CAM E-NEWS 12/19/2007
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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| MUSEUMS, PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, AND FACILITY RENTALS - IMPORTANT ALERT! |
In California, property used for free museums is exempt by the Constitution and museums that charge admission may qualify for the welfare exemption if they meet specific requirements. The following is one of the requirements: "Property is not used exclusively for the charitable purposes of museums if it is used for activities and facilities not related to the primary charitable purposes of museums and not reasonably necessary or incidental to those purposes." This language is reflected in the state’s county tax assessor’s handbook (see page 42 at http://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/ah267.pdf).
In response to a recent ruling of the Board of Equalization, CAM has been informed that two museums have been accessed property tax because they rent sections of their museum for corporate or social events. Like many museums, these organizations allow for-profit and nonprofit entities to utilize sections of their facility for events in order to raise funds for their educational and exhibition programs. These are areas of their facility that would normally be considered integral to their charitable purposes. However, according to their county tax assessor, using these same areas of the museums for social or fundraising purposes compromised their property tax exemption. If county tax assessors start to reinterpret facility rentals as not “reasonably necessary or incidental” to the primary charitable purposes, it could have a significant impact; museums would use what money they do raise in facility rentals to pay property taxes.
CAM is monitoring this issue closely and exploring our options. Although this is not a widespread problem at this point, it is projected that revenue from property taxes will continue to decline statewide and that the state is facing significant budget shortfalls. In these tight economic times, it is quite possible that the state and county governments may start reinterpreting the welfare exemption for museums in order to raise revenue.
Please notify CAM immediately if your museum is approached by your county tax assessor regarding your welfare exemption or if you hear of other organizations facing this issue. For additional information, please contact Celeste DeWald, CAM Executive Director, at cam@calmuseums.org or 831-471-9970.
| JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY MUSEUM STUDIES PROGRAM TO RECEIVE 2008 CAMMY AWARD |
CAM is delighted to announce that John F. Kennedy University’s Museum Studies program will be the recipient of the 2008 CAMMY Award. The CAMMY Award recognizes extraordinary museum supporters, professionals, and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to California museums. The award highlights the excellent work of an individual or group in one or more of the following areas: Leadership, Patronage, and Service to the Field. Past recipients include: the James Irvine Foundation; Huell Howser, Director/Producer of KCET's California's Gold; the J. Paul Getty Museum; the Institute of Museum and Library Services; the Hewlett-Packard Foundation; U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein; and Ed Able.
The Museum Studies program at John F. Kennedy University is being recognized in the category of Service to the Field for the involvement of their alumni and faculty in museum associations and their commitment to furthering and strengthening the museum field, especially in California. Jim DeMersman, the President of CAM’s Board of Directors will present the award during the CAMMY Luncheon on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at the CAM Conference in Fresno. The University's President, Dr. Steven Stargardter, and Marjorie Schwarzer, professor and chair of the Museum Studies Department, will jointly accept the award.
For additional information about the CAMMY Luncheon or Seeds of Change: CAM in the Heart of California, CAM’s statewide conference, please see http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2008overview.html or contact the CAM Office at (831) 471-9970 or admin@calmuseums.org.
| CAM CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY! |
Get your purchase orders in now... The Early Bird Registration deadline is less than 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 25-28, 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 5D: Building and Maintaining Successful Museum Outreach Programs
Moderator: Steven A. Hoffman, CEO, National Steinbeck Center. Presenters: Teresa España, Director of Education and Interpretation, Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science; O’Jay Vanegas, Director of Education, Agua Caliente Cultural Center, Valéria Miranda DeLang, Museum & Art Consultant (former Director of Education at the Monterey Museum of Art)
The goal of this session is to engage participants in an instructive dialogue about successfully constructing, adopting, adapting, and sustaining educational outreach programs to meet the needs of K-12 museum audiences. The session will feature three panelists offering unique approaches to museum education in their communities.
| DEADLINE FOR CONFERENCE ADVERTISING AND EXHIBITOR DISCOUNTS IS FRIDAY! |
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor, advertiser, and/or sponsor, space is still available - but deadlines are approaching! The deadline for advertising in the final conference program, and for receiving discounted exhibitor fees, is this Friday, December 21, 2007.
