CAM E-NEWS 5/14/2008 - HAPPY CALIFORNIA MUSEUM MONTH!
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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.
| MUSEUM ADVOCACY DAY RECAP |
California museums had a presence in the offices of our elected officials last week as over 50 museum advocates and professionals from approximately 30 museums across the state met to discuss legislative issues, meet with their elected officials, and enjoy a late afternoon reception on the lawn of the State Capitol. In addition to our museum colleagues, over 20 state agency representatives and 20 legislators and/or staff representatives participated in order to learn and celebrate how California museums strengthen communities. To see photographs from the Museum Advocacy Day, visit http://www.calmuseums.org/museum_month/MuseumDay2008.html.
It is not too late to be a voice for the museum field! CAM encourages all museum advocates to support these efforts, send letters of support, and meet with their elected officials regarding these issues.
CAM prepared a 2008 Museum Advocacy Day Toolkit to help inform and guide participation in the Museum Advocacy Day. The toolkit included the following key components:
To learn more, review the Museum Advocacy Day toolkit at http://www.calmuseums.org/museum_month/2008_Advocacy_Toolkit.pdf or contact Celeste DeWald, CAM Executive Director at (831) 471-9970 or cam@calmuseums.org.
| MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO HOST IMLS WORKSHOPS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA |
Members of Congress in Northern California are hosting a series of grant workshops on grant opportunities available from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) this month. IMLS, an independent federal agency, is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s museums and libraries. Eligible grant applicants include all types of libraries and all types of museums, including art museums, history museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, science centers, children’s museums, historic homes, science centers, nature centers, and others.
May 22, 2008 - San Francisco
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi is hosting a grant workshop on Thursday, May 22, 2008 in the Koret Auditorium at the De Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco CA. Grants experts from the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the California State Library and San Francisco Arts Commission will participate in this workshop. Registration begins at 2pm and the panel begins at 3pm. Space at the workshop is limited, so in order to guarantee your ability to participate please RSVP by emailing pelosigrants@mail.house.gov. In the email please indicate your name, organization and mailing address.
May 27, 2008 - Carmichael
Congressman Daniel Lungren (CA_03), in cooperation with Congressman John Doolittle (CA_04) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA_05), will host a workshop on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, from 10-11:30 am at the de Carmichael Branch Library, 5605 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608. Please RSVP according to the congressional district in which your institution is located: CA_03: (916) 859-9906, CA_04: (916) 786-5560, CA_05: (916) 498-5600.
May 28, 2008 - Santa Rosa
Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (CA_06), in cooperation with Congressman Mike Thompson (CA_01), will host a workshop on Tuesday, May 28, 2008, at 9:00 am at the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Please RSVP according to the congressional district in which your institution is located: CA_01: (707) 269-9595; CA_06: (707) 542-7182.
May 28, 2008 - Santa Clara
Congressman Mike Honda (CA_15), in cooperation with Congressman Pete Stark (CA_13) and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (CA_14), will host a workshop on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, from 3-4:30 pm at the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053. Please RSVP according to the district in which your institution is located: CA_13: (510) 494-1388; CA_14: (650) 323-2984; CA_15: (408) 558-8085.
The workshops on May 27 and 28 will consist of presentations from several people, including: a representative of IMLS will provide an overview of the agency’s programs; a representative of the California State Library or a local library system will discuss how IMLS’ Grants to States program is put to use throughout the state and in the local area; successful grant recipients will provide the perspective of the grant applicant; and (tentative) experts who review applications for IMLS will give advice on what works.
| CAM PRESENTS PRESIDENT'S AWARD TO ASSEMBLYMAN MICHAEL VILLINES |
Assemblyman and Republican Leader Michael Villines was presented the 2008 President’s Award from CAM for his support of the state’s museums and cultural institutions in a ceremony at the Fresno Art Museum on May 2, 2008. Assemblyman Villines was chosen to receive the President’s Award in part because of his strong support of museums, zoos, and cultural institutions across the state. As reported in previous editions of CAM e-News, Assemblyman Villines introduced ACR 100 last February to proclaim May 2008 as California Museum Month. This bill, which was chaptered by the Secretary of State on April 21, 2008, 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. To read coverage of the awards ceremony in the Fresno Bee, visit http://www.fresnobee.com/263/story/572632.html. To see a photo of Assemblyman Villines accepting the award, visit http://www.calmuseums.org/museum_month/MuseumDay2008.html.
