CAM E-NEWS 9/29/04

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• CAM NEEDS YOUR INPUT
• HISTORY CHANNEL NEW GRANT PROGRAM
• CPB AND IMLS PARTNERSHIP
• ARTS EMERGING LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
• NEH ON THE ROAD
• MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS - NEW FEATURE
• OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• GRANT DEADLINES
• BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS
• CONTACT CAM

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CAM NEEDS YOUR INPUT

You are encouraged to take a few minutes to complete the CAM Programs and Publications Survey. The purpose of this survey is to elicit feedback from the field with the intention of improving communication and services to California museums and their personnel. Your opinions are an important step in creating tools and programs that will benefit the California museum field. Please click on CAM Programs and Publications Survey to give us your feedback or visit www.calmuseums.org and click on the appropriate link. If you have any questions, please contact the CAM office at 831/471-9970 or email cam@calmuseums.org. Thank you, in advance, for your time and valuable feedback!

CPB AND IMLS PARTNERSHIP

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently announced the creation of a broad initiative to spark collaboration among local public broadcasters, museums and libraries, harnessing community educational resources in new and more meaningful ways. Partnership for a Nation of Learners, a multi-year, $3 million initiative, will provide resources to bring together libraries, public broadcasters, and museums to leverage community assets and create new pathways to learning, discovery, and exploration. The initiative will offer competitive grants to support existing collaborations and to create new ones, encourage professional development, and conduct project evaluations to measure effectiveness. Grant application guidelines and more information about the initiative will be available on October 31, 2004, at http://www.cpb.org/partners/.

IMLS, a federal agency supporting museums and libraries nationwide, and CPB, a private non-profit corporation that allocates the federal investment in public broadcasting, bring unique grant-making roles and responsibilities to the initiative. Since 1999, IMLS and CPB have engaged hundreds of library, museum, and public broadcasting leaders in a series of discussions about their common pursuits. These institutions care deeply about community issues and aspire to deliver educational content and service that illuminate and inform audiences of all ages.

ARTS EMERGING LEADER COUNCIL

The Americans for the Arts Emerging Leader Council (ELC), in partnership with emerging arts leaders from across the country, are seeking participants in a creative conversation with other emerging arts leaders wanting to make a dynamic difference in their lives and communities. Throughout October, in conjunction with Arts and Humanities Month, emerging arts leaders across the country will come together to discuss challenges specific to their age group and experience in the field and share opportunities and resources. Visit their website, at www.AmericansForTheArts.org/emergingleaders/creativeconversations, for information on a creative conversation in your area.

The ELC is also seeking six new members. If you are a member of Americans for the Arts and an emerging leader in the field of arts management/administration, this is an excellent opportunity to hone your leadership skills and take your participation in the Emerging Leader Program to a new level. The ELC functions as a volunteer advisory body to Americans for the Arts. If you are interested, submit a letter of interest by October 22, 2004. The letter should include: an explanation why you would like to participate in the ELC; your areas of interest and/or expertise, including at least one ELC committee on which you wish to serve; a résumé; a recent photograph; and a brief bio (one paragraph in length). Send all nomination materials via e-mail to: Mia DeMezza, Associate Director of Leadership Initiatives, Americans for the Arts, at mdemezza@artsusa.org. For additional information, call (202) 371-2830 or visit www.artsusa.org.

NEH ON THE ROAD

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and ExhibitsUSA are offering a chance for communities across the United States to experience some of the best exhibitions funded by the NEH and designed for small to midsize venues. Through NEH on the Road, museums in your state can host quality humanities exhibitions organized by four fine institutions for the incredible price of $1,000 per five-week hosting period.

In February of 2005, NEH on the Road begins with the tour of Heroes of the Sky: Adventures in Early Flight, 1903-1939, organized by The Henry Ford. It is the first of this project's four inaugural exhibitions. The other exhibitions are:

• Asian Games: The Art of Contest, organized by the Asia Society;
• Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity, organized by the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History and the Newark Museum; and
• Farm Life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Neighbors, organized by the Chippewa Valley Museum.

