CAM E-NEWS 3/19/2008
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.
| CALIFORNIA MUSEUM MONTH IS MAY 2008 - USE IT TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSEUM! |
At the 2008 CAM conference in Fresno, Gayle Holman, a field representative for Assemblyman Mike Villines announced that the assemblymember introduced ACR 100 to proclaim May 2008 as California Museum Month! SCR 100 highlights the vital role museums play in educating our state’s students and citizens. The bill can be read in its entirety at http://www.calmuseums.org/news/ACR_100.pdf.
CAM encourages the state's museums to use this opportunity to promote your museum's education programs. The purpose of California Museum Month is to focus the attention of legislators, the media, and the public on the important role that museums play in the state of California. Our museums are located in every county and region throughout California, represent a multitude of disciplines, collect and interpret our natural and cultural world, offer learning experience for all ages, and attract tens-of-millions of visitors annually. We have a lot to celebrate and communicate to the policymakers in Sacramento. The following are some ways your institution can leverage this opportunity or join CAM's advocacy efforts:
Resources, draft materials, and information are available on CAM's website to help museum professionals be advocates for their institutions as well as the state's museums. Visit CAM's California Museum Month webpage at http://www.calmuseums.org/news/index.html for additional ideas or resources.
| TAKE ACTION NOW TO INCREASE IMLS' FUNDING FOR MUSEUMS |
Are you located in Los Angeles, the East Bay Area, Santa Clara County, or San Bernardino County? If so, you can play an important role in increasing the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) budget for museums--a role that will only require about five minutes of your time!
Below is a list of the members of the California delegation on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, the subcommittee that oversees funding for IMLS. A team of representatives from the Federal Formula Grant Coalition, American Association of Museums, Association of Art Museum Directors, Association of Science-Technology Centers, and the American Zoo and Aquarium Association have been on the Hill meeting with members of the Appropriations Subcommittees. This group has been advocating for $6 million more than what is in the President's budget, for a total of $45 million--the level IMLS would be at if funding increases over the past four years stayed the same as the increases experienced from 2003-2005. But this influential group needs assistance from the field.
Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA)
Barbara Lee (CA)
Michael Honda (CA)
Jerry Lewis (CA)
If any of the above individuals represent your congressional district, we strongly encourage you to take minutes to copy text from a template/draft letter, paste it onto your letterhead, fill in any blanks about your organization, and FAX it to three numbers. It is that easy! Yet, those simple steps can make a significant difference in influencing your elected official's support for IMLS. Please download the sample letter at http://www.calmuseums.org/news/IMLS_template_letter_March_2008.doc or http://www.calmuseums.org/news/IMLS_template_letter_March_2008.pdf and take action today! If you have any questions, please contact Celeste DeWald, CAM Executive Director, at cam@calmuseums.org or (831) 471-9970.
| SUPPORT CAM'S ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS |
For years, CAM has been projecting a positive image of California museums to our elected officials and the media – and will continue to do so in the coming year. In 2007, CAM’s Legislative and Communications Committees actively promoted the state’s museums and presented them as thriving and essential educational institutions that are valued by California’s citizens and visitors. We are proud of what we accomplished in 2007 and are looking forward to partnering with California's museums in 2008 to make an even bigger impact.
With the state facing a $16 billion deficit, it is vital that California museums continue to have a voice in Sacramento. A budget crisis on this level could impact funding from city or county sources as well as nonprofit tax policies. CAM is monitoring legislation and taking strategic steps to maximize funding opportunities when they do arise and reverse harmful tax policies.
This level of advocacy is expensive. CAM is unable to fund this work solely through memberships. For that reason, we ask that you support CAM’s advocacy role by making a financial contribution. If every California museum made a donation, we would have a fully funded advocacy program.
