Thanks, Patricia.

From: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com <public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Patricia Walsh
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 5:00 PM
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Subject: Black Lives Matter and Collection Resources

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Dear PAN Listserv,

Like many of you I have been watching our nation struggle this past week with racial injustice and the coronavirus, both of which disproportionately impact the lives of Black Americans and other Americans of color. The powerful demonstrations of those who are choosing to exercise their freedom to protest over the fear of the ongoing pandemic is to be admired and beholden to those of us witnessing this time of revolution. In acknowledgement of the challenges facing Black Americans, Americans for the Arts released a statement on our Facebook page to show support for the Black community during this time of change. To that end, there is much work to be done to ensure our programs and forums such as the PAN listserv is inclusive to all and play a part in the dismantling of white supremacists systems. I don’t have answers right now and will be working with the other listserv managers at AFTA to address this issue.

And as a former collection manager I can understand what it means to see the artworks I cared for be damaged. There is clean up and rebuilding that will need to be done and to that I want to make sure you have access to resources to help where necessary. The resources below may not answer all questions, but that in part is what this listserv is for.

I hope this list of resources can help you and your communities through the immediate future

Webinar “Basics of Addressing Damaged Public Artworks” presented by Rosa Lowinger and though focused on natural disasters, her presentation provides guidance on what to do when your faced with damaged artwork, but don’t have immediate access to professional services.
Webinar “Demystifying the Public Art Deaccession Process” presented by Sherri Brueggemann who has created and tested a decommission policy for her public art program. Learn how she developed the policy, why it is a decommission policy vs a deaccession policy, hear examples of her process in practice and lessons learned.
Resources from our partners at AIC/FAIC

How to Find A Conservator which provides a list of professional members trained in a variety of conservation methods and materials
Webinar “Inside Out – The Inside Scoop on Your Outdoor Sculpture” which includes basic treatment methods.

Mosaic Education Network assembled a list of articles, videos, and podcast episodes to help you explore the complex relationships among race, ethnicity, and inequality in the United States. These resources give you the opportunity to examine systems and institutions as sites where racial and ethnic inequalities are both produced and resisted.
June 16, 2:00p EDT: “Coronavirus Response: Building a future that reimagines systems for justice” presented by Grantmakers in the Arts. We will hear from funders and PSO leaders who are calling for and working toward a more liberated future of grantmaking. Together, we will explore what is necessary to re-imagine systems, power, and practice in response to this pandemic and the ongoing crisis of racial inequality.

For inspiration on the positive role artist and art play in healing communities

Courtesy of our friends at Forecast Public Art based in St Paul:

Article “How Artists Help Communities Heal After Disasters”
The work of artists GoodSpaceMurals and Christopheraaron Deanes

Listen to what some are calling the anthem for the current protests “I Just Want To Live” by 12 year old gospel singer Keedron Bryant.

It is an honor to serve all of you through this time of change. Please feel free to reach out with thoughts, additional resources or just to connect about what is happening in your community.

In the meantime, stay safe, take care of yourself, and be kind to each other.

We have a long way to go.

Patricia Walsh

Public Art and Civic Design Senior Program Manager

Americans for the Arts

1000 Vermont Ave NW 6^th Floor

Washington, DC 20005-4940

202.371.2830 x2024

www.AmericansForTheArts.org

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