The 2008 CAM conference, Seeds of Change: CAM in the Heart of California, is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with your current customers, display and demonstrate your products and services to potential clients, and support efforts that strengthen the California museum field.
The exhibit halls have sold out the last two years so be sure to send your completed form and payment as soon as possible. For the exhibitor guidelines and advertising and sponsorship information, please see the Vendor and Consultant Prospectus at: http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2008_prospectus.html.
Please feel free to contact the CAM office at admin@calmuseums.org or 831-471-9970 with any questions you may have.
| VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE 2008 CAM CONFERENCE |
CAM is looking for volunteers for the 2008 conference, Seeds of Change: CAM in the Heart of California, at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Fresno, California, February 25-28, 2008. There are many ways to volunteer, including being greeters, registrars, and session hosts. In addition, there are volunteer opportunities at a variety of times -- early mornings, lunches, and evenings -- throughout February 24 - 27, 2008.
Volunteering is exchanged for conference registration on a one-to-one basis. For example, volunteers who work a total of four hours or more in one day can attend the other half of that day for free. Or, exchange one full day of volunteering for a full day of attending the conference!
So, get inspired and sign-up to volunteer and register for the conference today! For more information or to volunteer, contact Marisol Rodarte, conference volunteer coordinator, at conferencevolunteer@calmuseums.org. For information on sessions and special events, visit the conference schedule at http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2008schedule.html.
| 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 |
CAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION
CAM is very pleased to announce it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation in support of CAM e-News and two of its upcoming conferences over a two-year period. This grant will support valued and effective professional services for the California museum field and expand these programs for the benefit of the association, the state’s 1,300 museums, and the communities they serve. Through the newsletter and the conference, CAM helps its members stay connected to the larger California museum community, increase their knowledge of the resources available to them, explore opportunities, and hone their skills. This, in turn, creates museums that are more relevant, stable, and effective organizations that better serve their communities and the state’s citizens. The Irvine Foundation’s support at this time will help the association build upon recent accomplishments and continue to expand participation in CAM’s program.
IMLS RELEASES STUDY ON YOUTH PROGRAMS IN MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced the release of Museums and Libraries Engaging America's Youth: Final Report of a Study of IMLS Youth Programs, 1998-2003. The study, which is part of IMLS's initiative, Museums and Libraries Engaging America's Youth, examined Institute-funded programs for youth aged 9-19 and surveyed nearly 400 museum and library programs about their goals, strategies, impact, and outcomes. To read the complete study, see http://www.imls.gov/pdf/YouthReport.pdf.
UVIC OFFERING MUSEUM AND CULTURAL RESOURCE ONLINE COURSES
The University of Victoria is offering several upcoming courses in museum management, programming, and cultural resources. The courses include: Museum Principles and Practices II: Programming, Exhibitions and Management (January 7 to April 11); Curatorship: Contemporary Perspectives (January 14 - April 20); Public Programming (January 14 to April 20); Heritage Resource Conservation (January 7 to April 11); and, Determining Significance of Historic Resources (January 14 to April 20). For more information on the available programs, visit http://www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca/crmp/ or contact Anissa Paulsen, Cultural Resource Management Program, Division of Continuing Studies, University of Victoria, PO Box 3030 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3N6 CANADA, or by email at apaulsen@uvcs.uvic.ca.
