CAM E-NEWS 10/10/2007
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FIND YOUR MUSE... Be a member of the California Association of Museums! CAM is the only professional association specifically addressing the needs and interests of California's museums and relies on membership dues to support its programs and services. Membership benefits and fees are available at http://www.calmuseums.org/membership.
| WORKSHOPS ON BRANDING AND MARKETING FOR SMALL TO MID-SIZED MUSEUMS |
Communicating Your Identity: Strategies for Branding and Marketing for Small and Mid-sized Museums is a one-day workshop presented by the California Association of Museums and the California Exhibition Resources Alliance this Fall. This engaging workshop will explore the role of branding, marketing, and public relations in supporting both an excellent visitor experience and meeting institutional goals. Workshop attendees will: understand the positive power of branding and how to use it; complete a “personality board” to use as a guide for future branding efforts; see branding in action at other museums; and learn how to work with marketing, PR staff members, or outside firms to further institutional goals. The presenter is Stephanie Weaver, a consultant to commercial and non-profit organizations on marketing, branding, and the customer experience. Dates and locations:
Fees: $70 CAM member / $80 Non-member. See http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/workshops.html for registration information. The registration fee includes workshop participation, museum admission, and additional materials/resources. Supported in part by the Irvine Foundation and the host museums, the Asian Art Museum and the Discovery Science Center.
| 2008 CAP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE |
Heritage Preservation’s Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) applications are now available. CAP helps small to mid-sized museums of all types, from art museums to zoos, obtain a general assessment of the condition of their collections, environment, and historic buildings. Following an on-site assessment by a conservation professional, the museum receives a written report recommending priorities to improve collections care. This report assists museums in educating staff and board members on conservation practices, creating long-range and emergency plans, and raising funds to improve the care of their collections. For museums with buildings more than 50 years old, CAP also supports an assessment by a historic building assessor. A second assessment (re-CAP) is available to organizations who participated in CAP prior to 2001.
To receive an application, call the CAP staff at (202) 233-0800 or download it from Heritage Preservation's website at http://www.heritagepreservation.org. The postmark deadline for applications is December 1, 2007. Heritage Preservation's CAP is supported through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
| AAM ANNOUNCES NEW ADVOCACY WEBSITE |
The American Association of Museums (AAM) has announced the release of their new advocacy website, www.speakupformuseums.org. The site has been designed to be a one-stop resource for information about key legislative issues affecting museums, AAM legislative updates and alerts, resources for advocacy, and contact information for members of Congress. The new site is a public site, and does not require membership with AAM. To explore the site, go to http://www.speakupformuseums.org. Please share or forward any ideas, suggestions or questions you have about the new website to Ember Farber, Legislative & Advocacy Assistant, via phone or e-mail (202-218-7703 or efarber@aam-us.org).
| SEEDS OF CHANGE: 2008 CAM CONFERENCE |
Mark your calendars now to join your museum colleagues in the heart of California! The 2008 CAM Conference, Seeds of Change: CAM in the Heart of California, will take place in Fresno, February 25-27, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. This conference will bring together a diverse group of museum professionals from across California for a stimulating and enjoyable exchange of ideas, perspectives and resources.
The preliminary program, schedule of events, and registration are now available online. Visit http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2008overview.html for additional information. Newly updated information on the conference hotel and transportation, including cost and time estimates, is also available.
| SEPTEMBER MUSEUM POLL RECAP: THE IMPACT OF NEW MUSEUMS ON EXISTING MUSEUMS |
In September 2007, CAM asked CAM e-News subscribers if new museums in California will have a negative or positive effect on existing museums, reacting to recent news that Donald and Doris Fisher, the San Francisco billionaires who co-founded the Gap clothing chain, plan to build a 100,000 square foot museum in San Francisco's Presidio to showcase their contemporary art collection. Approximately two out of five respondents (43%) claimed that new museums will have a positive effect by raising awareness among funders, the public, and the media about all museums and fostering healthy competition and collaboration. Meanwhile, 43% said that the effect of new museums depends on a number of factors, including the available resources within the community, the quality and professionalism of the new institutions, and whether there is an overlap of missions. Only 13% felt the impact would be negative, citing concerns about competing for limited resources and visitors.
