When I was a curator at an art center we offered nominal honoraria
(scaled according to the fame of the artist and whether it was a solo or
group show, but not more than $1000) to artists whose work we exhibited,
plus travel stipends.  If they gave talks or did other work, of course
we paid them for that.

Julia Muney Moore
Public Art Administrator
Blackburn Architects, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 875-5500 x230
 

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Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 4:26 PM
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Subject: honoraria for artists whose works are on exhibit

Dear Colleagues,

I am seeking information regarding whether or not individual museums or 
galleries (especially smaller ones) offer honoraria to artists simply 
for their agreement to exhibit their works at said museums or galleries 
(and not for giving lectures or talks, or to cover costs of shipping,  
publicity, etc.).  I feel fiscally and ethically challenged by such a 
practice (although I know it is sometimes done) and would like to know 
if others in the field have comments that might be of use.

Thank you.

Don Myers

Donald Myers
Director
Hillstrom Museum of Art
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, Minnesota  56082

(507) 933-7171
(507) 933-7205 fax

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