CAM E-NEWS 8/1/2007
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| CHANGES TO CAM E-NEWS |
This edition of CAM e-News features some minor format changes that we hope our recipients will appreciate. From this point on, all grant announcements and deadlines will be featured in "Funding Opportunities." Also, be sure to check out CAM e-News' newest feature, the Monthly Museum Poll.
If you have suggestions on how CAM e-News can be more effective, please share your ideas with Christine Bennett, Program Coordinator, at admin@calmuseums.org.
| EIGHT CAM MEMBERS RECEIVE IMLS MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA GRANTS |
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently announced the 2007 Museums for America grant recipients, the nation's largest federal funding program for museums. Museums of all types, from art to zoos, 158 in all, will share $17.4 million in grant funding. Nationwide, 414 museums competed for grants, requesting over $41.9 million. CAM would like to congratulate its members who were awarded grants: Children's Museum at La Habra (La Habra) for its “Young at Art” project; Monterey Bay Aquarium (Monterey) for its Watsonville Area Teens Conserving Habitats (WATCH) program; Oakland Museum of California (Oakland) for its Family Art Explorations program; Museum of History and Art, Ontario, for its Improving Management and Intellectual Control of the Collections project; Maidu Interpretive Center (Roseville) for its Sustaining Maidu Cultural Heritage project; Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (San Francisco) for its Cultural Encounters programs; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (San Francisco) for its Explore Modern Art program; and the University Art Museum of the University of California, Santa Barbara for its Cataloguing and Digitization of University Art Museum Architectural Collections project. See http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/073107_list.shtm for a contact list of the recipients organized by state with descriptions of their grant projects.
| AAM HOSTS MEETING ON FEDERAL FUNDING FOR MUSEUMS |
On July 16, the American Association of Museums (AAM) convened a meeting in Washington, DC to discuss potential mechanisms for increasing federal funding for museums. Representatives of state, regional, and national organizations attended as well as members of the Federal Formula Grant Coalition. Meeting participants discussed funding needs such as conservation, traveling exhibitions, research, small museums, and professional development. The participants developed a funding package addressing these needs and with a variety of mechanisms. AAM will release the details of this funding package soon. Celeste DeWald, CAM's Executive Director, participated in this meeting as a representative of the Federal Formula Grant Coalition. For additional information, contact Celeste DeWald at cam@calmuseums.org or visit http://www.aam-us.org/getinvolved/advocate/ffc/index.cfm or http://www.aaslh.org/htopics.htm.
| THEME UNVEILED FOR THE 2008 CAM CONFERENCE |
CAM is pleased to announce that the theme for the 2008 conference is Seeds of Change: CAM in the Heartland of California. The theme was chosen by the Program Committee, which met in Fresno in mid-July to develop a strong program for the state's museum professionals. The 2008 CAM Conference will take place in Fresno, February 25-27, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. Mark your calendars now to join your museum colleagues in the heart of California! Visit http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2008overview.html for additional information.
| MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: PROGRAMS FOR LATINO AUDIENCES -- NEW FEATURE! |
CAM is adding a new and interactive feature to CAM e-News! Every month, CAM will host a poll for newsletter recipients on a "hot topic" pertaining to our state's museums. Participation in the poll is optional and respondents may remain anonymous if they wish. The results from the previous month's poll will be featured in CAM e-News. So, we encourage you to give us your opinion!
On July 29, 2007, the San Jose Mercury News wrote that "for the first time in modern history, most of the babies being born in California are Latino" with Latina mothers giving birth to 51.5 percent of all babies born in 2005 (see http://www.mercurynews.com/search/ci_6492635). The author claims that these newborns "are the leading edge of a Latino demographic surge that will remake the state in unknown ways during the coming decades." CAM would like to know how museums see themselves in the changing California landscape.
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL:
Will your museum offer programs in the next five to ten years specifically for Latino audiences?
