Initiated in 1991 by artist Laurie Parsons, in collaboration with the New Museum’s Education, Security, and Admissions staff, The Security and Admissions Project began as an interpersonal artwork which encouraged informal dialogue with visitors, enhanced the educational content of exhibitions, and cultivated a congenial atmosphere in the Museum.¹  Though originally designed for the 1992 exhibition, “The Spatial Drive,” the project continued for various New Museum exhibitions through 1998.²  Prior to each exhibit’s opening, security and admissions staff members met with participating artists and curators to discuss the artwork and exhibition’s intent.  Once in the galleries, staff were available to relay information about each piece for interested Museum visitors, and - should both parties so desire – engage in a more sustained dialogue, sharing their feelings and thoughts about the art.³ The Security and Admissions Project identified visitor-staff dialogue as a valuable, core element of artwork presentation, while also calling attention to the interpersonal and social dimensions of the museum experience.