well ours in not an art museum but....
I am both all and then some.

and yes, it is possible to do, you just don't take time to sleep much. and
besides if you call your self the curator then you have a mythical  director
you can blame everything on even though it is still yourself!

ed sharpe archivist for smecc

see the museum at http://www.smecc.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Geri Thomas" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 12:05 PM
Subject: Curator as Director


> We'd like to hear from Directors who are also the principal curators of
> their small to mid-size art museums.
> One of our clients would like to hire someone who can perform both roles.
>
> 1.  Is this possible?  Are you able to be the principal leader and
> fundraiser of your museum and still develop exhibitions and manage
> collections?
>
> 2.  What are your top three challenges given your dual role?
>
> 3.  What other staff, or organizational structure, do you recommend so
that
> you can perform equally well in both roles -- director and curator.
>
> Thanks so much.  Cheers, Geri
>
> Geri Thomas, President
> Thomas & Associates, Inc.
> www.artsstaffing.com
>
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