the Philadelphia Museum of Art had a yarn bomb project recently. It
covered the front of their Pearlman Building. Try contacting them
Nadine Stewart
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> 3. Mao jacket
> 4. Director of Membership Services, Newark Museum, available
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> 5. Museum as landlord?
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:10:24 -0500
> From: Terri <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Inter-personnel Dynamic is affecting my facility
>
> All,
>
> This is an extremely personal topic for me, but unfortunately, I am
> a one-person shop and do not have another peer in my agency I can
> take this to. I have been a member of this List-serv for a while
> now and believe its members to have a wide range of experiences -
> hopefully wide enough to give me some advice.
>
> Has anyone else had experience with hierarchy shifts where the
> current director of a facility advances and becomes a supervisor and
> you yourself got moved from another location into their old position
> (basically your predecessor is your supervisor)? Keep in mind that
> you both used to be the same rank/pay but at different locations. I
> was at the equivalent of the local/regional office while they were
> at a specific facility. Now we've switch locations; I am at a
> specific location and they took over my old supervisor's post at the
> local office - my old position was not filled due to budget cuts.
>
> I'm having some difficulties with "letting go" coupled with "I've
> done this longer/older than you" syndromes (20 years experience to
> my 10+ and early 70s to my early 30s) and would greatly appreciate
> some advice. I want to view this person as a mentor, but feel I'm
> not taken seriously nor as a professional with some experience. I
> would like to be seen as a professional, but feel the duties and
> responsibilities they once enjoyed in my current position have
> transferred up with them, rather than staying with my position.
> This dynamic is starting to erode my authority with my volunteers
> and my Foundation; I am just not sure how to broach this subject
> with my supervisor but know something needs to be done before it
> seriously affects my Museum.
>
> I would appreciate any thoughts; please contact me off-list.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Terri Bedore
> Director, USAF Security Forces Museum
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:19:42 -0400
> From: Diana Bolander <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Job Posting: Curator of Education at the Dennos Museum Center
>
> The Curator of Education is responsible to coordinate, implement and
> supervise the Dennos Museum Center’s educational programs with the
> goal of
> increasing public awareness, access and understanding of the museum’s
> offerings, and assist in the coordination and development of
> exhibitions.
> This person also supervises a large group of volunteers at the Museum,
> develops volunteer training, and provides direction as needed. This
> individual works with other College and museum staff to coordinate
> marketing for the Museum, and assists in budgeting for and
> development of
> the Museum Education Department. This position requires occasional
> night
> and/or weekend responsibilities.
>
> The Dennos Museum Center is part of Northwestern Michigan College's
> main
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:21:12 +0000
> From: Lisa Shockley <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Mao jacket
>
> I have a researcher who is looking for a Mao jacket. Does anyone
> have one in their collection? I can put her in contact with you.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Lisa Shockley, Curatorial Specialist, 3-D Collections
> Union Station/Kansas City Museum
> 30 W. Pershing Road
> Kansas City, MO 64108
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:45:40 -0400
> From: David Griffin <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Director of Membership Services, Newark Museum, available
> through Thomas & Associates, Inc.
>
> Director of Membership Services, the Newark Museum, Newark, NJ
>
>
>
> For our long-term client, the Newark Museum, we are seeking a
> Director of
> Membership Services. The position provides oversight for all
> Membership and
> Volunteer activities at the most significant encyclopedic museum in
> New
> Jersey.
>
>
>
> Reporting to the Deputy Director of Development & Membership, the
> Director
> of Membership Services interfaces with the Director and all Museum
> departments to support the goals of the Museum's long-range plan and
> the
> Membership & Volunteer Services Department.
