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The image displays a page from a document titled "NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM PLAN, p. 2." The text discusses the challenges faced by the Busch-Reisinger Museum, including high maintenance and operational costs, budget deficits, lack of accessibility for scholars and handicapped persons, and its isolation from other Harvard University Art Museums.

The document outlines a plan developed as an alternative to costly renovations of Busch Hall. The plan involves consulting with various officials and organizations to finalize details by early 1987. An architect for the new building would be selected after raising approximately $5.8 million, with the fundraising expected to take 24 months. The goal is to obtain necessary permits and approvals by early 1990 and open the new building to the public shortly thereafter.

During the interim, major works from the Busch collection would be temporarily exhibited in a special public gallery in the Fogg Museum. The Busch-Reisinger Museum's schedule of special exhibitions, such as the El Lissitzky exhibition planned for late 1987, would continue in the special exhibition galleries at the Fogg or Arthur M. Sackler Museums.

Edgar Peters Bowron, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, expresses optimism about the future of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, stating that while the museum's collections, curators, programs, and mission are in excellent shape, the building's condition threatens the well-being of the collections and the museum's ability to grow.

The image displays a page from a document discussing plans for the new Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Key points include:

1. Issues with the Current Facility:

   • The current building, Adolphus Busch Hall, is described as inappropriate for much of the collection due to high maintenance and operational costs, which have led to budget deficits.
   • There are accessibility issues for scholars and handicapped individuals.
   • The building is isolated from the other two Harvard University Art Museums.

2. Proposed Solution:

   • The plan was developed as an alternative to costly and architecturally damaging renovations to Busch Hall.
   • The Art Museums are consulting with various officials and organizations both inside and outside the University to finalize the plan, aiming to complete details by early 1987.
   • An architect for the new building will be chosen after the Art Museums have raised about $5.8 million.
   • The fund-raising campaign is expected to take approximately 24 months.
   • The goal is to obtain necessary permits and approvals promptly and aim to open the new building to the public by early 1990.

3. Temporary Arrangements:

   • During preparations, major works from the Busch collection will be exhibited in a special public gallery at the Fogg Museum.
   • The Busch-Reisinger's schedule of special exhibitions, such as the El Lissitsky exhibition planned for late 1987, will continue at the special exhibition galleries at the Fogg or Arthur M. Sackler Museums.

4. Statements from Museum Officials:

   • Edgar Peters Bowron, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, expressed pleasure in announcing the first step toward a brighter future for the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • He noted that while the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collections, curators, programs, and mission are in excellent shape, the building itself has significant problems that threaten the museum's well-being and restrict its growth.

The document highlights the necessity and steps for creating a new building to better accommodate and showcase the museum's collections.

The image shows a page from a document titled "NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM PLAN, p. 2". The text discusses issues with the existing Busch-Reisinger Museum, including its inadequacy for much of the collection, high maintenance costs leading to budget deficits, limited accessibility for scholars and handicapped individuals, and its isolation from other Harvard University Art Museums. These issues prompted the development of a new plan to avoid costly renovations to Busch Hall.

The document outlines that the Art Museums are consulting with various stakeholders and aim to finalize the new plan by early 1987. An architect will be chosen after raising approximately $5.8 million, a process expected to take about 24 months. Permits and approvals are targeted for early 1990, with the new building opening to the public soon after.

During the interim period, major works from the Busch collection will be temporarily exhibited in a special public gallery at the Fogg Museum. Special exhibitions, such as the El Lissitsky exhibition scheduled for late 1987, will continue in the special exhibition galleries at the Fogg or Arthur M. Sackler Museums.

Edgar Peters Bowron, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, expresses optimism about the new plan, stating that while the museum's collections and programs are in good shape, the building itself is problematic and threatens the museum's well-being and growth.

The image shows a page from a document titled "NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM PLAN, p. 2." The text discusses plans for renovating the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

Key points include:

• The current Busch-Reisinger Museum faces issues such as inappropriate use for much of the collection, high maintenance costs leading to budget deficits, limited accessibility for scholars and handicapped persons, and isolation from other Harvard University Art Museums.
• The proposed plan aims to address these issues by constructing a new building as an alternative to costly renovations in the existing Busch Hall.

Details of the plan include:

• The Art Museums are consulting with various officials and organizations to finalize the plan by early 1987.
• An architect will be chosen after raising about $5.8 million, expected to take approximately 24 months.
• The goal is to obtain necessary permits and approvals by early 1990 and open the new building to the public.

