CAM E-NEWS 8/18/04
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| CONSERVATION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM GRANTS |
The Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) is a non-competitive federal grant that provides funds for small to mid-sized museums to hire a professional conservator, approved by Heritage Preservation, for a two-day site visit. The CAP assessor uses the site visit to examine the museum’s collections, environmental conditions, and sites. The assessor then spends three days writing a report recommending priorities to improve collections care. The resulting CAP report can help your institution develop strategies for improved collections care, long-range planning, staff and board education, and fund-raising. If your museum is located in a historic building (50 years or older), CAP will support the participation of an architectural assessor as well. Zoos, aquariums, nature centers, botanical gardens, and arboreta may have one of their CAP assessors look at conservation needs of their living collections.
CAP is funded by the Institute of Museum of Library Services and administered by Heritage Preservation. The FY 2005 application will be mailed on October 8, 2004 and will also be available on Heritage Preservation's Web site at www.heritagepreservation.org. Grants are available to eligible museums on a first-come, first-served basis until the postmark deadline of December 1, 2004. CAP's simple application process and supportive staff make it a good opportunity for first time grant seekers. Since many CAP applicants are first time grant seekers, the CAP staff is available to help through every step of the grant process. For more information, please contact Kate Marks at 202-233-0831 or kmarks@heritagepreservation.org.
| CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY |
On October 1, 2004, museums and arts agencies across the state will be celebrating the 4th Annual California Arts Day, recognizing the diversity of the arts in our state. As part of a statewide effort to raise the value of the arts in society, Arts Day was established to bring focused and greater attention to the work of arts agencies and to further the idea of arts participation by all Californians. The California Arts Council has established a Web page for Arts Day at http://www.cac.ca.gov/artsday/. On this site you will find materials to use for marketing arts events and for bringing attention to the arts in your community and for your audiences. You will find samples of a press release, a proclamation, responses to frequently asked questions, Arts Facts, an Arts Day logo, the 4th California Arts Day Poster, and a list of suggestions for Arts Day activities.
All California art museums are encouraged to participate in this effort by framing your programs in October as Arts Day events and use the logo provided by the California Arts Council in promotional materials. Your efforts can also be promoted by the California Cultural Tourism Coalition on their web site www.CultureCalifornia.com, where you can list your organization's events. This web site was created to promote cultural tourism across the state.
October 1st also marks the first day of Arts and Humanities Month. Coordinated by Americans for the Arts, it has become the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation. For additional information, visit http://www.artsusa.org/services/visibility/nahm.asp.
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
WESTERN MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
The 2004 Annual Meeting of the Western Museums Association will take place October 6-10, 2004 in Tacoma and Seattle, Washington. Titled "Strong Winds, Big Sails: Charting Your Future," this conference will include a keynote address by James Loewen, author of Lies Across America and Lies My Teacher Told Me, workshops and sessions, an exhibit hall, and evening events at nearby museums. For registration information, visit http://www.westmuse.org.
INPUT FROM SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM EDUCATORS WANTED FOR ONLINE DISCUSSION
During May and June, draft "Environmental Principles and Concepts" for the California K-12 education system were developed with input from over 100 scientists and technical experts representing state agencies, universities, business, industry, and environmental organizations from across the state. The next phase of the initiative involves soliciting comment and input from a broad representation of stakeholders, including science and natural history museum educators. These draft "Environmental Principles and Concepts" are now available for review and comment through an online discussion forum through August 20, 2004. To review and provide comment, please visit http://www.calepa.ca.gov/forums/ today and register for the forum. For more information about the initiative, please visit http://www.calepa.ca.gov/Education/AB1548/.
IMLS CALLS FOR COMMENTS ON DRAFT GUIDELINES
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is soliciting comments on the draft guidelines for its new 21st Century Museum Professionals grant program. The purpose of the 21st Century Museum Professionals grant program is to increase museums' capacity to create and sustain a nation of learners by improving staff knowledge and skills in the range of museum operations. A more knowledgeable and skilled workforce is expected to enhance the value that museums provide to their communities. The draft guidelines are available on the IMLS Web site at http://www.imls.gov/grants/museum/pdf/cmp05.pdf. Please send your comments by September 14, 2004, to Barbara Smith, Technology Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 223, Washington, DC 20506. Ms. Smith can also be reached by telephone at 202-606-5254, by fax at 202-606-0395, or by E-mail at bsmith@imls.gov.
CCHE BOARD MEETING AUGUST 24-25, 2004
The Board of the California Cultural and Historical Endowment met on August 11, 2004 to discuss a draft of the grant guidelines for this new funding agency to reveal and preserve the history and culture of California. At this meeting, the board voted to maintain a maximum grant amount of $5 million for the first funding cycle and to require a one-to-one match in cash, property, volunteer hours, or other means. The board also discussed the criteria and points values for evaluating the CCHE grant applications, the funding cycles, and a desire to target underrepresented and under served communities. The next board meeting will be held on August 24 and 25, 2004 10am-4pm in Room 500 of the Library and Courts Building 1, 914 Capitol Mall. To view the draft guidelines or the board meeting agenda, please visit CCHE's web site at http://www.library.ca.gov/cche.
