is aD. ECCAD THE CONCOURSE GALLERY (A follow-up to the verbal statement given to the All-Students meeting 1st October, 1980.) 1. The Gallery is a facility of E.C.C.A.D.; i.e. it is basically an educational facility and should not be confused with the Charles H. Scott Gallery, which is a pro- . fessional, curatored gallery with inter- nationally acceptable standards of air- conditioning, lighting and security. 2. As the Concourse Gallery is for college use it must obviously be utilised as a multi-purpose exhibition area, for stu- dent and faculty use. 3. It will take some time and capital invest- ment to equip it to reflect the diversity of college work. We will obviously require such items as video/film booths, back project (large scale), flexible curtaining and a considerable supply of standard frames. 4. The Gallery is administered by the Con- course Gallery Committee composed of representatives of students and faculty (two each) chaired by myself, and others co-opted, by agreement, when requird. It was agreed by the committee that one of the two student represen- tatives should be a member of the curatorial course, for training and pro- fessional reasons. 5. The committee, which has the status of an advisory committee, deals with policy, the exhibition programs, and will make any qualitative judgement that is necessary. All applications to exhibit have to be presented to that committee, via the Dean, who will place all requets (without exception) before the commit- tee. 6. The committee sets up the timetable, — but exhibitions will normally run for a period. of two weeks or one month, though there can be exceptions depen- ‘ding on the nature and form of the ex- hibit. The exceptions will be a matter for negotiation. Preparation periods will be 3-5 days. 7. As we have no support staff for this area the committee recommends the forma- tion of working parties involving those exhibiting in any one-month period to hang or organize their own shows. As yet we have no budget for this facility because the gallery was ‘‘found’’ in designing the College, it does not exist on the original schedules, so a degree of self help is inevitable. ‘| hope with all my heart there will be pain- ting in heaven.” —Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875), on his deathbed. : at ey be O54 ! ht petit 4 Pe ae 8. The space will take very varied size shows; i.e., very large, e.g. part of a grad show, an annual ‘‘year’’ show, an all-college show; e.g. (a projected draw- ing exhibit is under consideration) or even a ‘‘one person’’ show. However it is more realistic to believe that there will often be a number of smaller shows, or events, or performances, etc., hap- pening simultaneously. 9. Applications can be from_ individual students, groups of any kind, by faculty recommendatio, and also by invitation from the committee. It must be ap- preciated that no work of any type can be presented or hung without the agree- ment of the committee. 10.The central area of the main floor is suitable for dance or performance; the whole or part can be used for installa- tion art. — 11.Educational exhibits of ‘“‘work in pro- gress’ from any area will be important contributions; (we are not the Museum of Modern Art) how people think, work, etc., are important in our perception of our fellow workers. 12.While problems arise for some mixed- media presentations (e.g. diffused light) it is hoped that this will not totally inhibit that area. 13.Preparation and storage space is at the north end of the gallery, second floor. 14.Rick Robinson has volunteered to be the liaison person, i.e. coordinator of tem- porary working parties. 15.All shows are open to the public. 16.The committee does not wish to set out a detailed and definitive set of rules for applications for shows, and prefer direct negotiation to the committee. Potential contributors should present their intention in the way they feel most effective; e.g. samples of the work itself, slides, photographs, scripts, diagrams, models, and where necessary — a personal appearance to present and explain intentions and space requirements. 17.Please remember that.the gallery is a total college facility, open to the public and must present work which reflects the highest standard of the college. Tom Hudson Dean of Instruction 31 October, 1980 Fine? Just Fine... The same questions. about fines for over- due library books surface regularly at the beginning of the school year. The answers are equally predictable. The questions usually asked: Why fines?, or: why such steep fines) The answers take a little more space. Fines are a deterrent, pure and simple. Fines are not levied to pay the salaries of the library workers, nor to pay for vacations to exotic lands. Fines are there to impress borrowers that books are to be returned on time so other borrowers can use them. The fines are steep because the cost of prepar- ing and mailing overdue notices has risen. Obviously if all users returned all the books on time there would be no need to send overdue slips, and no need for penalties. Unfortunately a small percentage of library ~ users will consistently abuse their borrow- ing privileges, hence the fine system. Fines for overdue reserve books - are higher because these items are most in demand. However, since the collection is generally in great demand even books on loan for two-week periods will be regularly re- quested. : Over the years libraries have found that a system of fines has been the most effec- tive way of impressing users with the need to return books within the time limit they have agreed to borrow them for. Others may need them. We in the library have more than a passing interest in knowing where the books are at all times. If the user wants to continue using the same books they can be renewed,’and a fine avoided. Finally (if you will pardon the expression) the problem of a penalty can be avoided by bringing the books back before the due date. Simple. If you cannot bring the books back, send them in with a friend, or with your pet poodle, or whatever; just so the library can get them ready for the next user. It really boils down to having some — consideration for your fellow students. The library only steps in when this considera- tion is obviously not given. Then the fines are not so fine. Ken Chamberlain, Head Librarian ECCAD ‘THE CONCOURSE GALLERY (A follow-up to the verbal statement given to the All-Students meeting 1st October, 1980.) 