Dear Jack Nokes:  I am interested in responses to your query about
precedents for visual art centers joining up with other non-profits like a
conference center and would like to know if you hear of any that have done
this.  I am an artist and art writer currently researching an article on
alternative art spaces which have made innovative responses to funding
crises and changes in the art world.  You may contact me directly via E mail
or at my mailing address.
Jane Ingram Allen
P.O. Box 153
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-1619
Email:  [log in to unmask]
www.borg.com/~allents

Jack Nokes wrote:

> A visual art center here is currently researching any precedents for the
> merging of a nonprofit conference center and a nonprofit visual art
> center into one facility.
> QUESTIONS:
> - Do you know of any models where two separate nonprofit entities have
> shared a facility in such a manner that both were strengthened and
> neither was subverted?
> - If so, what are they (and contact person)?
> - If not, why aren't there any precedents? (Facts and/or opinions are
> welcome)
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Jack Nokes
> Director
> Texas Association of Museums
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