We often have events that involve food and drink, but we keep the vittles
and libations out of the exhibit hall proper.  Our policy is to keep as much
distance between the artifacts and the food as possible.  I realize that not
all institutions have separate kitchens, meeting areas, and exhibit spaces,
but if you're going to host events with food and drink, that's what you need
to do.

Curtis Morris
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
118 W. Johnson Ave.
Springdale, AR 72764
479-750-8165,  FAX 479-750-8693
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Rickie Good
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 9:04 AM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] food in art gallery

Our city's Gallery of Art has a new director who instituted a 'no food 
in galleries' rule that has her board a little peeved with her.  My 
director gave her our reasons for no food in the museum (pests, 
stains,etc) but asked me to ask any one who works for an art gallery 
what their practice and rationale is for allowing/not allowing food in 
their galleries.

I think part of the problem with the gallery is they do not look upon 
themselves as an art museum, but as a gallery to showcase local 
artists.  And they want to host their receptions for the artist in the 
gallery.  

Feel free to reply privately if you wish.

Thanks in advance,
Rickie Good
Sumter County Museum
Sumter, SC 

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