1. The Gallery is a facility of E.C.C.AD. ie. itis basically an educational facility and should not be confused with the Charles H. Scott Gallery, which is a pro- fessional, curatored gallery with inter- nationally acceptable standards of air- conditioning, lighting and security. 2. As the Concourse Gallery is for college use it must obviously be utilised as a multi-purpose exhibition area, for stu- dent and faculty use. 3, Itwill take some time and capital invest ment to equip it to reflect the diversity of college work. We will obviously require such items as videotfilm booths, back project (large scale), flexible curtaining and a considerable supply of standard frames. 4, The Gallery is administered by the Con: course Gallery Committee composed of representatives of students and faculty (two each) chaired by myself, and ‘others co-opted, by agreement, when requird. It was agreed by the committee that one of the two student represen: tatives ‘should be a member of the curatorial course, for training and pro- fessional reasons. 5. The committee, which has the status of an advisory committee, deals with policy, the exhibition programs, and will make any qualitative judgement that is necessary. All applications to exhibit have to be presented to that committee, via the Dean, who will place all requets (without exception) before the commit: tee. 6. The committee Sets Up" the’ timetabte) but exhibitions will normally run for a period of two.weeks or one month, though there can be exceptions depen: ding on the nature and form of the ex: hibit. The exceptions will be a matter for negotiation. Preparation periods will be 3.5 days 7. As we have no support staff for this area the committee recommends the forma- tion of working parties involving those exhibiting in any one-month period to hang or organize their own shows. AS yet we have no budget for this facility because the gallery was “found” in designing the College, it does not exist on the original schedules, so a degree of self help is inevitable, ‘hope with all my heart there will be pain ting in heaven.” —Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875), on his deathbed. 8 The space will take very varied size shows; i.e., very large, e.g. part of a grad show, an annual year” show, an all-college show; e.g. (a projected draw- ing exhibit is under consideration) or even a “‘one person” show. However it is more realistic to believe that there will often be a number of smaller shows, events, or performances, etc., hap- pening simultaneously. 9. Applications can be from individual students, groups of any kind, by faculty recommendatio, and also by invitation from the committee. It must be ap- preciated that no work of any type can be presented or hung without the agree- ment of the committee. 4O.The ‘central area of the main floor is suitable for dance or performance; the whole or part can be used for installa- tion art 11,Educational exhibits of “work in pro- gress’ from any area will be important Contributions; (we are not the Museum. of Modern Art) how people think, work, etc., are important in our perception of our fellow workers. 12.While problems arise for some mixed- ‘media presentations (¢.9: diffused light) it is hoped that this will not totally inhibit that area. 13.Preparation and storage space is at the north end of the gallery, second floor. 14.Rick Robinson has volunteered to be the liaison person, i.e. coordinator of tem- porary working parties, 45.All shows are open to the public. 46.The committee does not wish to set out ‘ detailed and definitive set of rules for applications for shows, and prefer direct negotiation to the committee. Potential contributors should present their intention in the way they feel most effective; e.g. samples of the work itself, slides, photographs, scripts, diagrams, models, and where necessary — a personal appearance to present and explain intentions and space requirements. 17.Please remember that the gallery is a total college facility, open to the public ‘and must present work which reflects the highest standard of the college. Tom Hudson Dean of Instruction 31 October, 1980 Fine? Just Fine . The same questions about fines for over- due library books surface regularly at the beginning of the school year. The answers are equally predictable. The questions usually asked: Why fines?, or: why such ‘steep fines) The answers take a little more space. Fines are a deterrent, pure and simple. Fines are not levied to pay the salaries of the library workers, nor to pay for vacations to exotic lands. Fines are there to impress borrowers that books are to be returned on time so other borrowers can use them. The fines are steep because the cost of prepar- ing and mailing overdue notices has risen. Obviously ifall users returned all the books (on time there would be no need to send ‘overdue slips, and no need for penalties. Unfortunately a small percentage of library users will consistently abuse their borrow: ing privileges, hence the fine system. Fines for overdue reserve books are higher because these items are most in demand. However, since the collection is generally in great demand even books on loan for two-week periods will be regularly re- quested. (Over the years libraries have found that, a system of fines has been the most effec- tive way of impressing users with the need to return books within the time limit they have agreed to borrow them for. Others may need them. We in the library have more than a passing interest in knowing ‘where the books are at all times. I the user wants to continue using the same books they can be renewed, and a fine avoided. Finally (if you will pardon the expression) the problem of a penalty can be avoided by bringing the books back before the due date. Simple. If you cannot bring the books back, send them in with a friend, or with your pet poodle, or whatever; just so the library can get them ready for the next user. It really boils down to having some consideration for your fellow students. The library only steps in when this considera tion is obviously not given. Then the fines are not so fine. Ken Chamberlain, Head Librarian