[Jewelry making - Article 00858] - Re: [Orchid] Donations to shows

[Beth Wicker]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========


    Go Andy!!!  I couldn't agree with your statement below more! 

>     The attitude of so many auction organizations is condescending and
>     demonstrates a lack of respect for what artists make and who they
>     are. 

    IF artists were truly respected, then they would be treated in the
    same way that teachers, doctors, lawyers, dentists, etc. are.  I
    don't believe I have ever been to an auction that offered medical or
    legal services, or a plumber's services, or tutoring, etc. from any
    other profession!  It is always art auctions - given that we are just
    playing around, of course we can donate the results of our play! 

    I like the percentage idea - since you basically don't get a tax
    deduction for art donations anyway, getting a percentage sale would
    be wonderful! 

Beth in SC


____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________