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An anonymous "employee of the Shelburne Museum" alerted Seven Days to the move in an email. Museum spokesman Sam Ankerson confirmed that a change has taken place: "We are moving from a system where the museum makes 100 percent of the contribution, to a system where the museum and the employee both contribute -- and at the same time investment options like 401K plans are being introduced."
Still, even though their trust has been shaken, they both added that they loved working at the museum. So, for that matter, did the disgruntled emailer. "The Shelburne Museum is a unique and wonderful place," the email concluded. "It is staffed by dedicated and knowledgeable people with a real feel for the place. I would urge one and all to come visit and become a member if possible."According to Burlington City Arts Executive Director Doreen Kraft, sales of the twittering creations have been notably brisk. It's no doubt due to their price -- a reasonable $27 apiece with battery pack -- but also because of the noise. During the opening on March 26 and the subsequent spring-like weekend, the chirps -- audible through the gallery's open windows -- attracted many passers-by. While sales didn't quite compare with the recent Max Schumann show, in which some pieces sold for 50 cents, the [Jeff Hatfield] clientele is unique. "It was very cute to have these 13- and 14-year-old boys coming up and purchasing art," says Kraft. Look for more indoor-outdoor action next month, when a portion of the Sylvia Safdie-John Heward installation will literally be hanging from the trees of Burlington's City Hall Park.See the full content of this document
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State of the Arts; Cuts Both Ways
Good news for local culture vultures: The Shelburne Museum, which reopens May 1, has cut ticket prices in half for Vermont residents.
Not-so-good news for longtime museum employees: The museum has made a major change in its pension plan that will mean a dr...See the full content of this document
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