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The Phoenix Art Museum needs our help. The future of the educational
programs the Museum provides to the Phoenix metro area and to Arizona is
being threatened by the controversy that was initially focused on their
current exhibition, "Old Glory: The American Flag in Contemporary Art."
This one exhibition ,out of the average 20 per year the Museum presents, is
being used by some as reason to deny future City funding. City officials
must be reminded that Phoenix and Arizona have benefitted significantly
from the programs and services the Museum has provided during its 37-year
history. Curtailment of futrue programs and services would result from
decreased City funding, which is unacceptable.
Whether or not you live in the City of Phoenix, here's how you can help....
Call and / or write all members of the Phoenix City Council, the
Mayor of Phoenix, and the Phoenix Art Commissioners.
Mayor Skip Rimsza 602/262-7447
Council Members:
Dave Seibert 262-7444 [log in to unmask]
Frances Emma Barwood (Vice Mayor) 262-7445
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Peggy Bilsten 262-7441 [log in to unmask] us
Craig Tribken 262-7447 [log in to unmask]
John Nelson 262-7446 [log in to unmask]
Sal DiCiccio 262-7491 [log in to unmask]
Doug Lingner 262-7492 [log in to unmask]
Cody Williams 262-7493 [log in to unmask]
Mailing address for Mayor and Council: 200 West Washington, 11th Floor,
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Fax number for all Council Offices: 602/495-2036
Phoenix Art Commissioners
Phoenix Art Commission
200 West Washington, 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602/262-4637
602/262-6914 FAX
The bottom line is this is an issue of censorship and first amendment
rights. The controversy is over one exhibit made up of 80 pieces, two of
which seem to be at the heart of the controversy. According to Museum
statistics, only 2% of the visitors that have actually viewed the exhibit
have voiced concern or complaints.
I am sure the Museum will appreciate any support you are able to extend. I
have sent letters to all the above on behalf of ARLIS/AZ. Thank you.
Mary Graham
Chairman, ARLIS/AZ\
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R. Brooks Jeffery, Assistant Curator
Arizona Architectural Archives
Visual Resources Collection
College of Architecture
The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721
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TEL: 520.621.2991
FAX: 520.621.8700