Caroline Campbell describes planning a major loan exhibition as a “herculean effort” that can take years. Based on what you have read, what are two reasons these projects can be extremely difficult?
A There are many complex decisions to be agreed on even after artwork loans are arranged.
B Museums loan artwork collections only at certain times of the year when heavy crowds are expected.
C Loan exhibitions require tedious negotiation between the museums, which can take years.
D Museums generally do not have anyone in charge of researching planned exhibitions.
E People involved in the negotiations usually get so frustrated that they give up and start all over.
The correct answers are A and C.
A: There are many complex decisions to be agreed on even after artwork loans are arranged. This suggests that the planning process involves multiple stakeholders who may have differing opinions, leading to difficulties in reaching consensus.
C: Loan exhibitions require tedious negotiation between the museums, which can take years. This indicates that the negotiation process itself is extensive and complicated, further contributing to the overall challenge of organizing such exhibitions.
These two reasons highlight the intricacies involved in planning a successful loan exhibition.