>
>
>
> The successful applicant will oversee, implement, monitor and improve
> technological, financial and physical strategies to service members
> and
> staff; recruit, retain and cultivate members at all levels with a
> focus on
> building membership at the upper-level Founder's Society categories;
> supervise Membership Department staff; coordinate schedule of annual
> membership events, including fundraisers, openings, members-only and
> recognition events; develop and manage the department budget; provide
> administrative leadership and assistance to the Newark Museum
> Volunteer
> Organization (NMVO) and its Executive Board; serve a museum staff
> liaison
> for the NMVO; develop recruitment and retention projects with the
> Director
> of Member Travel Services; represent the museum at events both on and
> off-site; provide world class customer service to the public, staff,
> members, Trustees and volunteers at all times; other duties as
> necessary.
>
>
>
> The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in a
> membership
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> building, maintaining and supporting a diverse and engaged
> membership and
> volunteer base. BA and Raiser's Edge database expertise required:
> detailed
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> management, budget development and supervisory skills are
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> exciting position for a public-minded professional with excellent
> organizational and communication skills. Please send resume with
> detailed
> cover letter and contact information for at least three references to
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>
>
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:52:42 -0500
> From: Cass Karl <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Inter-personnel Dynamic is affecting my facility
>
> Terri,
> Have you expressed to this person that you would like her to mentor
> you? Maybe frame it in terms of, "I need to lead the Volunteers and
> have credibility with the Foundation and you did really well with
> that- can you give me any advice?" That may go a long way towards
> forming your relationship into something more constructive.
> Also, you mentioned that she "took some of her duties with her" when
> she transfered- this is something you really should clarify with your
> supervisor. You need a clear deliniation between what is your
> responsibility and what is hers in order to do your job effectively.
> Just my two cents.
> -Casandra
>
> On 8/16/12, Terri <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> All,
>>
>> This is an extremely personal topic for me, but unfortunately, I am a
>> one-person shop and do not have another peer in my agency I can
>> take this
>> to. I have been a member of this List-serv for a while now and
>> believe its
>> members to have a wide range of experiences - hopefully wide enough
>> to give
>> me some advice.
>>
>> Has anyone else had experience with hierarchy shifts where the
>> current
>> director of a facility advances and becomes a supervisor and you
>> yourself
>> got moved from another location into their old position (basically
>> your
>> predecessor is your supervisor)? Keep in mind that you both used
>> to be the
>> same rank/pay but at different locations. I was at the equivalent
>> of the
>> local/regional office while they were at a specific facility. Now
>> we've
>> switch locations; I am at a specific location and they took over my
>> old
>> supervisor's post at the local office - my old position was not
>> filled due
>> to budget cuts.
>>
>> I'm having some difficulties with "letting go" coupled with "I've
>> done this
>> longer/older than you" syndromes (20 years experience to my 10+ and
>> early
>> 70s to my early 30s) and would greatly appreciate some advice. I
>> want to
>> view this person as a mentor, but feel I'm not taken seriously nor
>> as a
>> professional with some experience. I would like to be seen as a
>> professional, but feel the duties and responsibilities they once
>> enjoyed in
>> my current position have transferred up with them, rather than
>> staying with
>> my position. This dynamic is starting to erode my authority with my
>> volunteers and my Foundation; I am just not sure how to broach this
>> subject
>> with my supervisor but know something needs to be done before it
>> seriously
>> affects my Museum.
>>
>> I would appreciate any thoughts; please contact me off-list.
>>
>> Respectfully,
>>
>> Terri Bedore
>> Director, USAF Security Forces Museum
>>
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:04:58 -0400
> From: "Julie Carpenter, The Betts House" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Museum as landlord?
>
> Many thanks to all who responded to my query!
>
> Have passed the information along and fingers crossed it all goes
> well!
> Julie
>
>
>
>
>
> Julie Carpenter
>
> Executive Director
>
> The Betts House
>
> 416 Clark Street
>
> Cincinnati, OH 45203
>
> 513-651-0734
>
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>
> On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 10:56 AM, Julie Carpenter <[log in to unmask]
> >
> wrote:
>
> Hello Museum-L-ers,
>
>
>
> I had a call this week from a colleague who has received an
> interesting
> donation proposition and is looking for some similar models to see
> if its
> something feasible.