2008 AAM MUSE AWARDS - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Recognizing outstanding achievement in museum media, the American Association of Museums (AAM) Media and Technology Committee has announced the 19th annual MUSE awards competition. The 2007 MUSE Awards competition received nearly 200 applications from a wide variety of museums in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Entries included audio, cell phone, and interactive handheld tours, interactive kiosks and multimedia installations, podcasts, blogs, games, Web sites, online collection and image databases, videos, and e-mail marketing campaigns. For the 2008 awards, AAM is expecting another exciting round of projects that reflect innovation in the museum media community. Online applications are accepted on the AAM Media and Technology website through January 11, 2008. Visit http://www.mediaandtechnology.org to enter a project.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ANNOUNCES NEW INSTITUTE FOR HISTORICAL STUDIES, SEEKS FELLOWS AND PAPER PROPOSALS
The Department of History at the University of Texas at Austin has announced the establishment of a new Institute for Historical Studies at UT-Austin. The first two year theme is “Global Borders,” defined very broadly, conceptually as well as geographically. The Institute is seeking four residential fellows for the 2008-09 year, and is also inviting proposals for papers related to the theme to be given at Institute workshops. The deadline for fellowship applications is February 15, 2008, and the deadline for the Call for Papers is April 15, 2008. For more information, visit the Institute’s website at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/historicalstudies/ or contact Julie Hardwick, Associate Professor & Director of the Institute for Historical Studies, Department of History, 1 Univ Sta B7000, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712 or by phone at (512) 475-7221.
FREE “ARTS TUNE-UP” IN LOS ANGELES ON JANUARY 12
Individual artists and small arts organizations are invited to attend a free “Arts Tune-Up” event on January 12, 2008 at the East Los Angeles Library. This free event is designed to connect participants with arts consultants, working artists, and administrators who can provide information and answer questions on a variety of topics, including fundraising, how to market and publicize art, information on new loan fund programs for artists and organizations, benefit opportunities for artists, training programs for artists and organizations, board development for arts organizations, arts education resources, and much more. While seasoned artists, arts administrators and board members are welcome to attend, the information is geared more toward those people who are earlier in their careers and are looking for some basic ideas to help them with the business side of their work. The event is free, but registration is required by visiting http://www.surveymonkey.com/lacac_atueastla08.
IMLS AND AASLH DISTRIBUTE THE FIRST FREE SETS OF THE CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS BOOKSHELF
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) have announced the first shipment of the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf to 212 museum and library representatives who attended the national conservation summit in June 2007. A total of 2,000 free sets will be awarded by the end of 2008. Museums, libraries, and archives wishing to receive the IMLS Bookshelf can apply by means of a simple, online application. The first deadline was November 15, 2007, and awardees will be announced February 15, 2008. The next application period runs from March 1, 2008 to April 15, 2008, with recipients announced in July 2008. To read the full press release, see http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121307b.shtm.
AASLH PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – MUSEUM AND HISTORIC HOUSE DEADLINES APPROACHING
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is still accepting applications for its Performance Management program for museum and historic house visitor survey groups. The deadline for these two categories is January 15. Performance Management offers history organizations a new way to measure and analyze visitor satisfaction and opinions. Through the use of Performance Management’s tested survey instrument and resulting report, museums and historic houses can implement positive change and gain valuable support material for fundraising, marketing, program development, and strategic planning. To sign up for Performance Management or to request additional information, contact Cherie Cook at cook@aaslh.org. For more information, see http://www.aaslh.org/perfmanagement.htm.
IRS ISSUES UPDATES ON FINAL E-FILING REGULATIONS AND TEMPORARY E-POSTCARD REGULATIONS
The IRS has recently issued final regulations affecting large nonprofits and temporary regulations affecting small organizations. For large organizations, the IRS has issued finalized regulations regarding the e-filing requirements of tax-exempt organizations. These rulings only affect public charities that are required to file at least 250 returns a year and have $10 million or more in assets at year end, and private foundations that are required to file 250 returns a year regardless of their year-end assets. More information on e-filing is available at http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=108211,00.html. For small nonprofits, the IRS has issued temporary regulations for the new Form 990-N. This form, also known as the e-Postcard, was introduced as part of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. Smaller tax-exempt organizations with gross receipts of $25,000 or less that don't file a Form 990 or 990-EZ will now be required to file a Form 990-N. More information on Form 990-N is available at http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=169250,00.html.
