tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064353933668888339.post3714320244514344081..comments2024-03-13T00:11:38.615-04:00Comments on Art in the Studio: Rashomon or The Hound of the Baskervilles?Nancy Natalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325421420384484035noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064353933668888339.post-8437154781541120982010-08-18T00:04:27.853-04:002010-08-18T00:04:27.853-04:00The WGBH tv piece should not be used to promote th...The WGBH tv piece should not be used to promote the college. The errors of omission are so great as to make the quasi-news piece worthless.<br />Let's question authority more than we already do if it comes in the form of a "favor" from a little local tv station.<br />Major organizations of artists who work in encaustic exist BECAUSE Joanne Mattera engineered their formation years ago. I hope that each of those who had group meetings at the conference has written loudly and clearly about the reason they exist.Hylla Evanshttp://www.EvansEncaustics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064353933668888339.post-52306686962066398652010-08-12T00:04:50.205-04:002010-08-12T00:04:50.205-04:00Hi, Everyone--
Whatever that college's name i...Hi, Everyone--<br /><br />Whatever that college's name is--I forget--I'm moving on. Check out the new Encaustic Conference blog. I've posted new info and a Call for Proposals: www.encausticconference.blogspot.comjoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810391282961989002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064353933668888339.post-22446017879784667152010-08-08T11:46:00.710-04:002010-08-08T11:46:00.710-04:00I possibly would not have known about all this wit...I possibly would not have known about all this without your petition on FB about Where is Joanne? Thanks for your coverage on this issue. Sorry to have been one of the "silent" supporters of this effort and want you to know that I stand with you and Joanne on this. As was pointed out, a simple apology without excuses to Joanne and to the Encaustic community at large would have gone a long way to alleviate the hard feelings. I just don't see how the school could possibly promote this program on their website and keep good faith with Joanne and the Encaustic community she has built. No wonder people are so skeptical of the press and their coverage. (my feelings after reading the response letter from to WGBH to Joanne) It boils down to very poor judgement on the part everyone who had to do with the making and promotion of this video from the school's moving forward with the project while key people were absent to defending it and praising it as a 'favor' and good publicity for the school and the art community at large. What kind of favor is it when key components are missing and some of the information is incorrect.Gwendolyn Plunketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665457019924209613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064353933668888339.post-36580761413719624082010-08-07T17:51:20.980-04:002010-08-07T17:51:20.980-04:00One thought, of many, after reading this excellent...One thought, of many, after reading this excellent post: <br /><br />Emily Rooney: "So we were inaccurate and misleading. Stop being so egotistical! You should be thanking us for the coverage!"<br /><br />The best thing about Emily as a journalist is her wardrobe, which admittedly is very chic.Catherine Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436800214622635920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064353933668888339.post-78959578866527824862010-08-06T15:26:01.391-04:002010-08-06T15:26:01.391-04:00Joanne, I hope you sent them a big check for their...Joanne, I hope you sent them a big check for their great work.<br /><br />Wendy, thanks for your comment. It really didn't cross my mind that any guts were involved in trying to find the truth of this situation and get credit given where it was due. In the past couple of days, however, I have seen that many do not agree with me and prefer to remain silent. I find this eye-opening and disappointing. Am I shortsighted and unaware of potential backlash? Probably, but so what; I'm willing to say what I think and put it out there for people to judge for themselves.<br /><br />It is easy to support Joanne Mattera because she always goes the extra mile. Can I do any different? We hear all the time now, "I've got your back." But how many people really know what that means and are willing to prove it?Nancy Natalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325421420384484035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064353933668888339.post-77658316357959725392010-08-06T13:10:45.431-04:002010-08-06T13:10:45.431-04:00A fascinating (and all too familiar) series of eve...A fascinating (and all too familiar) series of events and exchanges, right down to the canned, form letter response from WGBH above. It seems impossible that an apology is not forthcoming from Montserrat's president and others, but regrettably it seems it would be too little too late at this point anyway. <br /><br />It takes guts to challenge the invisible world of cyber space, but even more when it involves people you see, associate with, and share a common passion (a passion for personal expression, at that!). <br /><br />On the other hand, it's probably easy to support Joanne Mattera, someone you obviously respect and to whom you feel a sense of gratitude. We should all be so lucky to have such a friend.<br /><br />I live far away and know none of the parties involved, however you've inspired me, and you certainly held my interest. Thank you for sharing.Wendy Rodrigue Magnushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289447655110009690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064353933668888339.post-51199737576095807172010-08-05T21:14:44.558-04:002010-08-05T21:14:44.558-04:00Nancy,
I am in awe at the depths of your indignat...Nancy,<br /><br />I am in awe at the depths of your indignation, and grateful for the work youhave done here.<br /><br />If I may, I'd like to share the response I just received from WGBH:<br /><br />Dear Ms. Mattera,<br /><br />Thank you for your taking the time to contact WGBH, and for your generous support. We enjoy these opportunities to share information with our members! <br /><br />Also, we appreciate you taking the time to share your comments with us regarding our broadcast of Greater Boston. We have forwarded your e-mail to the Greater Boston Production unit for their review. If, in the future, you would like to contact them directly, you can do so by sending an e-mail to greaterboston@wgbh.org<br /><br />And to watch full episodes on demand, find out what's coming up next, comment on the Greater Boston blog, and more, just visit the Greater Boston Web site at wgbh.org/greaterboston.<br /><br />Consider registering on wgbh.org to receive exclusive access to My WGBH -- a custom page for you to keep track of all your favorite programs, events, audio, video, and more; comment boards and rating feature, where you can share your opinion on any show; advance notice of screenings and events at our studios in Brighton, Massachusetts; premium discounts and coupons from local businesses; automatic entry into contests on wgbh.org; and free e-newsletters on the topics that matter most to you!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />WGBH Member Development and Services<br /><br />WGBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810391282961989002noreply@blogger.com