Annual Report (2003)
ARLIS/GLIRT: Gay & Lesbian Interests Round Table

Submitted by:  Roberto C. Ferrari, Chair 2003-2004
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Report:

Leadership Update:

GLIRT Elected Chair for 2004-2005:

Miguel Juarez, University of Arizona

Past Appointments for 2003-2004:

Eric Schwab, Cornell University, Listserv Manager (continuing)
James Viskochil, New York University, Webmaster (continuing)  

New Appointments for 2004-2005:

James Viskochil, New York University, Webmaster (continuing)

Brief Narrative:

Over the past year, GLIRT has remained active in communicating with its members art information of interest to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.  James Viskochil agreed to continue as the round table's webmaster.  In 2003 he began on a new position at NYU and was awaiting permission from the university to use server space there to host the round table web site.  As of the date of this annual report, he still had not received permission, but is continuing to pursue the matter.  Eric Schwab continued his role in 2003of managing the listserv, hosted by Cornell.  Recently, Schwab announced his resignation from Cornell effective February 2004.  After a discussion on the listserv, it was decided that the listserv should end rather than continue in a new format or location.  It was decided by the members that the listserv had served its purpose and that all GLIRT-related information can be posted hereafter to ARLIS-L.

While the round table has not officially sponsored anything for the 2004 ARLIS/NA conference, Roberto C. Ferrari and Sherman Clarke were responsible for submitting a proposal for a panel session entitled "The Queer Art World" which was accepted for the New York conference.  The session will be moderated by Ferrari and Clarke and have three speakers from the gay/lesbian art world: Ernesto Pujol, artist; Maura Reilly, art historian/curator; and Barbara Levy, gallery owner.  The session will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2004.

GLIRT will hold its next business meeting on Saturday, April 17, 2004 during the ARLIS/NA annual conference.

Issues for the Executive Board:

We understand that the Board is continuing to evaluate the structure of round tables.  We would like the Board to continue recognizing round tables as important components of ARLIS/NA, as they offer special-interest groups an opportunity to share information and learn from one another about the events of interest to that special group.  This information might not necessarily be as easily disseminated in another way.