There is one institution in the state that changed its actual name 2x within about 15 years to reflect large donations.  So, I guess if someone gives enough then even your name is for sale more than once.

 

Julia Muney Moore

Public Art Administrator

Blackburn Architects, Indianapolis, IN

(317) 875-5500 x230

 

From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ware Petznick
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:19 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Naming Opportunities

 

Rae –

 

AIM HIGH!

 

If your institution is resolved to name galleries, which is a one-time procedure, then make it count. Many on this list might argue against naming galleries at all, but I would not presume to understand your financial goals, needs or the wishes of your board and community.

 

I would research other institutions in your community, hospital wings, public and private schools, etc., to see what, if any, donations they have received before naming a wing or the new school library after the donor. That should help you judge what is feasible in your neighborhood.

 

Hope that this helps. (In a former life, I was in development).

 

Good luck!

Ware

 

L.W.S. Petznick, Ph.D.

McFaddin-Ward House

Curator of Collections

725 Third St.

Beaumont, TX 77701

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www.mcfaddin-ward.org

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-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rae Weimer
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 2:06 PM
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Subject: Naming Opportunities

 

Good afternoon. 

 

We are in the process of establishing naming opportunities for several of our existing galleries, however, we're not sure how to determine the "investment cost" for each area.  I'm counting on your comments and suggestions, so please ~ help? 

 

Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge.  Rae Weimer

 

Rae Weimer

Director of Development

Bartow Museums, Inc.

P.O. Box 3070

Cartersville, GA 30120

(770) 607-6363

(770) 387-1319 FAX

 

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