MUSEUM COMPUTER NETWORK ANNOUNCES ONLINE REGISTRATION
The Museum Computer Network (MCN) is pleased to announce the availability of online registration for the 2004 MCN Conference, titled "Great Technology for Confluence, Community and Collections." The conference takes place November 10-13, 2004 and early-bird registration discounts are available through September 15, 2004. Registration forms and information about this year's sessions, workshops, hotel and travel arrangements is available at http://www.mcn.edu.
COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT COURSE AT UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
The Cultural Resource Management Program at the University of Victoria is offering a 6-day immersion opportunity, titled "Collections Planning," for professionals and volunteers working in museums, heritage sites, cultural centers and galleries and supporting arts or cultural groups. Taught by Elizabeth Merritt, participants will learn to set collections goals that are consistent with institutional mission and community interests; integrate collections into the museum's strategic, interpretive, and financial planning; assess the strengths and weaknesses of current collections, conduct gap analysis, and set priorities for acquisitions and deaccessioning; collaborate with other institutions to identify and access complementary collections; and successfully implement collections plans. The course is from September 20-25, 2004 with a preparatory assignment. The fee is $550 and participants are requested to register by August 29, 2004. A course description and registration form are available by contacting crmp@uvcs.uvic.ca or by visiting our web site at http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/courses/ha488h_collections.cfm.
AAM DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS AUGUST 31, 2004
The American Association of Museums (AAM) will be hosting their 2005 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, May 1-5, 2005. The theme "A Defining Moment: Museums at the Crossroads" asks museums to reflect on the opportunities that diversity and change represent--discovering new similarities in unexpected places and seeing our differences as strengths and invitations to learn. The deadline to submit session proposal forms is August 31, 2004. Session proposal forms and guidelines are available at www.aam-us.org under "News and Notes" or by calling the Meetings and Professional Education Department at (202) 289-9113.
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
HEAD OF PREPARATION/ASIAN ART MUSEUM
Reporting to the Director of Museum Services, the Head of Preparation will work closely with curators, artists, conservators, registrars, and other museum staff to produce exhibitions. S/he will supervise the design, fabrication, construction, and installation of exhibitions, and the preparation of objects to be exhibited. Some of the minimum qualifications for the position are a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; five years of progressively responsible experience in the preparation, construction, and installation of exhibit displays, including at least two of supervisory and management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; demonstrated successful experience in the management of major projects; proven leadership and management skills; the ability to direct, supervise, and evaluate staff and develop and manage budgets; and many others areas of knowledge specific to preparation and art handling. The position is open until filled and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. To view the complete job description and for application procedures, please visit www.asianart.org.
CURATOR OF EDUCATION/CARNEGIE ART MUSEUM
The City of Oxnard, California is seeking a Curator of Education for the Carnegie Art Museum. This position is responsible for museum education, programs and tours. The monthly salary ranges from $2,705 - $3,787. An AA degree in Art History, Museum Studies or a related field and two years of art museum education experience is required. A City of Oxnard application and resume should be sent to: City of Oxnard, Human Resources, 300 West Third Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 no later than September 30, 2004, 5:00 p.m. For additional information, please call (805) 385-7590 or visit www.ci.oxnard.ca.us.
| GRANT DEADLINES |
CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
Deadlines TBA
For information, click CCHE.
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
September 1, 2004: California Story Fund
October 1, 2004: California Documentary Project
For information, click CCH.
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
October 8-December 4, 2004: Conservation Assessment Program Grants (first-come, first-served basis)
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
October 1, 2004: Conservation Project Support
November 15, 2004: Museums for America
December 1, 2004: Conservation Assessment Program
December 1, 2004: Museum Assessment Program
For information, click IMLS.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
September 1, 2004: Fellowship Grants
September 16, 2004: Consultation Grants
September 16, 2004: Planning Grants for Museums, Libraries, and Special Projects
October 1, 2004: Grants for Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development
October 1, 2004: Stabilization of Humanities Collections Grants
October 1, 2004: National Digital Newspaper Program
November 1, 2004: Documenting Endangered Languages
November 1, 2004: Collaborative Research Grants
November 1, 2004: Scholarly Editions Grants
November 3, 2004: Television Projects
For information, click NEH.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
For information, click NEA.
If there are other grant opportunities you would like to share with the California museum community, please email the CAM Office at cam@calmuseums.org.
The federal government has recently adopted a new policy requiring organizations to provide a DUNS (data universal numbering system) with their grant applications and proposal to keep track of how federal grant money is awarded and dispersed. A DUNS number is issued by Dun and Bradstreet by phone at 1-866-705-5711 or through the web site https://eupdate.dnb.com/requestoptions.html. NOTE: the turn-around time for a DUNS number through the web site is 30 days while the phone option is only 24 hours.
| CONTACT CAM |
We welcome your comments and inquiries. Please contact the CAM office at:
California Association of Museums
P.O. Box 1455
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1455
Phone: (831) 471-9970
Email: cam@calmuseums.org
www.calmuseums.org
CAM is supported in part by a grant from the California Arts Council. To read the California Arts Council's current weekly update with other information about the arts in California, the Arts License Plate, and other initiatives for the arts in California, please click CAC Current Weekly Update.
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