In an effort to keep our supporters better informed about news and events related to Douglas Fairbanks and the museum, we have just launched a new blog at Word Press. The address is http://DouglasFairbanks.wordpress.com.
This blog will replace the old virtual and print editions of the museum’s newsletter, so if you were on our mailing list before and wish to be notified of updates and new posts here, simply subscribe to our RSS feed.
The museum’s official website, our online galleries, and more information about the life and work of Douglas Fairbanks can be found at http://DouglasFairbanks.org.
There is much exciting news to report (or as Mr. Fairbanks would say, “great doings!”): the release of a new Fairbanks DVD box set this fall, a new book of photographs from University of California Press, published in association with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in November, and finally, the much-anticipated grand reopening of the Douglas Fairbanks Museum (after a flood closed our doors for nearly two years) in May, 2009.
Keep an eye on this blog for regular updates on these and other exciting new developments in the months ahead. We’re very excited about opening to the public again next year, and our planned growth to include more exhibit and gallery space than we had before. Plus we’re adding more seats to our screening room and an improved library. More information will be announced as the big day approaches, so stay tuned.
Museums, archives, film societies, and festivals are encouraged to keep us informed of your upcoming Fairbanks film screenings, or other events! Please email press releases and announcements to us here.
We’re celebrating our tenth anniversary this year, and as one of the original founders back in 1998, I can only say what an amazing group of volunteers and supporters we’ve been fortunate to have this past decade. You folks got us off the ground, stood by us through the roughest of times, and shared our triumphs, too. Thank you all so kindly for your undying devotion to silent film and history, and most of all, for your appreciation of Mr. Fairbanks’ unique artistry.
Warmest Regards,
Keri Leigh
Curator, The Douglas Fairbanks Museum
Hey guys, thanks for starting this blog to keep us updated! I know you’ve been busy dealing with the flood damage to your bldg. and have’nt had much time to update the newsletter over the past year, so this blog was a great idea!
Keep up the good work and Viva Douglas!!!!
Just caught wind of a Pickfair estate auction taking place Nov. 22-23, 1 pE/12pC. There are some really cool items up for bid like Mary Pickford’s personal autograph book, select pieces of Pickford’s jewelry collection and rare pieces of art from Pickfair. guess it will be broadcast live on http://www.auctionnetwork.com/pickfair, along with a tool that lets internet viewers to bid remotely against the floor.