CAM E-NEWS 12/5/2007
CAM e-News is a biweekly, electronic newsletter for members and supporters of the California Association of Museums (CAM). If you have any questions or suggestions regarding future editions of CAM e-News or any of our programs, please email CAM at editor@calmuseums.org.CAM e-News is supported in part by Associated Foundations, Inc. and BRC Imagination Arts.
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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.
| IMLS / URBAN INSTITUTE SEEKS MUSEUM SURVEY RESPONDENTS, ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARINGS |
Museums of all kinds, from art to zoos, are encouraged to participate in an important new study of public funding in the United States. The survey will provide a detailed look at the size, scope, and challenges created by public support for museums from federal, state and local governments. This short, confidential survey is being conducted by The Urban Institute, a non-partisan economic and social policy research organization based in Washington, D.C. through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
To fill out the survey, go to http://www.museumpublicfinance.org by December 21. For questions about the online survey, please e-mail or call one of the Urban Institute principal investigators: Carlos Manjarrez (cmanjarr@ui.urban.org) at (202) 261-5821 or Carole Rosenstein (crosenst@buffalo.edu) at (716) 645-2437 x1468.
As part of the same study, IMLS has also announced that it will hold public hearings in three cities to collect opinions and perspectives on how museums can best serve the public. Details about participation in the hearings will be released in early February 2008. The tentative schedule is: The Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, OH on March 10, 2008; The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO on March 12, 2008; and the Oakland Museum of California on March 14, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/112607.shtm.
| CALIFORNIA CULTURAL DATA PROJECT – INFORMATION SESSION MATERIALS AVAILABLE ONLINE |
The California Cultural Data Project (California CDP) is a statewide collaboration that will collect comprehensive information about the cultural sector in California. The Project is dedicated to strengthening the arts in California and streamlining the grant application process for cultural organizations. The California Cultural Data Project is a collaboration of many of the public and private arts funders in the state, including the California Arts Council, The Getty Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. It is administered by the Pew Charitable Trusts. The California Cultural Data Project has created a website for downloading the information that was shared during the recent statewide project information sessions. This data download center can be found at http://www.caculturaldata.org/documents.html and includes a FAQ sheet, basic steps to help organizations prepare to use the system, a blank data profile, general instructions, and a sample report.
CAM encourages all museums to become familiar with the California Cultural Data Project. The official website will launch on January 4, 2008 and include more detailed information and a calendar for future training sessions. For questions, email help@caculturaldata.org or call (866) 9-CAL-CDP.
| CAC ANNOUNCES GRANT PROGRAMS AND GUIDELINE WORKSHOPS |
The California Arts Council (CAC) has opened the application process for two grant programs: “Creating Public Value” and "Artists in Schools." Through the "Creating Public Value" grant program, the CAC seeks to partner with California arts organizations in rural or underserved areas to implement projects that make a positive contribution to communities utilizing tools identified as “The Three R’s”: Relationships (building partnerships), Relevance (to audiences and community), and Return on Investment (making the case to the authorizing environment). The deadline for applications is January 23, 2008. The intent of the "Artists in Schools" program is to integrate community arts resources—artists and professional art organizations—into a comprehensive, standards-based program that underscores the critical role that the arts play in shaping a student’s overall well-being and academic achievement. The deadline to apply is January 30, 2008.
In preparation for these grant deadlines, CAC will present a series of Guideline Workshops in various locations in California to guide potential grant applicants on the best practices for the California Arts Council’s “Artists in Schools” and “Creating Public Value” grant programs. Workshops will take place in Fresno (December 11), Stockton (December 11), Vallejo (December 12), Bakersfield (December 14), Lakeport (December 17), Visalia (December 19), Modesto (December 20) and San Benito (December 20). More information regarding the grants and workshops is available at http://www.cac.ca.gov.
| CCHTC HOSTS SYMPOSIUM ON CULTURAL TOURISM, JANUARY 9-11, 2008 |
The California Cultural & Heritage Tourism Council will host its fourth annual symposium on January 9-11, 2008, in historic downtown 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.
