On 20 April 2010 00:24, Christine Aguila <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Everyone:
>
> A few updates:
>
> 1) The PDML Exhibit postcard issue has put me in an awkward situation--I'm
> caught right in the middle between PDML and DANK, and I can assure all my
> PDML friends it's not a fun place to be in. I talked to Sue on the phone
> tonight, and she explained to me that there's a potential conflict in
> placing the CureSearch logo on the postcard because of grant money used to
> partially fund the expenses of the exhibit. She can work around this by
> doing signage, which will include the CureSearch logo, and placing said
> signage inside the gallery. I have no idea what the particulars of the
> grant are (nor care to know), but I do know grant awards are fussy. I know
> folks are disappointed and that this handling of the CureSearch logo is not
> what folks originally wanted, but I really think we should just move on.
>
> 2) Sue is fully aware that folks are very disappointed because I have told
> her so. In our conversation tonight, Sue *explicitly stated* that folks can
> email *her directly* with any further questions or comments
> [email protected]
>
> 3) There's really not much more I can do regarding this situation. I can't
> force CureSearch to hand over their donor mailing list. I can't force
> PDMLers to not be disappointed. And I can't force DANK & Sue to put the
> logo on the exhibit postcard. Given my impressive ineffectiveness here,
> I've decided to just move on and enjoy myself at the exhibit. I want all
> PDML exhibitors have a great exhibit and that their work is well received at
> the opening reception, and I hope folks can stay cheerful about the exhibit
> and rally round our PDML exhibitors.
>
> Cheers, Christine
Thank you for the update, Christine. I am well aware of the vagaries
of grant usage and understand Sue's position; I'm sure she'd be happy
to promote a good cause if she could, but she needs to stay within the
bounds of her grant or else she'll lose it or won't get it again in
the next application round. Far from us (and I'm sure I speak for all
PDMLers) to want her gallery to lose financial support in the future.
Maybe having signs up in the exhibit itself is enough to get that
CureSearch mailing list? Do you know, Mark?
One more question, which again maybe Mark can answer: Has anyone
contacted Mike Johnston about the exhibit and the book? Would it be
possible to send him a copy ASAP so he gets it before the opening
night? As he lives a couple of hours away (and has a new car!), he
might be persuaded to join us. I'd be more than happy to chip in a few
bucks if we need to pay for his copy of the book. And I'd also be more
than happy to e-mail him about the book/exhibit (I know my address is
in his safe list), but I think one of the responsible grown-ups should
do it.
I just ordered 3 copies for myself. Trying to keep us in the Top 5 :-)
Looking forward to meeting you guys, volcanoes permitting!
Cheers,
--M.
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