CAM E-NEWS 3/5/2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - SPECIAL POST-CONFERENCE EDITION!
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| 2008 CAM CONFERENCE WRAP-UP |
If you weren't in Fresno last week, you missed a great conference! The 2008 CAM Conference, Seeds of Change: CAM in the Heart of California, was a very successful event. We heard repeatedly from participants how impressed they were with the content of the sessions. The following are some comments we've received thus far:
Fresno's hospitality was outstanding! Thank you to the Table Mountain Rancheria, Fresno Art Museum, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art & Science, Kearny Mansion Museum, and the Downing Planetarium for hosting enjoyable events, workshops, and free admission to conference registrants. They truly rolled out "the red carpet" for their museum colleagues.
The Green Museums Initiative continues to take bold steps to green the conference! In our second effort to green the annual conference, CAM and the Green Museums Initiative (GMI) committee members were given an opportunity to discuss green issues, test sustainable options, and share environmentally sound solutions with museum colleagues. A truly green conference isn’t necessarily something you can readily see, so the GMI committee members and CAM staff work hard to make these ideas and our process visible, both at the conference and on the web. To view a booklet outlining the steps to "green" the CAM conference, visit http://www.greenmuseums.info.
The 2008 CAM Conference would not have been a success without the support of our sponsors, exhibitors, and host organizations. Below is a list of the organizations and companies that helped make our gathering of museum professionals an enjoyable and effective event. For complete lists of our Program, Host, and Green Museums Initiative Committees, see http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2008overview.html.
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
The James Irvine Foundation
Associated Foundations, Inc.
GREEN MUSEUMS INITIATIVE SPONSORS
LUNCHEON SPONSORS
Gallagher & Associates
Jones & Jones Architects
OTHER SPONSORS
| Architectus | Oakland Museum of California | Table Mountain Rancheria |
| Claremont Museum of Art | Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Wells Fargo Bank |
| Dunsmuir House & Gardens | Santa Barbara Zoo | Willis Fine Art |
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS
| Museum Management Consultants | Santa Barbara Zoo | Wells Fargo Bank |
EXHIBITORS
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2008 CAM Conference and the speakers who created the educational and thought-provoking programs. We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco, February 25-27, 2009 for the next CAM Conference!
Socioeconomic trends such as aging and other factors have contributed to the growth of a disabled population in the United States. People with disabilities make up a large and diverse group, with estimates that 50 million adults, or one out of every five, has a disability or impairment that causes limitations in activities. These limitations may include physical and developmental disabilities, speech, hearing and visual impairments, or the natural effects of the aging process. With 20% of the population being affected, CAM would like to know if your museum is offering programs specifically targeted to this population and/or designed with accessibility in mind.
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL:
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| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
IMLS ANNOUNCES CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS RECIPIENTS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced the recipients of its Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. Among the 851 institutional recipients, 236 are libraries or archives and 615 are museums. Most of the recipients have small budgets and staffs and have demonstrated an urgent need for this permanent resource. CAM would like to congratulate its institutional members who were recipients: Escondido Historical Society (Escondido); Western Center for Archaeology & Paleontology (Hemet); Los Altos History Museum (Los Altos); Hearst Art Gallery (Moraga); Wild Wonderful King Vintage Museum (Oakhurst); California Surf Museum (Oceanside); Museum of History and Art, Ontario (Ontario); El Dorado County Historical Museum (Placerville); Plumas County Museum (Quincy); Maturango Museum (Ridgecrest); San Diego Automotive Museum (San Diego); Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society (Santa Ana); Santa Barbara Zoo (Santa Barbara); de Saisset Museum (Santa Clara); Tuolumne County Museum (Sonora); and, the Napa Valley Museum (Yountville). For the full list of recipients, see http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/021908_list.shtm.
NEW WEB-BASED FUNDRAISING GUIDE FOR PRESERVATION PROJECTS
The Library of Congress and the Foundation Center, in a joint partnership, have recently compiled a new Web-based fundraising guide to help the preservation community save the nation's millions of at-risk artifacts for future generations. The guide, titled "Foundation Grants for Preservation in Libraries, Archives and Museums," is available for free download at the Library of Congress Website at http://www.loc.gov/preserv/.
