CAM E-NEWS 9/14/05
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONS RALLY TO SUPPORT HURRICANE KATRINA RECOVERY EFFORTS |
The devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina is affecting everyone across the nation and inspiring donations and good deeds. Many museum and cultural associations have stepped up to lead a nationwide cause to ease the recovery for our colleagues and cultural institutions in the South. The following is a brief summary of some of the efforts underway and links for additional information:
It is not too late to contribute to the recovery efforts! CAM encourages you to visit the websites listed above and learn more about how you and your organization can participate in the relief efforts.
| JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION RELEASES THE "MUSEUMS AFTER SCHOOL" REPORT |
The James Irvine Foundation recently announces the release of “Museums After School: How Museums Are Reaching Kids, Partnering with Schools, and Making a Difference.” The report explores the experiences of ten California museums who participated in the Museum Youth Initiative, an effort by The James Irvine Foundation to fund museums across California to implement and evaluate after-school programming for young people. "Museums After School" presents key evaluation findings which explore how museums are approaching after-school work, lessons learned about effective practice, and other components of the programs. The report is based on a series of annual assessments conducted over the course of the initiative and interviews with participants and leaders in the museum field. The report was created especially for museum practitioners and can be downloaded at http://www.irvine.org/assets/pdf/pubs/former/Museums_After_School.pdf.
| PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY FOR CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY - OCTOBER 7 |
The annual "California Arts Day" on Friday October 7--the event created five years ago to recognize the role that the Arts such as music, theater, visual art, poetry, and dance among others play in California--is fast approaching, and organizations and individuals are gearing up to participate and show lawmakers that the arts are important. For example, in Pasadena a number of organizations will offer free arts, music and culture, including (but not limited to): the Armory Center for the Arts, Armory Northwest, Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena Museum of History and several others. Suggestions on how performing arts and visual arts organizations may participate can be found at http://www.cac.ca.gov/?id=261. If you have an idea for California Arts Day and would like to submit it to the CAC, please email Mary Beth at mbarber@caartscouncil.com with the subject heading "California Arts Day idea," and keep looking to http://www.cac.ca.gov for the California Arts Day database of events and activities.
While individual organizations are hosting programs throughout California, the California Arts Council and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities will be on the West steps of the capital. Organizations, artists and arts lovers are invited to help promote the importance of the arts. California Poet Laureate Al Young will speak and read his poetry, and awards to finalists of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities Poster Art Contest for 2004 and 2005 will be presented. CAC is especially interested in organizations that would like to both promote the arts and themselves through short performances (approximately 20 minutes), or by staffing informational tables for onlookers to gather information. If your organization is not able to attend, material can be sent to the CAC for distribution. (Please note: no products can be bought or sold on state grounds, and presentations and materials must be of a non-political nature.) If your organization would like to participate, please call or email Wayne cook at 916-322-6344 or wcook@caartscouncil.com with the subject "Arts Day at the Capital." Material can be sent to the CAC at 1300 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 with the same subject heading.
| CONGRATULATIONS TO MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA GRANT RECIPIENTS IN CALIFORNIA |
The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $16,859,240 to 169 museums across the country under its highly competitive Museums for America grant program.
CAM congratulates the following California recipients: Aquarium of the Pacific; Bay Area Discovery Museum; Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; California Indian Museum and Cultural Center; Chico Museum Association; Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose; Crocker Art Museum; Explorit Science Center; Jepson Herbarium; Kern County Museum; Laguna Art Museum; Long Beach Museum of Art; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden; Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego; Oakland Museum of California; San Diego Archaeological Center; San Diego Historical Society; San Diego Museum of Art; San Diego Natural History Museum; South Coast Railroad Museum; Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens; University Art Museum, Long Beach; and the Zoological Society of San Diego.
For a list of museums funded organized by state with descriptions of their winning grant projects, please access: http://www.imls..gov/whatsnew/current/071905a.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 CAM CONFERENCE for additional information. CAM has reserved a block of rooms for Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24, 2006 at a discounted rate of $89.00 plus tax, for single or double occupancy (normal parking and resort fees do not apply to our group). You may wish to pack a kite or beach blanket!
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR WMA CONFERENCE & CAM FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES WORKSHOP!
We hope to see you at the Western Museums Association (WMA) conference in Pasadena and Los Angeles, "A Rose by Any Other Name: Integrity, Mission, Authenticity," September 28 - October 2, 2005! CAM is sponsoring two events at the WMA conference: a pre-conference workshop on fundraising, "Fundraising Strategies: A Grab-bag of Ideas and Tools" (September 28, 2005, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $55/$105), and a breakfast on legislative advocacy, "Governor Schwarzenegger, the State Capitol, and Museums" (September 30, 2005, 7:15-8:45 AM, $25). The deadline to register is today, September 14th. The program and registration information for the WMA conference can be viewed at www.westmuse.org.