>
>
>
> The situation:
>
> An individual would like to donate their home to the museum now but
> wants to
> continue to live in it until their death.
>
> The museum would very much like the property donation, but isn't
> sure about
> the issues associated with renting it back to the donor.
>
>
>
> Any ideas of institutions with similar situations that they could
> contact
> for more info?
>
>
>
> Thanks
> Julie
>
>
>
>
>
> Julie Carpenter
>
> Executive Director
>
> The Betts House
>
> 416 Clark Street
>
> Cincinnati, OH 45203
>
> 513-651-0734
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:54:59 -0500
> From: Amber Clifford <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Free Maps
>
> An offer to anyone interested-
>
> In cleaning out a storage area, a colleague and I uncovered a set of
> 1950s-1960s roller maps (used in a college classroom) documenting the
> migration and peopling of the globe.
>
> The maps are, of course, woefully outdated. I offer them if anyone
> keeps
> historic map collections where this item might fit, or perhaps you
> have
> historic structures where the maps might fit as an addition to
> historic or
> reproduction interiors, or education and community programs.
>
> Email if interested.
> Thanks,
> Amber
>
> --
> Amber R. Clifford-Napoleone, Ph.D.
> Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Curator of Nance Collections
> University of Central Missouri
>
> Wood 136B
> Department of History and Anthropology
> Warrensburg, MO 64093
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> Fax: (660)-543-4535
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:25:51 +0000
> From: Kevin Schlesier <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Photography permission form
>
> Greetings all,
>
> We frequently get requests from news outlets to photograph specific
> artifacts for news publications, and want to make sure the
> photographer and publication know that they are getting limited
> rights to the iamge. We do not want the image to become part of
> their image library for future unrelated stories. This is especially
> relevant to us as most of the artifacts are on loan and we ask the
> owner's permission before allowing the artifacts to be photographed.
> We want to make sure that these images only appear in the
> publication and topic that we (and the owner of the artifact) have
> approved.
>
> Do you all have sample permission (or release) forms that grant the
> photographer one time rights to photograph the artifact?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kevin
>
> Kevin P. Schlesier
>
> Exhibits Manager
> NASCAR Hall of Fame
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:36:55 -0400
> From: Tramia Jackson <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Yarnbomb Project
>
> Greetings all,
>
>
>
> My museum is doing two exhibits on Fiber Art and we are interested in
> doing a yarnbombing
> <http://futureofmuseums.blogspot.com/2011/04/museums-and-spontaneous-eru
> ptions-of.html> in front of our facilities with local artists in our
> community. Has anyone commissioned a yarnbombing in front of their
> museum? If so, what was your experience and what advice would you give
> to a museum interested in doing this kind of program?
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Tramia Jackson
>
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:00:10 -0500
> From: Rhonda Dass <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Inter-personnel Dynamic is affecting my facility
>
> Change can be hard for people, even when it is a positive change.
> Finding
> new boundaries for both of you is important to your transitions. It
> becomes
> harder when both of you are transitioning to new roles at the same
> time.
> Think of it as a negotiation rather than a confrontation and talk
> with your
> supervisor about expectations and roles for you. I think Cassandra's
> advice
> is sound in talking with your supervisor about their role as your
> mentor.
> Good luck.
>
> Rhonda
>
> On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 10:52 AM, Cass Karl <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
>> Terri,
>> Have you expressed to this person that you would like her to mentor
>> you? Maybe frame it in terms of, "I need to lead the Volunteers and
>> have credibility with the Foundation and you did really well with
>> that- can you give me any advice?" That may go a long way towards
>> forming your relationship into something more constructive.
>> Also, you mentioned that she "took some of her duties with her" when
>> she transfered- this is something you really should clarify with your
>> supervisor. You need a clear deliniation between what is your
>> responsibility and what is hers in order to do your job effectively.
>> Just my two cents.