To learn more about CAM's advocacy and public awareness accomplishments in 2007 or to learn how you can make a contribution, please see http://www.calmuseums.org/news/2008_appeal.pdf. We appreciate your support and look forward to working with you in 2008 to continue giving California’s museums a positive voice.
| PREPARE FOR MAY DAY – A NATIONAL EFFORT TO PROTECT COLLECTIONS FROM DISASTERS |
Archives, libraries, museums, and historic preservation organizations across America are encouraged to set aside May 1 to participate in MayDay, a national effort to protect collections from disasters. Organizations are urged to take at least one simple step towards preparing for disasters. Some ideas from the Heritage Emergency National Task Force include:
If your organization participates in this nationwide effort, let Heritage Preservation know what you did by emailing taskforce@heritagepreservation.org. In return, organizations will receive a free Working with Emergency Responders: Tips for Cultural Institutions poster. Heritage Preservation is also offering its popular Field Guide to Emergency Response and Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel at special MayDay discounts from April 15 to May 31. For more information about MayDay, see http://www.heritagepreservation.org.
| MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: MUSEUMS AND ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS (POLL EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH) |
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:
Does your museum offer programs specifically for people with disabilities?
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=tD8MZE_2fIXnR_2f3VH0paV2XQ_3d_3d)
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
CAC SEEKS IMAGES OF CALIFORNIA ARTS FOR WEBSITE
For the homepage of their newly redesigned website, the California Arts Council (CAC) is seeking to feature revolving photos of arts organizations throughout the state. The photo banner is a long horizontal image located directly under the menu bar on the California Arts Council's home page. Images rotate randomly in this space as a user's web browser automatically updates the site every few seconds. All photo submissions should be in JPG format, in color, and need to have appropriate release forms and copyright permissions. Portions of a photo may be used, and the best photos have the primary subject on a long horizontal (vertical photos will not work). When submitting, include information about your organization, the contents of the photo (names of groups, performances, individuals, etc. as appropriate), and photo credit information. The California Arts Council will post photos of California arts and artists based on a number of different criteria. Please email editor@caartscouncil.com with questions or to submit photos.
NEW YORK TIMES HIGHLIGHTS STRUGGLES OF MUSEUMS AND CURRENT PERIOD OF MAJOR CHANGE
Museums are in a period of major change that is often coupled with uncertainty, according to a special supplement in the Arts section of The New York Times. In the lead article of the supplement, the Times reports that as museums continue to expand and face rising costs, market research has never been more critical for their survival. Under pressure to maintain a healthy base of visitors, as well as to raise capital for expansions and renovations, many museums have turned to the business world to recruit new directors. Curators, however, now are fighting back to obtain these leadership positions. Other stories in the special section include: a look at efforts by museums to rent out space for special events; and a discussion of how the decision by philanthropist Eli Broad to leave his vast collection of contemporary art in one of his foundations rather than donating it to a museum appears to be causing panic among museum staff members who fear the decision will inspire more donors to do likewise. To view this special New York Times supplement, see http://www.nytimes.com/pages/arts/artsspecial/index.html. [Excerpted from the Chronicle of Philanthropy, March 12, 2008]
UPCOMING AASLH ONLINE WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE
The American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) will be hosting two upcoming online workshops: Board Development 101 (new, April 21-May 23 and November 3 – December 5) and Basics of Archives (June 2 – July 7). For course details and to register, see http://www.aaslh.org/workshop.htm.
NEW “MUSEUM SUSTAINABILITY INDEX” AND CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT AVAILABLE
In mid-2007, Charlie Trautmann, the executive director of the Sciencenter in Ithaca, New York, traveled to Europe and surveyed a wide variety of science museums, centers, and other informal educational organizations to learn how they communicate the subjects of sustainability and global warming to the public. He has released his report, A Change in the Weather, which includes a new tool, called the "Museum Sustainability Index," which museums can use to assess their own progress in becoming more sustainable organizations and communicating the science of sustainability to the public. To download the report, see http://sciencenter.org/monograph/d/monograph.pdf (2.71 MB).
AEOE ANNOUNCES 2008 STATEWIDE CONFERENCE FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATORS
Registration is now available for the Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education’s (AEOE) 2008 Statewide conference: "Unless", which will be held April 25-27 at Camp Hess Kramer in Malibu. The conference will feature 65+ inspiring workshops, entertainment, valuable networking opportunities, and Job Fair. Early registration discounts end March 29, and scholarships are available by applying at http://www.aeoe.org/conference/spring/2008/scholarship/index.html. See http://www.aeoe.org for full conference details and to register.
SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED – BARRIERS FOR “NEXT GENERATION” NONPROFIT LEADERS
According to a newly released study by Myers Publications, poor earning potential, increase in fundraising responsibilities and pressure, a lack of mentors and life-style challenges are stifling the next generation of nonprofit leaders from continuing their professional endeavors in the nonprofit world. Over 6,000 next-generation leaders were surveyed, and their responses showed that although nonprofits are successful at recruiting recent college graduates, most organizations are not doing enough to retain them. In many areas, this is predicted to result in a leadership void, which could have a dramatic effect on groups that offer essential services. To read the report, Ready to Lead? Next Generation Leaders Speak Out, see http://meyerfoundation.org/newsroom/meyer_publications/ready_to_lead.
IMLS ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF STUDY ON THE INTERNET’S IMPACT ON MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has released the results of InterConnections: A National Study of Users and Potential Users of Online Information at the recent annual IMLS WebWise Conference in Miami. This new report offers insight into the ways people search for information in the online age, and how this impacts the ways they interact with public libraries and museums, both online and in person. The study found that: libraries and museums are the most trusted sources of online information among adults of all ages, education levels, races, and ethnicities; libraries and museums rank higher in trustworthiness than all other information sources including government, commercial, and private Web sites; and, that the public trust of museums and libraries migrates to the online environment. To view the report, see http://interconnectionsreport.org.
INTERNATIONAL PLANETARIUM SOCIETY CONFERENCE – CHICAGO, JUNE 27 – JULY 2
The International Planetarium Society will be hosting their bi-annual conference in Chicago from June 27 to July 2, 2008. "IPS2008: Explore the Edge" aims to offer something for planetarium professionals and aficionados of all backgrounds with sessions and speakers covering a wide spectrum of topics, a Vendor Showcase and Vendor Exhibitions featuring the latest innovations in planetarium technology and equipment, and ample opportunities for networking. See http://www.ips2008.org for registration or details.
NEW GRANT GUIDE FOR MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL ARCHIVES
The Foundation Center and the Library of Congress have published a new grant guide of special interest to museums and other repositories of cultural archives. Foundation Grants for Preservation in Libraries, Archives, and Museums provides information about grants awarded for preservation and conservation projects by U.S. foundations from 2003 through 2007, as well as a statistical analysis of grant funding for preservation and conservation projects, state-by-state descriptions of such projects, and a list of foundations that have supported preservation and conservation activities. To read the report, see http://www.loc.gov/preserv/foundtn-grants.pdf (118 pages, PDF).
NEXT MUSEUM CAFÉ DISCUSSION IN SAN DIEGO – MARCH 20
Museum Café, presented by AAM's Emerging Young Professionals Group, hosts a gathering and happy hour every third Thursday of the month in the San Diego area. The next gathering will be on March 20 at 5:00 pm, at the Bassam Coffee Shop in San Diego. The pre-meeting assignment is to visit the A Day in Pompeii exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum. The discussion will also cover the broader topic of traveling exhibitions. For more information, see http://museumcafe.wordpress.com.
WEBCAST AVAILABLE FROM “PRESERVING AMERICA’S DIVERSE HERITAGE” FORUM
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced that the webcast is now available from its forum, “Preserving America’s Diverse Heritage,” held January 31 - February 1 in Atlanta. This was the first of four meetings around the country held to raise awareness about the nation's valuable and endangered collections. The webcast is available at http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/heritage_preservation/080131. For more information on IMLS’ Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action initiative, see http://www.imls.gov/collections.
CSU LONG BEACH OFFERS NEW MASTERS PROGRAM IN INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
The Science Education Department at California State University, Long Beach is accepting applications for MS in Science Education. The option in Informal Science Education is aimed at educators currently working in informal settings such as museums, zoos, and nature centers, as well as those charged with fostering public understanding of science. Students will strengthen their knowledge of science, gain a deeper conception of the objectives and theories of science education, and examine how these inform our understanding of learning beyond the traditional classroom. Visit http://www.csulb.edu/~jkisiel/MSInformalScience or the departmental site at http://www.scienceteaching.org for more information.
STATE OF THE ARTS LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE – APRIL 21-22
The California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) Arts Initiative and the California Alliance for Arts Education (CAAE) will present a two-day conference on April 21-22, in Sacramento. This year’s State of the Arts Leadership in Education Conference, Reinvigorating Arts Education in California: What’s the Story?, will share the important work being done at the state, regional, county and local levels to improve the quality of arts education. The programs will empower attendees to inform others of the impact the arts education funding has on the lives of students. Attendees will also learn about the leadership efforts underway geared at strengthening support and service to schools and districts. The early bird registration discounts end this Friday, March 21, and pre-registration ends on April 11. For details and to register online, see http://www.ccsesa.org.
