[Bcma-l] CMA, Communique: Off the road: Exhibit Transportation Services has
closed
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Subject: CMA, Communiqué: Off the road: Exhibit Transportation Services
has closed [REF5360000751000007075]
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:32:00 -0400
From: Canadian Museums Association des musées canadiens
<lmcconnell@museums.ca>
Off the road: Exhibit Transportation Services has closed
*Ottawa, April 3, 2008 ---* It was not an April Fool's Day joke: on
April 1 at 5:00 pm the engines were switched off at Exhibit
Transportation Services (ETS) after serving the museum sector for over
30 years.
Many attempts were made to save ETS: through meetings with the Minister
of Canadian Heritage, heritage critics, MPs, and senators,
letter-writing, and media coverage, however, our voices were not heard.
Even as ETS was closing a final statement was read out on Parliament
Hill. Cause of death: political indifference and bureaucratic red tape.
ETS was a key service that allowed Canadians across the country to have
access to their arts and heritage. Canadian art and stories were brought
from major cities to regional communities. ETS helped Canadian
communities connect, to get to know one another through our arts and
heritage.
It is not just a trucking service that we have lost, it is the high
standards and expertise in fine arts shipping and handling that took
years to perfect. Canada was the envy of other countries, who thought
our government understood the risks inherent in travelling exhibitions.
To all those who worked tirelessly to provide this service --- managers,
drivers, fine arts handlers, and co-ordinators --- thank you. Your
dedication and service over the years is immeasurable.
In lieu of flowers, please send your kind words and fond memories of ETS
to the CMA no later than April 18 to Monique Horth at mhorth@museums.ca
<mailto:mhorth@museums.ca>. We will deliver them on your behalf.
*For more information:*
Monique Horth
Deputy Director
Canadian Museums Association
mhorth@museums.ca <mailto:mhorth@museums.ca>
613-567-0099 x225
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<h2>Off the road: Exhibit Transportation Services has closed </h2>
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<strong>Ottawa, April 3, 2008 —</strong> It was not an April Fool’s Day
joke: on April 1 at 5:00 pm the engines were switched off at Exhibit
Transportation Services (ETS) after serving the museum sector for over
30 years. <br>
<br>
Many attempts were made to save ETS: through meetings with the Minister
of Canadian Heritage, heritage critics, MPs, and senators,
letter-writing, and media coverage, however, our voices were not heard.
Even as ETS was closing a final statement was read out on Parliament
Hill. Cause of death: political indifference and bureaucratic red tape.
<br>
<br>
ETS was a key service that allowed Canadians across the country to have
access to their arts and heritage. Canadian art and stories were
brought from major cities to regional communities. ETS helped Canadian
communities connect, to get to know one another through our arts and
heritage. <br>
<br>
It is not just a trucking service that we have lost, it is the high
standards and expertise in fine arts shipping and handling that took
years to perfect. Canada was the envy of other countries, who thought
our government understood the risks inherent in travelling exhibitions.
<br>
<br>
To all those who worked tirelessly to provide this service — managers,
drivers, fine arts handlers, and co-ordinators — thank you. Your
dedication and service over the years is immeasurable. <br>
<br>
In lieu of flowers, please send your kind words and fond memories of
ETS to the CMA no later than April 18 to Monique Horth at <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:mhorth@museums.ca">mhorth@museums.ca</a>.
We will deliver them on your behalf. <br>
<br>
<strong>For more information:</strong> <br>
Monique Horth <br>
Deputy Director <br>
Canadian Museums Association <br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:mhorth@museums.ca">mhorth@museums.ca</a>
<br>
613-567-0099 x225 <br>
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