Based on larger exhibitions, these four touring exhibitions have been developed for small and midsize institutions. More information can be found by clicking this link: http://www.maaa.org/nehotr/index.php3, by calling Nicole Forster or Emily Seaton at 800-473-EUSA (3872), or by e-mailing them at nicole@eusa.org or emily@eusa.org.

MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS - NEW FEATURE

CAM will be starting a new feature of CAM E-NEWS in the next edition titled Museums in the News, highlighting links to online newspaper or magazine articles about California museums, issues affecting state nonprofit organizations, and/or opinions or articles affecting the national museum field.

We need your help! If you come across an online article about a particular museum or the nonprofit sector in general, please forward it to the CAM office at cam@calmuseums.org. Thank you for your assistance in keeping the California museum field connected and informed!

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER - CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY
There are only 2 days left before California Arts Day and the beginning of Arts and Humanities month. Arts Day celebrates the rich diversity of the arts in California and highlights the importance and value of the arts to our state's economy, educational system, and civic pride. By promoting local community celebrations throughout the state, Arts Day will generate positive news coverage and raise awareness about arts and culture. Visit http://www.cac.ca.gov/artsday/index.cfm to: read the Arts Day proclamations from Governor Schwarzenegger, the California State Senate, and the City of Anaheim; download the 2004 Arts Day posterm logo, or Arts Day Toolkit; or view the other support materials provided by the California Arts Council. Please send your Arts Day event information to Anne DeGovia adegovia@caartscouncil.com so it can be collected and included on the CAC web site. Additionally, you may list any performances, exhibitions, readings, screenings, festivals, etc, during October on the Culture California Web site www.culturecalifornia.com, which was developed by the California Cultural Tourism Coalition to promote cultural tourism.

NEA HERITAGE AWARDS DEADLINE
The deadline to apply or recommend someone for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) National Heritage Award for Traditional Folk Arts is October 1, 2004. The NEA Heritage Awards were established to honor and preserve our nation's diverse cultural heritage. NEA annually awards up to 10 one-time-only National Heritage Fellowships to master folk and traditional artists. These fellowships recognize lifetime achievement, artistic excellence and contributions to our nation's traditional arts heritage. For additional information, visit http://www.nea.gov/honors/heritage/index.html.

IMLS MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA GRANTS ANNOUNCED
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced awards of $16,406,694 to 186 recipients of the largest IMLS grant program for museums, Museums for America. Congratulations to the 14 museums in California who were awarded these grants: Armory Center for the Arts (Pasadena); Autry National Center of the American West (Los Angeles); Davis Arboretum (Davis); Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park (Oakland); Habitot Children’s Museum (Berkeley); La Raza Galeria Posada (Sacramento); Mission Inn Foundation (Riverside); National Japanese American Historical Society (San Francisco); Pacific Asia Museum (Pasadena); Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology (Claremont); San Bernardino County Museum (Redlands); Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (Santa Barbara); Ventura County Museum of History and Art (Ventura); and the William D. Cannon Art Gallery (Carlsbad). The museums will match the grants with an additional $28,394,964. A complete list of the recipients and their project descriptions can be found at: http://www.imls.gov/whatsnew/stategrants0904mfa.htm. The grants help museums sustain our rich cultural heritage, support lifelong learning, and serve as centers of community engagement. Museums nationwide--urban and rural, large and small, representing the full range of museum disciplines from art to zoo--sent in 829 applications requesting over $28.3 million.

