Exhibit Booking
Exhibit Information
See booking scheduleExhibit fee:
$6000, for a 6-7 week booking, additional weeks $750.
Shipping expense:
Inbound shipping, cost to be determined, is the responsibility of the host museum. National Buffalo Foundation/Kauffman Museum will make the shipping arrangements, in consultation with the host museum.
Installation assistance:
Included with the exhibit fee is the time of a National Buffalo Foundation/Kauffman Museum staff person to assist host venue with installation, which usually takes about a day and a half. Take down and preparation for shipping to the next venue is the responsibility of the host venue. Arrangements can be made with Kauffman Museum for additional assistance.
Space requirements:
1200 sq/ft
Insurance:
Covered by the National Buffalo Foundation while installed and during transit.
Environment and security:
Host venue to assure a museum quality exhibit environment, with stable temperature and humidity, appropriate light levels and adequate security. The exhibition area must be locked and secure during closed hours. Fire protection according to local ordinances must be provided in exhibition areas.
Crates and storage:
Designed around a modular system, the shipping crates serve as the exhibit units so there are only a few flat panels and tool cart that require storage.
Sponsorships and funding assistance:
Because of the NBF’s connections to Bison producers across the country, we may be able to help connect you with people in your area interested in helping to sponsor your booking.
Exhibit Inquiry
To inquire about exhibit schedule and to begin discussions on booking Bison please fill out the form below.
General Contact
Questions about the exhibit? Let us know!
Dick Gehring
Chair NBF Exhibit Team
620.345.6526 | blackkettlebuffalo@gmail.comChuck Regier
Curator of Exhibits at Kauffman Museum
316.217.6433 | crregier@bethelks.eduCecil Miskin
President, National Buffalo Foundation
817.992.8220 | cecil.miskin@gmail.comBison Exhibit Team
The Bison exhibit project is guided by a collaboration between the following:
National Buffalo Foundation
Dick Gehring - Team Chair
Cecil Miskin
Rod Sather
These members are responsible to the NBF board and make decisions on behalf of the NBF. They are also responsible for defining, selecting and communicating desired content in line with NBF goals to the larger exhibit team.
Kauffman Museum
Chuck Regier
Chuck served as the lead designer working with Flint Hills Design for The Bison: American Icon and coordinates continuing exhibit development, design and production as well as exhibit promotion and travel.
National Buffalo Museum
Ilana Xinos
Ilana organized the 2016 display of the Bison traveling exhibit at the National Buffalo Museum, and assists with exhibit maintenance, modification and travel.
Curatorial Assistant
Leslie Przybylek
Based on her work as curator of The Bison: American Icon traveling exhibit, Leslie continues to provide storyline integrity, assistance with research, writing and exhibit development, and also gives guidance to the travel and ongoing life of the exhibit.