Celeste DeWald, Executive Director of the California Association of Museums, along with CAM Board President Jim DeMersman, Executive Director of the Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate presented the award. Also in attendance were Kathleen Monaghan, Executive Director of the Fresno Metropolitan Museum and member of the CAM Board of Directors, Eva Torres, Acting Director of the Fresno Art Museum, and representatives from other local cultural arts organizations.
Recipients of the President’s Award are elected officials in California state government who have shown support of California museums, demonstrated a continuing commitment to museums in California, and shown publicly their support of museums in their local district. “We are pleased to recognize Assemblyman Villines for his support of the state’s museums and the cultural institutions in his district,” stated DeMersman. “His efforts have helped emphasize the vital role museums play in California as partners in education, lifelong learning, and community building.”
The Fresno Metropolitan Museum organized the ceremony in order to thank Villines for his contributions to Fresno’s cultural arts organizations. “Assemblyman Villines has exhibited a remarkable commitment to his community through his efforts in Sacramento,” said Monaghan. “The Met and all of Fresno’s cultural arts partners are grateful, and this is our opportunity to salute him.”
| 2008 CALIFORNIA MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS SALARY SURVEY |
The California Association of Museums (CAM) requests your participation in the 2008 salary survey of California museum professionals. The results from this survey will allow museum administrators to benchmark their institution against similar organizations across the state. The survey includes questions about each organization’s budget, personnel, benefits, and salary ranges. The information you provide will be kept confidential, and all data published in the report will be anonymous.
Please find time to complete this survey before June 20, 2008. CAM institutional members will have unlimited and complimentary access to the final report and salary ranges. Nonmembers who participate in the survey will have complimentary access to the report and salary ranges for three months after the date of publication. Additional access will be available for a fee, with discounts for business associates and individuals members.
Please visit the following website to learn more or to begin your participation in this important survey: http://www.calmuseums.org/2008survey
Thank you for your time. If you have any questions, please contact us at 831-471-9970 or admin@calmuseums.org.
| REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON FOR INTERPRETATION WORKSHOP, JUNE 2 |
You are invited to join CAM for a one-day training workshop in interpretation on Monday, June 2 at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz. Led by Jim Covel, head of interpretation at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and President of the National Association for Interpretation, the workshop will provide essential training in both general and cultural-history specific interpretive techniques and methods. This workshop is part of a pilot project to improve interpretive standards in small- and mid-sized museums and organizations.
CAM is presenting this workshop as part of our partnership with the American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) in testing a new national program, Standards for History Museums and History Organizations. Funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the program seeks to provide organizations with information and resources to help them learn more about national museum standards. CAM is a service provider for the state of California by providing training and support to five organizations that have agreed to participate in the pilot project.
The fee for participation is $40 for CAM members, and $65 for nonmembers. The registration fee includes workshop participation, morning refreshments, lunch, and additional materials/resources. For more information or to register for this event, please see http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/pilotworkshop2008.html. Space is limited, and registrations are first come, first served. For questions regarding the program or workshop, please contact Christine Bennett, CAM’s Program Coordinator, at (831) 471-9970 or admin@calmuseums.org.
This event is supported and hosted by the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Lab.
| ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT FOR 2009 CAM CONFERENCE PROPOSALS |
There is only ONE MONTH left to submit a proposal for the 2009 CAM Conference! CAM invites proposals for its annual conference in San Francisco, February 25-27, 2009. Join us in this culturally-rich city to share strategies and ideas for strengthening the future of museums, their programs, collections, and communities. The goal is to produce interesting, useful, thoughtful, and interactive sessions that address “best practices,” present model programs or techniques, and/or discuss trends that affect the future of the California museum community.
