Marielle,

It's interesting that you say that.  My perception has been quite the 
opposite.  I worked for an arts institution in the New York metro area and I 
found that there were many women in the field, but that the 
directors/executives were predominantly men--especially in larger 
institutions.  It was always a HUGE deal when a woman was appointed to a 
senior curator position or executive directorship--all over the trade 
publications.  Of course I'm mostly referring to art museums as that was the 
area in which I was most engaged.

Shyra--I hope these comments are of use to you.  I think this topic is a 
pretty interesting one.  Over the years, I've often had conversations with 
colleagues about it as part of a larger discussion of salaries and benefits 
for museum employees verses the public sector, as well as the disparity of 
compensation between senior executives of major arts institutions and their 
employees.

I'll be interested to hear what your research turns up.

Regards,
Shana O'Hara
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>From: Marielle Fortier <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Research Help Needed
>Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 08:53:29 -0500
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>Hello, I would love to take your survey or answer any questions.  I have 
>noticed that it is a female dominated society, at least in the Vermont 
>museum circuit. Vermont in primarily made up of local historical societies 
>usually run by a few dedicated volunteers.
>
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>Marielle Fortier
>Museum Registrar
>Vermont
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>>From: Shyra <[log in to unmask]>
>>Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: Research Help Needed
>>Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 22:39:44 -0500
>>
>>Hi All:
>>
>>I am a student doing research on top level women in museums. I am 
>>interested
>>in hearing about your experience as a museum professional. I am especially
>>interested in hearing from women directors/administrators who work in art
>>museums, but of course any input would be much appreciated. Ultimately, I
>>would like to have you fill out a survey answering questions that have to 
>>do
>>with how you became interested in the field and what career obstacles you
>>had to overcome, if any. If there are any willing participants, please let
>>me know - I truly appreciate it! Or if you care to comment on the
>>significance of this topic, please do...
>>
>>Thank you,
>>Shyra
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