Click here to participate in the poll
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
CALL FOR BOARD MEETING STRATEGIES
Adrienne Horn of Museum Management Consultants and Rachel Orlins Bergman of the Yolo County Historical Society are developing a workshop for the 2008 CAM conference on board development and leadership. One of the topics is strategies for keeping board meetings on task--and interesting. What strategies does your museum employ to keep your board members engaged and focused on leadership issues? CAM is interested in specific case studies and recommendations. Please contact Christine Bennett, Program Coordinator, with any ideas or suggestions at admin@calmuseums.org.
AAM STARTS NEW WEB EXCLUSIVE RESOURCE FEATURING ONLINE ARTICLES
Beginning July 1, the Museum News section of the American Association of Museums (AAM) website will include all-new Web Exclusives, featuring special articles and extras to highlight topics covered in the magazine. The Web Exclusives are accessible to anyone, including non-members. This month, the new service is kicked off with an article written by Margaret Kadoyama, a consultant for cultural organizations, museums and nonprofits and professor at John F. Kennedy University in Berkeley. Her article, The Spot Where it Flows, Practicing Community Engagement, discusses museums and their involvement with communities. To read Margaret’s article, see http://aam-us.org/pubs/civic.cfm. To view AAM’s most current Museum News site, visit http://aam-us.org/pubs/mn.cfm.
MATERIALS AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM IMLS SUMMIT ON CONSERVATION
On July 27-28, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) hosted a national summit on conservation. The Connecting to Collections National Conservation Summit proceedings and keynote addresses are available at http://www.imls.gov/news/events/CtoCsummit.shtm. Additional materials will be posted at a later date – keep checking back or subscribe to Primary Source, the IMLS’ free monthly newsletter for updates at http://www.imls.gov/news/source.shtm.
AMA AND LEADER TO LEADER INSTITUTE OFFER NEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The American Management Association (AMA) and the Leader to Leader Institute have announced a new scholarship program for nonprofit leaders. AMA has allocated funding for seventy-five scholarships to be administered by the Leader to Leader Institute. Scholarship benefits include one management education and professional development seminar offered by AMA; one year of individual AMA member benefits; and a one-year membership with the Leader to Leader Institute, including subscription to Leader to Leader Journal and discounts on the institute's publications and services. The deadline to apply is November 15. For details, visit http://www.leadertoleader.org/collaboration/ama/index.html.
ASTC ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD OCTOBER 13-16 IN LOS ANGELES
The Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated (ASTC) will be hosting its 2007 Annual Conference, Lights, Camera, Action: From Vision to Reality, on October 13-16 at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Attendees will explore the diverse issues involved in turning their museum's innovative visions into successful reality. Sessions will explore whether an organization's creative vision is right for its mission and audience, whether it can be “sold,” and how to realize a museum’s creative dreams, from articulating goals and securing resources to ensuring that the final story reflects a mission, brand, and core values. For conference details, visit http://www.astc.org/conference.
PRESERVATION WORKSHOPS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE ONLINE
NetNebraska, part of Nebraska’s Public Broadcasting Station, now offer a variety of distance learning workshops and videos online. The programs, featuring professionals from the Nebraska State Historical Society's Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center and the State Library Commission, provide practical and effective methods to help ensure that artifacts, photographs, and documents will survive into the future. The website also provides links to a wealth of conservation and preservation resources. To view these workshops and videos, visit http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/treasures/index.htm. The distance learning workshops are part of a partnership between the Nebraska State Historical Society, NET, and the Nebraska Library Commission with funding provided in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Partnership for a Nation of Learners program. For more information visit http://www.nebraskahistory.org.