To read some thought-provoking quotes from our respondents, see our SEPTEMBER POLL RECAP. Thank you to the respondents for sharing their opinions with CAM.
| MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH $2 MILLION? |
Past CAM Monthly Polls have focused on serious topics. Let's lighten things up and have some fun this month! Let's pretend your museum has been given a no-strings-attached donation of $2 million and the donor has stipulated that you (and only you) are to decide how the money should be spent. What is the first thing you would spend the $2 million on?
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL:
What is the first thing you would spend $2 million on?
Click here to participate in the poll
(or copy the following URL and paste it in your browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=g0wKD1Pu6bVdMTD6QeRs4Q_3d_3d)
IRS RELEASES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT "E-POSTCARD"
The IRS posted 14 frequently asked questions about the new Form 990-N, Electronic Notice on its website in September. The 990-N, also known as the "e-Postcard," is an electronic information return that small tax-exempt organizations must file if their gross receipts are usually $25,000 or less. The e-Postcard asks for basic identifying information such as the organization's legal name, address and employee identification number, as well as the name and address of its principal officer. E-filing is a requirement for small tax-exempt organizations. To view the FAQ, see http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=173864,00.html.
WEBBY AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW ACCEPTED
The 12th Annual Webby Awards are now accepting entries for the best cultural institution website of the year. Cultural institution industry sites can also enter in interactive advertising categories and feature categories such as best navigation and best copy writing. Nominees will be announced in April and winners will be honored at the gala ceremony in June 2008. The early entry deadline is October 26, and the final deadline for entries is December 14. Visit the Webby Awards website at http://www.webbyawards.com for more information and to enter.
GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER ISSUES PROCLAMATION FOR CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY
For the third year in a row, Governor Schwarzenegger has issued a special proclamation for California Arts Day. This year he encourages Californians throughout the state to take part in arts and cultural events. Govnernor Schwarzenegger wrote, "I encourage all Californians – especially youth and their guardians – to take advantage of the almost limitless opportunities to explore and participate in the arts in California. As you do, I am certain you will discover new talents and interests that will bring you joy for many years to come." To read the entire proclamation, go to http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/proclamation/7621/. To respond with support for this proclamation, use the online messaging system at http://gov.ca.gov/interact, or send a letter to “Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814.”
NONPROFIT EMPLOYEES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR COLLEGE DEBT-FORGIVENESS – NEW ACT IN EFFECT
The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.02669:>H.R. 2669), which won overwhelming majorities in the House and via conference report to the Senate, provides for three major actions: increasing the maximum Pell grant award; capping the loan repayment terms at 15% of discretionary income; and creating a debt-forgiveness program for public-sector employees, including those working for nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit the House Committee on Education and Labor at http://edlabor.house.gov/micro/ccraa.shtml. [Excerpted from the National Council of Nonprofit Associations’ Policy News, October 1, 2007]
2008 AASLH ANNUAL MEETING PROPOSALS DUE NOVEMBER 16
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) will present its 2008 annual meeting in Rochester, New York, from September 9 - 12, 2008. The theme chosen for the 2008 meeting is Discovering the Power of Transformation. Proposals must be submitted on a Call for Proposals form via email, fax, or mail. To obtain a copy in Microsoft Word to complete and submit via email, send a message to membership@aaslh.org. For more information, visit AASLH website, http://www.aaslh.org, or contact Bethany Hawkins at hawkins@aaslh.org or by phone at (615) 320-3203.
CAN NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) is in need of volunteers for its annual conference, coming up on October 24 - 25. Volunteers are able to attend the conference free of charge. CAN has many openings available, but particularly needs volunteers to assist with registration and the CAN Bookstore. For more information, contact Gregg Davidson, Education Director, at gdavidson@CAnonprofits.org.