HERITAGE TASK FORCE OFFERS NEW DISASTER/EMERGENCY POSTERS
The Heritage Task Force has created a new poster that lists ways for museums, libraries, and archives establish contact with emergency responders in order to protect collections during an emergency. Working with Emergency Responders provides practical advice on how to find and build relationships with local emergency responders, what responders need to know to better protect cultural institutions, and how to interact with emergency response professionals before, during, and after an emergency. The full-color poster is available for $2.00 each at https://www.heritagepreservation.org/catalog/, or can also be downloaded free as a booklet from http://www.heritagepreservation.org/lessons/HPR_Emergency_Poster8.5x11.pdf. A number of other free resources are also available for download at http://heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/TASKFER.HTM.
STUDENTS – APPLY NOW FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP IN PERU
To support cultural preservation in Peru, the U.S. Embassy in Lima is funding a summer internship program for American graduate students of museum studies and conservation programs. Well-qualified students will have an opportunity to conduct field research in Lima, Arequipa and Lambayeque. The program also will support Peruvian museums that would benefit from hosting skilled professional interns. Applications are due March 31. Details on the program and application instructions are available on the U.S. Embassy website at http://peru.usembassy.gov/internship.html.
APPLY TO HOST A OCEAN LEADERSHIP DISTINGUISHED LECTURER
The Distinguished Lecturer Series, organized by the Consortium for Ocean Leadership with funding from the National Science Foundation, brings scientists performing cutting-edge research on scientific ocean drilling to museums for public speaking events. Ocean Leadership will fund the speaker's transportation expenses; the host museums are asked in turn to provide support for local expenses. Ocean Leadership also will provide a teacher workshop to complement the workshop upon request. The deadline to apply is April 4. To apply to have a 2008–2009 Distinguished Lecturer speak at your museum, see http://www.oceanleadership.org/usssp/dls/hostmuseum.
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS RELEASES 2008 CREATIVE INDUSTRIES REPORTS
The Americans for the Arts’ Creative Industries research reports are now available. These reports are a policy and advocacy tool for those interested in statistical mapping reports about arts businesses and employment for any geographic or political region in the country. For more information, see http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org/Research.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR “BCA TEN”: BEST COMPANIES SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN AMERICA
The BCA Ten is a national list created by the Business Committee for the Arts, Inc., to recognize businesses of all sizes for their exceptional involvement with the arts. Companies, large and small, that support the arts in the United States are eligible to apply. Nomination statements should address how the company supports the arts (e.g., leadership, long-term commitment, impact, addressing community needs, employee and customer involvement, and encouraging other companies to support the arts). The deadline for nominations is March 31. See http://www.bcainc.org/ for details.
ANNUAL NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY CONFERENCE – SAN JOSE
The Annual Society for Industrial Archaeologists (SIA) National Conference will be held in San Jose on May 29-June 2. The conference will focus on its theme, “Change is the Constant,” and explore how to capture the Silicon Valley’s dynamic economic, technical, and social environments, and to utilize the forces of change to further the research and public outreach that are the core of the SIA mission. Scholarships are available for students and professionals with less than three years of experience; the deadline to apply is March 21. For more information or to register, see http://www.sia-web.org.
SAN DIEGO HISTORY CONFERENCE – MARCH 7-8
The Congress of History of San Diego & Imperial Counties will be hosting its 43rd Annual History Conference, “We Salute: The Military History of the San Diego and Imperial Co. Region,” on Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8, from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (both days). The conference is open to the public; tickets are $25 for the two-day event and will be available at the door. The conference will be held at the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center (VMMC), located at 2115 Park Blvd., Balboa Park. For details, call (619) 469-7283.
ARTS EDUCATION HAPPY HOUR – MARCH 13 IN LOS ANGELES
On Thursday, March 13, everyone involved with and interested in supporting arts education in Los Angeles is invited to drop in to the Broadway Bar (Los Angeles) for a casual forum for meeting, networking, and forging friendships and partnerships. The group will meet for drinks and conversation (5:00 – 7:00 pm) and then gallery hop at the Downtown Art Walk to visit local galleries and museums (7:00 – 9:00 pm). For details on participating galleries and museums, see http://www.bgfa.us/daw/. Contact Anne at anne@dramaticresults.org with any questions and to RSVP for this event.
FREE FOUNDATION RESEARCH DATABASE NOW AVAILABLE
NOZA, Inc., has unveiled a free grant research database containing detailed information on nearly 900,000 grant awards. There is no fee and no registration required to access the database. Grant awards data is compiled from Internet sources. For details, see https://www.nozasearch.com/announcements.asp.