AASLH WORKSHOPS COMING TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is hosting two workshops: a Board Development Workshop on Wednesday, August 3, 2005, 1:00-5:00 PM; and a Collections Management Workshop, Thursday-Saturday, August 4-6, 2005. To register for either workshop, go to the AASLH web site at www.aaslh.org/workshop.htm or contact Karla Nicholson, AASLH Director of Programs, at nicholson@aaslh.org, phone (615) 320-3203.
THE SMA NEEDS NOMINATIONS FOR THE SMALL MUSEUM AWARD
The Small Museum Association, Inc. (SMA) is soliciting nominations for the annual Small Museum awards. These awards will be presented at the SMA Annual Conference scheduled for February 26-28, 2006. This year, two awards will be presented in the following categories: The Hunter-Burley Award for an individual's outstanding contributions to the advancement of public access and professional growth for an individual institution and The Small Museum Association Award for an individual's outstanding contributions to the advancement of funding for, professional growth within, and/or the accessibility of information to the small museum community on a regional or state level. To receive a nomination form by email, please email Tiffany Davis at tiffany.davis@pgparks.com.
BANCORP FOUNDATION GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
U.S. Bancorp Foundation offers cash contributions to nonprofit organizations in areas including affordable housing, economic opportunity, education and artistic and cultural enrichment. In 2004, its charitable contributions topped $19 million. Most grants are made in the form of program support, but some also can be used toward general operating costs and capital campaigns. Most grants are between $5,000 and $50,000. Deadlines vary by state--check the foundation Web site. For more information, contact Teresa Bonner at 612-303-4000 or visit http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/about/community_relations/charit_giving.cfm. [Excerpted from ArtsEdMail, September 7, 2005, California Alliance for Arts Education.]
LA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION GRANTS
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is now welcoming applications for the 2006-07 Organizational Grant Program. Awards will support activities that build artistic and administrative capacity and enhance community access, taking place subsequent to July 1, 2006. Application due dates vary by organization budget size for the most recently completed fiscal year: OGP III (more than $1.5 million) on October 26, 2005; OGP 2.5 ($500,000-$1.5 million) on November 30, 2005; OGP II ($100,000-$500,000) on November 16, 2005, and OGP I (less than $100,000) on December 14, 2005. These are NOT postmark deadlines. Complete guidelines, instructions, and the electronic application, as well as a full list of workshop dates and locations, may be found at http://www.lacountyarts.org under “Funding (OGP).” [Excerpted from ArtsEdMail, September 7, 2005, California Alliance for Arts Education.]
TERRA FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN ART ANNOUNCES GRANT PROGRAM
The Terra Foundation for American Art announced the official launch of its new grant program. The Foundation anticipates granting $7.5 million annually in its program areas of Exhibition, Academic and Public Programs, and Chicago K-12 Education. These three areas will shape the grant program as well as other Terra-initiated projects in this inaugural year. The Terra Foundation seeks to create an inclusive dialogue on American art across geographic borders and welcomes project proposals that share this objective. It has a particular interest in projects that highlight American art internationally or in the Foundation’s hometown of Chicago. However, the Terra will also support projects taking place nationally that emphasize multi-national perspectives and participation. You may access information on the new grant program, including guidelines and the application process, at the Foundation’s Website, www.terraamericanart.org.
LEARNING FROM VISITORS: A NEW SURVEY TOOL FROM AASLH
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced a new Performance Management Program designed to help museums measure visitor satisfaction. AASLH member institutions receive the complete survey package for $3,500. There are currently two annual survey rounds to choose from: January (deadline to sign up is January 1) and June (deadline to sign up is June 15). Performance Management staff will guide each museum through the entire process including personal consultations to determine three customized survey questions, interpreting survey results, and determining root causes for issues raised by survey data. To request further information about the Performance Management Program, contact Cherie Cook, Project Director, at cook@aaslh.org or at 316.721.9956.
MUSEUM COMPUTER NETWORK'S 33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Museum Computer Network (MCN) is holding their 33rd annual conference at the world famous Omni Parker House November 2-5, 2005. More information and registration forms are available at: http://www.mcn.edu/Mcn2005/mcn2005index.htm People are encouraged to book through and stay at the conference hotel, to keep our quality programming costs reasonable. Early Bird Registration Ends September 16, 2005. Register at: http://www.mcn.edu
MUSEUM FREE-FOR-ALL ON OCTOBER 1, 2005
Enjoy culture in Los Angeles as 24 area museums join to offer free admission on October 1, 2005--a wonderful collaborative effort among museums. The following museums are participating in the Museums Free-for-All: Anaheim Museum; Armory Center for the Arts; Autry National Center; Bowers Museum of Cultural Art; California African American Museum; California Heritage Museum; California Science Center; Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens; Craft and Folk Art Museum; The Getty Center; Hammer Museum; Japanese American National Museum; Laguna Art Museum; Long Beach Museum of Art; The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA); Museum of Latin American Art; Museum of Television and Radio; Newport Harbor Nautical Museum; Orange County Center for Contemporary Art; Orange County Museum of Art; Santa Monica Museum of Art; Skirball Cultural Center; Southwest Museum of the American Indian and the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. The offer is good for general admission only and does not apply to special ticketed exhibitions; regular parking rates apply; opening hours vary per museum. For more information, contact Stacey Ravel Abarbanel, Director of Marketing and Communications at the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History at 310.825.4288 or at staceyra@arts.ucla.edu
NORTHERN STATES CONSERVATION CENTER ANNOUNCES CLASSES
The NSCC is bringing back six popular classes and introducing two new courses this fall. In September, Gretchen Anderson will teach Integrated Pest Management for Museums, Historic Houses and Archives. In October, Lin Nelson-Mayson will teach Exhibit Fundamentals: Ideas to Installation. All courses are taken at your own pace, on-line, with a regular on-line chat with the instructor. You can take courses from any computer with Internet access. There are no travel costs. If you are interested in any course, please sign up at www.museumclasses.org and pay for the course at http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html. If you have trouble completing an on-line order, or have any other questions, please contact Helen Alten at helen@collectioncare.org or Eric Swanson at eric@collectioncare.org. CAM members are eligible for discounts on certain courses.
