CAM E-NEWS 11/21/2007
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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.
| GREEN MUSEUMS INITIATIVE WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION |
There is an exciting movement sweeping across the museum field in California: the Green Museums Initiative. In 2006, the CAM Board of Directors took the forward-thinking step to develop a Green Museums Initiative (GMI) Committee to inspire California museums to develop green business practices, eco-friendly facility management, and sustainable programming. Our first goal was to update the daily operations and programs of CAM to serve as a model for other institutions and decrease our own ecological footprint. The greening of the 2007 CAM Conference in Long Beach was the GMI’s first step in achieving this goal, which included sessions on sustainability and the implementation of many eco-friendly practices. Thanks in part to sponsorship support, CAM was able to make significant progress in becoming a green conference. For more in-depth information about the greening of the 2007 CAM Conference, see http://www.greenmuseums.info.
In 2008, GMI’s goal is to provide the California museum field - and colleagues across the nation - with the resources and information to make a difference in their own organizations and communities. The committee is currently developing an outline for a website and discussing the best strategies for providing our colleagues in the museum field with greener resources. We want to know what information would be helpful to you in your efforts to “green” your museum and your work. We invite you to share your stories with GMI as we build a greener community. The GMI Committee will be conducting a focus group at the 2008 CAM Conference to elicit feedback on the website layout and design. Contact Kate Davies, Chair of GMI, at gmi@calmuseums.org to share your needs or stories or let us know if you would like to participate in the website focus group meeting.
| LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP |
A limited number of registration scholarships are available for the 2008 CAM conference, Seeds of Change: CAM in the Heart of California, in Fresno, February 25-27, 2008. Applications must be completed online by Friday, December 7, 2007. Each scholarship includes a complimentary full two-day registration to the conference valued at $225-300. The scholarship does not include lodging, travel expenses, workshops, meals, or evening events. Scholarship recipients must meet one or more of the criteria and successfully articulate the benefit of attending the conference in the application. Priority for the scholarships is given to:
The conference scholarships are made possible through the generosity of Wells Fargo and other scholarship sponsors. To apply, see http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2008scholarships.html for application and guidelines. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail before January 1, 2008.
| AAM POSTS FACT SHEET ON MUSIC LICENSING IN MUSEUMS |
The American Association of Museums (AAM) has posted an online fact sheet that provides an overview of music licensing in museums. The fact sheet can help museums determine whether it is necessary to obtain a license for their musical performances. Museums frequently use music in various aspects of their operations, from live concerts and performances for special events to recorded music in galleries, shops, restaurants, or elevators. In many cases, such public use of music requires the permission of the copyright owner of the musical composition. To compensate the copyright owner and reduce the risks of legal liability, museums should determine whether it is necessary to obtain a license for their musical performances. With the help of Troy Klyber, Intellectual Property Manager at The Art Institute of Chicago, the AAM Information Center has developed a fact sheet on music licensing in museums. To download the fact sheet, see http://www.aam-us.org/upload/Music_Licensing.pdf.
The timing of this fact sheet is ideal since many museums have recently been contacted by BMI, a music licensing company. AAM has no relationship with BMI and has not endorsed its products or the use of AAM's name.
| CTTC SEEKS 'WHAT'S NEW IN CALIFORNIA' SUBMISSIONS |
The California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) is seeking submissions for its What’s New in California news release. What’s New in California is a quarterly round-up of new happenings in California and is targeted to the media. Appropriate items for consideration include new attractions, new hotels, major renovations, new trail brochures or special themed guides, museum exhibitions and galleries, etc. The deadline for the Spring 2008 edition is December 14; the deadline for the Summer 2008 edition is February 15, 2008. Submissions must only be submitted on the official form, which can be attained by emailing Amanda Moreland, Media Relations Coordinator, at amoreland@visitcalifornia.com.