POPULAR CULTURE AND AMERICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION – NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN SAN FRANCISCO
The Popular Culture Association (PCA) and American Cultural Association (ACA) will hold its annual conference in San Francisco on March 19-22. For more information, visit http://www.pcaaca.org. For questions concerning the conference program, contact Delores Rauscher at rausche5@msu.edu or (517) 432-7413.
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS – ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN SAN DIEGO
The goal of the 45th International Conference on Fundraising, sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, is to foster the development and growth of the fundraising profession. Leading fundraisers and nonprofit professionals, members of academia, and international experts will teach educational sessions designed to ensure that participants achieve their professional goals. The conference aims to benefit both new and seasoned development professionals in every sector. The conference will be held March 30-April 2 in San Diego. See http://conference.afpnet.org/getting_to_the_conference.cfm for more information or to register.
SPECIAL “MEET THE GRANTMAKER” PROGRAM IN SAN FRANCISCO, MARCH 7
The Foundation Center will host a special “Meet the Grantmaker” program from 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Friday, March 7, in San Francisco. The program will focus on how to submit a competitive grant application to the San Francisco Arts Commission's "Programs in the Community" (PIC) grant program. The PIC grant program supports art projects at nonprofit, non-arts, social service or community organizations serving diverse populations such as youth, elders, the incarcerated, and the homeless. For more information or to register, see http://foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/mtgsf3_7.html.
CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON HMONG AMERICAN COMMUNITY ISSUES
The 13th Hmong National Conference brings together professionals, community members, politicians, scholars, youth, and decision makers to build capacity, develop leadership, and empower the Hmong American community. With the theme of “Choices, Changes, Consequences: Reflecting on our Past, Creating our Future,” the conference will focus on the visible signs of progress the community has made in three decades as well as the challenges that lay ahead. The conference will be held March 27-30 in Denver, CO. For details, see http://www.hndinc.org/index.php?section=1.
NEW NSF PROJECT SEEKS INTERACTIVE, HIGH-END SCIENCE GAMES FOR CHILDREN-ORIENTED WEBSITE
There is a call for interactive, high-end science games for kids ages 7-11, to be used on a new web project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Games must be useable on both Mac and PC platforms. For more information about contributing, contact Lisa Jo Rudy at lisa@explorationsunlimited.biz or (580) 540-7293.
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| MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS |
A CAUTIONARY NOTE
For access to some of these articles, the publishers may require that you become a member of their web site. For access to recent articles, this is usually a free service. However, you may need to pay for access to archived articles. In all instances, they will collect your contact information and probably send you advertisements. If you do not wish to become a member of a newspaper web site, we recommend that you note the title, author, newspaper, and publication date and visit your local library. If you are having trouble connecting to the appropriate article via the link provided below, we recommend that you go directly to the newspaper's web site and search with key words.
Inflated art appraisals cost U.S. government untold millions
By: Jason Felch and Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, March 2, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-irs2mar02,0,4136424.story?track=ntothtml
Berkeley accused of racism over failure to return tribal bones
By: Richard C. Paddock, Los Angeles Times, February 27, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-bones27feb27,1,6882753.story
China blasts U.S. role in illegal relics trade [labeled the United States as the world's largest importer of smuggled Chinese relics]
Washington Post, February 26, 2008
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/26/AR2008022603966.html
Museum opening hours to be extended [Ireland’s Arts and Culture Plan 2008 initiatives to increase public access to the arts]
By: Luke Cassidy, Irish Times, February 21, 2008
http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0221/breaking56.htm
Pasport [sic] to culture: Libraries offer museum passes [new program allows library members to pick up free passes to museums and historical centers]
By: Christopher Nagy, Livingston Daily Press & Argus (MI), February 17, 2008
http://www.dailypressandargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080217/LIFESTYLE/802170326/1024/CUSTOMERSERVICE02
Protest Group Assails Eli Broad Art
By: Edward Wyatt, New York Times, February 14, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/14/arts/14arts-PROTESTGROUP_BRF.html?scp=1&sq=nonprofit&st=nyt
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 March 5, 2008, see Museums in the News.
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
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| PERSONNEL NOTES |
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| FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
NEH OFFERS DIGITAL HUMANITIES START-UP GRANT
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering its Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants, which encourage digital innovations in any area of the humanities. Proposals may involve researching best practices in digital humanities; creating new digital tools for preserving, analyzing, and making accessible digital resources; and examining the impact of using these technologies. Overall, successful proposals will discuss an innovative idea or digital tool that has not been used before in the humanities. The deadline to apply is April 2. For details, see http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/digitalhumanitiesstartup.html.