Specific information will be discussed on becoming a Preserve America Community, with guest speaker John Nau III, Chairman of the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Other scheduled speakers are: Susan Wilcox, Chief Deputy Director of Operations, California Travel & Tourism Commission; Jonathan Tourtellot, Editor, National Geographic Traveler, Doug McConnell, Host, OpenRoad.TV; Dr. Jerusha Greenwood, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; and Brian O'Neill, General Superintendent, Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
For more information, visit http://www.culturecalifornia.com/registration.
| 2008 CAM CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT – GROWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP BASE |
Get your purchase orders in now... The Early Bird Registration deadline is about a month away on January 11, 2008!
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:
SESSION 3A: Growing Your Membership Base
Moderator/Presenter: Kimberly Roberson, Assistant Director of Development, Membership, Santa Barbara Zoo. Presenters: Marilyn Cahill, Associate Director of Membership, California Academy of Sciences; Dana Hines, President and CEO, Membership Consultants, Inc.
This session will provide attendees with an overview of strategies to increase their membership numbers regardless of their size or budget. On-site sales, direct mail, online sales, telemarketing, and cultivation/communication will each be discussed as they pertain to those who work in small, mid-size, and large institutions. Attendees will leave with strategies for in-house implementation, outsourcing, or a combination of the two.
| NOVEMBER MUSEUM POLL RECAP: IS YOUR MUSEUM PREPARED TO FACE A NATURAL DISASTER? |
In light of the recent wildfires in Southern California, CAM asked CAM e-News subscribers if their museums had an emergency preparedness plan in place and trained staff or volunteers to implement it.
Less than half of the respondents (41.7%) indicated they do have an emergency plan in place with trained staff or volunteers. A quarter of respondents (25%) said they need to develop a plan. Meanwhile, one-sixth (16.7%) claimed they either have a plan but need to revisit it or do not know anything about their plan if they have one. These numbers suggest that the majority of museums are not prepared for a natural disaster, either because they do not have an up-to-date emergency plan or have not adequately trained or informed their staff members. Here are some comments from our subscribers:
Thanks to our amazing Collections Manager and some interns, we have a Disaster Plan that will assist us greatly in meeting our needs (or the needs of others) in the event of a disaster. Three of the six staff went through our city's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and the rest will do it next year! It feels good to have it under our belts. All we need to do now is to practice it! -- Anonymous
Consider it luck, but our area has not been hit with wildfires, floods, earthquakes, or any other disaster. This being said, we have not taken immediate action as the urgency is not there. -- Karen Mehring, Folsom History Museum
We are trained and our staff would do just fine but I bet they don't believe it. So I guess it's a wake up call to management to revisit the plan. -- Anonymous
To read other comments from our respondents, visit http://www.calmuseums.org/e-news/poll/2007-11.html. Thank you to those of you who participated!
| MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: MUSEUMS AND CHRISTMAS |
It ‘tis the holiday season – the time of year when many museums present holiday-themed programs, host employee or volunteer appreciation events, and decorate their lobbies or staff offices. According to some studies, over 90 percent of Americans celebrate Christmas. But, to some, this may exclude individuals and families that recognize Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or other observances. This poses a dilemma for museums that may wish to appeal to the majority while being inclusive of all traditions. Has your museum made a conscious decision to incorporate Christmas traditions or avoid them?
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL:
Does your museum use Christmas decorations or traditions for your holiday events?
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=whVaburml1vmx5CwMezrPw_3d_3d)
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
SAVE THE DATE: CAC ARTS CONFERENCE ON MARCH 4-5, 2008
The California Arts Council (CAC) has announced that their next annual Arts Conference will be held on March 4, 2008 in Sacramento, followed by California Arts Advocates Arts Advocacy Day on March 5th. For more information, see http://www.cac.ca.gov.
