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The Prehistoric Museum, USU Eastern Welcomes "fossil-fixer"

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

November 20, 2013

Christine K. Trease, 435-613-5757: christine.trease@usu.edu

The Prehistoric Museum, USU Eastern Welcomes "fossil-fixer"

WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2013, Price, Utah: Newly hired Chief Preparator Carrie Herbel has arrived at The Prehistoric Museum, USU Eastern, and is ready to begin tackling projects that have been lying in wait for her. She will be responsible for the museum's fossil lab and putting together some of the dinosaur skeletons for exhibit.

 

 The museum enthusiastically welcomes Carrie Herbel as the newest member of The Prehistoric Museum team.

 

Carrie Herbel began as the museum’s Chief Preparator on Monday, November 11, 2013.   She was selected from twelve international candidates.  Carrie received her Master’s Degree from the University of Nebraska and worked at its museum for several years before working for the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT) for 10 years. 

 

"Carrie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience this museum needs. She is a perfect fit for the museum. We are lucky to have her” museum director Dr. Carpenter said.

 

One of Carrie’s first projects will be to assemble the Stegosaurus skeleton. Much of the work will be done in public view so that visitors can watch the whole process unfold, and ask questions. The final assemblage of dinosaur skeletons in the dinosaur pit area will be the Camarasaurus, which will follow the Stegosaurus.

 

The museum looks forward to seeing the exciting new things Carrie has in store just over the horizon.

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Prehistoric Museum

Utah State University – Eastern

155 East Main, Price, Utah 84501 USA

usueastern.edu/museum

 

 

 

The Other Side of Utah! 2013/2014

Accepting Submissions for The Other Side of Utah – 2013/2014 Gallery Exhibition

The Other Side of Utah – 2013/2014


An art and photography exhibition for all amateur and professional artists east of the Wasatch Front

November 16, 2013 through February 28, 2014

Artists! This is your opportunity to have your art seen and sold in a museum gallery. All medium of art is welcomed (painting, photography, video, sculpture).

Submissions accepted November 4th through 8th between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Artists should plan to be present for the Member’s Opening and Reception Friday November 15, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for artists to speak about their pieces.

Due to space limitations, only two entries per person. Any entries larger than 30 inches in one dimension are limited to one per person.

All flat art needs to be framed and wired or otherwise ready to hang. Remember, a poorly framed piece can detract from your art, and a well framed piece can make it stand out. Sculptures are accepted subject to case size availability and/or the need for physical security. The museum will create labels for each piece featuring name of the piece, medium, artist’s name, and if applicable, selling price set by the artist.

All art should be self-insured. While the Prehistoric Museum will take reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of the art while at the museum, we cannot be held financially responsible for damage or loss.

The Prehistoric Museum reserves the right to reject, or remove from display, any submitted artwork. Any art sold during the show will be subject to a 25% sales commission to the Prehistoric Museum.

Art should be picked up March 1st through March 8th



For gallery information, contact Lloyd Logan, (435) 613-5760 or lloyd.logan@usu.edu

For membership information, contact Claire Bennett, (435) 613-5755 or claire.bennett@usu.edu