NEH ANNOUNCES AFRICAN AMERICAN BASEBALL EXPERIENCE EXHIBIT GRANTS
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for its “Small Grants to Libraries: Pride and Passion - The African American Baseball Experience” grant program. As part of this funding program, one copy of the exhibit "Pride and Passion - The African American Baseball Experience" will travel to sites from November 2008 to November 2012. This exhibit explores the history of baseball and examines how the treatment of black players reflected conditions in American society. Grants fund exhibition-related expenses, such as expenses for travel and accommodations for the exhibition coordinator's attendance at the planning workshop and exhibition programming. The deadline to apply is April 4. For details, see http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/SGL_PrideAndPassion.html.
STAPLES FOUNDATION – LEARNING GRANTS FOR NONPROFITS
Nonprofit organizations (including arts organizations) that align with Staples Foundation for Learning's mission and give focus on job skills and education may be eligible for funding from the Foundation.The mission of Staples Foundation for Learning is to provide funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. For funding granted in May 2008, proposals must be submitted between February 29 and March 14, 2008. (NOTE: According to the website, Staples provides charitable donations to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations engaged in educational and youth-focused projects and events. If your organization fits within the Staples Foundation's focus area, please visit your local Staples store and speak with the general manager about how they can support your community organization. All requests are evaluated by local Staples stores and decisions are made at the discretion of store management.) For grant guidelines, see http://www.staplesfoundation.org/foundapplication.html.
GRANTS FOR HISTORICAL PRESERVATION PROJECTS
The mission of the 1772 Foundation is to preserve and enhance American historical entities for future generations to enjoy, with particular interest in farming, industrial development, transportation, and unusual historical buildings. The Foundation provides support for restoration projects throughout the United States. Successful grant applications should demonstrate positive community impact, multiple partners, and a solid financial and management structure. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. Visit http://www.1772foundation.org/ for online application information.
NEH OFFERS CHALLENGE GRANTS FOR HUMANITIES PROGRAMS
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting proposals for its Challenge Grants, which help institutions and organizations secure long-term improvements in and support for their humanities programs and resources. Challenge grants most commonly augment or establish endowments that support humanities activities. Grant recipients may use the income from invested funds to meet ongoing humanities-related costs. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2008. For details and application guidelines, visit http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/challenge.html.
MULTIMEDIA ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY GRANTS
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation is offering grants that support positive programs and opportunities in education, multimedia arts, or technology. The deadline to apply is April 15. See http://www.theesa.com/foundation/grant.php for details.
GETTY FOUNDATION OFFERS EXHIBITION RESEARCH AND PLANNING GRANTS FOR LOS ANGELES-AREA ARTS HISTORY
The Getty Foundation is offering support to museums in Southern California for the collaborative research and planning of scholarly exhibitions related to the history of postwar art in the Los Angeles area as part of a city-wide series of exhibitions scheduled to open between September 2011 and June 2012. On the Record: Art in L.A. 1945-1980 is a special initiative undertaken by the Getty Foundation and the Getty Research Institute to document and preserve the history of postwar art in Southern California. Exhibitions need not focus exclusively on Southern California; projects with substantial comparative dimensions are also welcome. The deadline for letters of inquiry is April 15. See http://www.getty.edu/grants/research/institutions/on_the_record.html 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
March 31, 2008: Risk Evaluation and Planning Program
For information, click CAP.
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
March 15, 2008: 21st Century Museum Professionals
March 18, 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
March 12, 2008: Access to Artistic Excellence
April 1, 2008: U.S. Government's Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Program
June 2, 2008: Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants
June 9, 2008: Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth
For information, click NEA.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
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 1, 2008: Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
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
October 7, 2008: Summer Stipends
All program deadlines: We the People Initiative
For additional deadlines and information, click NEH.
NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION
June 2, 2008: Digitizing Historical Records
June 2, 2008: Electronic Records Projects
June 2, 2008: Professional Development Grants for Archives and Historical Publishing
June 2, 2008: Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects
For information, click NHPRC.
NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE: NAGPRA
For information, click NPS.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
April 10, 2008: Innovation through Institutional Integration Grants
April 11, 2008: Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) 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.
| CAM SPONSORS AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATES |
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