LOS ANGELES “ARTS FOR ALL” ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM GAINS NATIONAL ATTENTION
EdWeek, a national journal for educators, highlighted the arts education progress made in Los Angeles County and the “Arts for All” County blueprint for arts education. “Midway through a 10-year initiative to restore arts education in Los Angeles-area schools, the program has expanded to 27 districts serving some 450,000 public school students,” noted the article. “At a time when regular offerings of art, music, dance, and theater have generally declined around the country, one-third of the 80 districts in Los Angeles County have agreed to provide such programs, and many have hired arts administrators and educators to carry them out.” To view the full article, published June 12, visit http://www.edweek.org (free registration required, then search for “Arts for All”).
2007 CONFERENCE FOR COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION TO BE HELD IN LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 7 - 10
The National Guild will be holding the 70th Annual National Conference in downtown Los Angeles from November 7 through 10, 2007. Designed specifically for community arts education leaders, the conference meets the networking and professional development needs of executive directors, trustees, program directors, and arts administrators. The program includes in-depth institutes, plenary sessions, site visits, networking events, and more than three dozen workshops, roundtables and panel sessions. In addition, there is currently a call for students to participate in performance showcases, which allow individuals to gain professional recognition for advancements in quality arts education. Additional details are available at http://www.communityartsed.org.
CTTC ANNOUNCES MEDIA EVENTS FOR 2007 AND 2008
The California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) has announced several upcoming events. The first event in the 2007 fiscal year will be the Los Angeles Media Reception scheduled for October 30, 2007. This event will be held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills from 6-8:30 p.m. The cost is $800 for the primary delegate and $500 for the secondary delegate. The deadline to register will be Friday, September 14 or until the delegate capacity is reached. The Los Angeles and San Francisco media receptions are now held on an 18-month rotation. The next San Francisco event will be in Spring 2008. For more information, visit the CTTC website at http://www.visitcalifornia.com.
COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION AUDIT REPORT AVAILABLE
In November 2000, the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network developed an effective tool known as “A Community Audit for Arts Education: Better Schools, Better Skills, Better Communities.” This document can assist local education, community and cultural leaders in assessing the status of arts education in their schools and school districts, and encourage community partnerships to strengthen and expand arts education for all students. While designed to encourage serious evaluation, it is also valuable as a vehicle for encouraging conversation and community planning in support of arts education. To download a PDF copy of this document, go to http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/kcaaen/resources/CAudit6-9.pdf (4.51 MB). [Excerpted from the CAAE Newsletter]
CAN OFFERS HUMAN RESOURCES SEMINAR
The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) is offering a seminar, Human Resources: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late, on Wednesday, September 19 in Los Angeles. Attendees will learn what to do to make sure their organizations have proper policies and procedures in place and how to become compliant with the latest employment laws now in order to prevent costly lawsuits down the road. For more information or to register, visit http://www.canonprofits.org/events/humanresources.html.
IMLS ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE GRANTS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced the awards for the Museums Grants for African American History and Culture. Ten grants, totaling $880,028, will provide opportunities for the staff of African American museums across the country to gain knowledge and abilities in the areas of management, operations, programming, collections care and other museum skills. See http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/072607_list.shtm for a list of the recipients with descriptions of the grant projects.
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS PUBLISHES EXPANDED JOB BANK
Americans for the Arts has released its new and expanded employment resource, the Americans for the Arts Job Bank. This service will replace the former Americans for the Arts Job Bank and the previous tools to list jobs through the Cultural Policy Listserv. The new job bank will feature a searchable resume database which already has over 200 resumes, auto notification, job activity tracking and more. For questions regarding the job bank, contact JobBank@artsusa.org. To view the new Job Bank, visit http://JobBank.artsusa.org.
FORD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES AWARDEES OF NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS INITIATIVE
The Ford Foundation has announced the awardees of its $1.9 million initiative to strengthen Native American arts and cultures throughout the United States. The IllumiNation program will provide support for indigenous artists and performers, encourage entrepreneurship, and help build networks between individuals and organizations across the United States. As part of the program, a select number of indigenous arts organizations have been awarded two-year grants of up to $250,000 that will be disseminated to individual artists, community groups, and institutions. CAM would like to congratulate the Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development, in Arcata, for receiving one of these IllumiNation grants. For more information about the Seventh Generation Fund, visit http://www.7genfund.org. For details regarding the Ford Foundation’s IllumiNation program, see http://www.fordfound.org/newsroom/view_news_detail.cfm?news_index=203.
