In
conjunction with several exhibitions of contemporary printmaking we have on
view, we are hosting our first-ever appraisal event at the end of June wherein
we are asking members of the public with any kind of print to come in and get it
examined and valuated by experts, including a conservation assessment. We
are not charging admission for this event--we want people to come in so we can
educate them about prints and printmaking. The free "appraisals" are
pretty much the hook to get them through the doors. I am learning much
about how to run an event like this, and my experts are making me aware of the
numerous legalities involved. Which
brings me to my question...
Could
anyone on the list who has operated an appraisal event please send me (via land
mail, FAX or email attachment) a sample of the disclaimer you used to inform the
public that the valuations being given were for entertainment purposes only and
were not to be used as an official appraisal? Does anyone have a sample
from the Antiques Roadshow they can FAX to me? Addresses are
below.
Any other
advice about operating an appraisal event, from bitter experience if need be, is
welcome. Thanks in advance!
Julia Muney Moore
Director of Exhibitions and Artist Services
Indianapolis Art Center
820 E. 67th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-2464 x233
FAX (317)
254-0486
email
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