Proposals must be submitted online by June 13, 2008. For additional information or to submit a proposal, visit CAM's website at http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2009callforproposals.html.
| APRIL MUSEUM POLL RECAP: MUSEUM "NAMING OPPORTUNITIES" |
Naming opportunities are common strategies in most capital campaigns and some offer an individual or company the opportunity to put their name on a brick, tile, bench, or other component of a building. A recent article highlighted a unique naming opportunity at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh that offers a unique spin on this fundraising technique; they have raised nearly $800,000 by offering companies and individual donors the opportunity to attach their name to a dinosaur bone. Donors can spend as little as $25 for a dinosaur tooth and up to six figures for an entire dinosaur skeleton as part of the museum's "Adopt-a-Bone" campaign. This fundraising strategy inspired the monthly poll for April, asking “Has your museum ever offered a naming opportunity for items in your collection or parts of your building?”
The results of this informal poll indicate that a vast majority of California museums (92%) have offered naming opportunities for items in their collection or parts of their building, suggesting this is an effective way to raise money. The most common naming opportunities are rooms (75%), exhibits (45.8%), bricks (41.7%) and benches (37.5%). Here are some select comments from our subscribers:
WE WERE WAY BEFORE CARNEGIE! We had a buy a bone for the Alosaurus campaign in the 80s. We put name plaques on the seats in our theater for $1000 gifts in our 1998-2002 capital campaign and did traditional space naming. We seek title sponsorships for exhibitions and also recognize gifts within exhibitions. -- Elizabeth Schiff, AVP Institutional Development, San Diego Natural History Museum
One of the most popular naming opportunities were our historic dioramas and they go for a pretty penny. Obviously species like the elephants and lions went fast, not so much the honey badger. My favorite was the Musk Oxen. I was going on a potentially perilous research expedition to Vietnam and made my coworkers promise to name the musk oxen diorama after me if I died. My coworkers told them I wasn't worth that much. LOL -- Anonymous
Not everything or space has a price tag; we draw the line on inappropriate spaces like bathrooms or areas so private that no one would ever see it. -- Elizabeth Bacchetti, Deputy Development Director, Asian Art Museum
Twenty-five years ago, funds were raised for the renovation of the Bernhard house, the oldest surviving wooden structure in Auburn, by selling pickets with a persons name on them. The fence partially surrounds the property. The Placer County Historical Society replaces the pickets when they are damaged. -- Anonymous
| MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: HOW CREATIVE IS YOUR MUSEUM? |
A recent article in the New York Times discusses new strategies to encourage creative thinking in meetings and in the marketplace, inspired by recent publications such as A Whole New Mind by Daniel H. Pink and The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard Florida (see http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/30/business/businessspecial/30right.html). In an effort to encourage creative thinking and the use of the right side of the brain, meeting organizers are using children’s games, aromatherapy, puzzles, and stress balls to encourage employees to “think outside the box”. Are these strategies being used in museums? Does the leadership in California museums encourage their employees to be creative thinkers? These compelling strategies inspired the monthly poll for this month.
(or copy the following URL and paste it in your browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=cWRNkm9XMyM6Xuip62OWWg_3d_3d)
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
“CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY” IS ON OCTOBER 3 AND THE CAC WANTS TO HEAR YOUR IDEAS
October 3, 2008, the first Friday in October, marks the eighth annual California Arts Day. The event recognizes and celebrates the critical role that arts and creativity play in the state and promotes group participation in the arts. The California Arts Council (CAC) is preparing for California Arts Day 2008, and seeks advice and ideas from the field about successful events, projects, promotions and ideas. Artists, advocates, educators, administrators, parents, students, and arts and creativity lovers are encouraged to contact the CAC's Public Awareness Coordinator Patty Milich at pmilich@caartscouncil.com and give suggestions and ideas. The CAC will also publish feature articles in the California ArtBeat and on their website about particularly successful or meaningful California Arts Day events and activities. For more information about California Arts Day, see http://www.caartscouncil.com.
MAY 18 – CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY
The International Council on Museums (ICOM) has named May 18 as International Museum Day, and has selected this year’s theme to be "Museums as agents of social change and development." ICOM hosts a list of a variety of resources, activities, and fun professional events on its website, including a press release, a Second Life event hosted by The Tech Museum (SL step-by-step included), activities around the world, and a print-ready poster. To see the full list and get involved, see http://icom.museum/2008_contents.html.