HHMI LAUCHES SCIENCE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in Maryland, has announced the creation of the Science Education Alliance (SEA) to enhance the teaching of science and inspire new generations of scientists. SEA is intended to become a national network of scientists and educators working collaboratively to develop and distribute new materials and methods to the science education community. HHMI will commit $4 million to underwrite the first four years of the program. To learn more about SEA, visit http://www.hhmi.org/news/sea20071002.html. For details regarding HHMI, see http://www.hhmi.org.
ICHIM 2007 CONFERENCE PAPERS AVAILABLE ONLINE
The first group of papers to be presented at the International Cultural Heritage Informatics Meeting (ICHIM) are now on-line. The conference will be held in Toronto on October 24 - 26. To view the full list of papers, see http://www.archimuse.com/ichim07/speakers/index.html. To learn more about the ICHIM conference, visit http://www.archimuse.com/ichim07.
NEW REPORT FROM THE YOUNG NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network has released a new report, Stepping Up or Stepping Out: A Report on the Readiness of Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders. To view the full report, see http://www.ynpn.org/national/YNPN_SteppingUp.pdf.
AASLH REQUESTS 2008 LEADERSHIP IN HISTORY AWARD SUBMISSIONS
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) invites submissions to the 2008 Leadership in History Awards. Nomination forms may be obtained by visiting the AASLH website, http://www.aaslh.org, or by contacting the AASLH office by phone, (615) 320-3203, or email hawkins@aaslh.org. Nominations are due to state award representatives by March 1, 2008. Nominations are then reviewed by a national committee in the summer of 2008 with formal presentation of the awards made during the AASLH annual meeting, September 9-12, 2008, in Rochester, New York.
IMLS CHOOSES HERITAGE PRESERVATION FOR CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS: THE NATIONAL TOUR
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has chosen Heritage Preservation as the cooperator for Connecting to Collections: The National Tour, which is a central part of the Institute's multi-year initiative on conservation, Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action. The four meetings of the National Tour will focus on such issues as collections care expertise, technology and collections care, connecting to the public, and fundraising. The schedule tentatively includes a meeting in San Diego in January 2009, which will focus on the care of living collections.
NONPROFITS CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY TO GDP, STUDY FINDS
According to a new study from Johns Hopkins University, civil society sector contributes as much to the gross domestic product in a wide range of countries as the construction and finance industries, and twice as much as the utilities industry. The report, Measuring Civil Society and Volunteering: Initial Findings from Implementation of the UN Handbook on Nonprofit Institutions (9 pages, PDF), includes data generated by official statistical agencies in the United States and seven other countries. The report also found that philanthropy and volunteering generate at most only about one-third of nonprofit revenue; the balance comes from government funding and fees. Within philanthropy, gifts of time outdistance gifts of cash by almost two to one, and volunteer work accounts for approximately one-quarter of the economic contribution of nonprofit institutions on average. To read the full report, see http://www.jhu.edu/~ccss/publications/pdf/Measuring_Civil_Society.pdf. For more information about the Global Assembly, visit http://www.unv.org/en/news-resources/news/doc/unv-co-hosts-first-global.html. [Excerpted from Philanthropy News Digest, September 27, 2007]
SAVE OUR HISTORY GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
The History Channel has announced the recipients of the 2007/2008 Save Our History grants. This year’s grant recipients exemplify the unique way that preservationists can utilize modern technology to achieve their goals. CAM would like to congratulate the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles for being a recipient of the Save Our History grant. To read more about this year’s winning projects, please visit http://www.saveourhistory.com.
THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN HISTORIANS ACCEPTING 2008 AWARD NOMINATIONS
The Organization of American Historians is accepting nominations for their 2008 Awards. Categories include books, articles, dissertations, research, and teaching American history. Visit http://www.oah.org for more information.
