like it or not - . L.D. "This whole discussion about 'dress code' is about a 
'code' that belongs
to the upper middle class. (As well as a matter of 'conformity', which is 
another contemporary 'murkin' cultural trait.) "

the reality is that it would be something offensive  - especially to the 
donors and board members who
sustain the great museums to an expotential degree (yes, that means money 
and donations)
to see a staff member come out at a da vinci exhibition at the metropolitan 
in old jeans, sandals, and a tee shirt..



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Catherine O'Neill" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] intern dress question


LD-

Nice point!

Catherine O'Neill
Education Coordinator
Arthouse at the Jones Center
700 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 453-5312
www.arthousetexas.org


QUOTE:
Isn't it the case that many museums and cultural organizations function
as 'country clubs', not to promote inclusion or cultural diversity?
This whole discussion about 'dress code' is about a 'code' that belongs
to the upper middle class. (As well as a matter of 'conformity', which
is another contemporary 'murkin' cultural trait.)

According to the data collected by the NEA and by the US Census bureau,
U.S. museums mainly attract an upper middle class audience, which is
very unfortunate, but hardly a coincidence.

- L.D.

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