CAM E-NEWS 2/2/05
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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.
| CAM CONFERENCE 2006: EYES ON THE HORIZON |
Save the date! The California Association of Museums is moving its annual conference from July to February of each year. As a result, the next CAM conference, Eyes on the Horizon: Envisiong and Realizing Our Future, will be held February 21-24, 2006 at the Monterey Beach Resort in Monterey. Monterey’s breathtaking natural beauty and cultural offerings will be the backdrop for an unforgettable conference. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to network with your colleagues, acquire new skills and knowledge, and get reinvigorated on the beaches of Monterey. Requests for session proposals will be available in the near future. For more information, please call or email Celeste DeWald at 831/471-9970 or cam@calmuseums.org.
| AASLH AWARDS PROGRAM--REMINDER |
The deadline for the American Association for State and Local History Awards (AASLH) Program is quickly approaching! 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.
| IMLS ANNOUNCES NEW WEB SITE ON AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE |
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced its support of In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience, launched February 1, 2005 in honor of African American History Month. Through images, maps, narratives and music, the exhibition presents, chronicles, and interprets the migratory movements that have formed and transformed the African-American community and the nation in the last century. Created by New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, the groundbreaking new Web site makes accessible to the general public more than 16,500 pages of essays, books, articles, and manuscripts, 8,300 illustrations, 100 lesson plans, and 60 maps that will help users understand the peoples, places, and the events that have shaped African America's migration traditions of the past four hundred years. The project is made possible in part by a $2.4 million dollar grant from IMLS with the support of the Congressional Black Caucus. Visit the Web site at http://www.inmotionaame.org.
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
2005 MUSE AWARDS DEADLINE EXTENDED
The deadline for submitting online applications to the 2005 MUSE awards has been extended until Friday, February 4, 2005. The MUSE Awards are sponsored by the AAM Media and Technology Committee and honor the best in museum DVDs, CD-ROMs, Web sites, videos, multimedia programs, and audio tours. Applications must be made by AAM Institutional or Individual Members. There is a $100 entry fee per entry. AAM Media and Technology committee members receive a 50% discount on entry fees. For more information, consult the Media & Technology Committee's Web site at http://www.mediaandtechnology.org. Apply online at http://www.mediaandtechnology.org/muse/.
SMAC-AAM's "SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL" LUNCHEON
The Small Museum Administrators Committee of AAM (SMAC-AAM) is seeking representatives from small museums to make 5-10 minute presentations at the “Small is Beautiful” luncheon at the AAM Annual Meeting on Small Museum Day (Monday, May 2, 2005). Presentations should detail activities that small museum carried out, illustrating the incredible resourcefulness of small museums. For more information, please contact Janice Klein at jklein@kendall.edu.
THE MEXICAN MUSEUM CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
Congratulations to The Mexican Museum in San Francisco for celebrating their 30th anniversary! They will be marking this milestone by offering free admission throughout 2005 and presenting a selection of artworks recently acquired for their permanent collection. For additional information, visit http://www.mexicanmuseum.org.
VISUAL RESOURCES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN MIAMI BEACH
The Visual Resources Association, the international organization of image media professionals, will host its 23rd annual conference in Miami Beach, Florida from March 6-10, 2005. This year’s conference focuses on project development, sharing and aggregating data, image indexing and retrieval, implementing the new Cataloging Cultural Objects guidelines, collaborative models to sustain digital collections, new tools for teaching and learning with images, and other related topics. For links to the full Conference program and online registration, visit www.vraweb.org/2005MiamiWebsite/index.htm.
DIBNER AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 15
The Dibner Award recognizes excellence in museums and museum exhibits that interpret the history of technology, industry and engineering to the public. The deadline for submission of applications/nominations is February 15, 2005. Winning exhibits, in addition to being well designed and produced, should raise pertinent historical issues. Further information and nominations forms are available at the SHOT webpage www.shot.jhu.edu/Awards/dibner.htm.
SMALL MUSEUM ADMINISTRATORS' COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Small Museum Administrators' Committee (SMAC) is offering four $500 scholarships to assist in underwriting the costs to attend the 2005 American Association of Museums Annual Meeting scheduled for May 1-5, 2005 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Applicants must be current SMAC members through AAM and be employed in a museum with a budget under $350,000. Only one applicant per museum per year is eligible. The deadline has been extended to February 10, 2005. For more information regarding this and other scholarships, please visit www.aam-us.org/am05/fellowships.htm.