| 2008 CAM CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT – ENGAGING MEDIA PARTNERS TO TAP INTO THE LATINO MARKET |
The next 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. The preliminary program, schedule, and registration information are now available online at http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2008overview.html. In each edition of CAM e-News until the conference, we will highlight a session, workshop, evening event, or other aspect of the conference:
¡Conectate! Engaging Media Partners to Tap into the Latino Market
Moderator/Presenter: Doniece Sandoval, Arts Marketing Consultant. Presenters: Lorraine Yglesias, Emerging Markets Innovation, Monterey Bay Aquarium; Daniel Rodriguez, Promotions Director, Telemundo; Stella Romo, News Director/Public Affairs, Lotus Communications
This session will focus on leveraging your assets to acquire, evaluate, and maintain media sponsorships targeted to California's Hispanic population. What do you do when you don't have a national media directory or an advertising agency? Discover how to sleuth out print, online, radio and broadcast targets. Whether you are a large institution with national cache or a small institution with local appeal, you can partner with the media to reach new audiences.
| MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: IS YOUR MUSEUM PREPARED TO FACE A NATURAL DISASTER? |
The recent wildfires in Southern California forced a handful of museums to implement their evacuation plans and, in some instances, historic buildings were destroyed (see CAM e-News 11/7/2007). Even museums that were not in the burn areas dealt with soot-filled air and related clean-up projects. A natural disaster on this scale could happen in any California community and every museum could face an evacuation or worse. CAM wants to know if your museum has developed an emergency preparedness plan and trained staff or volunteers to implement it.
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL:
Is your museum prepared to face a natural disaster?
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CA CULTURAL & HERITAGE TOURISM COUNCIL SYMPOSIUM IN MONTEREY - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration is now open for the California Cultural and Heritage Tourism Council’s 4th Annual Symposium, which will take place on January 9-11, 2008 in Monterey. Participants will learn how to utilize cultural and heritage tourism assets as a community development tool, and gain ready-to-use knowledge of how to preserve, protect, interpret and promote their communities’ assets and resources. For details and to register, visit http://b2b.visitcalifornia.com/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&product_major=CUL0108&functionstartdisplayrow=1.
NEW PROGRAM TO COLLECT COMPREHENSIVE DATA: THE CALIFORNIA CULTURAL DATA PROJECT
A new statewide collaboration of funders will begin collecting comprehensive data about the California cultural sector in January, 2008. In preparation for the California Cultural Data Project, arts leaders are being invited to information sessions being held from Humboldt to San Diego throughout November. The California Cultural Data Project will streamline the funding application process for arts organizations and will provide comprehensive, standardized data about the cultural sector. To view the calendar of information sessions in November, see http://www.eventbrite.com/org/42656520?s=877133. For more information about the California Cultural Data Project, see http://www.eventbrite.com/event/76953169.
CONGRESS PASSES FUNDING FOR TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY GRANTS AND IMLS
Earlier this month, Congress sent to the President the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill (H.R. 3043; H. Report 110-424). The conference agreement includes $120 million for the Teaching of Traditional American History program at the Department of Education, as well as $277.131 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and $9,000,000 for Education through Cultural and Historical Organizations (ECHO). The total for IMLS includes $258 million for regular programs and administration, an increase of $10.9 million over last year’s level, and $13.2 million less than the amount requested by the administration. While funding for museum programs fell short of the President’s request, conferees identified $19.1 million in earmarks designated for more than ninety projects at museums, historical societies, and libraries. For details, see http://www.preservationdirectory.com/preservationblogs/ArticleDetail.aspx?id=283&catid=6. [Excerpted from the Preservation Directory Blog, 11/10/2007]
TECHSOUP OFFERING SEVERAL DISCOUNTS IN DECEMBER
TechSoup will be offering a number of special programs and discounts in December. As part of their month-long Stop Spam Today campaign, TechSoup has posted a number of resources to help organizations reduce their spam load. Also, for the entire day on December 5, TechSoup will be giving away free anti-spam software to eligible organizations. For details on this giveaway, see http://www.techsoup.org/stock/spam/. For more information on other discounts, opportunities, and special promotions, visit the TechSoup website at http://www.techsoup.org.
CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY INTERVIEWS FORD BELL, PRESIDENT OF AAM
On November 1, the Chronicle of Philanthropy published its biography and interview of Ford Bell, President of the American Association of Museums (AAM). In the interview, Bell describes how one of the main issues facing the museum sector is resources, particularly for small museums. He also cites diversity as a priority for the field. To read the full interview, see http://philanthropy.com/free/articles/v20/i02/02007101.htm.
WORKSHOP TO TRAIN EDUCATORS TO REPLICATE READ AND CONNECT PROGRAM
The Public Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will offer a replication training workshop to museums on its IMLS National Leadership grant-funded program model, Read and Connect. The Read and Connect program offers a unique museum-based approach to experiential learning, utilizing exhibits and collections artifacts and reinforcing vocabulary, spelling, comprehension and application (writing) skills for young students in grades K-7 and cognitive learning with pre-school children. Workshops are available in Boston, Milwaukee, Phoenix, and Orlando. The cost for workshop registration is $50, and the deadline to register is November 21. To register, please contact Breanna Stayskal at bstayska@ci.grand-rapids.mi.us or by phone (616) 456-3610. For all questions, please contact Paula Gangopadhyay at utpaula@comcast.net or (517) 285-2875.
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS LAUNCHES “ARTSVOTE2008” TO PROMOTE ARTS IN 2008 ELECTION
The Americans for the Arts Action Fund has launched ArtsVote2008 as a national political initiative to ensure that presidential candidates adopt thoughtful arts policies. Currently, the ArtsVote2008 website hosts a number of resources, including candidate arts policy links, an email signup for ArtVote notifications, and a variety of links to calendars, report cards, and impact data. Also on the website is a form letter that can be filled out by voters and sent to the presidential candidates. For more information, see the ArtsVote2008 website at http://www.artsactionfund.org/artsvote/.
CALL FOR SURVEY RESPONSES – CONTINUING EDUCATION IN MUSEUM FIELD
The University of Oregon's Department of Arts & Administration is gathering information on how museum professionals and advanced students continue their education in the museum field. The survey takes only about 5 minutes and responses are due December 31, 2007. Participate in the survey by visiting http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=LWDoBORBt80pPjqfTqNivQ_3d_3d. For more information regarding this survey, contact David Turner at dturner@uoregon.edu.
SOLINET OFFERS FALL ONLINE PRESERVATION CLASSES
SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, has announced its Fall Preservation classes. These classes include Digital Photograph Collections: Access and Standards (new) and Metadata for Digitization and Preservation. For full descriptions of the classes and online registration, see http://www.solinet.net/.
GETTY INSTITUTES PRESENT TWO-DAY CONFERENCE ON THE PRESERVATION AND STUDY OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
Presented by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Getty Research Institute, "The Object in Transition: A Cross Disciplinary Conference on the Preservation and Study of Modern and Contemporary Art", will explore some of the key issues surrounding the conservation of contemporary sculpture, painting, and mixed-media artworks, and collaborative possibilities, primarily between conservators, art historians, and curators, working in these fields. The conference will be held at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, January 25-26, 2008. Registration is free, but space is limited. For more information and to view the preliminary program, visit http://www.getty.edu/conservation/science/modpaints/modern_materials_conf.html. To register, see http://www.getty.edu/conservation/science/modpaints/object_trans_reg_form.html.
CAP STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1
The Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) is still accepting applications for the 2008 program. Contact Heritage Preservation to receive an application, or download an application from Heritage Preservation's Web site, http://www.heritagepreservation.org. The postmark deadline for applications is December 1. For more information, contact CAP staff at (202) 233-0800 or cap@heritagepreservation.org.
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCE 2008 ARTS ADVOCACY DAY
The Americans for the Arts have announced their 21st annual Arts Advocacy Day, which will be held March 31 - April 1, 2008, in Washington D.C. This Day is a national event that brings together a broad cross section of America’s cultural and civic organizations, along with hundreds of grassroots advocates from across the country, to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating increased public funding for the arts. Participants will learn how to lobby congress, network with other attendees from their state and across the country, and be heard by their members of Congress during visits to make the case for the arts and arts education. For more information, see http://www.artsusa.org/events/2008/aad/default.asp.