CALL FOR 2008 EDCOM AWARD NOMINEES
Museums can now apply for the 2008 Standing Professional Committee on Education (EdCom) Awards. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to museum education by institutions offering distinguished programs and publications and by individuals demonstrating leadership within and beyond the museum community. Four types of awards are given: Excellence in Practice, Excellence in Programming, Excellence in Publications and the John Cotton Dana Award for Leadership. Contact Cheryl Palmer at cheryl.palmer@themintmuseums.org for nomination forms and more information. Nominations are due January 18, 2008.
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GUIDE AVAILABLE FROM GEO
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) has released a new Action Guide to provide organizations with an overview of general operating support, why it is important, and how grantmakers can provide it. The Guide is inspired by a spirited conversation that took place earlier this year on GEO’s listserv. To see the full guide, visit http://www.geofunders.org/home.aspx. [Excerpted from the Irvine Foundation's Irvine Quarterly, Fall, 2007]
AIC OFFERS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) will train sixty select candidates on how to respond to emergencies affecting cultural collections. Training will be in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, on October 15 - 19 and Seattle, November 12 - 16. No registration fee. Participants will receive support for travel, hotel and meals. For info, go to http://aic.stanford.edu/ or contact Eric Pourchot at (202) 452-9545, ext. 12 or epourchot@aic-faic.org.
VSA SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR 2008 CONFERNCE
The Visitor Studies Association (VSA) is seeking proposals for conference presentations and pre-conference workshops for Theory, Practice, & Conversations, the 21st Annual Visitor Studies Association Conference. The 2008 conference, which will be held in Houston, Texas, from July 15 - 19, will focus on creating bridges to understanding among researchers, evaluators, and those who apply research and evaluation within organizations. The deadline for submission is December 15. For more information and a complete description, go to http://www.visitorstudies.org/conference_about.htm.
SMA SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR SMALL MUSEUMS AWARDS
The Small Museum Association (SMA) is soliciting nominations for the annual Small Museum awards. The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2007. Email jpentangelo@constellation.org for a nomination form.
AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSOCIATION – CALL FOR SESSIONS FOR 2008 CONFERENCE
The American Public Gardens Association (APGA) is calling for sessions and papers for the 2008 APGA Annual Conference to be held in Pasadena, on June 23 – 27, 2008. The deadline proposal is October 15, 2007. More information is available at http://www.publicgardens.org/web/2006/06/annual_conference.aspx.
AIC REQUESTS POSTER SUBMISSIONS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The American Institute for Conservation requests poster submissions for their annual meeting to be held April 21-24, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2007. More information is available at http://aic.stanford.edu/meetings/index.html.
VIEW PSA FOR ARTS & HUMANITIES MONTH ON YOUTUBE
October is National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM), and the NAHM public service announcement is now available for viewing on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBktWkaz_Pc.
NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS – EVENTS HOSTED IN 76 CITIES
On October 4, 76 cities nationwide participated in meetings to discuss the science of and what is needed to solve global warming as part of the first annual National Conversation on Climate Action. These events sought to spark a broad national discussion starting at the local level on the challenges and solutions associated with global warming. CAM would like to acknowledge the California communities that hosted events: Menlo Park, Atherton, Chula Vista, San Diego, Santa Rosa, El Cerrito, Town of Portola Valley, and Long Beach. For details regarding the National Conversation initiative, see http://www.climateconversation.org.
NATIONAL GUILD WILL HOST ANNUAL CONFERENCE NOV 7-10 IN LOS ANGELES
The National Guild will host its 70th Annual National Conference in Los Angeles, November 7 - 10. 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. For details, see http://www.communityartsed.org/.
LONG-TERM CAPACITY BUILDING BRIEFING PAPER RELEASED
TCC Group has just released a briefing paper that offers advice about how to plan, implement and evaluate "long-term, capacity-building" initiatives. These initiatives offer funders an opportunity to increase their impact beyond project-based support, but they can also introduce much greater complexity into the grantmaking process. To view the full report, see http://www.irvine.org/assets/pdf/pubs/philanthropy/LTCB_Paper.pdf. [Excerpted from the Irvine Foundation's Irvine Quarterly, Fall, 2007]
PRINTMAKING CONFERENCE AT THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY ON NOVEMBER 10
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens will be hosting a printmaking conference, “Pressed in Time: American Prints 1905-1950,” on November 10 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. In conjunction with the exhibition of the same name, this conference brings together noted art historians to explore various aspects of the fine art of printmaking in the United States during the first half of the twentieth century. To receive a full schedule and registration form, please contact Susi Krasnoo at (626) 405-3432 or skrasnoo@huntington.org.