CARE - AAM SCHOLARSHIPS
The Committee on Audience Research and Evaluation (CARE) of the American Association of Museums (AAM) is currently accepting applications for two CARE Scholarships to the 2005 Annual Meeting of AAM. The scholarships are for $1000 each, awarded to two individuals interested or active in the field of audience research and evaluation. The monies must be used to attend the 2005 AAM Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. Two scholarships are available: (1) student scholarship for CARE members who are currently enrolled students and (2) first-time attendee scholarship, CARE members who have never before attended an AAM Annual Meeting. For scholarship requirements and application instructions, email Steven Yalowitz at syalowitz@mbayaq.org. The deadline is Monday, February 14, 2005. Information about AAM and the Annual Meeting may be found at www.aam-us.org/.
NAME SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AAM MEETING
NAME is offering to assist graduate students in museums studies attend the AAM annual meeting in Indianapolis. Applicants must be full-time students engaged in an exhibition-related course of study in the United States. The scholarship includes complimentary registration, partial travel stipend ($100), and attendance at NAME events with a NAME mentor. To apply, submit a cover letter (maximum two pages) discussing your current course of study and career goals, indicating how attendance to the AAM Annual Meeting will benefit you and your course of study; a letter of recommendation/support from an intern-ship supervisor or academic advisor; and a resume. Preferably, the application will be mailed electronically to esiegel@nyscience.org. Alternatively, you may send the materials by regular mail to: Eric Siegel, Vice President, NAME, New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY 11368. Emailed applications must be received by February 21, 2005, mailed applications must be postmarked by that date. If you have any questions, contact Eric Siegel at esiegel@nyscience.org.
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.
Museum's Look at the Past Is Hands-On
By Jennifer Mena, Los Angeles Times, January 31, 2005
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-peeled31jan31,1,5534899.story
P.S. Around the Arts: Former Galeria Posada director wins arts honor
By Patricia Beach Smith, Sacramento Bee, January 30, 2005
http://www.sacbee.com/content/lifestyle/columns/smith/story/12162789p-13032924c.html
Donner Park visitor center plan draws concern of area residents
By Barbara Barte Osborn, Sacramento Bee, January 30, 2005
http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/story/12186929p-13055643c.html
Treasure trove of gay and lesbian artifacts; 'Queer Smithsonian' in S.F. celebrates its 20th anniversary
By Rona Marech, San Francisco Chronicle, January 29, 2005
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/01/29/MNG7QB2LGF1.DTL
Auction house in Michigan sells Ku Klux Klan paraphernalia
By David Eggert, Associated Press Writer, San Francisco Chronicle, January 29, 2005
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2005/01/29/national2159EST0607.DTL
That's Gross; The met's new exhibit reveals the yucky truth about the way the human body works
By Marty Berry, The Fresno Bee, January 28, 2005
http://www.fresnobee.com/lifestyle/story/9846641p-10701761c.html
America's Dean of Architects
By Christopher Hawthorne, The Los Angeles Times, January 27, 2005
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-johnson27jan27,1,4317579.story?ctrack=2&cset=true
Library collections find home online
By Martha Irvine, Associated Press Writer, Sacramento Bee, January 25, 2005
http://www.sacbee.com/24hour/technology/story/2043066p-10094270c.html
The Safety of Iraqi Objects
By Fred Bernstein, The New York Times, January 23, 2005
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/23/arts/design/23bern.html
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
MANAGER OF RETAIL OPERATIONS / MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO
MCASD requires an individual with previous retail management responsibilities. An interest in contemporary art and culture is highly desirable. Qualified candidate needs to be an experienced art-book and gift-item buyer. Financial skills to compose and execute multiple store budgets are required. Staff recruiting, training, scheduling, disciplining, and performance evaluations are key components in this position. Some travel. Send cover letter/resume to Manager of Retail Operations Search, MCASD, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037; fax 858-454-6985; email info@mcasd.org. Please, no calls.
CURATOR OF COLLECTIONS / MUSEUM DIVISION, PLACER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY SERVICES
The current vacancy for the Curator of Collections is a permanent, benefited position. Primary responsibilities include: administering the collections management programs; collecting significant artifacts relating to Placer County; maintaining the integrity of artifacts through routine maintenance and preventative conservation; and administering accessioning programs, donor relations, and loan activities. The person selected for this position will assist with volunteer training, visitor services, museum tours, special programs and tourism activities in a museum facility requiring regular weekend work and serve as a member of the exhibit team. To be considered for this excellent career opportunity, please submit a completed application for employment by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 4, 2005. Application materials can be obtained on the internet at www.placer.ca.gov/jobs or by calling the job line at (530) 889-4070. Submit your application materials to the Placer County Personnel Department, 175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603.
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR / HOMESTEAD MUSEUM
The Homestead Museum is accepting applications for a full-time Programs Coordinator. Responsibilities include planning and executing public programs, with a focus on elementary school-age children. Requirements include a BA in history, museum studies, education, or equivalent; experience in executing public programs; and excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Salary: $33,500 plus benefits. Send resumes to: Karen Wade, Director, Homestead Museum, 15415 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745. Full job description at: www.homesteadmuseum.org.