EXHIBIT HALL, SPONSORSHIP, AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE FOR CAM 2006 CONFERENCE
Business associates, museum vendors, and consultants are invited to participate in the CAM conference to meet with current customers, display and advertise products and services to potential clients, and support networking opportunities that strengthen the California museum field. The 2006 CAM conference will take place at the Monterey Beach Resort in Monterey, California, February 21-24, 2006. A highlight of the conference venue will be the stunning views of Monterey and the bay from the Exhibit Hall and other meeting rooms. The Exhibit Hall will open the afternoon of Wednesday, February 22, 2005 and be open all day Thursday, February 23, 2005. To view the Exhibit Hall, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities and the Exhibit Hall Floor Plan please click on EXHIBITOR, VENDOR, AND SPONSOR PROSPECTUS. If you have any questions, please contact the CAM Office at 831-471-9970.
THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA IS TAKING PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The University of Victoria, BC Canada is conducting a six-day immersion learning opportunity which will explore the nature and scope of institutional accountability, along with practical ways in which museum, arts, and cultural leaders and professionals can integrate performance measures to enhance all aspects of organizational effectiveness. For more information regarding dates, location and registration, visit: www.uvcs.uvic..ca/forms/crm/online_reg.aspx before September 17. For a course outline, visit www.uvcs...uvic.ca/crmp/courses/ha488h.aspx or contact: Lisa Mort-Putland, Program Coordinator Cultural Resource Management Programs Division of Continuing Studies, University of Victoria E-mail: lmort-putland@uvcs.uvic.ca Tel: (250) 721-6119. Information on other upcoming courses visit www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp
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.
County historical museum highlights disasters with exhibit
By Denise Ellen Rizzo, Lodi News Sentinel, September 14, 2005
http://www.lodinews.com/articles/2005/09/14/news/2_emergency_050914.txt
A Little TLC at the aquarium: Penguins, otters stranded by Katrina bring appetites to Monterey
By Karen Ravn, Monterey Herald, September 14, 2005
http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/news/local/12641445.htm
City history museum on the way; Residents to decide exhibits for new facility
By Justin Jouvenal, San Francisco Examiner, September 11,
2005http://www.sfexaminer.com/articles/2005/09/11/news/20050910_ne04_city.txt
In Mississippi, History is Now a Salvage Job
By Florence Williams, New York Times, September 8, 2005
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/08/garden/08history.html
Surveying the Gulf Coast's Cultural Losses
By Elizabeth Blair, Morning Edition, September 7, 2005
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4835721
Katrina ruins some Gulf cultural sites
By Richard Pyle, The Mercury News, September 7, 2005
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/entertainment/gossip/12583004.htm
Crocker Art Museum Shows Off Collection Online
KCRA3.com, August 31, 2005
http://www.kcra.com/news/4920088/detail.html
To view 15 additional articles featuring museums or related topics in California newspapers between August 31 and September 14, 2005, click on Museums in the News.
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
To view additional details, application instructions, and contact information for the above open positions, click on Museum Job Opportunities.
| GRANT DEADLINES |
CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL
For information, click CAC.
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
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
October 1, 2005: Conservation Project Support
November 15, 2005: Museums for America
For information, click IMLS.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
October 1, 2005: Arts Indemnity Program
For information, click NEA.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
September 16, 2005: Planning Grants for Libraries, Museums, and Special Projects
September 16, 2005: Consultation Grants for Libraries, Museums, and Special Projects
October 3, 2005: Grants for Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development
November 1, 2005: Challenge Grants
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 |
ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR "FUN" FUNDRAISING WORKSHOP
MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL ON OCTOBER 1, 2005
2006 CONSERVATION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CHANGES
NOMINATIONS FOR THE CAMMY AWARD - DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 2, 2005
GENERAL 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, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. To learn more about the arts in California, the Arts License Plate, and other initiatives for the arts in California, please visit the CAC Website.
|
|
|
| © The California Association of Museums, All Rights Reserved California Association of Museums P.O. Box 1455 Santa Cruz, California 95061-1455 (Located at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center) 831/471-9970 |
Questions: General Information: cam@calmuseums.org Technical Support |