>> -Casandra
>>
>> On 8/16/12, Terri <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>> All,
>>>
>>> This is an extremely personal topic for me, but unfortunately, I
>>> am a
>>> one-person shop and do not have another peer in my agency I can
>>> take this
>>> to. I have been a member of this List-serv for a while now and
>>> believe
>> its
>>> members to have a wide range of experiences - hopefully wide
>>> enough to
>> give
>>> me some advice.
>>>
>>> Has anyone else had experience with hierarchy shifts where the
>>> current
>>> director of a facility advances and becomes a supervisor and you
>>> yourself
>>> got moved from another location into their old position (basically
>>> your
>>> predecessor is your supervisor)? Keep in mind that you both used
>>> to be
>> the
>>> same rank/pay but at different locations. I was at the equivalent
>>> of the
>>> local/regional office while they were at a specific facility. Now
>>> we've
>>> switch locations; I am at a specific location and they took over
>>> my old
>>> supervisor's post at the local office - my old position was not
>>> filled
>> due
>>> to budget cuts.
>>>
>>> I'm having some difficulties with "letting go" coupled with "I've
>>> done
>> this
>>> longer/older than you" syndromes (20 years experience to my 10+
>>> and early
>>> 70s to my early 30s) and would greatly appreciate some advice. I
>>> want to
>>> view this person as a mentor, but feel I'm not taken seriously nor
>>> as a
>>> professional with some experience. I would like to be seen as a
>>> professional, but feel the duties and responsibilities they once
>>> enjoyed
>> in
>>> my current position have transferred up with them, rather than
>>> staying
>> with
>>> my position. This dynamic is starting to erode my authority with my
>>> volunteers and my Foundation; I am just not sure how to broach this
>> subject
>>> with my supervisor but know something needs to be done before it
>> seriously
>>> affects my Museum.
>>>
>>> I would appreciate any thoughts; please contact me off-list.
>>>
>>> Respectfully,
>>>
>>> Terri Bedore
>>> Director, USAF Security Forces Museum
>>>
>>> [log in to unmask]
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:18:19 -0400
> From: Sarah Kate Jorgensen <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Yarnbomb Project
>
> contact the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery. They had a "yarn bomb"
> piece - a crocheted children's bicycle- in front of the museum as an
> announcement for the 40<40 craft exhibition.
> On Aug 16, 2012, at 4:36 PM, Tramia Jackson wrote:
>
>> Greetings all,
>>
>> My museum is doing two exhibits on Fiber Art and we are interested
>> in doing a yarnbombing in front of our facilities with local
>> artists in our community. Has anyone commissioned a yarnbombing in
>> front of their museum? If so, what was your experience and what
>> advice would you give to a museum interested in doing this kind of
>> program?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Tramia Jackson
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:53:46 -0400
> From: Elizabeth Maurer <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Yarnbomb Project
>
> Our library was yarn bombed. What struck me was that it takes an
> awful, awful, awful lot of crocheting to make much of an impact.
>
> Maybe you can partner with the groups that make little hats for
> premies. ;)
>
>
>
> On Aug 16, 2012, at 5:34 PM, "Tramia Jackson" <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
>> Greetings all,
>>
>> My museum is doing two exhibits on Fiber Art and we are interested
>> in doing a yarnbombing in front of our facilities with local
>> artists in our community. Has anyone commissioned a yarnbombing in
>> front of their museum? If so, what was your experience and what
>> advice would you give to a museum interested in doing this kind of
>> program?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Tramia Jackson
>>
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:41:26 -0500
> From: Terri <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Inter-personnel Dynamic is affecting my facility
>
> All,
>
> Thank you for all your thoughts and suggestions; they are GREATLY
> appreciated!
>
> One thing I failed to mention was that I took over as Director in
> late 2010 and this behavioral dynamic has been occurring more
> frequently/strongly as time passes. Despite numerous attempts to
> discuss these issues with my supervisor, I cannot seem to
> effectively explain the affect their behavior towards me is having
> on my staff's morale - and I have long ago lost any ground/esteem
> with my Foundation I once had (and whose activities I am supposed to
> oversee!). It seems to me that my supervisor is trying to make
> decisions though I still retain responsibility on paper.