AAM PRESENTS CEO & GOVERNANCE SEMINAR ON FEBRUARY 1-2 IN SANTA FE
The American Association of Museums (AAM) will be hosting a CEO & Governance Seminar on February 1-2, 2008, in Santa Fe. The workshop is designed for directors interested in building high-performance boards, with a section on planning and fundraising. Attendance is open to museum CEOs or executive directors with less than 7 years experience in the position or in need of additional direction on increasing board effectiveness. The housing deadline is January 4, and registration closes on January 10, 2008. For details and to register, see http://www.aam-us.org/getinvolved/learn/ceos-and-governance-seminar.cfm.
NEA AND IMLS ANNOUNCE BIG READ GRANT RECIPIENTS
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) have announced the recipients of Big Read Grants for the first half of 2008. The grants total $1,598,800 and were awarded to 127 libraries, municipalities, and arts, culture, higher education, and science organizations to host Big Read celebrations of 16 classic novels from January-June 2008. See http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/111607_list.shtm for the listing of Big Read grants awarded for programming in January-June 2008. For more information on the Big Read, including program FAQs, the complete list of Big Read novels, and application deadlines, please visit http://www.neabigread.org.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – “TRANSFORMING MUSEUMS: BRIDGING THEORY AND PRACTICE” CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON
The Museology Student Committee for Professional Development at the University of Washington has announced its Call for Submissions for "Transforming Museums: Bridging Theory and Practice." This conference will be held at the University of Washington on May 15-16, 2008. For details regarding the call for submissions, see http://depts.washington.edu/museum/2008callforsubmissions/callpdffinal.pdf. The deadline for submissions is January 4. For more information, see http://www.transformingmuseums.org.
AAM ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL MUSEUMS & COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS ABROAD GRANT WINNERS
The American Association of Museums (AAM) has announced its inaugural Museums and Community Collaborations Abroad (MCCA) grant winners. A new partnership in cultural diplomacy between AAM and the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, MCCA is designed to strengthen connections between people in the US and abroad through museum-based exchanges. An independent peer-review panel of international museum professionals with experience in global collaboration selected four winning partnerships from a competitive field of fourteen applications. The funded projects are: Dear Mr. Mandela, Dear Ms. Parks: Children’s Letters, Global Lessons from the Michigan State University Museum and the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa; Indo-US Science Center Diversity Dialogue & Cultural Immersion Project from the New York Hall of Science, the National Council of Science Museums in Kolkata; and the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM) in Bangalore, India; Inside/Outside/North & South from the Museo de las Americas in Denver, El Museo Nacional de Etnografia y Folklore in La Paz, Bolivia, and El Centro Alipelt in Zacatlan, Mexico; and, Promoting Volunteerism to Improve Zoo Safety, Education and Animal Care from the Black Pine Animal Park in Albion, Indiana, and the Dushanbe Zoo in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. For more information regarding the MCCA Awards, see http://www.aam-us.org/mcca/.
UC RIVERSIDE OFFERS TWO COURSES – MUSEUM STUDIES AND ARTS GRANT WRITING
The University of California, Riverside, is offering two upcoming museum courses in its extension program. The first course, Introduction to Museum Studies, introduces students to the history of museums and the field of museum studies. Special attention is paid to museum administration, exhibition and collections management. See https://onlinereg.extension.ucr.edu/unexreg/OR_ClassSchedule.CourseDescription?pCourseID=12008 for details. The second course, Grant Writing for Artists and Arts Managers, will educate students on the critical parts that make up a successful grant proposal. With a focus on the importance of nomenclature, impact and artistic quality, the course examines a range of topics including explaining the use of the funds, how and when to collaborate, getting support letters, creating a budget and following up once the grant is funded. For more information, visit https://onlinereg.extension.ucr.edu/unexreg/OR_ClassSchedule.CourseDescription?pCourseID=12400.