During the interim period, major works from the Busch collection will be exhibited in a temporary public gallery at the Fogg Museum. The Busch-Reisinger's schedule of special exhibitions will continue in the interim galleries at the Fogg or Arthur M. Sackler Museums.

The director, Edgar Peters Bowron, expresses satisfaction with the progress of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collections and programs, but highlights the need for a new building to ensure the museum’s continued growth and well-being, noting that the current building's problems threaten the museum's operations.

NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM PLAN, p. 2

inappropriate for much of the collection, high maintenance and operational costs which have led to budget deficits, lack of easy access for scholars and handicapped persons, and isolation from the other two Harvard University Art Museums. The announced plan was developed as an alternative to extremely costly and architecturally damaging renovations to Busch Hall.

The Art Museums are presently consulting with officials and organizations inside and outside the University about the plan and hope to complete details of the program by early 1987. An architect for the new building would be chosen and the design of the new building would begin after the Art Museums have raised the necessary funds of about $5.8 million. The fund-raising is expected to take approximately 24 months. The Art Museums hope to obtain the necessary permits and approvals promptly and look forward to opening the new building to the public by early 1990.

While preparations for the proposed new building are underway, major works from the Busch collection would be exhibited temporarily in a special public gallery created for them in the Fogg. The Busch-Reisinger's schedule of special exhibitions, such as the El Lissitzky exhibition scheduled for late 1987, will continue throughout the interim period in the special exhibition galleries at the Fogg or Arthur M. Sackler Museums.

"We are pleased to be able to announce this first step towards a brighter future for the Busch-Reisinger Museum," explained Edgar Peters Bowron, director of the Harvard University Art Museums. "While the Busch-Reisinger Museum as an institution-- its collections, curators, programs, and what one might call its 'mission' of presenting the art of Northern and Central Europe-- is in excellent shape, the Busch-Reisinger Museum building, Adolphus Busch Hall, unfortunately is not. The problems of Busch Hall have come to threaten the well-being of the Busch's world-famous collections and its highly regarded special exhibitions, and now severely restrict its ability to grow as an

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The image shows a document titled "NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM PLAN, P. 2." This document discusses the plans for a new building for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of the Harvard University Art Museums. The key points of the document are as follows:

1. Current Issues: The current Busch-Reisinger Museum building, Busch Hall, is deemed inappropriate for much of the collection due to high maintenance costs, budget deficits, lack of accessibility for scholars and handicapped persons, and its isolation from the other Harvard University Art Museums.

2. New Plan: The new plan aims to address these issues and avoid costly and architecturally damaging renovations to Busch Hall.

3. Consultation and Timeline: The Art Museums are consulting with various officials and organizations both within and outside the University. They aim to finalize the program details by early 1987, select an architect, and begin the design process after raising the necessary funds of about $5.8 million. The fundraising is expected to take approximately 24 months.

4. Permits and Opening: The Art Museums hope to obtain the necessary permits and approvals promptly and plan to open the new building to the public by early 1990.

5. Interim Exhibitions: While preparations for the new building are underway, major works from the Busch collection will be exhibited temporarily in a special public gallery at the Fogg Museum. The Busch-Reisinger’s schedule of special exhibitions will continue in the Fogg or Arthur M. Sackler Museums during this period.

6. Director's Statement: Edgar Peters Bowron, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, expresses pleasure in announcing the first step towards a brighter future for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. He highlights the excellence of the museum's collections, curators, programs, and mission but notes that the current building, Busch Hall, is not in good shape and threatens the well-being of the collections and exhibitions.

Overall, the document outlines the rationale, plans, and timeline for constructing a new building for the Busch-Reisinger Museum to better serve its mission and collections.

The image shows a typed document titled "NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM PLAN, p. 2." The document discusses issues with the current Busch-Reisinger Museum, including high maintenance and operational costs, lack of easy access for scholars and handicapped persons, and its isolation from other Harvard University Art Museums. It mentions that the announced plan aims to provide an alternative to costly and damaging renovations to Busch Hall.

The text notes that consultations with officials and organizations are ongoing, with hopes to complete the program details by early 1987. It outlines that an architect will be chosen, and the design and fundraising efforts (estimated at $5.8 million) will follow, with an expected project duration of approximately 24 months. The goal is to open the new building to the public by early 1990.