RECYCLING BIN GRANT PROGRAM – ESTABLISH YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM!
The Coca-Cola/National Recycling Coalition Recycling Bin Grant Program supports local community recycling programs by providing selected grant recipients with containers for the collection of beverage container recyclables in public settings. Selected grant recipients will receive actual recycling bins instead of funding. The grant program is open to government, civic, school, nonprofit groups, and for-profit companies. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, establishing or enhancing a recycling collection program. This includes the use of specialized containers at community events or functions, public facilities, and programs or events conducted by applicants. The deadline to apply is April 4. See http://bingrant.org/home.htm for details.
AAM CONFERENCE - ADVANCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY
The advance registration deadline for the American Association of Museums’ (AAM) Annual Meeting is this Friday, March 21. After Friday, all registrations must take place on-site. In addition, the housing registration deadline is fast approaching -- rooms must be reserved by Friday, March 28. For more information about the Annual Meeting and registration, see http://www.aam-us.org/am08 or contact AAM at registration@aam-us.org or (202) 289-1818.
CAN HOSTS ONE-DAY CONFERENCE – EARNED INCOME VENTURES
The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) will be hosting a one-day conference, Earned Income Ventures: Using Social Enterprise to Advance Your Mission and Sustain Your Organization, on Tuesday, April 8, from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, in Los Angeles. This conference is focused on providing nonprofits with the tools for a successful social enterprise program. For more information or to register, see http://www.canonprofits.org/events/socialenterprise.html. Scholarships for this one-day conference are available from CAN's Emerging Nonprofit Professionals group; the deadline to apply for a scholarship is March 20. Contact Jamie Engbrecht at jengbrecht@canonprofits.org to apply or for details.
ART MUSEUM PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES SECURITY AUDIT INITIATIVE FOR MUSEUMS
In response to the current importance of disaster preparedness and proactive approaches to reduce risk and loss, the Art Museum Partnership has announced a new security audit initiative program for museums, provided by AXA Art Insurance. For more information, see http://thedirectorsforum.org/FieldNews.html.
NEW UPDATES TO TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS ROUNDTABLE WEBSITE
The Traveling Exhibitions Roundtable, which meets at the annual American Association of Museums (AAM) and Association of Science - Technology Centers (ASTC) meetings, have announced new changes and updates to their webpage, including dividing the time into separate periods for Venues and Providers of traveling exhibitions; and a way of providing contact information to interested parties. See http://www.informallearning.com/Roundtable.htm to access these resources.
MUSEUMS AND THE WEB 2008 CONFERENCE – PAPERS NOW ONLINE
Presentations and papers are now available for the Museums and the Web 2008 conference, which will be held April 9 - 12 in Montreal, Canada. These papers represent some of the most adventurous activity on-line, and the MW2008 program features presentations from 21 countries on the program. To review the available materials, see http://www.archimuse.com/mw2008/speakers/index.html. For more information about the conference, see http://www.archimuse.com/mw2008/.
SEATS STILL AVAILABLE IN ONLINE PRESERVATION CLASSES
SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, has announced that there are still seats available in the following upcoming Preservation classes: Caring for Originals During Scanning Projects (April 7) and Caring for Scrapbooks (April 8). See http://www.solinet.net for full descriptions and online registration.
FREE HANDS-ON ASTRONOMY WORKSHOP IN SEATTLE, MAY 7-9
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is hosting a free workshop, “Astronomy from the Ground Up,” at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, May 7 - 9. Attendees will learn techniques to interpret basic astronomical concepts as well as the latest events and discoveries, and will receive training on inquiry-based and hands-on methods of astronomy learning. Attendees will also be provided with toolkits of materials, activities, and access to an online community for additional learning opportunities and networking beyond the workshop. Informal educators are invited to apply; space is limited. See http://www.astrosociety.org/afgu for details and to apply.
