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I came to the science center field after an art degree, have worked  
with artists on several occasions.


Mike, I do take exception to this statement.

> #4......Scientists generally have real jobs and
> don't rely on selling art for income.....

There are many experts, be they scienctists, science center people,  
artists, craftspeople, etc.   Some have good business skills, some  
don't.  But to make a blanket statement like this seems a little  
flip....I can tell you from experience, I've worked with several in  
the science community who were more arrogant, more demanding, and  
more inflexible than just about anyone I can name.  I can also name  
several artists who's art  is suspect, but whose business acumen  
allows them to be highly successful financially....

A corollary to Mike's statements is that we, as professionals, don't  
understand very well the cultural differences (and by cultural, I  
mean the culture of experts in a certain field) owing to a different  
realm of expertise.  I would say the main difference we fail to  
appreciate fully is that many, many artists work alone; we, on the  
other hand, are used to and comfortable with collaboration.

Mike's list is excellent but it makes it sound as if artists are  
aliens.  The top ten list provided is a great guide to working with  
just about anyone - not just artists.....And I dare say most of us  
respond best to positive feedback....The bottom line for working with  
artists, as it is with anyone, is to be clear in your expectations  
and your communications.

If you really want a kick in the pants, create a team that includes  
both an artist and a person trained in science.






	




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