>
> Previous attempts have included training sessions (in the hope they
> would impart their wisdom in a mentor-mentee setting), one-on-one Q
> & A sessions which revolved around each position's duties and
> responsibilities, and once, our head guy was brought in to mediate -
> all of these events ended with this person agreeing, but not
> following through! I suppose what I am looking for is perhaps a few
> other ways to broach this without resorting to a confrontation - our
> regulations, responsibilities, & duties at the federal level are
> pretty set and I am worried this person will further violate them
> through their decisions. Which, as they are my supervisor, I have
> to follow but those decisions are not always in keeping with our
> regulations and since it is MY responsibility, it will fall back on
> me (and yes, I have expressed this concern to them). I have been
> keeping records of these occurrences (thank you for reminding me
> Joanne!) as they occur in writing, but this person always gives me
> directives over the phone or in person, eliminating most of my
> ability to paper trail.
>
> I KNOW there's got to be other non-confrontational ways to make this
> 'click and stick' - I just haven't found it yet.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Terri Bedore
> Director, USAF Security Forces Museum
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
> On Aug 16, 2012, at 5:00 PM, Rhonda Dass wrote:
>
>> Change can be hard for people, even when it is a positive change.
>> Finding new boundaries for both of you is important to your
>> transitions. It becomes harder when both of you are transitioning
>> to new roles at the same time. Think of it as a negotiation rather
>> than a confrontation and talk with your supervisor about
>> expectations and roles for you. I think Cassandra's advice is sound
>> in talking with your supervisor about their role as your mentor.
>> Good luck.
>>
>> Rhonda
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 10:52 AM, Cass Karl
>> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Terri,
>> Have you expressed to this person that you would like her to mentor
>> you? Maybe frame it in terms of, "I need to lead the Volunteers and
>> have credibility with the Foundation and you did really well with
>> that- can you give me any advice?" That may go a long way towards
>> forming your relationship into something more constructive.
>> Also, you mentioned that she "took some of her duties with her" when
>> she transfered- this is something you really should clarify with your
>> supervisor. You need a clear deliniation between what is your
>> responsibility and what is hers in order to do your job effectively.
>> Just my two cents.
>> -Casandra
>>
>> On 8/16/12, Terri <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>> All,
>>>
>>> This is an extremely personal topic for me, but unfortunately, I
>>> am a
>>> one-person shop and do not have another peer in my agency I can
>>> take this
>>> to. I have been a member of this List-serv for a while now and
>>> believe its
>>> members to have a wide range of experiences - hopefully wide
>>> enough to give
>>> me some advice.
>>>
>>> Has anyone else had experience with hierarchy shifts where the
>>> current
>>> director of a facility advances and becomes a supervisor and you
>>> yourself
>>> got moved from another location into their old position (basically
>>> your
>>> predecessor is your supervisor)? Keep in mind that you both used
>>> to be the
>>> same rank/pay but at different locations. I was at the equivalent
>>> of the
>>> local/regional office while they were at a specific facility. Now
>>> we've
>>> switch locations; I am at a specific location and they took over
>>> my old
>>> supervisor's post at the local office - my old position was not
>>> filled due
>>> to budget cuts.
>>>
>>> I'm having some difficulties with "letting go" coupled with "I've
>>> done this
>>> longer/older than you" syndromes (20 years experience to my 10+
>>> and early
>>> 70s to my early 30s) and would greatly appreciate some advice. I
>>> want to
>>> view this person as a mentor, but feel I'm not taken seriously nor
>>> as a
>>> professional with some experience. I would like to be seen as a
>>> professional, but feel the duties and responsibilities they once
>>> enjoyed in
>>> my current position have transferred up with them, rather than
>>> staying with
>>> my position. This dynamic is starting to erode my authority with my
>>> volunteers and my Foundation; I am just not sure how to broach
>>> this subject
>>> with my supervisor but know something needs to be done before it
>>> seriously
>>> affects my Museum.