AAM DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2008 AAM MEETING
Applications for the 2008 AAM Diversity Fellowships will be available in November. The fellowships honor outstanding museum professionals and students of diverse backgrounds who have a demonstrated interest in diversity-related issues, and encourage museums to strive for greater inclusion of individuals and communities that are varied with regard to national origin, gender, race, culture, economic status, religion, sexual orientation, physical or cognitive ability, age and/or family structure. They will assist in funding for participation in the 2008 AAM Annual Meeting in Denver, where winners will attend several required sessions and activities. For more information, visit the fellowships section of the AAM website at http://aam-us.org/getinvolved/nominate/fellowships.cfm, or e-mail diversityfellow@aam-us.org.
FOUNDATION CENTER OFFERS PROPOSAL WRITING AND PROSPECT FINDING WORKSHOPS
The Foundation Center is offering two workshops of note in October in San Francisco. Its Proposal Budgeting Workshop, to be held October 19, will help participants think more strategically about how to strengthen their budget presentation for funders. The second workshop, Strategies for Finding and Evaluating Prospects, will be held in the afternoon of October 22 and October 23. This workshop will help grantseekers develop their skills and maximize efficiency in fundraising research. For details regarding these programs, see http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/10009152.
2007 GUIDESTAR NONPROFIT COMPENSATION REPORT RESULTS RELEASED
GuideStar has just released the results from its Nonprofit Compensation Report, which is based on over 100,000 observations from Forms 990 filed by 501(c) organizations filed with the IRS for fiscal year 2005. To view highlights and the full report, see http://www.guidestar.org/DisplayArticle.do?articleId=1162.
Get the Word Out in CAM e-News!
Please email the CAM office at editor@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 below, we recommend that you go directly to the newspaper's web site and search with key words.
A Gap billionaire's museum in Pelosi's privatized National Park?
Bay Area Indymedia, October 9, 2007
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/10/09/18453063.php
As a Company Leaves Town, Arts Grants Follow
By: Andrew Martin, New York Times, October 8, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/08/business/media/08altria.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Is There a Future for Old-Fashioned Museums? If the Spirit of St. Louis Can Come Alive on Your Desktop, You Might Not Want to Trek to the Mall
By: Joel Garreau, Washington Post, October 7, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/05/AR2007100500150.html?referrer=emailarticle
Art Museum Expansion: A Constructive Trend?
By: Blake Gopnik, Washington Post, October 7, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/05/AR2007100500240.html
Native Americans ask UC Berkeley to return museum artifacts
By: Christopher Heredia and Kevin Fagan, San Francisco Chronicle, October 6, 2007
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/10/06/BA6LSL3H4.DTL
Contributing to San Diego's quality of life and economy
By: Derrick R. Cartwright and Hugh M. Davies, San Diego Union-Tribune, October 5, 2007
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20071005/news_lz1e5davies.html
Museum to go solar in spring [Tech Museum of Innovation]
By: Sal Pizarro, San Jose Mercury News, October 2, 2007
http://www.mercurynews.com/localnewsheadlines/ci_7059851
On the lookout for light pollution: EFFORT TO ASSESS PROBLEM'S SCOPE [Great World Wide Star Count efforts and participating organizations]
By: Julie Sevrens Lyons, San Jose Mercury News, October 1, 2007
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_7050655?source=most_emailed
Lack of funding forces education program at Micke Grove to close
By: Zachary K. Johnson, Stockton Record, September 30, 2007
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070930/A_NEWS/709300315
Please note that CAM does not necessarily endorse the information contained in these articles or the source(s) of the information.
