RE: [lace] April 2, Fun in Baltimore - convincing the museum world to show lace
At 3:06 PM -0500 3/30/05, Laurie Hughes wrote: Not to be crass and speak of crude money and ethereal lace in the same breath, but I've always found that a donation, of virtually any size, speaks volumes to curators who are always concerned about making ends meet, buying new acid free paper, documenting and photographing collections, archival storage, etc. Actually, one of the things that will be happening at the CRLG's business meeting that morning (before the museum opens to the general public) is a presentation of a nice donation ($5,000) to the textile curator specifically for their lace collection. This was made possible from some of the proceeds of the IOLI convention held in Bethesda. Do we know if photos without flash are allowed? How about tripods? Photos without flash are permitted; a tripod is not. Looking forward to seeing lots of folks at the museum in 3 days! -- Mary, in Baltimore, MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] April 2, Fun in Baltimore - convincing the museum world to show lace
*The curator informs me that she has told the museum that lace *enthusiasts *are a smaller, but very devoted group. I hope that those who *attend and who *enjoy the exhibit, over 50 items in several rooms, express *enthusiasm to the *upper management of the museum as it will bolster the position *of the textile *curator and her decision to hold this exhibit. Not to be crass and speak of crude money and ethereal lace in the same breath, but I've always found that a donation, of virtually any size, speaks volumes to curators who are always concerned about making ends meet, buying new acid free paper, documenting and photographing collections, archival storage, etc. I'm coming...yes, I booked a flight...it's horribly impractical and really too expensive, and I really should be doing other things, but I can't bear stay away. I feel very wicked. I've never flown anywhere for one day. How very Hollywood I feel! Of course, I can't get in early as I didn't pre-register, but never mind...it will be a blast. Do we know if photos without flash are allowed? How about tripods? Lace in Peace, Laurie - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] April 2, Fun in Baltimore
As a former museum employee, I want to add--don't tell this to the guards around the exhibit. Ask to see the director, to tell him/her how much you enjoyed the exhibit. At "my" museum, the director's office was right up front and any visitors could walk in and express their feelings. And he did listen! Funding depends on getting people to come in the doors, and that means listening to what people like and dislike about the place. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hope that those who attend and who > enjoy the exhibit, over 50 items in several rooms, express > enthusiasm to the > upper management of the museum as it will bolster the position of > the textile curator and her decision to hold this exhibit. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] April 2, Fun in Baltimore
In answer to Laurie's question about the proximity of railroad stations, the textile curator Anita Jones responded, "The Penn Station is only 5 mins or so south of the Museum by car or taxi. BWI is about 15-20 mins from the Museum. I have never used the rail station there, but I imagine you would have to take a train from there to Penn Station to get closer to the Museum." A large turnout for the Cone Sisters/ Baltimore exhibit and CRLG Lace Day would certainly demonstrate the popularity of lace exhibits to museums. Apparently a previous exhibit about quilts that featured a well-known speaker about Baltimore Quilts filled the auditorium with 350 members of the quilt world. The curator informs me that she has told the museum that lace enthusiasts are a smaller, but very devoted group. I hope that those who attend and who enjoy the exhibit, over 50 items in several rooms, express enthusiasm to the upper management of the museum as it will bolster the position of the textile curator and her decision to hold this exhibit. Ilske Thomsen will be coming from Hamburg, Germany to speak on Lace and Fashion at 2:00, a talk which is not only free, but will be followed by beverages and yummy tidbits from what I hear. The full schedule is available at _http://crlg.org/lacedaynext.html_ (http://crlg.org/lacedaynext.html) Devon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
