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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• NATIVE AMERICAN COMMISSION BRIEFING ON TRIBAL CULTURAL SPACES
• NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR AAM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
• REMINDER: CALL FOR CAM PROPOSALS AND SURVEY
• AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS UNVEILS CONGRESSIONAL ARTS REPORT CARD
• FUND OFFERS SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN CRAFT PROJECTS
• OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS - NEW FEATURE
• 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.

NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR AAM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

REMINDER - CAM CALL FOR PROPOSALS & SURVEY

The California Association of Museums (CAM) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a regional workshop series in 2005, based on the success of past programs. These workshops began in response to many requests from CAM members for affordable, regionally accessible programs. CAM invites proposals for one-day workshops and newsletter articles that will provide valuable tools, resources, or information to the museum field in California. A complete call for proposals can be found at CALL FOR PROPOSALS, with instructions on how and where to submit a proposal. Please submit all proposals by December 1, 2004.

In addition, CAM will be introducing a new newsletter design, with features that examine museum trends or issues facing California institutions. We are looking for articles for three upcoming issues and ask for submissions from museum professionals. Proposals are invited from the field for interesting, thought-provoking, and current articles that will benefit the diverse California museum industry.

FUND OFFERS SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN CRAFT PROJECTS

A program of the Center for Craft, Creativity, and Design, the Craft Research Fund seeks to advance scholarship in the field of craft by supporting high-quality research undertaken by university faculty, graduate students, museum curators, artists, and independent scholars. The fund, which aims to increase the number of creative scholars and practitioners interested in pursuing craft studies and research, supports research that demonstrates the relevance of craft within contemporary culture. The Craft Research Fund is a three-year pilot program. Up to $75,000 in Project Grants and $20,000 in Graduate Research Grants in the field of craft history, criticism, and/or cross-disciplinary study of studio craft in America will be awarded each year. The deadline is January 10, 2005.

For more information, visit http://www.craftcreativitydesign.org/.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

FINAL CALL FOR MAP GRANT APPLICATIONS
The December 1st postmark deadline for Museum Assessment Program (MAP) grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is quickly approaching. Whether you are a small local art center or a multi-million dollar science center, MAP can help your museum take the next step towards achieving excellence. Download applications at www.aam-us.org/map/apply, call MAP staff at 202-289-9118, or e-mail map@aam-us.org. If you have any questions regarding your museum's eligibility for a MAP grant, contact Jeannette Thomas, IMLS Program Specialist, at 202-606-8548 or jkthomas@imls.gov.

CONSERVATION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM GRANTS STILL AVAILABLE
The Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) is accepting applications for 2005 grants. CAP is a non-competitive federal grant that provides funds for small to mid-sized museums to hire a professional conservator for a two-day site visit. Grants are available to eligible museums on a first-come, first-served basis until the postmark deadline of December 1, 2004. Download an application from Heritage Preservation's Web site, www.heritagepreservation.org.

VAPA FRAMEWORK AVAILABLE ONLINE
The 2004 edition of the Visual and Performing Arts Framework for California Public Schools is now available online. The Framework is based on the Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards adopted in January 2001. It incorporates the content standards for dance, music, theater, and the visual arts and defines the five strands of an arts program: artistic perception; creative expression; historical and cultural context; aesthetic valuing; and connections, relationships, and applications. You can download the full framework on individual chapters at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/vpaframework.asp.

GRANT SEEKER'S HANDBOOK ONLINE
Back in 1990, the California Community Foundation published Harvey Chess' Grant Seeker's Handbook to emphasize the importance of careful research and planning when raising funds for nonprofit organizations. Now, in 2004, the Center for Nonprofit Management has completely edited and updated the handbook and has made it available online. To access the handbook, go to http://www.cnmsocal.org/Grantseekers/intro.html. [excerpted from ArtsEdMail, California Alliance for Arts Education]

CALIFORNIA ARTS LICENSE PLATE UPDATE
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently signed legislation by Senator Jack Scott (D-Altadena) to increase the cost of the plate from $30 to $50 (Renewals will increase from $15 to $40). These new fees go into effect on January 1st. It is estimated that the added fees will generate an additional $1.5 million to bolster arts support in communities across the state. This adjustment marks the first increase in 10 years for the plate and places it in line with the cost of other specialty plates. The Arts Plate is the most popular specialty plate in California with more than 122,000 plates sold since 1994 and raising more than $6.8 million. Proceeds from the plate sales benefit the programs of the California Arts Council including arts education and local arts programming. For more information, visit http://www.cac.ca.gov/feature/arts_plate.cfm

HERITAGE365 MAGAZINE SEEKS DYNAMIC MUSEUM STORIES
The magazine HERITAGE365 is currently planning a round-up of some of the museum and gallery projects which have been completed this year and which professionals feel are particularly noteworthy. The projects can be whole new museums, or just facilities such as new galleries or shops. They should be innovative in some way, stylish, and encourage public involvement. The selected projects will be featured in the December issue of HERITAGE365 magazine, which reaches thousands of museum and heritage professionals in the UK, Europe and other countries throughout the world. Please respond directly to the Editor, Greg Chamberlain, at greg@heritage365.com

CAJM 2005 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Council of American Jewish Museums (CAJM) will hold their annual conference Sunday, January 16, 2005 through Wednesday, January 19, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. This year's theme is "Comfort and Conflict: Jewish Museums Facing Change." For a complete program and registration information, visit www.jewishculture.org/cajm.

