Julia
Your former director's feeling is where we are now. Did you have any rules about how you listed the name, or any restrictions in the length or wording?
John Odell
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Julia Moore
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 11:36 AM
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Subject: Re: Donor credit on exhibit labels

In a previous museum position we habitually displayed the donor name or
purchase fund credit on the object label (in fine print) unless the
donor or fund requested us not to.  Most donors wanted their generosity
publicly announced; however, some felt it was a security risk and did
not want us to list their name.   Our director liked to list the names
right next to the artwork because it encouraged others to make similar
gifts of art. I can understand all positions.

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

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Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 11:09 AM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Donor credit on exhibit labels

I used to work at a museum that had a special label for donated items
when it was requested by the donor. My personal opinion (and I think
AAM, but I could be wrong) is that these labels should not be displayed.
First, because the donation should be unconditional, and second, because
the label is completely inconsequential to the museum visitor and
therefore distracting. I fought the board over this, and finally ended
up compromising. I created a single label for the hall with the names of
donors listed.

Kari Carlisle
Museum Curator
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
(435) 527-4631
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