ART 21 SEEKS PARTNERS TO SCREEN SERIES ON CONTEMPORARY ART
Art21, a non-profit contemporary art organization seeks partners to host free preview screenings of the fourth season of Art21 – Art in the Twenty-First Century. Screenings will be during the first two weeks of October (to kick of national Arts and Humanities Month). For details or to register online, go to http://www.art21.org.
AAM OFFERS FREE ACCREDITATION RESOURCE FOR SMALL MUSEUMS
The American Association of Museums (AAM) is providing a copy of Small Museums and Accreditation II: Profiles of Small Accredited Museums to museums interested in accreditation. To request a copy, e-mail smallmus-accred@aam-us.org, or call the AAM Accreditation Program staff at (202) 218-7689. For more information on AAM, visit http://www.aam-us.org.
CAN AND NCNA HOSTING CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS FORM 990 REVISIONS
The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) and the National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) will be hosting a conference call with an IRS representative to discuss and provide input regarding the new Form 990 revisions. The call will take place on Thursday, August 9 at 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is updating Form 990, the annual return that nonprofits are required to file if their annual income exceeds $25,000. The most recent draft update was issued in June, and the IRS is accepting questions and comments about it until September 14. For more information regarding the 990 revisions, as well as links to summaries and the actual draft, visit http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=171216,00.html. For more information regarding the CAN conference call on August 9, see http://www.canonprofits.org/resources/staffroom/compliance/#NCNAIRS_Conference_Call_on_Form_990_Revi.
IMLS WEBWISE PROCEEDINGS, PAPERS AND PODCASTS NOW AVAILABLE
For the first time, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is offering a publication highlighting proceedings of its Web Wise conference. It contains summaries of each session, keynote speeches, project demonstrations, and brief biographies of the speakers. Also available for the first time are MP3 Podcasts of each conference session. The publication is available on the IMLS website at http://www.imls.gov/pdf/WebWiseProceedings2007.pdf (PDF, 2.6MB) and in print form by e-mailing imlsinfo@imls.gov.
CALTIA HOSTS RURAL TOURISM CONFERENCE IN SEPTEMBER
The California Travel Industry Association (CalTIA) will host its annual Rural Tourism Conference on September 17-19 on Catalina Island. This event provides attendees with insightful, "use tomorrow" information to support their activities and goals. Delegates participate in hands-on professional development sessions aimed at raising awareness of industry trends and changes, developing marketing strategies and partnerships, as well as best practices for doing business during these challenging times. Visit CalTIA's Web site at http://caltia.com for more information.
CALIFORNIA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OFFERS CA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE WORKSHOP
The California Preservation Foundation and the Preservation Action Council of San Jose are offering a workshop, The Use and Application of the California Historical Building Code, on Thursday, August 23, at the San Jose Museum of Art. The California Historical Building Code (CHBC) is one of the most effective tools for preserving historic buildings in California. This workshop will feature the recent changes to the California Historical Building Code and other important provisions of the code, the differences between the CHBC and the California Building Code and how the alternatives allowed under the CHBC have been successfully applied. Participants will learn how to identify qualified historic buildings and their character-defining features, plus a process for applying alternative standards that preserve historic buildings while meeting life-safety mandates. For more information and to register online, visit https://www.eventville.com/Catalog/EventRegistration1.asp?Eventid=1002815.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES REGULATIONS FOR NONPROFIT 403(b) RETIREMENT PLANS
The Treasury Department has issued regulations to make the 403(b) savings plan — the retirement plan used by many nonprofit employees — more similar to the 401(k) retirement savings plan, reports the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Plan participants are now supposed to receive clearer explanations from employers, and the plans may one day include cheaper investment options with the potential for higher returns. The 403(b) plans, which were created in the 1950s, did not require much administrative oversight by employers. The new rules are expected to place a new administrative responsibility on nonprofit employers. For more information, see the Chronicle’s detailed article at http://philanthropy.com/jobs/2007/03/22/20070322-234400.htm.