FOUNDATION CENTER HOSTS SPECIAL EVENTS IN MARCH
The Foundation Center will be hosting several free special event programs during the remainder of March. These programs include: Meet the Grantmakers: Focus on Organizational Effectiveness featuring representatives from the James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund (March 25, 10:00 am-12:00 pm); Introduction to Online Fundraising (March 25, 1:00-2:30 pm); and, Powerful Strategies for Special Fundraising Campaigns (March 27, 10:00 am-12:00 pm). For more information, see http://foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/sf_calendar.html.
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.
Museums: A Special Section
New York Times, March 19, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/arts/artsspecial/index.html
Architect waxes poetic with Presidio museum
By: John King, San Francisco Chronicle, March 18, 2008
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/03/17/DDOHVJA7E.DTL
The Tech Museum of Innovation Announces Four Virtual Exhibits to Make Their Way into the Physical Museum [four SecondLife virtual exhibits recognized for innovation, to be featured in real-life Tech Museum]
Business Wire, March 11, 2008
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080311005521&newsLang=en
Museums get an upgrade: Exhibits reflect move to electronic media
By: Sara Wykes, San Jose Mercury News, March 10, 2008
http://www.mercurynews.com//ci_8518632?IADID
Are Smart People Drawn To The Arts Or Does Arts Training Make People Smarter?
ScienceDaily, March 6, 2008
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080304150459.htm
Autry museum getting $100 million makeover
By: Dana Bartholomew, Los Angeles Daily News, March 5, 2008
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_8469170
Please note that CAM does not necessarily endorse the information contained in these articles or the source(s) of the information.
To view 11 additional articles featuring museums or related topics in newspapers through March 19, 2008, see 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 |
NEH ANNOUNCES PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR SMALLER INSTITUTIONS
These grants help small and mid-sized institutions, such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, town and county records offices, and colleges, improve their ability to preserve and care for their humanities collections. These may include special collections of books and journals, archives and manuscripts, prints and photographs, moving images, sound recordings, architectural and cartographic records, decorative and fine arts, textiles, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, furniture, and historical objects. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2008. For additional information, see http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html.
TARGET CORPORATION OFFERING ARTS GRANTS
The Target Corporation is offering Arts Grants, which support programs that bring the arts to schools, or make it affordable for youth and families to participate in cultural experiences, such as school touring programs, field trips to the theater or symphony, or art residencies and workshops in schools. The deadline to apply is May 31. For details, see http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp;jsessionid=MEEECTHRSTA5TLARAAV5YAQ?contentId=PRD03-003407.
GETTY FOUNDATION INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR MUSEUM CONSERVATION GRANTS
The Getty Foundation supports a diverse range of projects worldwide that strengthen the understanding and conservation of the visual arts. The Foundation’s Museum Conservation Grants are designed to assist institutions in caring for their permanent collections through two distinct initiatives. Survey Grants help museums identify the conservation requirements of art collections. Treatment Grants support the conservation treatment of artwork of outstanding artistic significance. Grants are provided in the United States and internationally to museums and other nonprofit institutions. Preliminary letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. Visit http://www.getty.edu/grants/conservation/ for detailed funding guidelines.
SAVE AMERICA’S TREASURES GRANTS AVAILABLE
Save America’s Treasures grants are available to support the preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and nationally significant historic structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts include artifacts, collections, documents, sculpture and works of art. Historic structures and sites include historic districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects. The deadline to apply is May 20. For details and guidelines, see http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/treasures/ProgramDetails.htm.
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
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
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
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 |
Do you need to find a consultant or museum service provider? Consider using a vendor or consultant that supports the California museum field. For a directory of CAM's Business Associates, visit http://www.calmuseums.org/membership/businessassociates.html. The directory is organized by the type of services provided, such as architecture or archival supplies. For additional information, please contact the CAM office at 831-471-9970.
CAM e-News is supported in part by Associated Foundations, Inc. and BRC Imagination Arts.
CAM is supported in part by a grant from the California Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. To learn more about the arts in California, the Arts License Plate, and other initiatives for the arts in California, please visit the CAC Website.
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| BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS |
CAM e-News 3/5/2008
2008 CAM CONFERENCE WRAP-UP
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: MUSEUMS AND ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS (POLL EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH)
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
| CONTACT CAM |
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California Association of Museums
P.O. Box 1455
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1455
Phone: (831) 471-9970
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