CAM E-NEWS 9/1/04

CAM E-NEWS is a biweekly electronic newsletter for members and supporters of the California Association of Museums. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding future editions of CAM E-NEWS or would like to be taken off of our distribution list, please contact the California Association of Museums at cam@calmuseums.org.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• AASLH TRAVELING EXHIBIT CLEARINGHOUSE
• CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT UPDATE
• accessARTS WORKSHOPS
• OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• GRANT DEADLINES
• BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS
• CONTACT CAM

If you would like additional information about the California Association of Museums, please visit our web site at www.calmuseums.org.

AASLH TRAVELING EXHIBIT CLEARINGHOUSE

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is pleased to announce a new history traveling exhibit clearinghouse. AASLH learned over the years that history organizations of all sizes have a hard time finding quality history exhibits for their temporary exhibition space. They also learned there are quality exhibits out there for rent or loan, but organizations have a difficult time getting the news out nationwide. To help combat these two challenges, AASLH has used its new web site to establish a national database where both members and nonmembers can list exhibits. You must be a member of AASLH, however, to view the traveling exhibits that are available. To learn more about this new service, look under "Programs" at www.aaslh.org.

CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT UPDATE

The California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) is a new state agency established in 2002 through legislation authored by Assembly member Marco Firebaugh. One of its main goals is to create a competitive grant program to fund public agencies and nonprofit organizations that will share the many stories and narrative events that embrace California's culture and history. The Board of the California Cultural and Historical Endowment met on August 30, 2004 and approved the guidelines for their first cycle of funding. At this time, $122 million in Proposition 40 funds is available for the CCHE competitive grant program for real property, capital assets, and other related costs. This funding will be divided into three rounds of funding over the next three years. Their current grant application, with the deadline of October 1, 2004, addresses the first cycle of the first round of funding available. The total amount available for the first cycle of the first round will be up to $35 million. The maximum grant award amount is $5 million and they are requiring a one-to-one match in cash, volunteer hours, or other means. To view the approved guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit CCHE's web site at http://www.library.ca.gov/cche. CCHE also established a toll free number for inquires at 866-311-2178.

CAM has actively advocated for and supported the development of this new agency and we encourage all museums and cultural institutions to participate in its activities. CAM represented the interests of California museums at all the CCHE’s board meetings this year and will continue to keep members abreast of any future developments. Please contact Celeste DeWald, Executive Director, at the CAM office if you have any questions or comments.

accessARTS WORKSHOPS

A fall workshops series for museum educators, classroom teachers, and artists is now available, titled accessArts Workshops: The Collaborative Approach that Puts Creativity Back in the Classroom. Each workshop will feature two successful school-based models, Start with Art and Arts in the City. Participants will explore classroom-tested materials that help museum educators, artists, teachers and students make their own direct connections between the arts, curriculum, content standards and meaningful community arts experiences. Start With Art uses the arts as the core of learning in any curriculum, including very structured ones like Open Court. Arts in the City demonstrates how teachers and students can use community arts to inspire classroom learning while supporting grade level curriculum and standards-based academics. Developed by Baldwin Hills and Coliseum Street Elementary Schools, the accessARTS approach is now being implemented in three Los Angeles Unified School District elementary schools. The following are the workshops available this Fall: 

Wednesday, October 6, 10 AM – 3 PM
Canoga Park Youth Arts Center, Canoga Park, CA
RSVP: Arts in Education Aid Council 818-346-7099

Tuesday, October 19, 10 AM - 3 PM Sacramento, CA
Tuesday, October 26, 10 AM - 3 PM San Diego, CA
RSVP and QUESTIONS: California Charter Schools Association 866-415-2272 or www.charterassociation.org

Friday, November 12, 10 -11:15 PM
California Arts Education Association Conference, Riverside, CA
RSVP and information: www.caea-arteducation.org

For additional information, contact Cameron Taylor-Brown at 323-938-0088.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMLS CALLS FOR COMMENTS ON NATIVE AMERICAN/NATIVE HAWAIIAN MUSEUMS SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is soliciting comments on the draft guidelines for its new Native American/Native Hawaiian Museums Services grant program. This new program enables Native American tribes and organizations that primarily serve native Hawaiians to benefit their communities and audiences through strengthened museum services. The draft guidelines are available at http://www.imls.gov/grants/museum/pdf/ntams05.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.

RIVERSIDE MUSEUM INDIAN BASKET FEATURED ON POSTAL STAMP
A Luiseno California Indian basket from the Riverside Museum's collection has been chosen for inclusion in the new "Art Of The American Indian" stamp set. Stamps are now available to the general public at Postal Service retail centers.

CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY POSTER AVAILABLE
The 2004 Arts Day poster is now online and available for downloading at www.cac.ca.gov/artsday/pdfs/2004Poster.pdf. Sacramento artist Michael Welsh graciously donated the artwork. The poster marks the 4th annual California Arts Day on Friday, October 1, 2004. It is a day in which Californians should create, participate, and celebrate the arts in their community. October also marks the national celebration of Arts and Humanities Month. For ideas on how to participate in California Arts Day, visit www.cac.ca.gov/artsday.

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.