HISTORY DETECTIVES TV SERIES SEEKING ARTIFACT STORIES
History Detectives, a PBS series about the discovery, documentation, and preservation of historic American artifacts, is seeking story submissions for their sixth season from collectors, auctioneers, historical organizations, and museums across America. Submissions can be about an item that may have played a starring role, or was just along for the ride, in yesterday’s newsworthy people, places, or events. To submit an item, email History Detectives a description of your object (digital photos are welcomed in addition to the description) and include the key facts already known and what you hope to learn from their investigation. Information provided will be used for production research purposes only. Please submit questions or story ideas to Carolyn Weiss at carolyn.weiss@liontv.us. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives.
ARTS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP MEETING IN ANAHEIM IN JANUARY
The next meeting of the Arts Education Partnership (AEP) will be held in Anaheim on January 17-18, 2008. The theme of the forum is New Directions: Imagining the Future of Arts Education. Attendees must register for the forum online at http://www.aep-arts.org/forums/registration.htm by December 28. For more information about the AEP meeting, schedule, and content, see http://www.aep-arts.org/files/forum_events/AEP%20Jan%202008%20Forum%20Announcement%20-%20Fee.pdf.
ADVOCATE BRIEFING IN LOS ANGELES NEXT WEEK
Arts for LA will host an Advocate Briefing with California Arts Advocates (CAA) and the California Alliance for Arts Education (CAAE) on Tuesday, December 11 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Autry National Center Wells Fargo Theater in Los Angeles. The 90-minute briefing will provide an update on the 2008 outlook for arts education funding, as well as provide an overview of AB 1365, the innovative bill that could restore funding to the California Arts Council at the level of approximately $35 million dollars annually. This event is free and open to the public, but seats are limited and reservations are required. To register, see http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gdiEjfhj0kfjC_2bORh2jLZA_3d_3d.
GENENTECH FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO SCIENCE ED PROGRAMS IN BAY AREA
The Genentech Foundation for Biomedical Sciences has announced the awardees of 24 grants totaling $1,158,636 to educational institutions and community-based organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. The grantees and their programs share the Foundation's commitment to supporting innovation and expanding the scientific knowledge of local students. CAM would like to congratulate the museums that received funding: Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland; Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito; Coyote Point Museum, San Mateo; and the Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose. For the full announcement, see http://www.gene.com/gene/news/press-releases/display.do?method=detail&id=10907.
IMLS HOSTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONFERENCE CALL FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY GRANTS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will host a technical assistance audio-conference call for applicants for its 2008 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture. The call will give prospective applicants an opportunity to ask the IMLS staff questions pertaining to the grant program. The call will take place on Tuesday, December 11 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time). The participant dial-in number is 1-800-603-9527, and the conference ID is 25777111. The deadline to apply for the grant is January 15. For details regarding the grant program or the conference call, see http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/AfricanAmerican.shtm.
DIRECT MARKETING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN
The Direct Marketing Association will host its 2008 Washington Nonprofit Conference, Stand & Deliver: Fundraising in a Changing World, on January 24-25, 2008, in Washington D.C. The conference will provide nonprofit organizations with the latest strategies and techniques for effectively reaching donors. Participants will hear dynamic presentations, engage in roundtable discussions, share sensitive issues in nonprofit-only exchanges, and network with peers from across the country. Early registration discounts end December 14. For details regarding this conference, see http://www.the-dma.org/conferences/dmanonprofitdc/.
MUSEUM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING
The Getty Center is hosting its Museum Leadership Institute (MLI) on July 13 - August 1, 2008. Over three weeks, this residential leadership program for museum directors and senior executives addresses critical thinking, strategy, the exercise of influence, change management, vision, and values. Extensive material on finance and marketing is also presented. Admission is competitive for 35 places; tuition is $5,500 per participant. MLI will consider need-based requests for reduced tuition fees from eligible museum professionals. The deadline for applications is January 8, 2008. For further information and an application pack visit http://www.getty.edu/leadership/mli.html.