>>>
>>> I would appreciate any thoughts; please contact me off-list.
>>>
>>> Respectfully,
>>>
>>> Terri Bedore
>>> Director, USAF Security Forces Museum
>>>
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> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:51:23 -0400
> From: Deb Fuller <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Yarnbomb Project
>
>> On Aug 16, 2012, at 4:36 PM, Tramia Jackson wrote:
>>
>>> Greetings all,
>>>
>>> My museum is doing two exhibits on Fiber Art and we are interested
>>> in doing a yarnbombing in front of our facilities with local
>>> artists in our community. Has anyone commissioned a yarnbombing
>>> in front of their museum? If so, what was your experience and what
>>> advice would you give to a museum interested in doing this kind of
>>> program?
>
> Be careful what you ask for, knitters and crocheters love to go crazy,
> in a good way. I'd start by contacting your local yarn shop (LYS) or
> shops and telling them that you want to do a yarnbombing for an
> upcoming exhibition. Set some parameters like when you'd like to have
> things up, how long you want them to have them up, where you'd like
> things bombed, and what not to bomb. If you want something specific,
> like scarves on trees in a certain color, tell them that. Or let
> people be creative and do whatever without destroying property, which
> granted, it kind of hard to do with yarn. Ask the store to help you
> get the word out to the local knitting groups and to post the info on
> Ravelry, if they have an account on there. If not, they are probably
> not that well connected with people in the area in the first place.
> Ravelry is like Facebook for knitters and other fiber people and has
> well over 2 million members. Not having a Rav account for a yarn store
> is not like having a web page or an e-mail page. It's operating in the
> dark ages. Anyway, I digress.
>
> If you are in a relatively urban area with a bunch of knitters, you
> will probably have a very successful bombing. If you are in a more
> rural area, you will probably have a smaller bombing unless you open
> it up to submissions from outside the area and set things up yourself.
> Granted, this is against the true spirit of a yarnbombing as they are
> traditionally done without the knowledge of the bombee and are hit and
> run type activities.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Deb Fuller, yarnista ;)
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> Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:02:25 +0000
> From: "C.A. Sneddon" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Yarnbomb Project
>
> Check with your local senior activity center. Many times they are
> looking for creative outlets for the seniors.
>
>
>
>
> Think "green" before printing this page.
>
> Cheryl Sneddon
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Deb Fuller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 6:51:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Yarnbomb Project
>
> Be careful what you ask for, knitters and crocheters love to go crazy,
> in a good way. I'd start by contacting your local yarn shop (LYS) or
> shops and telling them that you want to do a yarnbombing for an
> upcoming exhibition. Set some parameters like when you'd like to have
> things up, how long you want them to have them up, where you'd like
> things bombed, and what not to bomb. If you want something specific,
> like scarves on trees in a certain color, tell them that. Or let
> people be creative and do whatever without destroying property, which
> granted, it kind of hard to do with yarn. Ask the store to help you
> get the word out to the local knitting groups and to post the info on
> Ravelry, if they have an account on there. If not, they are probably
> not that well connected with people in the area in the first place.
> Ravelry is like Facebook for knitters and other fiber people and has
> well over 2 million members. Not having a Rav account for a yarn store
> is not like having a web page or an e-mail page. It's operating in the
> dark ages. Anyway, I digress.
>
> If you are in a relatively urban area with a bunch of knitters, you
> will probably have a very successful bombing. If you are in a more
> rural area, you will probably have a smaller bombing unless you open
> it up to submissions from outside the area and set things up yourself.
> Granted, this is against the true spirit of a yarnbombing as they are
> traditionally done without the knowledge of the bombee and are hit and
> run type activities.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Deb Fuller, yarnista ;)
>
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