[Publib] Finding Exhibits for Display Cases

[Heather Holley-Hall]

Do you have an Arts Council in your community? They might be able to
either suggest local artisans who'd like to use the exhibit space or
help you publicize that you have the space available. 

Also, if you happen to be located near a college or university that has
a fine arts program, you might try contacting their department head for
possible exhibitors. 

Good luck.

Heather Holley-Hall
Alamance County Public Libraries
Head of Branch Libraries

-----Original Message-----
From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Pamela Curchin
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 10:27 AM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] Finding Exhibits for Display Cases

Hi All!

Within the last two years my library has been transformed by an 8.5
million dollar expansion and renovation.  We had two basic cases which
have always been my responsibility.  With the renovation we have one
really huge case which is not in the best location, but is built into
the building so it can't be moved.  My director wants only "objects
d'arte"
instead of the types of community displays, personal talents/collections
which we always featured. 
Extensive publicity has been sent to local media, our newsletter, a blog
on our website, etc., but not one person has responded to our request
for exhibitors.  I feel that "normal patrons" have been frightened off
by the phrase "object d'arte", but am not able to change what is
expected by my director.  Any thougts or ideas to attract local talents?

Thanks!!

             Pam Curchin
             Middletown Twp. P.L.  


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