CREATING COLLECTIONS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) is proud to offer an innovative seminar for docents, early childhood and museum educators. SEEC seminars are highly praised for their unique ideas and perspectives as well as for hands-on experiences and museum visits. SEEC is currently registering participants for our educational seminar "Creating Collections with Young Children" to be held on October 27, 2004. This seminar will examine how to use museum and classroom collections to enrich learning and supplement curriculum planning in math, science, history and language arts. This one day seminar is held at the National Museum of Natural History, and a catered lunch will be provided. The deadline for the early registration rate of $150 per person is October 1, 2004. Email the Museum Education team at seecseminar@si.edu or call 202-786-4717 for registration information and materials.

MUSEUMS AND THE WEB 2005 / PROPOSAL DEADLINE 9/30/04
The deadline to submit a proposal for the Museums and the Web 2005 conference is September 30, 2004. Museums and the Web 2005 will take place April 13-16, 2005 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. For more information, visit http://www.archimuse.com/mw2005/. Proposals to deliver a peer-reviewed paper, host an on-line activity, demonstrate a museum Web project, present a pre-conference workshop, lead a professional discussion forum, offer a mini-workshop, or craft a session with a distinctive presentation format suited to your subject, are due this week. Submit your proposal on-line at: http://www.archimuse.com/mw2005/call.html

CALL FOR HISTORIC SITE CASE STUDIES
In preparation for a meeting of the Professional Standards and Ethics Committee of AASLH, Max A. van Balgooy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is gathering case studies of historic sites that have deaccessioned or removed historic buildings, or cases in which an historic site museum has closed and transferred the property to another organization. These case studies will help develop policies on best practices and professional standards, so please provide examples, stories, lessons learned, or references that will benefit the field. Contact Max A. van Balgooy at 202-588-6242 or max_vanbalgooy@nthp.org.

MAP GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Museum Assessment Program (MAP) grant applications are now available to museums of all types and sizes for the annual December 1 postmark deadline. Museums choose one of four types of assessments offered by the American Association of Museums (AAM): Collections Management, Governance, Institutional, and Public Dimension. IMLS grant funds pay for most assessment costs. Download the application forms at www.aam-us.org/map. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible institutions. If you have eligibility questions, contact Jeannette Thomas, Program Specialist, at (202) 606-8548 or jkthomas@imls.gov. Demand is expected to be high this year due to the recent revision of the Public Dimension Assessment, the continuing success of the new Governance Assessment, and a change in policy allowing museums to repeat an assessment after seven years. For more information, visit www.aam-us.org/map, call (202) 289-9118, or e-mail map@aam-us.org.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions from museum workers, educators, artists, and others are requested for a book titled The Elusive Excellence of Equity: A Book about Museums and Social Justice. Submissions must be bold, address power, and articulate commitments to social justice perspectives. The goal is to develop a collection of theoretical and practical narratives, models, and resources towards more critical and engaged museology and museum studies. Contributions may be in the form of essays, narratives, research, poems, photographs, etc. The deadline for abstracts is January 2005. Please contact Therese Quinn at tquinn@artic.edu, The School of the Art Institute Chicago, or Patrick Roberts, National-Louis University at proberts@nlu.edu.

OFF-THE-WALL MUSEUM PROGRAMS?
In the next California Travel and Tourism Commission’s (CTTC) news release, they will be highlighting off-the-wall recreational activities, such as cave spelunking and desert skiing. If your museum or cultural organization offers some outrageous and/or extreme programs, you are encouraged to email details to Leona Reed, Media Relations Coordinator, at lreed@cttc1.com. The crazier the activity, the better! CTTC will be pitching this news release to newspapers, magazines and television networks. Their goal is to provide the most newsworthy information to journalists while representing all California regions. Submission deadline is Friday, October 1, 2004.

TRADITIONAL ARTS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
The Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) Traditional Arts Development Program (TAD) awards contracts up to $1,500 to support consultancies, mentorships, and travel opportunities that foster a new level of growth for individual folk & traditional artists and organizations engaged in this field in California. Proposals may be focused on organizational and/or artistic development goals. Individual artists and cultural practitioners, as well as organizations, whether incorporated or not, may apply. The TAD Program invites applicants to design project proposals that will facilitate their next level of growth artistically or organizationally. Additional information can be found at http://www.actaonline.org/TADP/traditional_arts_development_program.htm, or by calling Missy Jessen at (559) 237-9812.

