It would be very helpful if you would summarize the responses and post tot
he list. Our association is not a museum, but a museum service organization,
so I won't complete the survey, but I would be interested in what others
have to report.
Pat Miller

At 03:38 PM 1/30/98 -0800, you wrote:
>List members:
>
>My name is Vanessa Ward, and I am a first year grad student in the Arts and
>Administration Masters Program at the University of Oregon.  I am currently
>compiling policy statements that address the ethical and economic issues
>regarding the organization of exhibits consisting entirely of works from
>private collections.  As works of art that are still fundamentally "in the
>marketplace," privately held collections displayed in whole or part as
>museum exhibitions raise questions concerning the role of museums as
>"marketplaces of ideas."
>
>If you could respond to the following survey (offlist please), I would be
>greatly appreciative.  It is very short so it should not take very much
>time.  Thank you for your time.
>
>1) Does your museum address the issue of the display of works from
>privately held collections in its exhibition policy?  If yes, can you
>provide me with a copy?
>
>2) If no, is there an unwritten policy?  What is it?
>
>3) If no, why not?
>
>4) When displaying works from private collections, is there a tacit or
>written understanding that the work will eventually be a gift to either
>your museum or another?
>
>5) Do you, as a museum administrator, think such explicit statements are
>necessary?
>
>Once again, thank you for your time.  Your input is greatly appreciated.
>
>Vanessa L. Ward
>First Year Graduate
>Arts and Administration Program
>The University of Oregon
>
>3330 Kinsrow #232
>Eugene, OR  97401
>541-345-7566
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Patricia L. Miller, Executive Director
Illinois Heritage Association
602 1/2 E. Green St.
Champaign, IL 61820
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