MAA INVITES CALIFORNIA MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND THEIR CONFERENCE
The Museum Association of Arizona (MAA) invites California museum professionals to attend their 22nd annual meeting April 7-9, 2005 in Yuma, Arizona. This year's theme is "A View from the Bridge: Linking Museums and Communities." MAA anticipates that this 2005 Annual Meeting will provide many opportunities to brainstorm innovative bridge building between museums and their communities. Also, these bridges--linking California and Arizona--made vital economic, social, and cultural connections possible. Join them in Yuma as the MAA shares ideas and brainstorms innovative bridge-building between museums and their communities. For more information, visit http://www.azmuseums.org/annual_meeting.htm.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

VISUAL ARTS ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR / MANHATTAN BEACH CULTURAL ARTS DIVISION
The City of Manhattan Beach Cultural Arts Division seeks a part-time Visual Arts Activities Coordinator (Sr. Rec. Leader) to plan, budget, and coordinate a wide range of cultural arts activities and events. The hourly wage varies from $14.10-$15.54 and there are 30 hours or more per week. The following tasks are essential for this job, but are not limited to: plan, organize, and market a variety of annual and seasonal cultural arts activities involving visual and literary arts, including classes, cultural bus excursion programs, arts festival, and other educational programs in conjunction with community organizations; prepare and develop oral and written reports, correspondence, informational brochures, and contracts for artists and educators; recruit and supervise assigned instructors and other independent contractors; schedule program. City application and supplemental material required. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, 1400 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Phone: (310) 802-5258 or www.citymb.info.

MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC SERVICES / HERITAGE SQUARE MUSEUM
Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles seeks an Education and Public Programs Manager. Responsibilities of the Education and Public Programs Manager include: developing, implementing, and evaluating the museum's educational, educational outreach, visitor, and public programs with the goal of enhancing public access to and understanding of the Museum's collections and resources. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in history, education, museum studies or related field; skills commensurate with recruiting, training and managing a diverse volunteer staff; demonstrated ability to create, implement, and produce quality public programs. Interest in and knowledge of Southern California history from the mid-19th century to the present is desirable. Applicants must have at least three years experience working in museum management or education fields. Please fax or mail resume to: Heritage Square Museum Business Office, 251 South Lake Avenue, Suite 915, Pasadena, CA 91101. Please, no phone calls or emails.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION MANAGER / SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is looking for a dynamic experienced manager to develop, implement, and evaluate a broad array of dynamic programs for adults and children. This leadership position requires excellent supervisory, organizational, and communication skills, experience in developing and managing budgets and staff, and a strong track record of developing programs for multiple ages in informal education settings. More info is available at www.sbnature.org. Submit resume and cover letter to S.B. Museum of Natural History - HR, 2559 Puesta Del Sol Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 or fax 805/569-3170.

SENIOR EXHIBIT COORDINATOR / SAN JOSE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (CDM) seeks a Senior Exhibit Developer for a full-time, exempt position. As a leader in the field of informal family learning, our exhibits are highly interactive, multidisciplinary, and appeal to children from birth through elementary school, their families and care providers. Our exhibit development process requires strong skills in conceptual design, research, writing, content development, prototyping, fabrication and project management. The ability to work independently, under general guidelines, and in a group setting are critical. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of exhibit development experience at a children's museum or similar interactive institution, and possess varied interests, spanning science, technology, arts and the humanities. Direct experience with wood, plastic and metal construction, electronic and mechanical design, and building traveling exhibits are required. Proven skills in multimedia development and design are a plus. To apply, please send resume and references or completed application to: Human Resources, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose CA 95110 or jobs@cdm.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
For information, click CCHE.

CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
December 1, 2004: California Story Fund
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
December 1, 2004: Conservation Assessment Program
December 1, 2004: Museum Assessment Program
December 15, 2004: 21st Century Museum Professionals
February 1, 2005: National Leadership Grants for Museums
March 15, 2005: 21st Century Museum Professionals
For information, click IMLS.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
For information, click NEH.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
For information, click NEA.

NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION
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:

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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