Does your lecture/slide show presentation have value? monetary? - crafthaus2024-03-28T09:43:21Zhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/forum/topics/does-your-lecture-slide-show-presentation-have-value-monetary?commentId=2104389%3AComment%3A314768&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI couldn't agree with you mor…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2011-12-14:2104389:Comment:3162072011-12-14T18:47:13.288ZAlison B. Antelmanhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/AlisonBAntelman
<p>I couldn't agree with you more...that we feed the problem. Our local guild pays lecturers so I had a base (or role model) to stand on and I won't be doing the lectures for free, but the workshops will go on. This situation is in the realm of "professional practices" and recently the subject of galleries not having insurance for a show came up, "no insurance, no show." There are a variety of situations where we must stand our ground and push organizations to do so as well. Enough with the…</p>
<p>I couldn't agree with you more...that we feed the problem. Our local guild pays lecturers so I had a base (or role model) to stand on and I won't be doing the lectures for free, but the workshops will go on. This situation is in the realm of "professional practices" and recently the subject of galleries not having insurance for a show came up, "no insurance, no show." There are a variety of situations where we must stand our ground and push organizations to do so as well. Enough with the "starving artist" scenario!</p> Any professional presentation…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2011-12-14:2104389:Comment:3162452011-12-14T02:07:06.066ZMichael David Sturlinhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3ff8fwjdjqi5d
<p>Any professional presentation should expect appropriate financial compensation, unless it is offered pro-bono by the presenter for a charitable cause or a not for profit organization.</p>
<p>The problem here is not only with the Academic institutions and Guilds who expect presenters to provide something extra without compensation for time and value, but as John mentions, it is equally the blame of those who are willing to accommodate that expectation.</p>
<p>Many venues are quite acclimated…</p>
<p>Any professional presentation should expect appropriate financial compensation, unless it is offered pro-bono by the presenter for a charitable cause or a not for profit organization.</p>
<p>The problem here is not only with the Academic institutions and Guilds who expect presenters to provide something extra without compensation for time and value, but as John mentions, it is equally the blame of those who are willing to accommodate that expectation.</p>
<p>Many venues are quite acclimated to paying well below professional scale for workshop instructors simply because the majority of their visiting artists are not professionals, they are academics. Making a few extra dollars and the perceived "prestige" of being a visiting artist is an extra bonus for many academic presenters, and unfortunately, those who don't earn a living as a professional probably don't expect compensation as one. Those who are willing to work for less than what they are worth are undervaluing their expertise.</p>
<p>My terms as a professional educator/presenter include use of my contract and a substantial non-refundable advance deposit to schedule an event. Those conditions and expectations haven't presented any real obstacle for me as an independent professional service provider. There has been an occasional venue that has not been able to come to terms with my expectations, which is fine. Those who wish to engage me are always able to find a way to meet my requirements. </p>
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<p></p> The system's opinion of Dick…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2011-12-13:2104389:Comment:3163272011-12-13T22:46:11.738Z2Roseshttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/2Roses
<p>The system's opinion of Dick Cheney's offensiveness notwithstanding, your point, Alison, is well taken. I am also struck that the lack of compensation for our skills is something that we do to ourselves. By that I mean not only the complicity of arts organizations in continuing a system whereby our time and skill is not valued, but all artists who also complacently accept such an arrangement. When we stand up for ourselves our leading organizations will surely stand up and follow as…</p>
<p>The system's opinion of Dick Cheney's offensiveness notwithstanding, your point, Alison, is well taken. I am also struck that the lack of compensation for our skills is something that we do to ourselves. By that I mean not only the complicity of arts organizations in continuing a system whereby our time and skill is not valued, but all artists who also complacently accept such an arrangement. When we stand up for ourselves our leading organizations will surely stand up and follow as well.</p>
<p>Ideas have consequences.</p> it's funny in a variety of w…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2011-12-07:2104389:Comment:3148472011-12-07T02:08:36.712ZAlison B. Antelmanhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/AlisonBAntelman
<p>it's funny in a variety of ways.</p>
<p>thank you.</p>
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<p>it's funny in a variety of ways.</p>
<p>thank you.</p>
<p>a</p> The system is rigged :-) but…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2011-12-07:2104389:Comment:3147682011-12-07T01:55:02.959ZBrigitte Martinhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
<p>The system is rigged :-) but I tweaked his name a bit and now you are fine.</p>
<p>The system is rigged :-) but I tweaked his name a bit and now you are fine.</p> I did not put in the stars fo…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2011-12-07:2104389:Comment:3146632011-12-07T01:30:30.030ZAlison B. Antelmanhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/AlisonBAntelman
<p>I did not put in the stars for Cheney....clearly the system thought I was saying something foul.</p>
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<p>I did not put in the stars for Cheney....clearly the system thought I was saying something foul.</p>
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