CAM E-NEWS 1/5/05
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| SCHWARZENEGGER STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS TONIGHT |
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will deliver his second State of the State address tonight, January 5, 2005 at 5:00 pm. It is expected that the Governor will address his plans to restructure government to make it more efficient and effective. He continues to indicate he will not support increasing taxes but wants to balance the budget with more efficiency in government. There is likely to be policy clashes on this with the Legislature that will shape much of the budget debate this session. The State of the State can be viewed on the Governor's website at www.governor.ca.gov. There is a link on the right side of the page.
CAM has been actively advocating for a new cultural division to be included in this new structure, which could shape and enhance public support for museums. For more infomation on this issue and other CAM legislative efforts, visit www.calmuseums.org/legislation.
| 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 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.
| CONGRATULATIONS TO HUGH DAVIES AND CORRECTION |
Congratulations to CAM supporter Hugh Davies, Ph.D. for receiving the California Arts Council (CAC) Director's Award for his contribution to arts and culture in California. We regret to say that we failed to include him in the list of CAC Director's Award recipients in the last issue of CAM e-News.
Dr. Davies is the Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego where he has served since 1983. In that time, the Museum has grown dramatically and has established two locations in La Jolla and downtown San Diego. As a concerned member of the arts community of San Diego, he has addressed the issue of reaching the audiences of the neighboring city of Tijuana and has acted as a good neighbor. Dr. Davies has shaped policies and programs to develop the Museum's binational influence. Under his long and dedicated watch, the Museum has set an example in the Southwest border region of extending a hand in friendship and establishing a tone of "Mi casa es tu casa." He serves as an exemplary example of how the arts can be used to develop goodwill between nations. His friendship with the Arts Council is long and established and he has demonstrated his public responsibility on numerous occasions when he has served as a CAC panelist. [Excerpted from CAC Weekly Update 12/19/04.]
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
"LEARNING THROUGH OBJECTS" SEMINAR AT THE SMITHSONIAN
The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) extended their early registration deadline for "Learning Through Objects: Museums and Young Children." This two day seminar, held at the Smithsonian Institution, will demonstrate how museum objects and art works can help children learn about themselves and the world around them. SEEC is proud to offer an innovative seminar for docents, early childhood educators, and museum educators. To take advantage of the early registration rate, send in the registration form by January 10, 2005. Email the Museum Education team at seecseminar@si.edu or call 202-633-1399 for registration information and materials.
2005 WESTERN ARCHIVES INSTITUTE
The 19th annual Western Archives Institute will be held at the University of California, Davis on July 10-July 22, 2005. The intensive, two-week program provides integrated instruction in basic archival practices to individuals with a variety of goals, including those whose jobs require a fundamental understanding of archival skills, those who have expanding responsibility for archival materials, those who are practicing archivists but have not received formal instruction, and those who demonstrate a commitment to an archival career. The application deadline is March 15, 2005. For additional information and an application form, visit www.ss.ca.gov/archives/level3_wai.html.
accessARTS WORKSHOP AT THE LACMALAB
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art's LACMALAB is hosting its final accessARTS workshop, Inspiring Creativity and Achievement in the Classroom and in the Community through Cost Effective Collaborative Use of The Arts. This free workshop will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2005 from 9:30 am to 3 pm. To reserve a spot, email your name, organization, and phone number to focusap@aol.com. Any questions may be addressed to Amanda Parsons at 323/934-3966 or at the email above. This workshop is made possible by a California State Charter Schools Dissemination Grant.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN SONOMA COUNTY
Two classes are being offered through the Sonoma State University School of Extended Education during the 2005 Spring Semester that may be of interest to museum staff, board members, and volunteers, or students interested in museum careers. Principles of Arts Management (Art History 312) will provide students with a context for understanding the management of arts institutions and the role of those institutions within society. Museum Collections Management (Art History 480) will introduce students to a broad range of topics generally considered within the responsibility of the Registrar or Collections Manager in a museum. Both courses will cover issues on theoretical as well as practical levels and are taught by instructors with more than twenty years of experience working in museums. For more information and to register for these classes consult: www.sonoma.edu/exed.
AASLH AWARDS
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 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.
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 |
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.
