CAM E-NEWS 12/08/04
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FIND YOUR MUSE... Be a member of the California Association of Museums! If you are not a member, we encourage you to join us today and participate in the collective endeavor to strengthen the museum field in California. Membership benefits and fees are available at http://www.calmuseums.org/membership/index.html.
| VISUAL UNDERSTANDING IN EDUCATION 2005 INSTITUTE |
All educators are invited to participate in the 2005 Visual Understanding in Education (VUE) Institute, to be held June 13 through 16 in San Francisco, hosted by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and co-sponsored by CAM. This institute will offer introductory training in Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), a dynamic learner-centered method for sparking interest in art in both classroom and gallery settings. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the principles of VTS using the collections at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. If used well, VTS can give beginners the skills to look at, discuss, and probe visual art. This event is presented by veteran museum educator Philip Yenawine and is based on the research and theory of cognitive psychologist Abigail Housen. For more information about VTS or the upcoming VUE Institute, visit VUE's website at www.vue.org. CAM is proud to be a co-sponsor of this valuable workshop and additional information will be sent to members in January.
| PART II OF FEDERAL FUNDING REPORT: OFFICE OF MUSEUM SERVICES |
As reported in the last edition of CAM e-News, Congress finalized the FY 2005 federal budget on November 20, 2004. This report is Part II of a summary of how arts, culture and museum federal funding faired. Congress essentially froze all non-defense spending, allowing small increases in certain programs, and reducing or eliminating funding for numerous programs. Fortunately, cultural funding was one of the few domestic spending areas that will realize some small increases. The FY 2005 budget for the Office of Museum Services was approved at $34.8 million, an increase of $3.4 million compared to FY 2004. The categories of funding are as follows: $17.85 million for Museums for America; $446,000 for museum assessment; $3.6 million for the Museum Conservation Program; $7.54 million for the Museum National Leadership Project; and $843,000 for Native American Museum services. For a summary of the approved budgets of other federal agencies and earmarked funds, please visit the Americans for the Arts web site at http://ww3.artsusa.org.
| SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE |
The NEA's Office of National Initiatives now offers "Save America's Treasures" grants for preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and nationally significant historic structures and sites. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and require a dollar-for-dollar, non-Federal match, which can be cash, donated services, or use of equipment. All types of arts organizations have competed successfully in the Save America's Treasures program -- museums, performing arts organizations, public television stations, literary magazines, archives, etc. The deadline is February 1, 2005. For more information, please visit www2.cr.nps.gov/treasures/application.htm. [Excerpted from CAC Weekly Update 12/1/04.]
The California Travel and Tourism Commission announced its deadlines for 2005 submissions for What's New In California, California tourism's quarterly round-up release to the travel media. Appropriate items for consideration include new attractions, exhibits, accommodations, unusual tours, museums, major renovations, etc. All items submitted should be new or have a projected opening date. Press release format submissions are preferred, and both press and public contact information should always be provided. Please note: What's New In California typically does NOT include events. The deadlines are as follows: January 14, 2005, Spring 2005 edition; April 15, 2005, Summer 2005 edition; July 15, 2005, Fall 2005 edition and October 14, 2005, Winter 2005/2006 edition. Submissions should be sent to: Leona Reed, Communications Coordinator, California Travel and Tourism Commission, at Tel: (916) 444-6798, Fax: (916) 444-0410, or E-mail: lreed@cttc1.com.
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ON INTERACTIVE SPACES IN MUSEUMS
The J. Paul Getty Museum announced the deadline for submission of abstracts for presentation for its symposium "From Content to Play: Family-Oriented Interactive Spaces in Art and History Museums" to be held June 3-5, 2004. The symposium will bring together professionals whose work is related to interactive spaces designed specifically for family audiences in art and history museums. Chosen presenters will receive financial support from the Getty to cover travel expenses and a small honorarium. The deadline for submission is January 18, 2005. For more information and submission guidelines, please contact Rebecca Edwards at REdwards@getty.edu or (310) 440-7074.
CREATIVITY COLLABORATIVE LAUNCHED IN SILICON VALLEY
Silicon Valley business and civic leaders announced on December 6, 2004 the launch of First ACT (Arts, Creativity & Technology), a cross-sector collaborative that promotes engagement and investment in the arts and the creative and cultural infrastructure of the region as a key component in maintaining its livability, economic health and competitive advantage. To jumpstart the work of the collaborative, Adobe Systems Incorporated will donate $100,000 in seed funding to First ACT, signifying the company's commitment to supporting arts, education and the cultivation of creativity in its local communities. First ACT was founded to connect the viability of Silicon Valley arts and cultural organizations with the economic health and well-being of the community. For information, contact Debbie Ford-Scriba at (408) 554-2002 or dfordscriba@alfsv.org.
CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA RECEIVES PRESERVATION AWARD
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the recipients of their 2004 National Preservation Awards in the recent issue of Western Preservation News. CAM would like to recognize and congratulate the award winner in California--the Chinese Historical Society of America in San Francisco. In 2001, the Historical Society completed the restoration of its 1932 Julia Morgan-designed YWCA building and is now a museum and learning center on Chinese culture and history. For additional information about the National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Preservation Awards, including how to make a nomination, visit www.http://www.nationaltrust.org/about_the_trust/newsletters/wro/wro-1104.pdf.
