Christy,

I would contact Akar Design, a great contemporary ceramics gallery in
Iowa and see what their policies are regarding the shipment of pottery.
I've purchased half a dozen pieces by some well-known potters (Warren
MacKenzie among them) and you might inquire what their policy is with
the artists in their shows. They are a terrific gallery, very organized,
professional and responsive. I bet they might be able to assist you. I
am a potter (on the side) and shipping is always an issue, even with
pieces of little monetary value.

www.akardesign.com

319.351.1227


Good luck!

Lori Hamilton
Washington, DC

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Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 3:08 PM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Shipping policy & insurance

Our museum is running into problems with shipping insurance. We are an
all-ceramic museum. Some of the carriers (UPS, Fed Ex, DHL, etc.) do not
insure ceramics and if one can get insurance at all, through the shipper
or
a third party, the limit is $1,000 at most. Cost of shipping insurance
through our major provider (who insures our collection) is out of sight.
When dealing with collectors or other institutions we do use an art
shipping
company and do carry insurance, but with contemporary artists we would
like
to develop an at-your-risk policy. This plan may sound unprofessional,
but
it is reality. Help! Please share how your institution handles shipping
policy in reference to insurance. Thank you.

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