You might also scope out the social situation.  If you are newly arrived and the museum is of long standing, the volunteers may have been there for years and have their own ways of doing things.  People might even support the museum only because they personally know the volunteers who "run" it.  You don't want to alienate the community because you threaten the perceived livelihood and position of their friends, and if you want to improve the museum to professional standards you cannot afford to burn bridges in the town.



Best,



Julia Muney Moore

Public Art Administrator

Blackburn Architects, Indianapolis, IN

(317) 875-5500 x219

mobile (317) 460-0596

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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Candace Perry

Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 10:42 AM

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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Approaching City/Board about hiring a curator for the local museum



I think before you do anything, you need to do your homework and find out

what the financial situation of the municipality is -- I think that most

communities are in dire straits but it can vary widely, depending on the tax

base. Smaller communities where development has stalled are generally

struggling. I'd befriend some folks in high places also.  

I can nearly guarantee you that if you proceed without doing your homework

you'll get a courteous listen, and a "thanks for coming in."

Candace Perry



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