CAM E-NEWS 12/22/04
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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.
| AASLH AWARDS PROGRAM |
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is inviting nominations for its annual AASLH Awards Program. The Awards Program not only honors significant achievement in the field of state and local history but also brings public recognition to small and large organizations, institutions, and programs that contribute to this arena. By publicly recognizing excellent achievements, AASLH strives to inspire others. AASLH recognizes achievements through four awards: the Award of Merit; a Certificate of Commendation; the Albert B. Corey Award; and the Award of Distinction. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2005. For more information, visit https://www.aaslh.org/cgi-bin/awards.cgi or contact Harry Klinkhamer at 615/320-3203 or klinkhamer@aaslh.org. The California co-chairs are Milita E. Rios-Samaniego, Director of Exhibits, Discovery Museum, and Celeste DeWald, Executive Director, California Association of Museums. All nomination packets for California institutions should be mailed to Milita E. Rios-Samaniego, Discovery Museum, 101 I Street, Old Sacramento, CA 95814.
| CAM REQUESTS FEEDBACK ON CCHE GRANT PROCESS |
The California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) Board met December 13-14, 2004 at the California State Library in Sacramento to hear presentations from 57 grant applicants for CCHE's first cycle distribution of Proposition 40 bond funds. The 57 applicants who presented their projects were recommended out of 276 total Endowment grant applications. At the conclusion of the 2-day meeting, the Board voted to reserve specific allocations from this funding cycle for 33 grant finalists pending further staff findings. A complete list of the grant finalists and reserved amounts can be found at http://www.library.ca.gov/PressReleases/pr_041215.cfm. To carry out Proposition 40's mandate, CCHE will, over the cycles established by its Board, distribute $122 million in Proposition 40 funds.
Celeste DeWald, CAM Executive Director, and other CAM board members were present at the CCHE board meeting to observe the presentations and deliberations. It is our hope that CCHE will provide valuable and much-needed support to California museums, thus improving the chances that this agency will have longevity and future support from state legislators. CAM is in the process of compiling feedback from the California museum field about this first grant cycle to share with CCHE staff and board members. Any feedback and constructive criticism you can provide would be greatly appreciated and will remain anonymous. Please contact Celeste DeWald at cam@calmuseums.org or (831) 471-9970.
| IRVINE FOUNDATION APPROVES NEW GRANTS |
The James Irvine Foundation approved $20.2 million in new grants to nonprofit organizations on December 7, 2005 in support of the Foundation's mission of expanding opportunity for the people of California to participate in a vibrant, successful, and inclusive society. The Foundation also approved a $61 million budget for 2005 grants--a 13.5 percent increase from 2004. Grants were distributed based on three program areas: Arts, Youth, and California Perspectives. Under the Arts program, a set of grants benefit Communities Advancing the Arts, a new initiative that will support the capacity of eight community foundations’ effort to increase philanthropic support for the arts by implementing donor education and cultivation programs. For a complete list of grants that were approved and additional information, visit http://www.irvine.org/irvine_news/press_releases/archive/2004/12-07_grants.shtml.
Nominations are now open for the 2005 Best of the Web competition, held every year in conjunction with Museums and the Web, the international conference about culture and heritage on-line. Museums and the Web conference will take place April 13-15, 2005 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. You are invited to nominate sites for consideration by an international panel of judges. Please use the on-line form at http://www.archimuse.com/mw2005/best/nominate.html. The nomination period closes January 15, 2005.
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
STORIES ABOUT FAMOUS CALIFORNIA GARDENS WANTED
The California Travel and Tourism Commission is preparing a news release about famous California gardens, including historical gardens, special scenic gardens, famous gardens and their designers, gardens with rare plants, etc. They will be pitching this news release to daily newspapers, long-lead travel, garden and lifestyle magazines and television networks. They will endeavor to include as many submissions as possible, but please note there are no guarantees. Their goal is to provide the most newsworthy information to journalists while representing all California regions. Submission deadline is Friday, January 7, 2005. All submissions should be sent to Karen Lau, Marketing Communications Assistant, California Travel and Tourism Commission, at klau@cttc1.com.