HISTORY CHANNEL ANNOUNCES CALIFORNIA RECIPIENT OF SAVE OUR HISTORY GRANTS
The History Channel has awarded Save Our History grants to 27 institutions across the nation. As part of an ongoing national campaign that began in 2004, these grants fund innovative preservation projects designed to bring communities together, actively engage children in the preservation of their local history, and communicate the importance of saving local history for future generations. CAM would like to congratulate the only Californian grant recipient, the Petersen Automotive Museum, for a year-long research project called “The Lowrider Oral History Project: Youth Voices.” In collaboration with students at Garfield High School, this project will study and preserve the cultural and historical significance of Los Angeles’ native lowrider culture. For more information regarding the 2007/2008 grant recipients, see http://www.saveourhistory.com. Applications for the 2008/2009 round of Save Our History Grants will be available in January 2008.
IMLS CALLS FOR 2008 COMING UP TALLER NOMINATIONS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Coming Up Taller awards that recognize and reward outstanding after-school, out-of-school, and summer arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. By honoring excellence in these programs, the awards promote a creative, engaged, skilled, and confident generation of young people. Eligible museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, universities, arts centers, community service organizations, schools, businesses, and eligible government entities are encouraged to participate. Recipients of a Coming Up Taller award receive $10,000 at a special ceremony in Washington, DC, an individualized plaque, and an expense-paid invitation to attend the annual Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2008. Visit http://www.cominguptaller.org/downloads/2008CUTNominationApplication.pdf for nomination guidelines and application.
UPDATE: NEA AND ARTS EDUCATION FUNDING STALLED
Potential historic increases in funding for the NEA ($35 million, approved by the House in June) and Arts Education within the U.S. Department of Education ($3 million, approved by both Houses in their Conference Report) are in jeopardy as Congress and the White House face off over total spending for the current fiscal year. On November 13, the President vetoed the Labor-HHS-Education funding bill, which included unprecedented support for arts education funding and would have fully funded long-awaited research on the status of arts education in our nation's schools. Only one of the 12 federal FY08 spending measures—the Defense Bill—has been signed into law. For more information, see http://www.tcg.org/publications/bulletin/dec07/advocacy.cfm#article2. [Excerpted from the Theatre Communications Group’s TCG Bulletin, December 2007]
ART MUSEUM PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES 2008 DIRECTOR’S FORUM
The Art Museum Partnership has announced that the 2008 Directors Forum will be held in New York City on Sunday, October 26 - Tuesday, October 28, 2008. The program is designed for the directors of nonprofit art museums and galleries nationwide. For more information about the Directors Forum and The Art Museum Partnership, visit http://www.ArtMuseumPartnership.org.
FREE CRATES AVAILABLE – JANUARY 10 IN MILPITAS
The Computer History Museum is looking for a new home for 50 top quality crates of various sizes, and will host a first-come, first-served open house on January 10, 2008, from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Recipient must pick-up and assume all transport costs. A forklift driver will be available to assist. Most crates are forklift/pallet jack ready, but a few need blocks. Some have ¼” to ½” non-archival foam (some fully lined) and all need to be vacuumed. Interested parties should RSVP and/or send inquiries to Karen Kroslowitz, Collection Move Coordinator, at kkroslowitz@computerhistory.org.
AAM OFFERS LEGAL ISSUES OF MUSEUM ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP
The American Association of Museums (AAM), in partnership with the American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA), will host a three-day workshop on Legal Issues of Museum Administration. This workshop is intended to provide museum directors, administrators, trustees, legal counsel, and others who are concerned with museum operations, with an awareness of the legal problems and issues they will encounter. Although primary emphasis is on new materials, the course is structured so that considerable familiarity with the subject matter is not required. For those unable to attend, registration for the live video webcasts is available. For details and registration, see http://www.ali-aba.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=courses.course&course_code=CN015.
