Nick,

I was one of those visitors in New Orleans who's sketch book was taken
away.  I was both upset and angry.  Why should I not be allowed to
sketch or write notes on the pieces I see?
Does this make the museum more visitor-friendly?
And what goodwill does it engender?

Ann Odette
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---"Harris, Nick" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> A few smaller museums have begun to prevent visitors who are taking
notes in
> loan exhibitions from making sketches in their notebooks of the
works on
> display.
> The banned sketching activity does NOT involve wet media, easels,
tripods or
> any equipment other than a pen and a small notebook.  Do you support
such a
> ban or do you oppose it as inconsistent with the educational mission
of an
> art museum?
>
>
>

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