CAC AND CA STATE FAIR PRESENT “ARTS DAY AT THE FAIR” ON AUGUST 18
The California Arts Council (CAC) and the California State Fair have teamed up for the third annual “Arts Day at the Fair” on Saturday, August 18. California Arts Day includes performances by music, dance and theater groups; visual arts organizations will have hands-on activities for kids. A schedule of events and activities will be available in early August. For more information on “Arts Day at the Fair” or the CAC, contact Mary Beth Barber at (916) 322-6588 or mbarber@caartscouncil.com, or Jessica Dunning at California State Fair at (916) 263-3237 or jdunning@calexpo.com. General information on the California State Fair and Exposition may be found at http://www.bigfun.org/fair/index.asp.
CAN HOSTING ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES IN OCTOBER
The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) will host its 16th Annual Conference, Building Strong Nonprofits, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 24 & 25, 2007 in Los Angeles. The conference will feature three keynote speakers and 25 workshops with six learning tracks in fundraising, leadership, communications and marketing, rethinking resources, accountability and “hot topics.” Other highlights include the CAN Bookstore, the 2007 Awards of Excellence sponsored by CAN Insurance Services, and the Exhibitor Expo. Visit http://www.CAnonprofits.org for more information and to register. Early Bird registration (before October 5) is $159 for CAN members and $209 for non-members.
NATIONAL TASK FORCE RELEASES NEW TOOLS TO PROTECT CULTURAL HERITAGE
The Heritage Emergency National Task Force has developed a new collection of tools designed especially for libraries, archives, museums, historic sites, and historic preservation and arts organizations. The tools are the result of the Task Force’s “Lessons Applied” initiative to develop practical applications for the lessons from Hurricane Katrina, such as helping cultural institutions apply for disaster aid and developing relationships with emergency responders. The new tools are available as free downloads at http://www.heritageemergency.org.
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| 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 below, we recommend that you go directly to the newspaper's web site and search with key words.
Impossible Job. Here’s What You Need for It [TOPIC: increasing demand for Executive Directors in museums, and Getty Leadership Institute]
By: Jori Finkel, Los Angeles Times, July 29, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/29/arts/design/29fink.html?_r=1&ref=arts&pagewanted=all&oref=slogin
Ex-chief sues L.B. Museum of Art: Nelson alleges defamation, wrongful termination in lawsuit against the museum's foundation
Long Beach Press-Telegram, July 26, 2007
http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_6475601
American Indian Tribes Protest Museum Action
By: Katlyn Carter, Daily Californian, July 26, 2007
http://www.dailycal.org/sharticle.php?id=25499
A Tough Sell for Smithsonian's Stores: In Wake of Critical Report, Institution Is Considering Outside Vendor
By: James V. Grimaldi and Jacqueline Trescott, Washington Post, July 25, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/24/AR2007072401667.html?hpid=moreheadlines
Officials approve $80 million to give Fresno zoo a facelift
San Francisco Chronicle, July 24, 2007
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2007/07/24/state/n105848D07.DTL&type=politics
Building Audiences with Text Messages
By: Kate Taylor, The New York Sun, July 11, 2007
http://www.nysun.com/article/58197
San Jose neighborhoods get a blast from the past: SEE HOW THEY LOOKED IN 1800s [TOPIC: online collections and visitor experience]
By: Janice Rombeck, San Jose Mercury News, July 10, 2007
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_6338700?IADID
Please note that CAM does not necessarily endorse the information contained in these articles or the source(s) of the information.
