below you will find information regarding the event and volunteer opportunities. Would you consider devoting an afternoon? If so please fill out the attached response form. You may also distribute this request to your museum volunteers. Volunteer registration form

Date and Time: Sunday, April 29, 2012, Noon until 4:00 p.m.

Location: West Baton Rouge Community Center

749 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen

COST

IDENTIFICATION - NO VERBAL APPRAISAL:

$20 for the first item

$15 for the second item

$10 for the third item

An is also recognized as matching or associated items (e.g. Tea Set)

Limit 3 items per person, please.

VERBAL APPRAISAL:

$10 additional per item after identification fee.

This is strictly a general verbal estimate of value. Not to be used for insurance or marketing purposes.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

For more information about Heirloom Roadshow, visit louisianamuseums.org or “Like” Heirloom Roadshow on Facebook. You can also send us an email at info@louisianamuseums.org