Spirited Demand Drives Trafficking in Sacred Art
By Chris Kraul, Los Angeles Times, January 3, 2005
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-arttheft3jan03,1,4935094.story
State of Mind: Give Latinos their place in state history
By Ricardo J. Ramirez, Sacramento Bee, January 2, 2005
http://www.sacbee.com/content/opinion/forum/story/11909633p-12796558c.html
Museum visits are so-so
Associated Press, Fresno Bee, January 2, 2005
http://www.fresnobee.com/lifestyle/travel/story/9693843p-10576532c.html
New museum to display old cures and quackery
By Niesha Lofing, Sacramento Bee, January 2, 2005
http://www.sacbee.com/content/community_news/placer/story/11909583p-12796471c.html
Four museums in Palm Springs offer out-of-sun fun
By Eric Noland, Associated Press, Sacramento Bee, January 1, 2005
http://www.sacbee.com/content/travel/southern_california/features/story/11909495p-12796427c.html
A Sword-Swallowing Collector Closes an Odd Little Museum
By Jennifer Lee, New York Times, January 1, 2005
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/01/nyregion/01freak.html
Billions for Pork as Science is Slashed
By Jonathan Chait, Los Angeles Times, December 31, 2004
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-oe-chait31dec31,1,7433444.column
Historic buses keep on rolling at Bay Area museum
By John Geluardi, San Francisco Chronicle, December 31, 2004
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/12/31/NBGN4AI2201.DTL
Legislative "Pork" Okd in Boom Leaves Bad Taste in Lean Times
By Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times, December 30, 2004
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pork30dec30,1,3189325.story
Minting Bay Area History
Editorial, San Francisco Chronicle, December 27, 2004
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/12/27/EDGD99EPJG1.DTL
Who Should Tell the Story: Indian Tribes or Museums?
By Edward Rothstein, New York Times/San Francisco Chronicle, Friday, December 24, 2004
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/12/24/DDGGEAG3G71.DTL
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
EDUCATION MANAGER / PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM
Pacific Asia Museum seeks an energetic, creative and motivated individual to oversee the museum's education department, including school, adult and family programs. This individual will also manage the docents, schedule lectures and performances; and work closely with the curatorial and collection departments. Requirements: Excellent communication skills, teamwork, highly organized, BA degree. 3-5 years experience. For more information about the museum: www.pacificasiamuseum.org. Send resume to: Search Committee, Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles, Pasadena, CA 91101.
DIRECTOR / NELSON ART GALLERY AT UC DAVIS
The University of California, Davis invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Richard L. Nelson Art Gallery and Fine Arts Collection. The individual must have knowledge of museum standards and operations including curation, administration, and fiscal management. Curatorial and programming experience at increasing levels of responsibility. Academic training in Art History at graduate level or in the fine arts or closely related field. Demonstrated experience in performing curatorial functions including connoisseurship, principles of design, and interpretation of art objects, and in producing effective exhibition programs, installations, and publicity. Review will begin March 1, 2005. Send letter of interest, resume, and a list of four professional references to: Pat Turner, Dean; Division of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies; UC Davis; One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA. 95616-8528.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR / THE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY SANTA CRUZ
The Santa Cruz MAH is seeking an experienced Director of Development to oversee fundraising, membership, grants, campaigns, appeals, special events, and any other fundraising activities. 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 and as part of a senior management team. Successful grant writing experience & Bachelor's degree is required. 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: www.santacruzmah.org
ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER / THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT MUSEUM
The Palm Springs Desert Museum is seeking a dynamic, creative individual to manage, expand, and evaluate existing programs, and to design, develop, and implement new programs for children (K-5). The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in museum education and a BA degree in museum studies/education, art history or related field. A working knowledge of current arts education methodologies and technologies is also desired as well as experience in budget accountability and program evaluation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating and maintaining curriculum appropriate web site teacher resources, working with team members to facilitate Summer Museum Camp and Community Days activities, act as liaison and advisor to Docent Programs involving children, and creating and overseeing the maintenance of on-going in-gallery art activities. Please email your resume to: tterrell@psmuseum.org or fax to: (760) 322-4862.
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 12/22/04
AASLH AWARDS PROGRAM
CAM REQUESTS FEEDBACK ON CCHE GRANT PROCESS
IRVINE FOUNDATION APPROVES NEW GRANTS
NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE SITE FOR BEST OF THE WEB 2005
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
http://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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