CCHE ANNOUNCES MEETING IN SACRAMENTO ON DECEMBER 13
The Board of the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) will meet on December 13 in Sacramento. The agenda will be posted on the CCHE website and is available by mail upon request. The meeting will include a review of Round Three project applicants. Members of the public are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the CCHE website at http://www.library.ca.gov/cche.
NEW ONLINE CLASS FOR MUSEUM COLLECTIONS CARE AVAILABLE
The Northern States Conservation Center will be hosting a new online collection care course this winter. Museum Cleaning Basics will run from January 7 through February 1. Participants learn when to clean and when not to clean, why cleaning is important and how to prevent damage during cleaning. Students will create a housekeeping manual for their institution. For details, see http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms217.html.
FOUNDATION CENTER OFFERS FREE FUNDRAISING TRAININGS AROUND BAY AREA
The Foundation Center will host a variety of free training events in various cities in December. On Monday, December 10, the Center will host a Foundation fundraising class in San Rafael. The Center will provide its Introduction to Fundraising Planning training course in Walnut Creek on December 12 and in Milpitas on December 18. For the full listing of free classes, see http://foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/marketing_flyer_dec07.pdf.
AASLH OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2008 WORKSHOP SERIES
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is offering four scholarships for paid employees of history organizations to attend a 2008 AASLH workshop. Two scholarships each are available from two categories: Workshop Scholarships for New Professionals and Workshop Scholarships for Minority Professionals. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2008. Applications and workshop schedules are available at http://www.aaslh.org/workshop.htm.
FOUNDATION CENTER OFFERS INTRODUCTORY COURSE ON FUNDRAISING
The Foundation Center will offer an introductory course on foundation fundraising on December 13 in San Francisco. This course will help participants understand the grantmaking objectives of independent, corporate, and community foundations. It will help participants identify grantseeking resources, and effectively partner with grantmakers. For details and to register, see http://foundationcenter.org/marketplace/catalog/product_training.jhtml?id=prod1490011.
JOURNAL OF MUSEUM EDUCATION SEEKING SUBMISSIONS
The Journal of Museum Education is calling for manuscripts from researchers and practitioners for articles. The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2008. For more information, email smartell@uwm.edu.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR PRESERVATION AWARD
The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) and Heritage Preservation are seeking nominations for the Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections. This award is presented annually to an organization in North America that has been exemplary in the importance and priority it has given to conservation concerns and in the commitment it has shown to the preservation and care of its cultural property. The deadline for submissions is December 15. For details, see http://www.heritagepreservation.org/awards/aic.htm.
GRANTS 101 WORKSHOP HOSTED IN SAN DIEGO
The Grant Institute's Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held at the University of San Diego on January 9 - 11, 2008. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students should register as soon as possible. All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the Institute. For more information call (888) 824-4424 or visit The Grant Institute website at http://www.thegrantinstitute.com.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR MUSEUMS AND THE WEB 2008 CONFERENCE
Registration is now open for the 2008 Museums and the Web conference, to be held April 9-12 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Register on-line before December 15 for the best rates. See https://www2.archimuse.com/mw2008/mw2008.registrationForm.html to register. Individuals interested in participating in the conference can still submit proposals through December 31. For full details, and a link to the on-line proposal form, see http://www.archimuse.com/mw2008/demos/index.html. For more information about the 2008 Museums and the Web conference, see http://www.archimuse.com/mw2008/.
UVIC OFFERS 6-DAY IMMERSION COURSE IN MUSEUM WEB TECHNOLOGIES
The Cultural Resource Management Program at the University of Victoria will offer a 6-day immersion opportunity in January for professionals and volunteers working in museums, heritage sites, and cultural centers. The course, The New Web: Interactive and Collaborative Technologies in the Museum World, will explore the social Web first-hand. Participants will examine case-studies to see how museums are beginning to respond to the challenges outlined above, paying particular attention to the emerging “best practices” in museums’ use of blogs, podcasts, mashups, and social software. The deadline to register is December 22. For registration and course details, visit http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/courses/ha488h-web.aspx.