To view 8 additional articles featuring museums or related topics in California newspapers through August 1, 2007 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.
| PERSONNEL NOTES |
Email admin@calmuseums.org to include personnel announcements in future editions of CAM e-News.
| FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
GOOGLE OFFERING FREE ADWORDS ADVERTISING IN-KIND GRANTS
Google is offering free Adwords Advertising in-kind grants. Google grants support organizations demonstrating a philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts. Grant recipients can use their award of free AdWords advertising on Google.com to raise awareness and increase traffic to their respective site. There is no deadline to apply. More information is available at http://www.google.com/grants.
TOMMY HILFIGER FOUNDATION GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation is offering grants to projects that aim to help empower America's youth, especially programs and partnerships that promote educational opportunities as well as cultural programs that impact a diverse population of youth. The deadline to apply is October 1. For detailed information, visit http://usa.tommy.com/opencms/opencms/companyinfo/foundation/aboutthefoundation.html.
SF ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
The San Francisco Arts Commission has announced Arts & Communities: Innovative Partnerships, a new grant program to fund a range of diverse projects which together represent a spectrum of artistic ideas and innovative ways of working with neighborhoods and communities. The initiative will support artists and arts organizations based in San Francisco, of any medium, as the lead partner collaborating with a non-arts community-based organization or group located in San Francisco. The deadline to apply is September 6. For details, visit http://sfartscommission.org.
ARTS IN HEALTHCARE GRANTS AVAILABLE
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) working in partnership with the Society for the Arts in Healthcare (SAH), is offering grants to promote the use of the arts to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, their families, and caregivers. Proposals are now being sought from organizations that have established arts in healthcare programs operating in or warranting replication in underserved communities. The deadline for letters of inquiry is September 19. For more information and eligibility requirements, please review the guidelines available at http://www.thesah.org.
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR CA WILDLANDS GRASSROOTS FUND
The California Wildlands Grassroots Fund is accepting applications from California grassroots nonprofit organizations to support conservationists advocating for the permanent protection of intact wildlands on both public and private lands. The Fund focuses on organizations with budgets of $100,000 or less as well as on sponsored individual activists that demonstrate commitment to conserve the natural landscapes, ecosystems, plants, and wildlife. The emphasis is on geographic areas and advocacy efforts that have not received other significant support. The Fund provides support for a wide variety of grassroots strategies. The next deadline is September 21, 2007. The final 2007 deadline is December 21. For additional details, visit http://www.calwildlandsfund.org/.
STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT DEADLINES
CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL
For information, click CAC.
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
For information, click CCH.
CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
For information, click CCHE.
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
December 1, 2007: Conservation Assessment Program
For information, click CAP.
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
October 1, 2007: Conservation Project Support
For information, click IMLS.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
August 13, 2007: Access to Artistic Excellence
September 7, 2007: Arts on Radio and Television
September 21, 2007: American Masterpieces: Visual Arts Touring
For information, click NEA.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
September 12, 2007: Planning Grants for Interpreting America's Historic Places
October 2, 2007: Grants for Stabilizing Humanities Collections
All program deadlines: We the People Initiative
For additional deadlines and information, click NEH.
NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION
For information, click NHPRC.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
August 6, 2007: Science of Learning Centers
For information, click NSF.
If there are other grant opportunities you would like to share with the California museum community, please email the CAM Office at admin@calmuseums.org.
| BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS |
CAM e-News 7/18/2007
CTTC REQUESTS PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION ON CULINARY, CULTURE, AND WHALE WATCHING EVENTS
PSAS HIGHLIGHTING IMPORTANCE OF THE ARTS FOR KIDS NOW AVAILABLE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES WEBSITE AND BLOG LAUNCHED
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2008 CAM CONFERENCE
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
| CONTACT CAM |
We welcome your comments and inquiries. Please contact the CAM office at:
California Association of Museums
P.O. Box 1455
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1455
Phone: (831) 471-9970
Email: admin@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.
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