Million-Dollar Art Emergency

As the Assistant Curator at the prestigious Wellington Gallery, you discover the climate control system has failed during the $50M Modernist exhibition. Temperature and humidity are rising rapidly, threatening to destroy irreplaceable masterpieces. The head technician isn't answering calls, and you have 15 minutes before the first signs of damage appear.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Assistant Curator, First Day Solo Managing

Conversation Partner

Victoria Blackwood, Gallery Director

Setting

Modern gallery control room with flashing warning lights, wall of environmental monitoring screens showing critical alerts

Location

Wellington Gallery, Modern Wing

Learning Objectives

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Stabilize gallery environment before artwork damage occurs

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Locate emergency preservation supplies and implement protection protocols

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Document all actions for insurance purposes while managing the crisis

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Determine if sabotage was involved without compromising immediate response

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“What the HELL is happening down there? I'm seeing critical environmental alerts from FIVE exhibition rooms! The Rothko alone is worth twelve million - tell me EXACTLY what steps you're taking right now!”

This is how Victoria Blackwood, Gallery Director's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#201

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