CAM E-NEWS 3/16/05
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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.
| BUILDING A DIVERSE AUDIENCE FOR YOUR MUSEUM |
CAM is pleased to announce the 2005 Regional Workshop Series, featuring one-day workshops for the California museum community. The series starts this April with Building A Diverse Audience for Your Museum. This workshop will share best practices for building a diverse audience using the experience of museum professionals and other experts in the field of audience development who are also people of color. The basic resources and principles needed to launch an audience development campaign and a basic template for assessing resources in your community and museum will be addressed. Participants will also develop and share plans that could be employed in their organizations when organization buy-in from every level of the museum is achieved. A "bonus session" after the workshop will present basic vocabulary and knowledge regarding ethnic diversity in order to better communications with a diverse public.
Building a Diverse Audience for Your Museum
Monday, April 25, 2005, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose
Friday, April 29, 2005, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles
The registration fee for this workshop is $50 for CAM members and $75 for nonmembers. This fee includes workshop participation, additional materials and resources, and a boxed lunch. The workshop series is supported in part by Wells Fargo, the Wells Fargo Foundation, and the museums hosting the workshops. Complete descriptions of other upcoming CAM workshops on strategic planning (June), disaster planning for collections (August), fundraising (September), and visitor experience training (October/November) and the online registration form are available at www.calmuseums.org/regionalworkshops.
| GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL TO CREATE THE "CALIFORNIA MUSEUM FOR HISTORY, WOMEN, AND THE ARTS" |
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation yesterday to change the mission of the California State History Museum to create a new California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts--an effort spearheaded by First Lady Maria Shriver. At the bill-signing ceremony, Schwarzenegger said, "This museum will showcase California's extraordinary archives, its rich and unique history and it will focus our attentions on the stories and the struggles and the accomplishments and triumphs of our state's most remarkable women." The bill, AB 42, was written by Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez and Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, demonstrating strong bipartisan support. For additional information, see an article in The Sacramento Bee titled "New Mission for Museum" by Gary Delsohn at: http://www.sacbee.com/content/politics/story/12570739p-13425650c.html.
| REMINDER: CALIFORNIA MUSEUM MONTH |
In a continuing effort to communicate the value and importance of museums in California, the California Association of Museums (CAM) will be organizing its sixth statewide public relations and advocacy campaign on behalf of the state's museums. California Museum Month in May 2005 will focus the attention of media, legislators, and the public on the important role that museums play in our state. To make this statewide event a success, we need your assistance. There are two ways your institution can participate in this effort: host an event for California Museum Month or participate in CAM's Legislative Advocacy Day in Sacramento on May 18, 2005. All participation forms must be submitted by March 25, 2005. Together, we can create a month-long celebration that will draw public and political attention to the vast and important resources of California's museums and promote your institution's programs and collection. For additional information or to complete CAM's online form, please visit http://www.calmuseums.org/museum_month.
| ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO AWARDED 2004 NATIONAL AWARD FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICE |
Congratulations to the Zoological Society of the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park for receiving the prestigious 2004 National Award for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Zoological Society provides zoo visitors with interactive conservation projects, mentorship programs, volunteer opportunities, and more. Other award recipients include the Chicago Botanic Garden (Chicago, Illinois), the Flint Public Library (Flint, Michigan), the Mayaguez Children's Library, Inc. (Mayaguez, Puerto Rico), the Regional Academic Health Center Medical Library of the University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, and the Western Folklife Center, Inc. (Elko, Nevada). Recognizing the vital role of museums and libraries as leaders in a democratic society, IMLS annually gives these awards to libraries and museums that exhibit outstanding service to their communities. For more information on the other award recipients and the National Award criteria, visit www.imls.gov/whatsnew/current/031505a.htm.
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
REMINDER: CAM CONFERENCE IN FEBRUARY 2006
SAVE THE DATE! The next CAM conference, Eyes on the Horizon: Envisioning 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. Visit http://www.calmuseums.org/cam2006/index.html for additional information.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ARTS AND CULTURE 5TH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) will convene its Fifth Annual Leadership Institute July 11-17, 2005, on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. The Annual Leadership Institute provides training to an emerging generation of Latino artists and leaders of community based Latino arts and cultural organizations. Complete applications must be submitted to NALAC by Monday, March 21, 2005. For an application or for more information, visit www.nalac.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=index.index&page=2005LeadershipInstitute.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: A PILOT STUDY AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM STUDIES PROGRAM
The Museum Studies Program of The George Washington University (GW), in collaboration with the Registrar’s Committee of the American Association of Museums, and the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums, is seeking applicants to participate in the testing of a new graduate-level Distance Learning curriculum in Collection Care. Under a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, thirty participants will take four courses on a tuition-free basis to help evaluate the course content and delivery systems: Collections Management I: Legal and Ethical Issues (July 2005 - January 2006); Preventive Conservation I: Philosophy and Theory (July 2005 - January 2006); Collections Management II: Practical Applications (February 2006 - August 2006); Preventive Conservation II: Practical Applications (February 2006 - August 2006). Successful completion of the four courses will result in a Certificate of Completion of the Distance Learning Pilot Program in Collection Care from the GW Museum Studies Program. Applications are due no later than 5 pm EST, 10 May 2005. For an application, email Catharine Hawks at chawks@gwu.edu or call (202) 994-7030.
