Well it depends. If its judged, especially a juried show, any form of competition, or any prized handed out, I would completely agree with Marco in that you shouldn't enter. There is no way you could be distant enough to avoid any conflict of interest.
In my opinion display in the gallery would be a bit different. If the gallery space is open to all and you follow the same guidelines as everyone else, I would see far less of an issue with that. If there is a long standing precendent that board members in the past have shown and displayed work, then it shouldn't raise an eyebrow. The key is that space might become a consideration. Most places there is always room for one more, so just don't let someone elses work suffer for your benefit. I would see no reason to let 3 rooms of a huge old house sit empty because you and other board members didn't display your work. The board might agree to limits on how many of the board members work can be on display at any given time or by any given individual, have it openly discussed, submitted as a motion and approved into the groups by laws so everyone knows the procedures and that its open and fair. No one should feel that their work has no chance because the gallery is filled to the brim of work from members of the board.
Another thing I have seen done in the past is a board members show. Often many board members are very talented in their own right with plenty of work available to have their own show. They show their work all at one time and then the space can be opened for others for the rest of the year.
The main thing is to be transparent and the fact that you asked means you will be a asset to any board.
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Subject: Re: Question
From: Marco Milazzo <marcomilazzo@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, December 22, 2010 9:19 pm
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
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In my opinion, you should not submit work to either. That way, your intentions canât be questioned, and the museum or gallery isnât compromised. Even if you entered a show with the provision that you wouldn't accept a prize, youâd be displacing another entrant. So forbear from entering any work in any competition or juried exhibition.Marco MilazzoHello Everyone, and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,I have a question I thought someone may be able to answer for me. Iâve just been appointed to the commission for our Lancaster Museum and Art Gallery. What is the protocol for someone in my position to enter work into shows at the art gallery now? Should I not enter work in a juried art show? Should I enter, but refuse any prizes I may be awarded?This is all new to me and Iâm hoping I can get some suggestions and answers from some of you who are more experienced and knowledgeable.Thank you in advance.Marilyn
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