NEW PROJECT FOR ONLINE DATABASES FOR COLLECTIONS ENVIRONMENTS – PARTNERS NEEDED
The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) at Rochester Institute of Technology has received a $332,760 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to create a novel Web-based system that will enable collections staff in museums and libraries to efficiently move large volumes of environmental data directly to the Web for automated analysis and reporting. IPI is calling for applications from U.S. museums and libraries to participate as research partners to test the design and function of this new project, called WebERA, or Web Environmental Risk Analysis. The application deadline is January 15, 2008. For details regarding the WebERA project and participation application details, see http://www.imagepermanenceinstitute.org/shtml_sub/weberainfo.asp. For general inquiries about the project please contact Patricia Ford at IPI by email at pafpph@rit.edu or phone (585) 475-2843.
VSA SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR 2008 CONFERENCE
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 submissions is December 15. For more information and a complete description of the conference, visit http://www.visitorstudies.org/conference_about.htm.
FREE PUBLICITY WEBSITE FOR HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONS
OnThisVerySpot.com is a new website for historical organizations to have free advertising on the Web. The site is the first comprehensive travel guide to historical places throughout the United States and the world, and historical organizations can add themselves to the database for free. The database allows visitors to cross-search their travel destination with their personal interests (i.e., Native American history, literature, famous people), which will produce a list of relevant sites they can visit during their travels. Organizations can add themselves by visiting http://www.OnThisVerySpot.com. For more information, contact Dale Berryhill at dale@onthisveryspot.com or (901) 762-8015.
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.
Solar panels stolen from Cabot's Pueblo Museum
By: Mariecar Mendoza, Desert Sun, November 30, 2007
http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071130/NEWS0801/711300363/1026/news12
Historical society wins preservation award [Stanford Historical Society’s Historic Houses Committee receives 2007 Governor’s Historic Preservation Award]
Stanford Daily News, November 29, 2007
http://daily.stanford.edu/article/2007/11/29/historicalSocietyWinsPreservationAward
Presidio leaders consider art museum or history center [Historians and conservationists challenge Gap founder’s plans for an art museum]
By: John Wildermuth, San Francisco Chronicle, November 25, 2007
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/11/25/BAEPTG3O0.DTL
Charities' coffers swell to $23 million – and counting [Donations to San Diego wildfire area: successes and consequences]
By: Maureen Magee, San Diego Union-Tribune, November 21, 2007
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20071121-9999-1m21giving.html
Museum site still dogging railyard plan: State wants two buildings, but developer has offered only one.
By: Mary Lynne Vellinga, Sacramento Bee, November 21, 2007
http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/508156.html
San Diego Zoo's Advertising Wins National Awards
Imperial Valley News, November 20, 2007
http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=350&Itemid=1
Please note that CAM does not necessarily endorse the information contained in these articles or the source(s) of the information.
To view 16 additional articles featuring museums or related topics in newspapers through December 5, 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 |
CAC OFFERS GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS ENHANCING PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The National Arts and Disability Center and the California Arts Council (CAC) are offering $500 grants for arts organizations for programs that enhance the participation of people with disabilities in the arts. See the announcements section at http://nadc.ucla.edu for specific guidelines and application details.
O'NEILL FOUNDATION OFFERS CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS TO SAN FRANCISCO PROGRAMS
The O’Neill Foundation is offering capacity building grants to organizations in San Francisco. Funding supports activities that develop or improve the effectiveness of an organization's board of trustees, leadership, strategic plan, staff and programs. Proposals can include but are not limited to: evaluation, organizational development, strategic planning, assessment, program development, and human resource training. The deadline to apply is January 3, 2008. For details and application guidelines, see http://www.oneillfdn.org/application.htm.
CONSERVATION TRUST GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR NATURE EDUCATION
The Conservation Trust offers grants that support conservation activities that contribute significantly to the sustainable use of the earth’s biological, cultural, and historical resources. Grant amounts generally are in the $15,000-$20,000 range. There is no deadline. For information, visit http://www.nationalgeographic.com/research/grant/rg2.html.
