[eyedrumartcomm] Re: [eyedrum_board] Fwd: Please forward this to the board
- From: terry coffey <terry.coffey@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "eyedrumartcomm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <eyedrumartcomm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:59:30 -0400
ok....good to know the details...everything looking spectacular....
online and offline..!
On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 8:32 AM, Priscilla Smith <
priscillagaysmith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well, when you give an artist a commission, unless explicitly stated, the
> work and components thereof usually go to the artist. Allison's commission
> covered an artist fee and materials and the materials were the ball and
> other supplies.
>
> It kind of goes along with the policy that Eyedrum doesn't sell works, we
> put buyers in touch with artists. If artists makes sales, then a donation
> back to us is much appreciated.
>
> Of the Existing artists, Tom Haney's work is the most saleable. He sells
> his other, handmade objects, for lots of money. He is willing to sell his
> musical instrument case assemblages (he's going to let me know for how
> much, he's never sold this sort of thing before) and will share. He also
> has some odds and ends from the music store he'd like to take home,
> understanding that we're selling the whole rubbishy heap next weekend.
>
> To a person, the artists understand that things that will bring a good
> price next weekend are not up for grabs.
>
> When we got a commission in 2010 for Elevate, we spent $1500 or so on a
> nice, bright, projector. When it got ripped off the site, it was our loss.
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 7:44 AM, terry coffey <terry.coffey@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> I don't mean any disrespect here, and of course I hope nothing
>> happens,,,,but I thought *we paid* for the ball.....I guess she wants to
>> be able to keep it...and another query...I thought we were expecting the
>> materials to be donated to Eyedrum or to be a part of the auction...Was
>> this made clear to the artists? I have heard folks talking about taking
>> home items that are in the show, or are just in the buildings...
>> tc
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Priscilla,
>>>
>>> As you know, I have been witness to a lot of destructive behavior at
>>> Eyedrum in the past, and I am concerned that my work will be destroyed, or
>>> that people will hurt themselves. Can you please make it clear to the board
>>> and volunteers that they are not to recklessly play with the ball in a
>>> drunken or drug induced haze. If it is damaged, I will expect full
>>> reimbursement from Eyedrum. Also, I'm not responsible for the death,
>>> injury, or illness of anyone who encounters my piece.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>> Allison Rentz
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
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