THE GETTY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PRESENTS THE MUSEUM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The Getty Center in Los Angeles offers professional development opportunities for current and future leaders in the museum field. From July 9 through 29, 2005, the museum will host the Museum Leadership Institute (MLI), an intensive three-week residential course for museum directors and senior executives that focuses on leadership and institution building. For an application or more information, visit www.getty.edu/leadership or call 310.440.6300. Completed applications for MLI 2005 are due by Tuesday, January 11, 2005.
COUNTY HISTORICAL RECORDS MANUAL NOW AVAILABLE
The California State Archives announced the completion of a revised edition of The Historical Records of County Government in California. The manual, first released in 1981, is intended to offer direction to county officials in the identification of records having historical value and as a general research guide to county records. The manual describes historical records that are commonly held by most county governments in California. The manual also includes sections on the organization and functions of county government, a history of the court system and disposition of county records. The manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Archives web site at: www.ss.ca.gov/archives/pdf/corecdsman.pdf
ART MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
The 34th Annual Art Museum Development Association Conference will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico on May 12, 2005. This is a great opportunity for Development and Fundraising professionals of California art museums to network with professionals from other states. For more information, email AMDA_conference@earthlink.net.
AAM PRESIDENT APPOINTED TO US NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO
Edward H. Able, Jr., president and CEO of the American Association of Museums, was recently appointed to the United States National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The Commission advises the U.S. representative to UNESCO's Executive Board about issues affecting governmental and non-governmental organizations in the United States. The United States National Commission forms a vital link between UNESCO's Executive Board and the societies of member nations. It provides the State Department with advice on the United States' interests in the issues discussed at UNESCO and also assists with the implementation of UNESCO programs in the United States.
2005 NATIONAL PRESERVATION CONFERENCE
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is currently accepting session proposals for its 2005 National Preservation Conference to be held September 27-October 2, 2005 in Portland, Oregon. Preservation professionals interested in leading sessions may submit their proposals online or by mail. The deadline for submission is January 14, 2005. For more information visit https://www.nthpconference.org/Propose/
"MUSEUMS AND THE WEB" 2005 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
An international conference titled "Museums and the Web" will be held April 13 through 16, 2005 in Vancouver, Canada. For a preliminary program, registration information, and other details, visit the conference website at www.archimuse.com/mw2005/.
AMERICA'S 11 MOST ENDANGERED PLACES FOR 2005
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is currently accepting applications for its annual America's 11 Most Endangered Places for 2005. This list features areas, buildings, structures of American's heritage threatened by deterioration, lack of funding, etc. The deadline is January 19, 2005. The National Trust strongly recommends that a preservation professional or community advocate participate in the preparation of the nomination. The Trust's Western Office invites all queries for advice. Guidelines and nomination forms are available at www.nationaltrust.org/11Most/.
Get the Word Out in CAM e-News!
Please email the CAM office at cam@calmuseums.org to list any announcements pertaining to professional development programs, grant opportunities, or related 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 an announcement, please include a phone number, web site address, or email address so interested parties can get additional information. Please do not exceed a limit of 150 words per listing. All announcements are subject to editing by CAM personnel.
| MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS |
Museums in the News features 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. 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!
A CAUTIONARY NOTE
For access to some of these articles, the publishers may require that you become a member of their web site. For access to recent articles, this is usually a free service. However, you may need to pay for access to archived articles. In all instances, they will collect your contact information and probably send you advertisements. If you do not wish to become a member of a newspaper web site, we recommend that you note the title, author, newspaper, and publication date and visit your local library. If you are having trouble connecting to the appropriate article via the link provided above, we recommend that you go directly to the newspaper's web site and search with key words.