In the meantime, major works from the Busch collection would be exhibited temporarily in a special public gallery at the Fogg Art Museum. It also mentions the schedule for special exhibitions, including one of El Lissitzky planned for late 1987. A quote from Edgar Peters Bowron, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, expresses optimism about the new plan as a step toward a brighter future, while acknowledging current limitations and problems with the Busch-Reisinger Museum building. The document ends with a "-more-" indicating there is additional content.

The image shows a document titled "NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM PLAN, p. 2". It appears to be a typed memo or press release discussing plans for a new museum building due to the limitations of the existing one, such as high maintenance costs, budget deficits, and accessibility issues. The document mentions consultations and the hope to finalize plans by early 1987 with fund-raising efforts for the $5.8 million required. There is a reference to a tentative 24-month duration for the project completion with an aim to open the new building by early 1990. The document also talks about temporary exhibitions at the Fogg and Arthur M. Sackler Museums. Edgar Peters Bowron, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, is quoted expressing optimism about the institution’s future while acknowledging issues with the current Busch Hall. The document is printed on white paper, and there's another sheet of paper partially visible underneath it. The top right corner of the page appears to be redacted with white correction fluid.

The image shows a page from a document titled "NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM PLAN, p. 2", which discusses the challenges faced by the Busch-Reisinger Museum, part of the Harvard University Art Museums. The text outlines several issues with the current building, Busch Hall, including:

1. Inappropriateness for the Collection: The existing building is deemed unsuitable for much of the museum's collection.
2. High Maintenance and Operational Costs: These costs have led to budget deficits.
3. Lack of Easy Access: Scholars and handicapped persons face difficulties accessing the museum.
4. Isolation: The museum is isolated from the other two Harvard University Art Museums.

The document describes a proposed plan to address these issues. Key points include:

• Alternative to Renovations: The plan is presented as an alternative to costly and architecturally damaging renovations of Busch Hall.
• Consultation and Development: The Art Museums are consulting with officials and organizations both within and outside the university about the plan.
• Timeline: Complete details of the program are expected by early 1987, with the architect for the new building to be chosen after raising approximately $5.8 million.
• Fundraising: Fundraising is expected to take about 24 months, and the Art Museums aim to obtain necessary permits and approvals promptly to open the new building to the public by early 1990.
• Interim Exhibitions: During the planning and construction phase, major works from the Busch collection will be exhibited temporarily in a special public gallery created in the Fogg Museum. The Busch-Reisinger's schedule of special exhibitions, such as the El Lissitsky exhibition scheduled for late 1987, will continue in the special exhibition galleries at the Fogg or Arthur M. Sackler Museums.

The document concludes with a quote from Peters Bowron, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, emphasizing the need for a new building to preserve and enhance the museum's collections, programs, and mission of presenting the art of Northern and Central Europe. The current building, Adolphus Busch Hall, is described as excellent in terms of its collections and programs but problematic due to structural and operational issues that threaten the museum's growth and well-being.

The page is part of a larger document, as indicated by the text "-more-" at the bottom, suggesting that additional information follows on subsequent pages. The layout is clean and formal, typical of an official report or proposal.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine with a headline that reads "New Busch-Reisinger Museum Plan, P. 2." The article discusses the plan to build a new museum to house the Busch-Reisinger collection, which is currently housed in Adolphus Busch Hall. The article mentions that the current building is inappropriate for the collection and has high maintenance and operational costs, leading to budget deficits, lack of easy access for scholars and handicapped persons, and isolation from other Harvard University Art Museums. The Art Museums are consulting with officials and organizations inside and outside the University about the plan and hope to complete details of the program by early 1987. An architect for the new building would be chosen, and the design of the new building would begin after the Art Museums have raised the necessary funds of about $5.8 million. The fund-raising is expected to take approximately 24 months. The Art Museums hope to obtain the necessary permits and approvals promptly and look forward to opening the new building to the public by early 1990. While preparations for the proposed new building are underway, major works from the Busch collection would be exhibited temporarily in a special public gallery created for them in the Fogg. The Busch-Reisinger's schedule of special exhibitions, such as the El Lissitzky exhibition scheduled for late 1987, will continue throughout the interim period in the special exhibition galleries at the Fogg or Arthur M. Sackler Museums.