CAC ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR'S AWARD RECIPIENTS
The California Arts Council (CAC) Interim Director, Juan Carrillo, announced the recipients of the 2004 Director's Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts on December 19, 2004. The 12 recipients are: Claudia Bernardi, Evelyn Louise Crawford, Phil Esparza, Joan Holden, Elias Katz, Maureen Kellen-Taylor, Margaret Ladd, Victoria Lewis, Nobuko Miyamoto, Tere Romo, Jordan Simmons, Adrian Vargas. For additional information about this honored individuals and the award, visit http://www.cac.ca.gov.
CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS WANTED
The National Arts and Disability Center at UCLA is accepting submissions for its online calendar. The calendar features arts and cultural events inclusive of audiences and artists with disabilities. For example: cultural events that provide sign language interpreters and are held at accessible sites; programs and events that feature artists and/or performers with disabilities; conferences, lectures, and panels on topics related to accessibility and the arts, disability art and culture, etc. To submit an event or for more information, visit http://nadc.ucla.edu/database/SubmissionForm.cfm or email bstoffmacher@mednet.ucla.edu.
VSA ARTS AND METLIFE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE NEW INITIATIVE
"Arts Connect All” is a new funding opportunity designed to encourage arts organizations to strengthen partnerships with local public schools through the creation or enhancement of accessible education programs. To obtain an application and learn about eligibility and application guidelines, go to http://www.vsarts.org. [Excerpted from CAC Weekly Update 12/17/04.]
GREAT TOURS! AT CAL STATE FULLERTON
The National Trust for Historic Preservation will present a Great Tours workshop on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at the California State University, Fullerton. This workshop provides participants with new ideas on creating thematic tours for historic sites. Large and small group interactive exercises are based on a case study of an historic site, providing participants with practical experience. Registration is $50 per person and includes the 159-page bestselling book, Great Tours! Thematic Tours and Guide Training for Historic Sites (AltaMira Press, 2002), all materials, lunch, and refreshments. Attendance is limited. To register, call the Center for Oral and Public History at (714) 278-3580 or visit http://coph.fullerton.edu.
AASLH 2005 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
The American Association for State and Local History announced its 2005 workshop schedule. Workshops include Collections Management and Practices, Historic House Museums Issues and Operations, and Great Tours! Scholarships are available. For deadlines, application guidelines, and more information, visit http://www.aaslh.org/workshop.htm or contact Karla Nicholson, AASLH Director of Programs, at 615-320-3203 or nicholson@aaslh.org.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY MUSEUM GRANTS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will provide $25 million for security enhancements to nonprofit institutions, including museums, determined to be at high risk of international terrorism. Only the State Administrative Agency (SAA) of each state is eligible to apply, but museums interested should contact their SAA immediately. The grant deadline is January 16, 2005.
NEW AAM CODE OF ETHICS
The Board of Directors of the American Association of Museums (AAM) recently approved a new AAM Code of Ethics that covers a variety of topics, from fiscal responsibility to personal and professional conduct. It applies to AAM’s elected board of directors; its full-time, part-time, and contract staff; and all AAM volunteers and interns. The Code of Ethics can be found under “About AAM” on the AAM website http://www.aam-us.org.
MLN GRANTS AVAILABLE
The Museum Loan Network (MLN) facilitates and funds the long-term loan of art and objects of cultural heritage among U.S. institutions as a way to enhance the installations of museums, thus enabling them to better serve their communities.MLN will accept grant propsoals until Friday, March 18, 2005. Guidelines and Application Forms are available for download at http://loanet.mit.edu/grants/gi_guide.html. More information about the MLN is available at http://loannet.mit.edu or by calling 617-252-1888.
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.