CALL FOR PAPERS: 1ST WORLD CONFERENCE ON GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT ON STRUCTURES OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has announced a call for papers for the first world conference on global climate change and its impact on structures of cultural heritage. The conference topics and themes are devoted to public and private buildings, churches, temples and other places of worship, memorials and monuments of all kinds, castles, lighthouses and towers, bridges, city walls and fortresses, pyramids, tombs and ziggurats, archaeological sites and any other cultural vestiges. All construction materials will be considered including earth, natural stone, masonry, timber, iron, steel, aluminum, fibres and synthetics. Paper submissions are now being accepted and abstracts of about 300 words, on one A4 page are to be sent to the Conference Secretariat via email at cipremie@singnet.com.sg or via mail at CH08 Secretariat, CI-Premier Pte Ltd, 150 Orchard Road #07-14, Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841. Submissions are due by January 15, 2008. For more information, see http://www.culturalcommons.org/announcedetail.cfm?ID=638.
SOLINET OFFERING WINTER 2008 ONLINE PRESERVATION CLASSES
SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, has announced its Winter 2008 Preservation classes. These classes include: Security Alert! How to Protect People, Property, & Collections (New, January 31 – February 1); Understanding Digital Photographs (January 25); Under Construction! (February 1-22, self-paced); Digital Photograph Collections (February 8); Preservation of Photographic Materials (February 13); Preservation Management (February 19, February 26, and March 4); Caring for Originals During Scanning Projects (February 20); Risk Management: Knowing your Responsibilities (March 3-21, self-paced); Caring for Scrapbooks (March 6); Mammoth Materials: How to Preserve Posters, Maps & More (New, March 18); Introduction to Grants for Preservation (March 26); and, Introduction to Institutional Repositories (March 27). For more information or to register, contact Vanessa Richardson at (800) 999-8558, vrichardson@solinet.net or visit http://www.solinet.net for full descriptions and online registration.
SMITHSONIAN OFFERS FELLOWSHIPS FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
The Smithsonian’s Office of Research Training and Services (ORTS) has announced one-year fellowships for recent graduates of masters programs in art and archaeological conservation or for conservation scientists to conduct research and gain further training at the Smithsonian in the conservation of objects in its collections. The fellowship begins in the fall of 2008. A stipend of $30,000 is being offered plus allowances. The prospective fellow must first contact the conservator or scientist with whom he or she would like to work. If the potential supervisor confirms that candidacy is suitable, application must be made through ORTS. Program guidelines, instructions, cover sheets, and letters for referees are available on the ORTS web site at http://www.si.edu/ofg/ofgapp.htm. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2008.
THRESHOLD MAGAZINE EXPLORES INFORMAL LEARNING AT MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES
The Winter 2008 issue of Threshold: Exploring the Future of Education features articles on the informal learning opportunities at local museums and libraries. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Cable in the Classroom (CIC), the cable industry's education foundation, partnered on the issue to underscore the organizations' long-standing commitment to education and literacy. At http://www.ciconline.org/threshold, all articles are posted in PDF format for free browsing or downloading. To read this Winter 2008 publication, visit http://www.ciconline.org/thresholdwinter08.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AVAILABLE FOR VISITOR STUDIES CONFERENCE
Applications are now available for two award categories that support attendance at the Visitor Studies Association (VSA) Annual Conference, which will be held in Houston, Texas, from July 15-19, 2008. Applications are now available for the April Award and Student Scholarship Awards. Applications for both awards are due by March 1, 2008. The April Award supports attendance at the conference for a first time attendee who is new to the field of visitor studies (practicing for three years or less). For more information and an application visit http://www.visitorstudies.org/april_award%202008.htm. Student Scholarships support conference attendance for VSA student members who have not yet had an opportunity to attend a Visitor Studies Conference. For more information and an application see http://www.visitorstudies.org/student_scholarship%20program2008.htm.