GOODRICH FOUNDATION PROVIDING GRANTS FOR EDUCATION, ARTS, AND CULTURE
The Goodrich Corporation Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in company communities that support projects for education, arts, and culture. In California, preference is given to nonprofits in company communities: Santa Fe Springs, Diamond Bar, Beale Air Force Base (Yuba City-Marysville), San Diego, Chula Vista, Riverside and Fairfield. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2008. For funding priorities and application guidelines, visit http://www.goodrich.com/CDA/GeneralContent/0,1277,59,00.html.
CCH ANNOUNCES CALIFORNIA STORY FUND GRANTS
The California Council for the Humanities (CCH) has announced the availability of guidelines for its California Story Fund grant program. The grant will fund public humanities programs that bring to light compelling stories from California's diverse communities and provide opportunities for collective reflection and public discussion. The council is especially interested in projects that will engage California youth in interpreting and reflecting on their experience through humanities-based programming. The deadline to apply is February 4, 2008. For details and guidelines, see http://www.calhum.org/guidelines/guidelines_csf_overview.htm.
NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS AWARENESS GRANTS
The National Museum of the American Indian is offering its Visual and Expressive Arts Grants program, which supports a wide range of arts activities with the goal of increasing the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of contemporary Native American arts. Applications are accepted in two program areas: Exhibitions and Installations, and Publications and Critical Writing. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2008. For details, see http://www.nmai.si.edu/vaeag/index.html.
LA COUNTY ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM GRANTS GUIDELINES AVAILABLE
The Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program is for Los Angeles County based nonprofit performing, presenting, literary and municipal arts organizations interested in mentoring and educating an undergraduate college student for ten weeks during summer 2008. This program is Grants of $4,000 are awarded to successful applicant organizations. The guidelines and electronic application are available at http://www.lacountyarts.org/internship.html. A mandatory workshop for new applicants will be held on Thursday, December 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at offices of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission (1055 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90017). To attend the workshop you must register in advance at http://www.surveymonkey.com/lacac_ipworkshop08. Through a related program, the Getty Foundation also offers grants to museums and visual arts organizations in Los Angeles County for undergraduate summer internships. For more information, please visit http://www.getty.edu/grants/education.
STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT DEADLINES
CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL
January 23, 2008: Creating Public Value
For information, click CAC.
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
February 4, 2008: California Story Fund
For information, click CCH.
CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
For information, click CCHE.
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
For information, click CAP.
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
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
February 15, 2008: National Medal for Museum and Library Service
March 15, 2008: 21st Century Museum Professionals
March 27, 2008: Advancing Knowledge: The IMLS/NEH Digital Partnership
April 26, 2008: Save America's Treasures
May 1, 2008: Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants
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 17, 2008: Digital Humanities Workshops
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
March 18, 2008: Advancing Knowledge: The IMLS/NEH Digital Partnership
April 2, 2008: Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants
May 1, 2008: Challenge Grants & Digital Humanities Challenge Grants
May 15, 2008: Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
July 1, 2008: Preservation and Access Research and Development Projects Grants
July 1, 2008: Preservation and Access Education and Training 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
March 3, 2008: State and National Archival Partnership Grants
For information, click NHPRC.
NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE: NAGPRA
March 3, 2008: NAGPRA Tribal and Museum Consultation/Documentation Grant
For information, click NPS.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
December 13, 2007: Informal Science Education
March 3, 2008: Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) Grants
June 19, 2008: 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 11/21/2007
GREEN MUSEUMS INITIATIVE WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP
AAM POSTS FACT SHEET ON MUSIC LICENSING IN MUSEUMS
CTTC SEEKS 'WHAT'S NEW IN CALIFORNIA' SUBMISSIONS
2008 CAM CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT - ENGAGING MEDIA PARTNERS TO TAP INTO THE LATINO MARKET
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: IS YOUR MUSEUM PREPARED TO FACE A NATURAL DISASTER?
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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