King Tut: Part II
The New York Times, December 7, 2004
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/07/opinion/07tue2.html
For the Love of Art: Board Members Who Collect, Too
By Robin Pogrebin and Timothy L. O'Brien, The New York Times, December 5, 2004
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/05/arts/design/05obri.html
Animation Group to Hire Director
By Josh Kleinbaum,The Los Angeles Times, December 3, 2004
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/glendale/news/la-gnp-animation03dec03,1,3527753.story
At Museums, Computers Get Creative
By Katie Hafner, The New York Times, December 2, 2004
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/02/technology/circuits/02muse.html
Treasures of King Tut coming to LA County Museum of Art
Associated Press, The Fresno Bee, December 1, 2004
http://www.fresnobee.com/state_wire/story/9531409p-10421846c.html
Bush approves $10 million to rescue missions; Foes say they will sue to stop taxpayer support for religion
By Edward Epstein, San Francisco Chronicle, December 1, 2004
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/12/01/BAGAPA3Q2V1.DTL
Black museum opens its doors again in Fresno
By Marty Berry, The Fresno Bee, November 30, 2004
http://www.fresnobee.com/lifestyle/story/9526823p-10417482c.html
A Sea of Dreams: Tom and Aletha Lang Hope to Build a Public Aquarium North of Fresno
By Cyndee Fontana, The Fresno Bee, November 28, 2004
http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/9518668p-10409406c.html
High Turnout Bodes Well for New Indian Museum
By Jacqueline Trescott, The Washington Post/San Francisco Chronicle, November 25, 2004
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/11/25/DDGIEA0J2P1.DTL
Spit-shined and Pressed, Military Museum to Open for Inspection
By Walt Wiley,The Sacramento Bee, November 25, 2004
http://www.sacbee.com/content/community_news/columns/wiley/story/11562012p-12460041c.html
Shriver Museum Plan Gets Approval
By Gary Delsohn,The Sacramento Bee, November 24, 2004
http://www.sacbee.com/content/women/story/11551742p-12450555c.html
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
MARKETING MANAGER / SFMOMA
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art seeks a results-driven individual to develop and implement marketing programs that increase Museum attendance and expand SFMOMA’s audiences. The Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications. Responsibilities include: planning and implementing advertising and promotion for exhibitions and programs; selecting, negotiating, and implementing media sponsorships and promotional partnerships; creating and analyzing market research; fulfilling marketing agreements that result from Museum funders; and managing a variety of tactical activities for audience development. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in business or marketing; five years’ experience in marketing, preferably in the visual arts; excellent communication (written/verbal) and organization skills; hands-on experience developing and managing advertising and business/media partnerships. Previous management experience preferred. Please visit www.sfmoma.org for a detailed job description and to apply online. All applications should be submitted with a resume and cover letter. EEO/AA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / THE FRIENDS OF THE CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUM
The Friends of the Chinese American Museum is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director is directly accountable to the FCAM Board of Directors for demonstrated results in organizational development, fundraising and management, including nurturing and developing close external partnerships with the City of Los Angeles and the Chinese American community. Qualifications include a master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as non-profit administration or business management, museum studies, history, or Chinese American studies, and a minimum of five years of non-profit administrative experience at the management level. Salary and benefits package are commensurate with experience and qualifications. (Salary range: $70,000 to $90,000.) Please send letter of interest, résumé, salary history, and names of at least three professional references to: E. D. Search, FCAM, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA. 90012. Full details at www.camla.org.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / THE MARIN MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
The Marin Museum of the American Indian, a small museum in the San Francisco Bay Area, seeks an executive director. The successful candidate must have proven ability to work collaboratively with boards, staff and community, and have excellent leadership, communication, and community-organizing skills. The executive director oversees the administration of the museum, including program and exhibition development, collections management, fund development, and supervision of two part-time staff. Desirable qualifications include experience with Native American communities in California. Salary: $45,000 at present, with possibility of increase when additional funds are secured. Apply with letter and resume by December 31, 2004 to: Margaret Kadoyama, Marin Museum of the American Indian, P.O. Box 864, Novato, CA 94948 or fax to 415.892.7804 or e-mail to office@marinindian.com.
MARKETING DIRECTOR / THE SANTA BARBARA ZOO
The Santa Barbara Zoo is looking for a marketing professional to join our exciting management team and direct the Zoo's marketing programs. The marketing director is responsible for creating a strategic marketing vision for the Zoo, directing advertising, guiding electronic marketing (primarily website) and managing general promotion of the Zoo. The marketing director reports directly to the CEO and is part of a strategic team including the CEO and development director. The position requires a college degree and five years of professional marketing experience. Submit cover letter and resume electronically to csantini@sbzoo.org. By mail to: HR, Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
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 ARTS COUNCIL
For information, click CAC.
CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
For information, click CCHE.
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
For information, click CCH.
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
For information, click CAP.
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
February 1, 2005: National Leadership Grants for Museums
March 1, 2005: Partnership for a Nation of Learners Community Collaboration Grants
March 15, 2005: 21st Century Museum Professionals
April 1, 2005: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
For information, click IMLS.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
February 1, 2005: We the People Challenge Grants in U.S. History, Institutions and Culture
February 3, 2005: Implementation Grants for Museums and Historical Organizations
March 1, 2005: Summer Seminars and Institutes
March 25, 2005: Consultation Grants for Libraries, Museums, and Special Projects
May 2, 2005: Challenge Grants
May 16, 2005: Preservation Assistance Grants
For information, click NEH.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
December 20, 2004: AccessAbility Program
February 1, 2005: Save America's Treasures
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.
| BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS |
CAM e-News 11/24/04
REMINDER: CAM CALL FOR PROPOSALS DUE DECEMBER 1ST
CAC TO PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION GRANTS
NEW REQUIREMENTS FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF SB 1262 "NONPROFIT INTEGRITY ACT"
IMLS LEADERSHIP GRANT GUIDELINES AVAILABLE
CONGRESS FINALIZES NEA AND NEH BUDGETS FOR FY 2005
"CALIFORNIA'S FISCAL REPORT" NOW AVAILABLE
NEW PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY ELECTED TO ICOM
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAM e-News 11/10/04
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
| 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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