2005 SEMINAR FOR HISTORICAL ADMINISTRATION APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 20
Applications are now being accepted for the 46th Seminar for Historical Administration to be held in Indianapolis, October 29-November 19, 2005. The program is specifically targeted to full-time, paid staff of history museums, historic sites, preservation, or other history/museum organizations with three to ten years' experience and who are in a position of administrative responsibility or are preparing for such a position. SHA employs case studies, workshops, forums, and field trips to present and engage the best practices and ideas of history organization leadership and management. The deadline for applications is May 20, 2005. The SHA application can be downloaded at www.aaslh.org/histadmin. For information about SHA or the minority scholarship, contact Karla Nicholson at AASLH at (615) 320-3203 or nicholson@aaslh.org.
CONNECTING CALIFORNIANS TO THE OUTDOORS
The California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism is proud to present their 2005 Symposium "Connecting Californians to the Outdoors" on May 25 and 26, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency in Los Angeles. This Symposium will examine the need to serve California's diverse and growing population by interesting people of all ages and backgrounds in the value of the outdoor experience. The event offers public, private and non-profit recreation professionals the opportunity to hear keynote speakers who have hands-on experience, learn about successful programs, and participate in solution-based workshops analyzing issues that effect today's outdoor recreation profession. The registration of $125 includes all materials, presentations and solution-based workshops. For registration materials call (916) 653-9901 or contact symposium@parks.ca.gov.
AAM CENTENNIAL POSTER COMPETITION CALL FOR ENTRIES
AAM's 2006 centennial is a chance to celebrate a century of museum service and accomplishment. AAM is now accepting entries in a competition to design the sole commemorative poster of the centennial celebration. The winning design will be distributed to all attendees at the 2006 annual meeting in Boston. The deadline for submission is March 28, 2005. For more information on eligibility, design specifications, awards, and an application, visit www.aam-us.org/site/centennial.cfm or call (202) 289-1818.
CREATING COLLECTIONS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (EEC) is offering its one-day training, "Creating Collections with Young Children" on May 2, 2005. This seminar will show educators how to use collections to help develop sorting, classification, observation and analytical skills. The cost of the seminar is $150.00 for early registration before April 1 and $175.00 after April 1. Stay an extra day in Washington and attend the EEC's evening seminar on May 3, 2005. "Teaching History to Young Children" is part of a new seminar series on using museums to teach math, literacy and history to children under eight years old. The cost of the evening seminar is $60.00. If you sign up for both seminars, EEC offers a discount of $25.00. For more information about these seminar offerings, contact: Ann Caspari or Lynann Derrick at seecseminar@si.edu or (202) 786-4717.
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.
Nixon Library Can't Be Trusted Not to Play With His Words
By David Greenberg, The Los Angeles Times, March 15, 2005
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-oe-greenberg15mar15,1,5665203.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
Seeking a black focal point in S.J.
By Katherine Corcoran, San Jose Mercury News, March 14, 2005
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/11131220.htm
Beneath its beautiful dome, a beloved synagogue finds it houses rare artistic treasures
By Joan Libman, The San Francisco Chronicle, March 12, 2005
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/03/12/DDGLSBNEB71.DTL
Oakland Museum director will leave to head school
By Jim Herron Zamora, San Francisco Chronicle, March 11, 2005
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/03/11/BAEBDIGEST3.DTL
SOMA Holocaust Center to open in new space; Extensive collection to be unveiled
By Carolyn Jones, The San Francisco Chronicle, March 11, 2005
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/03/11/WBGECBKTFD1.DTL
State Audit Finds Misuse of 'Pork' Money; More than $1.1million in grants for legislators' pet projects was misdirected or unaccounted for, the controller says
By Evan Halper, Los Angeles Times, March 10, 2005
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pork10mar10,1,6859357.story
State controller faults more than $1 million in park grants
By Steve Lawrence, The Fresno Bee, March 9, 2005
http://www.fresnobee.com/state_wire/story/10095279p-10921224c.html
New DeYoung Museum to open its doors to New Guinea collection
By Kenneth Baker, The San Francisco Chronicle, March 8, 2005
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/03/08/DDGN8BKQR71.DTL
Assembly backs plan for women's history section in state museum
By The Associated Press, The Fresno Bee, March 7, 2005
http://www.fresnobee.com/state_wire/story/10082965p-10909778c.html
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR / SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM
San Mateo County History Museum seeks full-time person to assist with capital campaign, annual appeal, special events, correspondence, grants, and donor base management. Donor Perfect experience a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and cover letter to: San Mateo County Historical Assoc., 777 Hamilton St., Redwood City, CA 94063, Attn. Development Dept. or e-mail to rod@samhist.com. Phone: (650) 299-0104.