MANAGER OF ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS AND GIFTS / UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
USC seeks an individual to manage the university library’s archival storage, lead a collection emergency response team and develop and undertake large-scale organization and re-housing projects. The ideal candidate will manage the physical storage locations, develop and implement storage policies for all archives, integrate collections according to media type, track all collections by updating and using the library’s online catalog, and manage collection deliveries to and from reading rooms. The candidate will also manage the gifts department and oversee work with donor relations in conjunction with gift retrieval to coordinate gift retrieval. The incumbent will hire, train, and supervise a team of students to assist in collection storage and retrieval and organization of donated materials. Apply online at www.usc.edu/bus-affairs/ers/jobs/17474.html.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM ASSISTANT / THE PALO ALTO ART CENTER
The Palo Alto Art Center is currently accepting applications for the position of Children's Program Assistant. The position assists the Project LOOK! and Children's Fine Arts Program for 20 hours per week at $17 per hour. Candidate must have car and current driver's license and be available between 9am and 4:30 pm on Tues, Thurs, Fri and occasional Sundays. Ideal candidate will have a background in art or art education, and experience teaching children and/or working in a museum or professional art environment. Email cover letter, resume, and three professional references with current phone numbers. Be sure to put ASSISTANT APPLICATION in the subject line and email to both: Daisy Colchie, Project LOOK! Director at daisy.colchie@cityofpaloalto.org and Larnie Fox, Children's Fine Arts Director at larnie.fox@cityofpaloalto.org. Both may also be reached with questions at 650.329.2176 or 650.329.2122. POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT / THE TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION
The Vice President of Development is a key strategist, collaborating with executives and community leaders serving on the Board and senior staff to shape future direction and ensure that The Tech plays a growing role in shaping the interest and choices of future innovators. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the President, with responsibility for securing the contributed revenue required to support annual budgets, as well as building the endowment and raising growth capital. Qualifications include eight to ten years of progressive fundraising responsibility with nonprofit organizations with budgets of $8 million or larger. Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills. A minimum of three to five years of previous management experience directing multiple direct reports. To apply send cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@thetech.org or fax to (408) 279-7149. For further information about The Tech and to view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.thetech.org.
VICE PRESIDENT OF EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS / THE TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION
The VP of Exhibits and Programs provides the strategic direction and vision for the museum's interactive science and technology-based exhibitions and programming, and supplies creative leadership for the design, development, implementation and evaluation process. Qualifications include eight+ years museum or related experience with five years in exhibit and/or program development. Previous management experience of a creative team and the exhibition and content process. Experience in managing budgets over $1,000,000 and administering federal grants. An understanding and passion for technology with proven ability to take educational content and design engaging programs and exhibits that connect with a diverse audience. To apply send cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@thetech.org or fax to (408) 279-7149. For further information about The Tech and to view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.thetech.org.
EXHIBITS COORDINATOR / THE HOOVER INSTITUTION, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
The Hoover Institution seeks nominations and applications for a full-time, experienced Exhibits Coordinator to join the Hoover Archives at Standford University in a period of exciting growth and change. The appointment is for an initial three-year limited term, with the possibility of renewal. This is a career track position. The salary range is $48,390-$61,180. Applicants should supply a complete resume, writing samples, exhibit catalogs or captions, and three references well acquainted with their qualifications for this position. Letters and documents should be addressed to: Linda Bernard, Deputy Archivist, Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-6010.
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
March 1, 2005: Youth Arts in Educations!
For information, click CAC.
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
August 1, 2005: The California Story Fund
October 1, 2005: The California Documentary Project
For information, click CCH.
CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
For information, click CCHE.
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
For information, click CAP.
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
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 ARTS
March 14 and August 15, 2005: Access to Artistic Excellence
June 1, 2005: Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants
June 13, 2005: Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth
For information, click NEA.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
February 3, 2005: Implementation Grants for Museums and Historical Organizations
March 1, 2005: Summer Seminars and Institutes
March 22 and September 16, 2005: Consultation Grants for Libraries, Museums, and Special Projects
May 2 and November 1, 2005: Challenge Grants
May 16, 2005: Preservation Assistance Grants
July 1, 2005: Preservation and Access Grants
July 15, 2005: Grants to Preserve and and Create Access to Humanities Collections
November 1, 2005: Collaborative Research Grants
For additional deadlines and information, click NEH.
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 1/19/05
SCHWARZENEGGER APPOINTS NEW CAC DIRECTOR AND PROPOSES CAC BUDGET
AAM MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY 2005 MUSE AWARDS
NEW ARTS EDUCATION GRANTS AVAILABLE
NEW IMLS GRANT GUIDELINES
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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