"Might I ask, who here would put themselves voluntarily on an Arts selection
panel?" - Herschel
***
I would volunteer to be on a panel any time, Herschel. I see the
opportunities to study the thinking process of others, and understand to
some degree, why certain images are chosen, or not.
I am and have been involved in the editing and publishing of several writing
projects. I participate each year for the very reason I noted above. I
want to be on the panels to cheer on the entries I feel are worthy, and I
want to understand how something I deem as unacceptable, poor work, etc.,
etc., ends up being in the volume or, with art - on the wall. It's a
wonderful learning experience and allows me to broaden my perspective. In
either case, my mind isn't really changed much as far as to what I feel is
good and/or acceptable, but over the years I've learned to see from the
perspective of others, which I think is a good thing. And, in a few cases
I've come to respect a piece (art or writing) that I first felt isn't worthy
(in my humble opinion). So, I've grown.
In some cases I have a suspicion that "who you know" may have some sway, but
that's only a suspicion.
(I'm still puzzled as to why the Huntington would showcase Bukowski.)
Marilyn
-----Original Message-----
From: Karl Shah-Jenner
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 1:22 AM
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: Re: museum collections? (now FOB)