EDUCATOR / THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, LOS ANGELES
MOCA seeks an on-call, part-time Educator for Exhibition Highlight Tours to prepare and conduct interactive and lecture tours in support of the museum’s permanent collection and loan exhibitions. The Educator is responsible for circulating throughout the galleries to respond to visitors’ questions and provide general information regarding exhibitions. Strong knowledge of contemporary art required. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, studio art preferred; substantial coursework in art may be substituted for the degree requirement. Must have excellent verbal and communication skills. WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED. For more details, visit www.moca.org. To apply, send cover letter with resume to: MOCA, Attn HR Dept (EHT), 250 S. Grand Av, L.A., CA 90012 or email HR@moca.org.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR / MARIN HISTORY MUSEUM
The Marin History Museum seeks an individual with a pleasant demeanor to welcome visitors and assist with the general operation of the San Rafael office. Responsibilities include managing front reception, maintaining records and files, coordinating mailings, preparing informational packets and processing gift shop sales. Assist with volunteer coordination, database maintenance, special events and website maintenance. Occasionally provide general office support to the Executive Director at the Novato office. Qualifications include a B.A and two years of office experience, PC literate (Mac a plus), strong organizational skills and attention to detail, strong written and oral communication, flexible with the ability to take direction and work independently. Send resume to marinhistoryjobs@yahoo.com or fax to (415) 454-6137. No phone calls.
ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR / CHRISTINE ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES
Leading Los Angeles based PR Boutique located on the Miracle Mile specializing in fine arts, architecture and interior design is seeking two experienced account supervisors with agency experience and keen interest in the cultural world for full time work. We have six staff persons hailing from museums, cultural foundations, and architecture firms who specialize in this area. Our office features a great, positive work environment and easy access to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Please FAX a cover letter expressing your interest, skills, goals and agency experience to: (323) 931-9058, Attention: Christine Anderson. Visit caapr.com for company information.
ASSISTANT MANAGER / CHRISTINE ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES
Leading Los Angeles based PR Boutique located on the Miracle Mile specializing in fine arts, architecture and interior design is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager to work directly with the President managing accounts, clients, staff and overseeing agency operational systems. We have six staff persons hailing from museums, cultural foundations, and architecture firms who specialize in this area. Our office features a great, positive work environment and easy access to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Please FAX a cover letter expressing your interest, skills, goals and agency experience to: (323) 931-9058, Attention: Christine Anderson. Visit caapr.com for company information.
EXHIBITS TECHNICIAN / RUEBEN H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER, SAN DIEGO
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego California seeks a full time Exhibits Technician to maintain our exhibits. Qualified candidate must have 2 yrs mechanical and electrical tech experience. Familiarity with exhibit maintenance preferred. Performs routine daily floor operation procedures of the exhibition galleries. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, exhibit status documentation, and minor repairs. Also assists with program events and temporary exhibit installation and de-installation as required. For more information or to E-mail resume please contact Human Resources at: jiles@rhfleet.org, (619) 685 5751 or fax to (619)685-5771 or send to attn HR, P.O. Box 33303, San Diego, CA 92163.
MATRIX CURATOR / BERKELEY ART MUSEUM
Responsible for developing and implementing MATRIX exhibitions, a diverse sampling of significant national and international developments in all media and experimental forms. Apply online at http://jobs.berkeley.edu and search for keyword 2438. UCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a diverse working environment, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits. For more info on BAM/PFA and the MATRIX program visit www.bampfa.berkeley.edu.
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 COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
August 1, 2005: The California Story Fund
October 3, 2005: The California Documentary Project
For information, click CCH.
CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
For information, click CCHE.
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
May 15, 2005: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
For information, click IMLS.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
April 1, 2005: Arts Indemnity Program
June 1, 2005: Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants
June 13, 2005: Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth
August 15, 2005: Access to Artistic Excellence
For information, click NEA.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
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 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 3/2/05
ANNOUNCING CAM'S 2005 REGIONAL WORKSHOP SERIES
REMINDER: VISUAL UNDERSTANDING IN EDUCATION 2005 INSTITUTE
NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM SERVICES GRANT DEADLINE EXTENDED
CAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATION BY PETITION
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
Fax: (831) 471-9381
Email: cam@calmuseums.org
http://www.calmuseums.org/
CAM is supported in part by a grant from the California Arts Council. For additional information about the arts in California, the Arts License Plate, and other initiatives for the arts in California, please visit CAC.
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