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  • 1.  Alternatives to Ribbon Cutting for New Wing/Sculpture

    Posted 07-30-2015 04:38 PM

    We are opening the new 50,000 square foot wing of our Museum and kicking off the Member Preview Party prior to the public opening is an unveiling of a new Paul Feeley 21' sculpture acquisition in the new outdoor sculpture garden. We'll have brief remarks, then want to have a Dedication Moment/Kick off to the opening of doors to the new wing. It will be end of October at noon, so daylight and may be a bit cool. And we're already doing funfetti the next day at the Public Opening.   

    Has anyone seen or done really cool alternatives to a ribbon-cutting ceremony? Thanks!

     

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    Lauren Emond
    Member Relations Manager
    Columbus Museum of Art
    Columbus OH
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  • 2.  RE: Alternatives to Ribbon Cutting for New Wing/Sculpture

    Posted 07-31-2015 04:43 PM

    Using Paul Feeley's art, how about a domino effect of large sculptural 3d pieces that run through the galleries and back, and can be given to members as a souvenir at the end? or it could lead to a champagne bottle smashing at the end. I may be getting carried away...


    A simple ribbon cutting could also use Feely's shapes, such as this ribbon

    Enjoy,


    Elinoar Almagor
    San Mateo CA
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  • 3.  RE: Alternatives to Ribbon Cutting for New Wing/Sculpture

    Posted 08-02-2015 12:24 PM

    Agree with Elinoar that it would be fun--and impactful--to connect your grand opening activities directly to the Museum--be it your mission, new work, old favorites, collection highlights, visual identity, or brand.  Does your site lend itself to a block party and active participation with the public? This is a perfect time to go big.

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    Lisbeth Mark
    Managing Principal, Bow Bridge Communications
    New York NY
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  • 4.  RE: Alternatives to Ribbon Cutting for New Wing/Sculpture

    Posted 08-03-2015 09:23 AM

    What about a champagne toast for all with specially etched small glasses (perhaps with a reference to a similar shape Feeley often returned to and the date of the new wing and the museum logo on reverse)and then a trumpet fanfare and then open the doors??

    Glasses become a souvenir of the event and serve as a reminder of the Museum in the life of the members. Trumpet fanfares always get the adrenaline going!

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    Laurie MacKenzie-Crane
    Graphic Designer
    Denison University
    Granville OH
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  • 5.  RE: Alternatives to Ribbon Cutting for New Wing/Sculpture

    Posted 08-04-2015 10:26 AM

    Good for you and your colleagues, Lauren, for trying to break the mold and breath some life into a stale, if well intentioned, ritual. I wonder if digging a little deeper into those good intentions might lead somewhere.

    What would a symbolic gift giving ceremony look (and feel) like--the museum presenting the new wing to your members as a gift that they, in turn, are giving through their support to the broader community. You might even have the museum present a 3-D printed version of the sculpture (or something else, if that's verboten) to a representative from each of your membership categories. (I see you have 11. Great way to put a face on those supporters who are usually lost in these events. Tableau vivant kinda thing. 

    And, in a cascading effect, maybe the public opening becomes a different type of gift giving ceremony in which the staff and member groups present public reps with a gift wrapped new wing (door, etc.) that they then unwrap to great applause and funfetti. 

    Getting a little carried away with myself, here, but hope this might spark some fresh thinking. Good luck. 

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    Dean Krimmel
    Exhibit Developer/Interpretive Planner
    Baltimore MD
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  • 6.  RE: Alternatives to Ribbon Cutting for New Wing/Sculpture

    Posted 08-10-2015 07:41 PM

    What about origami birds folded by children or butterflies to release? 

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    Sara Van Arsdel
    Orlando FL
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