NORTHERN STATES CONSERVATION CENTER OFFERS BASIC COLLECTIONS PRESERVATION COURSE
The Northern States Conservation Center will be offering its online basic course on collections preservation beginning in January 2008. An Introduction to Collections Preservation provides an overview of current preservation issues from environmental monitoring to collection cleaning, exhibit mounts and storage furniture. Participants learn about every aspect of the modern museum and how the building, staff and fixtures affect preservation. For details and to register, see http://www.museumclasses.org.
GRANT ASSISTANCE CONFERENCE CALL RESCHEDULED
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has rescheduled a technical assistance audio-conference call for applicants for its 2008 National Leadership Grants. The makeup date for the December 12 conference call is Friday, December 21 at 1:00 pm (EST). IMLS will also host a call on Thursday, January 10 at 2:00 pm (EST).The call will give prospective applicants an opportunity to ask the IMLS staff questions pertaining to the grant program. The participant dial-in number is 800-603-9527, and the conference ID is 28807432 for December 21 and 25778593 for January 10. The deadline to apply for the grant is February 1, 2008. For details regarding the conference calls and grant guidelines, see http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nationalLeadership.shtm.
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.
Lee gets $800K in funds for Chabot space center: Officials say most of money will go to elementary and middle school science programs
By: Kristin Bender, Oakland Tribune, December 12, 2007
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_7699763
The Tech Museum of Innovation’s Second Life Initiative: Revolutionizing the Development of New Museum Exhibitions
Business Wire, December 11, 2007
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20071211005354&newsLang=en
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Agreement Allowing Development of Railroad Technology Museum in Sacramento
Government Technology, December 10, 2007
http://www.govtech.com/gt/218305?topic=117691
Aquarium offers new Internet resources [Monterey Bay Aquarium]
The Californian, December 9, 2007
http://www.californianonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071209/NEWS01/71209010/1002
Da Vinci Suit Against Palm Springs Air Museum Continues
The Desert Sun, December 5, 2007
http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071205/GETPUBLISHED/712050337
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 19, 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 |
GETTY FOUNDATION OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
The Getty Foundation supports a grant program designed to allow institutions to provide opportunities for conservation professionals, particularly conservators from countries where relevant training is not readily available, to acquire new skills. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, see http://www.getty.edu/grants/conservation/conservationtraining2.html.
IMLS INVITING PROPOSALS FOR MUSEUM & LIBRARY PLANNING, EVALUATION, AND SHARING GRANT
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is inviting proposals for a cooperative agreement to increase the capacity of museum and library grantees to design and deliver programs that preserve cultural heritage, enhance learning opportunities, encourage innovation, and support the professional development of library and museum workers. The cooperative agreement will improve the museum and library fields' sharing of best practices and the Institute's ability to access and analyze IMLS project results and communicate their impact to the field, Congress, the Administration, and the general public. The application deadline is March 3, 2008, and the cooperative agreement will be awarded April, 2008. The grant award of up to $1 million will be active for 24 months beginning April, 2008. For the electronic application, see http://www.grants.gov. For more information about this solicitation, see http://www.imls.gov/pdf/KnowledgeSharingRFP.pdf or contact Mamie Bittner, Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Planning, Research and Communications, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036-5802; via telephone at (202) 653-4682; or via email at mbittner@imls.gov.
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
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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| BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS |
CAM e-News 12/5/2007
IMLS / URBAN INSTITUTE SEEKS MUSEUM SURVEY RESPONDENTS, ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARINGS
CALIFORNIA CULTURAL DATA PROJECT – INFORMATION SESSION MATERIALS ONLINE
CAC ANNOUNCES GRANT PROGRAMS AND GUIDELINE WORKSHOPS
CCHTC HOSTS SYMPOSIUM ON CULTURAL TOURISM, JANUARY 9-11, 2008
2008 CAM CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT - GROWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP BASE
NOVEMBER MUSEUM POLL RECAP: IS YOUR MUSEUM PREPARED TO FACE A NATURAL DISASTER?
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: MUSEUMS AND CHRISTMAS
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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P.O. Box 1455
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1455
Phone: (831) 471-9970
Email: admin@calmuseums.org
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