MUSEUM WEB SITES STUDY
A link to “Lost in gallery space: A conceptual framework for analyzing the usability flaws of museum Web sites,” by Paul F. Marty and Michael B. Twidale, was recently posted on a list serve for museum professionals. This article reports on a study which used results from 119 scenario–based evaluations of 36 museum Web sites to develop a conceptual framework for analyzing the usability flaws of museum Web sites. It identifies 15 unique dimensions, grouped into five categories, which exemplify usability problems common to many museum Web sites. Each dimension is discussed in detail, and typical examples are provided, based on actual usability flaws observed during the evaluations. The article can be found at http://firstmonday.org/issues/issue9_9/marty/.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP / FRESNO METROPOLITAN MUSEUM
The Fresno Metropolitan Museum seeks a qualified fund-raising professional to lead the museum’s 4-person development and membership office and programs. The position is responsible for the guidance, management and coordination of the museum’s institutional advancement plan, including a new capital campaign, major and planned giving, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, government relations, prospect research, donor stewardship, and grant writing. Candidates must understand and have experience in national philanthropic communities; individual, foundation, corporate, and government fund-raising strategies; and membership. Necessary prerequisites include: a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, 5-10 years’ senior-level management, a solid record of success, and the ability to work with trustees and volunteers. Major museum/cultural institution experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience and includes benefits. EOE. Please submit resume, salary requirements, references, and cover letter to: Human Resources, Fresno Metropolitan Museum, 1515 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93721 or jobs@fresnomet.org.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS / FRESNO METROPOLITAN MUSEUM
The Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science seeks a Deputy Director for Programs. Candidate will work closely with the Executive Director to implement the museum’s overall vision and mission and to advance the capital campaign and new building plans. Candidate must be an experienced museum professional able to oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the museum including personnel, museum operations, museum policies and procedures, exhibitions, education and interpretive plans, fiscal management and building and grounds. Position requires a master’s degree or higher in relevant field, direct experience with museum management and administration with a minimum of five years’ relevant experience and escalating responsibility. Salary commensurate with experience and includes benefits. EOE. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, letter of interest, references and salary requirement to: Human Resources, Fresno Metropolitan Museum, 1515 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93721 or jobs@fresnomet.org.

DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITIONS / LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART
The Long Beach Museum of Art has a broad-ranging collection of American and European art with particularly strong collections of early 20th-century European painting, California Modernism, and American Decorative Arts of the past 300 years. The Director of Exhibitions is a key member of the Museum’s senior management team. Working with other staff members, the Director of Exhibitions arranges, coordinates and/or curates 4-6 exhibitions annually ranging from historic surveys to explorations of contemporary issues. The ideal candidate will have an M.A. in Art History, 3-5 years museum experience, and broad-ranging curatorial skills with particular expertise in the decorative arts and contemporary crafts fields. Strong communication skills and a desire to work collaboratively as part of a team are essential. To apply, send a cover letter and writing samples to Director, Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90803. Salary commensurate with experience. EOE.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S HISTORY MUSEUM
The California Women’s History Museum, located in Sacramento, California, is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Executive Director. This new museum will be created within the footprint of the California State History Museum and will focus on the history of California through the achievements of its women. The candidate must have strong leadership skills, capacity to formulate new directions for the museum, ability to initiate and implement an entirely new program, proven skills in management, marketing, and fundraising, demonstrated success in working with multiple constituencies, and at least five years of senior management experience in a museum. Closing date for recruitment: October 15, 2004. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to: Museum Management Consultants, Inc., 120 Green Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94111; or email Emily@museum-management.com.