State Wants Money Back From Nonprofit: L.A. group is told to repay $150,000 as officials' oversight of grants is questioned
By Dan Morain, The Los Angeles Times, December 22, 2004
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-soccer22dec22,1,4743869.story
Ahoy, ye scurvy landlubbers!Florida's new Pirate Soul museum goes high-tech and Disneyesque in its displays about the oceangoing terrorists
By Jane Engle, The Los Angeles Times, December 19, 2004
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-ntb19dec19,1,5205900.story
Arkansas mural headed to LA's Japanese-American museum
By Melissa Nelson, Associated Press Writer, Fresno Bee, December 17, 2004
http://www.fresnobee.com/state_wire/story/9626618p-10512826c.html
Trustee's Donation A Milestone for MOCA: Retired TV exec E. Blake Byrne's gift of 123 works is the museum's largest from a private collector
By Suzanne Muchnic, The Los Angeles Times, December 17, 2004
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-me-moca17dec17,1,4675082.story
State Board Gives $35 Million to Cultural Groups: Dozens of projects, which include those pushed by lawmakers and panel members, win grants. L.A.'s Latino Theater gets $4 million
By Dan Morian, The Los Angeles Times, December 16, 2004
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pork16dec16,1,4762197.story
At One Museum, Visitors Are Segregated Randomly [Nelson Mandela Museum]
By Janet Fullwood, The Sacramento Bee, December 14, 2004
http://www.sacbee.com/content/travel/international/story/7953912p-8891003c.html
A Move For Art's Sake Stirs Debate on Bequests: A judge rules that a prized collection may be relocated despite the wishes of its donor
By Mike Boehm and Diane Haithman,The Los Angeles Times, December 14, 2004
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-et-barnes14dec14,1,3647296.story
Swimming With the Big Fish: Designer Tom Hennes' temporary Academy of Sciences presages wonders to come
By Zahid Sardar, The San Francisco Chronicle, December 12, 2004
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/12/12/CMG0N9SH081.DTL
The Wandering Museum: A view of the portable museum as it will appear from the Hudson
By Brendan I. Koerner, The New York Times, December 12, 2004
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/12/magazine/12WAND.html
Bill would blend state history, women's section in new museum
By Jim Sanders, The Sacramento Bee, December 8, 2004
http://www.sacbee.com/content/politics/ca/story/11695660p-12584488c.html
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR / MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY
The Museum of Art & History in Santa Cruz, seeks an individual with a passion for art and history, a desire to promote innovative education programs, and the experience and skills necessary to manage a wide range of projects. This regular (40-hours/week), exempt position, which reports to the Curator of Education, is responsible for managing the Museum’s community and public programming. Send cover letter, resume, and list of references to Rachel Torrey, Administrative Director, The Museum of Art & History, 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-429-1964 x.23, admin@santacruzmah.org. Open until filled. For full position description visit www.SantaCruzMAH.org. EOE.
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR / PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM
Pacific Asia Museum seeks a dynamic self-motivated individual to develop new links with area Asian communities. This individual will be responsible for managing and growing the museum’s nine arts councils. The manager will also act as the liaison between the arts councils and the museum in the development of new programs and exhibitions. Requirements: Excellent communication skills, teamwork, highly organized, BA degree. 3-5 years experience in marketing, sales, or education is preferred. For more information about the museum: www.pacificasiamuseum.org. Send resumes to: Search Committee, Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles, Pasadena, CA 91101
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS (LACE)
LACE, a 26-year-old, not-for-profit, artist-centered, contemporary visual arts organization, seeks a passionate leader whose responsibilities will include: serving as the primary advocate for the mission of the organization; overseeing direction of organization's programs; and overseeing management of all fiscal and administrative matters for this $500K-budget organization. The institution's current strategic plan requires an Executive Director that will lead the organization as it moves through its current growth phase, acquiring a new long-term facility, and preparing a capital campaign; deepening the organization's influence in the local art community, while simultaneously strengthening its presence nationally and internationally. For more information visit http://www.artleak.org/volunteer.html or contact Bridget DuLong, Managing Director, at bridget@artleak.org. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2004.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR / PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM
Pacific Asia Museum seeks a Director of Development to oversee all fundraising activities including corporate, foundation, individual gifts, membership and special events. The candidate must have 3-5 years experience in Development and the ability to work with Trustees, donors, and volunteers as part of a senior management team. Requirements: Excellent communication and organizational skills, BA degree. Museum experience preferred. For more information about the museum: www.pacificasiamuseum.org. Send resume to Search Committee, Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT / DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER
The Director of Development is primarily responsible for the creation and implementation of plans to acquire private support for Discovery Science Center from individuals. This position will help devise and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, acknowledge and retain major individual and foundation gift prospects and donors for the Center’s fundraising campaigns. Requires proven success in cultivating and soliciting major gifts from individuals. Outstanding organizational, time and people management and analytical skills. Experience and/or knowledge of development and fund-raising techniques, including prospect identification and qualification. Please email your resume to: jobs@discoverycube.org or fax to: (714) 542-2828.
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
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 12/8/04
VISUAL UNDERSTANDING IN EDUCATION 2005 INSTITUTE
PART II OF FEDERAL FUNDING REPORT: OFFICE OF MUSEUM SERVICES
SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE
"WHAT'S NEW IN CALIFORNIA" CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
| 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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