tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319042645944598014.post8707353036678058200..comments2023-08-13T10:12:27.788-06:00Comments on The Civic Mistress: Checkmate!Civic Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07443710689996286139noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319042645944598014.post-43672415210895479942009-12-01T21:40:33.873-06:002009-12-01T21:40:33.873-06:00Professional public art galleries, such as the Men...Professional public art galleries, such as the Mendel Art Gallery, should be aware of professional ethics. They should be committed to promoting a harmonious relationship with the community they serve, to creating a favourable environment for community support and healthy donor relationships, not for creating traumatic conflict and divisiveness within the community. An art gallery's board should not be involved in any activities that are damaging, or perceived to be damaging, to the institution it serves.<br /> <br />Why then is the Mendel board involved in establishing "The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan" and in the development of "River Landing"? One of the important qualifications for service on the Mendel board, and I would argue that it is the most important qualification, is "a willingness to promote and to represent the interests of the Mendel first and foremost."<br />. <br />There is something terribly wrong and dysfunctional with an organization when it runs counter to its core mission and values. Losing the trust and respect of the people who are its most dedicated supporters, such as the Mendel/Mitchell families, through a blatant act of betrayal, is seriously damaging to the good reputation of the Mendel Art Gallery, as well as to the cultural landscape and culture of gift-giving in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319042645944598014.post-1482827271174387352009-12-01T19:59:26.522-06:002009-12-01T19:59:26.522-06:00Kudos to Pat Lorje for being the only councillor t...Kudos to Pat Lorje for being the only councillor to vote against this ridiculous idea. I also will not spend a penny of my money to support this gallery.<br /><br />I will also be sure to remember this next election when I punt my councillor from office. Just stupidityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319042645944598014.post-15675198669424039452009-12-01T11:12:10.659-06:002009-12-01T11:12:10.659-06:00This is the most disgraceful act imaginable.
...This is the most disgraceful act imaginable. <br /><br />Be damned if I will donate a penny to this new gallery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com