IMLS PUBLISHES FY 2006 STATE LIBRARY REPORT
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has issued its first library statistics report on state library agencies for state fiscal year (FY) 2006. The Report for FY 2006 includes a wide array of information on topics such as libraries' Internet access, services, collections, staff, and revenue, and is used by state and federal policymakers, researchers, and others. The report is available in PDF format at http://harvester.census.gov/imls/pubs/stla/index.asp. For more information on the Library Statistics Program, visit http://www.imls.gov/statistics.
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| MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS |
A CAUTIONARY NOTE
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Scientists Fault Climate Exhibit Changes: Smithsonian Head Denies Politics Altered Arctic Show Message
By: James V. Grimaldi and Jacqueline Trescott, Washington Post, November 16, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/15/AR2007111502550.html
Neighbors can't tolerate expanded Museum of Tolerance: Homeowners say the problems of noise, buses and trash will only grow if a two-story cultural center is built. But backers of the center say it needs to grow.
By: Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times, November 14, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tolerance14nov14,1,4537070.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Valley's history torched by Witch Creek fire
By: Darryn Bennett, North County Times, November 10, 2007
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/11/11/news/inland/2_02_0111_10_07.txt
Reagan library can't fully account for 80,000 artifacts: A 'near universal' security breakdown left items open to theft by insiders, an audit says.
By: Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Catherine Saillant, Los Angeles Times, November 8, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-na-reagan8nov08,0,3027347.story?coll=la-home-center
Indian Americans Spearhead $15M Indus Valley Museum
By: Ketaki Gokhale, India-West Online, November 8, 2007
http://www.indiawest.com/view.php?subaction=showfull&id=1194549345&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1
If You Build It, Will They Come? [Discussion on whether expensive museum expansions are drawing enough visitors]
By: Kate Taylor, New York Sun, November 6, 2007
http://www.nysun.com/article/65906?access=541784
Please note that CAM does not necessarily endorse the information contained in these articles or the source(s) of the information.
To view 22 additional articles featuring museums or related topics in newspapers through November 21, 2007 click on Museums in the News.
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
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| PERSONNEL NOTES |
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| FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
GETTY FOUNDATION INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR MUSEUM CONSERVATION GRANTS
The Getty Foundation supports a diverse range of projects worldwide that strengthen the understanding and conservation of the visual arts. The Foundation’s Museum Conservation Grants are designed to assist institutions in caring for their permanent collections through two distinct initiatives. Survey Grants help museums identify the conservation requirements of art collections. Treatment Grants support the conservation treatment of artwork of outstanding artistic significance. Grants are provided in the United States and internationally to museums and other nonprofit institutions. Preliminary letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. Visit http://www.getty.edu/grants/conservation/ for detailed funding guidelines.
NEH ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WE THE PEOPLE CHALLENGE GRANTS IN UNITED STATES HISTORY, INSTITUTIONS AND CULTURE
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for its We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture. Funding supports humanities activities that explore significant themes and events in American history, thereby advancing knowledge of how the founding principles of the United States have shaped American history and culture for more than 200 years. The Endowment particularly welcomes proposals for programming at America's historic places (historic sites, neighborhoods, communities or larger geographical regions), as well as applications that address this theme through the use of digital technologies. The deadline to apply is February 5, 2008. For details and application guidelines, see http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/wtpchallenge.html.
GETTY FOUNDATION OFFERS CATALOGUING OF MUSEUM COLLECTIONS GRANTS
The Getty Foundation is accepting applications on an ongoing basis for its Cataloguing of Museum Collections. Funding supports full scholarly research and documentation of one or more distinct groups of objects in a museum's permanent collection by experienced scholars. Support is also available for the publication costs of catalogues. For examples of previous recipients and grant application details, see http://www.getty.edu/grants/research/institutions/cataloguing.html.
BARNES & NOBLE ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIPS FOR ARTS PROGRAMS
Barnes & Noble, a national bookstore chain, provides in-store fundraising opportunities, sponsorships, and donations to local and regional nonprofit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts, or K-12 education. Applicants must be located in the communities with company stores and should serve the greater good of the local community or region. A plan for promoting the program with Barnes & Noble should be included in the proposal. Applications may be submitted at any time. Visit http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/sponsorship/Sponsorship_main.html to review application information for local or national requests.
JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2008 LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The James Irvine Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2008 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards. The awards recognize individual leaders and leadership groups that are advancing innovative and effective solutions to some of the challenging issues facing California, as well as making a demonstrable difference to California's future. The deadline to apply is January 18, 2008. For a list of last year’s recipients and guidelines for the 2008 round of nominations, see http://www.irvine.org/leadershipAwards/.
NEH OFFERS PROGRAMMING GRANTS TO ACCOMPANY “NEH ON THE ROAD” EXHIBITIONS
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering Programming Grants to support ancillary public humanities programs to accompany "NEH on the Road" traveling exhibitions. Typical formats involve lectures; reading and discussion programs; film discussion programs; Chautauqua presentations by scholars; family programs; exhibition tours; and other appropriate formats for reaching the general public. The deadline to apply is December 31. For application guidelines, see http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/NEH_OnTheRoad_GuiidelinesForSelectedVenues.html.
IMLS ANNOUNCES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP GRANTS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced its National Leadership Grants, which support projects that advance the ability of museums and libraries to preserve culture, heritage and knowledge while enhancing learning. This funding program offers grants in the following areas: advanced digital resources, research, demonstration, library and museum collaboration, and collaborative planning. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2008. For details, see http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/pdf/NLG_2008.pdf.
NEH INVITES DIGITAL HUMANITIES WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting proposals for workshops that offer academically rigorous professional development programs for K-12 educators seeking to use digital resources to strengthen the teaching of the humanities. The deadline for proposal reviews is December 20, and the deadline for receipt of final proposals is January 17, 2008. For details and grant guidelines, see http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/digital.html.
IMLS AND NEA SEEKING BIG READ APPLICANTS FOR 2ND HALF OF 2008
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) are seeking applicants for The Big Read grant program for the second half of 2008. Grants aim to provide citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities. The initiative includes innovative reading programs in selected cities and towns, comprehensive resources for discussing classic literature, an ambitious national publicity campaign, and an extensive Web site providing comprehensive information on authors and their works. The deadline for a letter of intent is January 11, 2008, and the deadline to apply is February 12, 2008. For more information and application guidelines, see http://www.neabigread.org/guidelines.php.
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR AQUATIC CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The Project AWARE Foundation is committed to the conservation and preservation of the aquatic environment and its resources throughout the world through education, advocacy, and action. These grants are focused on a variety of related subjects, including aquatic education with a special interest in children, and formal and informal public education. Applications are reviewed quarterly; the upcoming deadline is December 15. See http://www.projectaware.org/americas/english/grants.asp for details.
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
December 1, 2007: Museums for America (for Museums in Declared Disaster Areas only)
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
February 12, 2008: The Big Read
March 12, 2008: Access to Artistic Excellence
For information, click NEA.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
January 23, 2008: Interpreting America's Historic Places: Implementation Grants / Planning Grants
January 23, 2008: America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants / Planning Grants
February 5, 2008: We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture
April 2, 2008: Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants
May 1, 2008: Challenge Grants
May 15, 2008: Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
July 1, 2008: Preservation and Access Research and Development Projects Grants
July 15, 2008: Preservation and Access: Humanities Collections and Resources
August 27, 2008: Interpreting America's Historic Places: Implementation Grants / Planning Grants
August 27, 2008: America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants / Planning Grants
October 1, 2008: Preservation and Access 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 PARKS SERVICE: NAGPRA
December 31, 2007: Consultation/Documentation Grants
For information, click NPS.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
December 13, 2007: Informal Science Education
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.
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CAM e-News 11/7/2007
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES AND THEIR IMPACT ON MUSEUMS
FEDERAL FORMULA GRANTS FOR MUSEUMS, PART II OF II
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR BRANDING AND MARKETING WORKSHOP ON NOVEMBER 13TH
CALL FOR CAMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS - DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY
2008 CAM CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT - WEB 2.0 AND MUSEUMS
OCTOBER MUSEUM POLL RECAP: WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH $2 MILLION?
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: IS YOUR MUSEUM PREPARED TO FACE A NATURAL DISASTER?
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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