EDWARD H. ABLE, R. ON TOP 50 LIST
In its August 2004 edition, The Nonprofit Times named Edward H. Able, Jr., president and CEO of the American Association of Museums (AAM), to its "Powerful and Influence Top 50" list. Able was included in the inaugural "Power and Influence Top 50" list in 1997 and has been included in each succeeding list. "While it is great to receive an honor like this, the real recognition goes to our members and colleagues who supply the support that makes AAM the national leadership organization it is today," said Able. "The work we do here at AAM and the connections we maintain are supported by an outstanding board of directors and the hard work of museum professionals across the country who are dedicated to providing critical public service in their communities."

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

3 EDUCATION POSITIONS/KIDSPACE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Kidspace Children's Museum, located in Pasadena, will be opening a new facility in December 2004. Kidspace is dedicated to enriching the lives of children through exploration, investigation, and expression in the humanities, arts, and sciences. They are currently seeking an Early Childhood Coordinator, an Onsite Education Coordinator, and an Offsite Education Coordinator to augment their existing Education Department staff. The Early Childhood Coordinator will be responsible for managing the Early Childhood Learning Center and for developing child and adult programming for onsite, offsite, and electronic delivery. The Onsite Education Coordinator will be responsible for managing the museum's Nature Exchange, creating art-focused programming that complements museum exhibits and supervising brief 15-minute interactive visitor experiences for children and adults. The Offsite Education Coordinator will oversee the museum's Offsite Education Program, Kidspace on the Road. All three positions work a 40-hour week and include health insurance and vacation. To apply, submit a cover letter and a resume to: Director of Education, Kidspace Children's Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103; fax 626-449-9985; or email rmueller@kidspacemuseum.org (word documents only).

CHIEF CURATOR/NAPA VALLEY MUSEUM
The Napa Valley Museum is dedicated to interpreting the history, art and environment of the region. The Museum is currently engaged in plans for a major expansion, which includes the development of a 10,000 sq. ft. core exhibition exploring the Valley’s cultural and environmental heritage. The chief curator enhances the Museum’s value as a major cultural resource through oversight of the exhibitions, collections and education departments. Responsibilities include developing a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions; guiding the development of the core exhibition; supervising the collections program; and overseeing public and education programs in accordance with the Museum’s mission. Demonstrated ability to develop programs that fulfill the goals of excellent scholarship and a memorable visitor experience. Skilled at conceptualizing, planning, organizing and directing multiple projects; staff supervision and ability to work as part of a creative team. The successful candidate must be able to communicate and work well with staff, colleagues and community groups. Applicants are required to have a graduate degree in a related field (art, history, environment) as well as a minimum seven years’ curatorial experience and a background in education and public program development. Familiarity with grant writing and collections database software is essential. Apply with letter, resume, and statement of salary expectation to: Eric Nelson, Executive Director, Napa Valley Museum, P.O. Box 3567, Yountville, CA 94599 or by email to ericnelson@napavalleymuseum.org.

VISITOR SERVICES MANAGER/ASIAN ART MUSEUM
The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco is seeking an experienced, customer/visitor service professional to plan, organize, implement, and manage a coordinated, museum-wide visitor services program. The incumbent will interact with all operational and programming areas of the museum to build and maintain a commitment to consistent excellent customer service. Minimum qualifications for this position include: bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, or related field; five (5) years of customer service experience including three (3) years at managerial level, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; extensive knowledge of visitor service principles, practices, and procedures in a large, high-profile institution; knowledge of arts and/or leisure audiences preferred; solid computer skills; knowledge of ticketing point-of-sales and membership systems desirable; ability to work on weekends, holidays, and some evenings; and many others. A complete job description is available at www.asianart.org. Apply online or send a letter of interest and resume as soon as possible to: HUMAN RESOURCES, Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 or FAX 415-861-2359.

OPERATIONS MANAGER/CENTRAL SIERRA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Central Sierra Historical Society (CSHS) is a growing 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Shaver Lake, California, 45 miles east of Fresno. CSHS is well into the capital campaign and design and development phases of The Museum of the Central Sierra. In addition to museum building, CSHS is actively preserving local historical sites and collecting the oral histories of area pioneers. CSHS is seeking an individual with the experience, skills and enthusiasm to manage the day-to-day operations of the Society, and strengthen relations with the local community. The Operations Manager must possess outstanding communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, and must be able to work cooperatively with diverse community stakeholders. Qualifications include management experience, the ability to develop and implement programs, experience with raising funds from a variety of sources, an interest in history, and a love for the mountains. Some travel between the mountain and metropolitan areas will be required. A CA Driver’s License and vehicle that can drive through snow and ice are required for this position. The Operations Manager will report to the Executive Director. Send all materials to: The Central Sierra Historical Society; Attn: Kathy Boone, Executive Director; P.O. Box 617; Shaver Lake, CA; 93664. For additional information: cshs@netptc.net, 559-841-4478, or www.sierrahistorical.org.

GRANT DEADLINES

CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
October 1, 2004 (see above)
For information, click CCHE.

CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
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)
For information, click CAP.

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 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
October 1, 2004: Arts Indemnity Program
For information, click NEA.

NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION
October 1, 2004
For information, click NHPRC.

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.

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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