EXHIBIT PREPARATOR / PLACER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS
The Placer County Department of Museums is seeking an Exhibit Preparator, whose primary responsibilities include planning, constructing, and maintaining museum exhibits. Occasional evening and weekend works is required. Minimum qualifications include one year of responsible exhibit preparation experience and experience with special effects and/or animation. Applicants should have the knowledge of principles and practices of museum exhibit and display design, construction and finishing, carpentry work, alterations and repairs; hand and power tools and specialty tools; various graphic arts techniques including silk screening, photography, and lettering. Salary is $2,402 - $2,919 monthly, plus benefits. Applications and job information is available on line at www.placer.ca.gov/jobs or from the Personnel Dept. at (530) 889-4070. In order to be considered for this position, the application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted to the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2004.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR / MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY SANTA CRUZ
The Museum of Art & History is currently seeking an experienced Director of Development to oversee fundraising, membership, marketing and grant-writing. This position oversees business and general membership, grants, campaigns, appeals, marketing, special events, and any other fundraising activities. The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director and the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees to obtain contributions for annual financial goals, as well as prepare budgets for grants and for general operations. The successful candidate must have three years experience as Development Director of a non-profit organization and be able to demonstrate their ability to work with boards, committees, donors, and volunteers. Please fax or mail resume with cover letter to: Rachel Torrey, Administrative Director, Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FAX: 831-429-1954. For a complete job description or to learn more about the Museum please visit our website: http://www.santacruzmah.org.

SEA CENTER OPERATIONS MANAGER / TY WARNER SEA CENTER
The new Ty Warner Sea Center offers an exciting opportunity for the experienced operational manager. Responsibility for day to day operation of the facility, including admissions, maintenance, bookkeeping, rental, and retail functions. Requires demonstrated ability in managing a multi-dimensional business, non-profit organization or retail operation. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, SBMNH, Attn: OpMgr, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, SB 93105 or fax 805-569-3170. Please contact Soj Aronson with any questions at saronson@sbnature2.org or 805.682-4711 X304. Visit www.sbnature.org for additional information.

ARCHIVIST / CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF POLITICAL GRAPHICS
The Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) is seeking an archivist to oversee the cataloging, preservation, and management of its political poster collection. Main responsibilities include: implementation and ongoing management of a collections management database (MultiMIMSY), accessions, cataloging, loans, exhibition and virtual exhibition development, registrarial and collections management, storage maintenance, and more. MLS/MLIS, or graduate degree in museum studies or archival management required. A minimum of three years' professional experience preferred. Please send a letter of application, resume, and three references to: Carol Wells, Center for the Study of Political Graphics, 8124 W. Third St., Suite 211, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4309, fax: 323-653-6991, or email: cspg@politicalgraphics.org. For additional information: 323-653-4662, cspg@politicalgraphics.org, or www.politicalgraphics.org.

STORE MANAGER / MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Retail management opportunity at the Museum of Contemporary Art store. Requirements include two years retail experience with management and supervisory responsibilities. See job description and details at www.moca.org. State salary requirements in cover letter and sent it with your resume to: The Museum of Contemporary Art, Attn HR Dept (BH), 250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or email HR@moca.org.

HOW TO ADD A JOB LISTING
Please email the CAM office at cam@calmuseums.org to list any job opportunities in future editions of CAM e-News and on the CAM web site. Since it is not possible to include all the details of a job description, please include a phone number, web site address, or email address so interested applicants can get additional information and/or obtain a complete job description. Please do not exceed a limit of 150 words per listing. There is no charge to promote job listings in California museums. Unless a specific deadline is provided, all listings will be posted on the web site for 4 weeks.

GRANT DEADLINES

CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
October 1, 2004
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
December 15, 2004: 21st Century Museum Professionals
For information, click IMLS.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
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.

NATIONAL TRUST
October 1, 2004: Preservation Services Fund (see above)
For information, email melita_juresa-mcdonald@nthp.org.

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:

Celeste DeWald, Executive Director
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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