To view 24 additional articles featuring museums or related topics in newspapers through October 10, 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 |
NAGPRA INTRODUCES ONLINE GRANTS OUTREACH PROJECT
The National Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Program of the National Park Service (NPS) has added a new Grants Outreach Project to its website. The project will assist museums as well as Native American tribes, Alaskan Native villages and corporations and Native Hawaiian organizations in composing successful grant proposals and final projects. By featuring successfully executed grant proposals and final projects from museums and tribal organizations, the National NAGPRA Program has created an online resource for applicants engaged in NAGPRA activities in their communities. NAGPRA awards consultation/documentation and repatriation grants to museums and tribes working to identify and repatriate Native American human remains and funerary, sacred and cultural patrimony objects. Museums and tribes have equal opportunity to apply for and receive grants. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/GRANTS/INDEXoutreachcover.htm.
IMLS EXTENDS CONSERVATION PROJECT SUPPORT PROGRAM DEADLINE TO OCTOBER 12, 2007
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced that the deadline for applications for Conservation Project Support grants has been extended to October 12, 2007. Because some interested applicants reported problems with the Grants.gov online application process, which was required for the first time this year, IMLS is extending the deadline and accepting applications by e-mail. During this period, applicants will not be able to apply through Grants.gov. Applications should be submitted via email to Conservation08@imls.gov. Only electronically submitted applications will be accepted, and all application components must be in PDF format. Applicants should use their museum's name as the subject line of their submission e-mail. Detailed instructions can be found at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grantsgov/cps08_ext.shtm. Those needing assistance should contact Christine Henry at (202) 653-4674 or chenry@imls.gov; or Robert Trio at (202) 653-4689 or rtrio@imls.gov.
AASLH OFFERS ALDERSON INTERNSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
The American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) is offering its smaller institutional members the opportunity to apply for the Alderson Internship Grant Program. This award recognizes the demand for students to gain “real world” experience and the need to get qualified interns into institutions. AASLH will offer this internship opportunity (up to $3,000) to one of its members to hire a summer intern. To be eligible, a historical society must be an institutional member of AASLH with an annual budget under $500,000. Application forms can be found at http://www.aaslh.org/alderson.htm. The application deadline is December 15, 2007 for an internship beginning in summer 2008. For more information, contact Bethany Hawkins at
hawkins@aaslh.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 16, 2007: Connecting to Collections - Statewide Planning Grants
November 1, 2007: Museums for America
December 1, 2007: Conservation Assessment Program
December 15, 2007: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
January 15, 2008: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
January 30, 2008: Coming Up Taller
February 1, 2008: National Leadership Grants
February 15, 2008: Museum Assessment Program
March 15, 2008: 21st Century Museum Professionals
March 27, 2008: Advancing Knowledge: The IMLS/NEH Digital Partnership
April 1, 2008: Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies
April 26, 2008: Save America’s Treasures
For information, click IMLS.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
March 12, 2008: Access to Artistic Excellence
For information, click NEA.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
October 16, 2007: Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants
November 1, 2007: Challenge Grants
November 1, 2007: Collaborative Research Grants
January 23, 2008: America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants
April 2, 2008: Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants
May 1, 2008: Challenge Grants
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
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.
| CAM SPONSORS AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATES |
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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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| BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS |
CAM e-News 9/26/2007
SEEDS OF CHANGE - 2008 CAM CONFERENCE - PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE!
WORKSHOPS ON BRANDING AND MARKETING FOR SMALL TO MID-SIZED MUSEUMS
CA CULTURAL & HERITAGE TOURISM COUNCIL HOSTS ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
UPDATE ON IRS FORM 990
CTTC "WHAT'S NEW IN CA" SUBMISSIONS DUE OCTOBER 5TH
CCAHA OFFERS SUBSIDIZED PRESERVATION NEEDS ASSESSMENTS
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: THE IMPACT OF NEW MUSEUMS ON EXISTING MUSEUMS -- NEW FEATURE!
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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