SANTA MONICA BEACH CULTURAL MAPPING PROJECT RECEIVES FUNDING FROM PRESERVE AMERICA
The Santa Monica community has received $100,000 for the "Santa Monica Beach Cultural Mapping Project" from the Preserve America program, a matching-grant program that provides planning funding to designated Preserve America Communities to support preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education, and historic preservation planning. The Preserve America program is part of the National Parks Service. For more information regarding this Preserve America funding program, see http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/PreserveAmerica/index.htm.
TELL YOUR TEACHERS – HISTORY/HUMANITIES WORKSHOPS THIS SUMMER
The California Council for the Humanities (CCH) and the California History-Social Science Project have teamed up to offer three professional development workshops for California K-12 history teachers this summer. The workshops, to be held at UC Irvine (July 9), Stanford (July 28) and UC Davis (July 30), will provide teachers with model lessons and other material to use with the Council’s We Are California website about the history of California immigration and migration. For details, see http://www.calhum.org/downloads/WeAreCalifornia_WEB_final.pdf.
FREE SELF-PACED PRESERVATION 101 ONLINE COURSE
The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) is offering Preservation 101, a free, comprehensive, self-paced online course on the preservation of paper collections and related formats. This course is intended to benefit professionals who are responsible for the preservation of library and archival materials. Participants will learn how to put preservation basics to work in the context of small and moderately-sized collections - how to identify deteriorated materials, how to care for collections, and how to set priorities for preservation. The course is accessible free of charge at http://www.preservation101.org.
NOMINATIONS NEEDED FOR 2008 SILICON VALLEY ARTS & BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON
Nominations are being sought for the 2008 Silicon Valley Arts & Business Awards (ABBYs) Luncheon, a biennial event produced by Arts Council Silicon Valley to celebrate the individuals and businesses that support the creative and cultural activities of the region. Categories include: large business support, small business support, individual contributor, and outstanding volunteer. All nominations must be submitted by 5:00 pm on May 23. Nomination guidelines and forms can be found at http://artscouncil.org/abbysorgs.
THREE-DAY OUTREACH EVENT FOR ART- AND SCIENCE-INTEGRATED LITERACY EDUCATION
Arts LINC (Arts and Literacy in Nebraska and California) will be hosting a three-day outreach program on June 25-27 in San Diego. The event is co-sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum. The focus is on integrated literacy instruction with the arts and science. Space is limited. For more information or registration materials, please email Nancy.Andrzejczak@leusd.k12.ca.us.
SEATS AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE PRESERVATION CLASSES
SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, has announced that there are still seats available in the following upcoming Preservation classes: Managing and Preserving Digital Materials (June 3, 10 and 17); Understanding Digital Photographs (June 5); and Mammoth Materials (June 6). For more information or to register, see http://www.solinet.net.
NASA ANNOUNCES NEW ARTIFACT LOAN PROGRAM
NASA has announced a new artifact loan program for museums, planetariums, and other organizations. NASA's new Artifact Loan Opportunities Program will help organizations borrow NASA artifacts for education and outreach purposes. This new program gives organizations that are not traditionally associated with the agency the chance to have access to NASA artifacts. The first artifacts available are main landing gear tires from space shuttles. These space shuttle tires, including some flown on missions, are available to proposing organizations that NASA determines best meet the agency's education and public outreach goals. The deadline for proposals for this initial opportunity is June 11. For information about this opportunity and the artifact loan program, see http://artifacts.nasa.gov.
WEBINAR FOCUSES ON KEEPING ART IN SCHOOL
Igniting Community Action for Arts Learning, Keeping Art in School's second webinar, is scheduled for May 29, at 12:00 pm (PST). The webinar will focus on engaging communities in the importance of arts learning, using messages to sustain action, and measuring the impact of outreach efforts. The webinar will conclude with an interactive question and answer session. To RSVP, contact Dana Nachbar at (914) 833-7093 or dnachbar@douglasgould.com. For more information, see http://www.keepartsinschools.org/Webinar/communityengagement_flyer.pdf.
CANDIDATES FORUM WITH COUNCILMAN BERNARD PARKS
Arts for LA, with the support of the Emerging Arts Leaders Network/Los Angeles, will host a candidates forum with Councilman Bernard Parks, who represents the Eighth District. The conversation will create an opportunity for stakeholders to learn about Parks’ policy agenda for the arts and arts education in Los Angeles County. This event is free and open to the general public. However, seats are limited and reservations will be taken on a first-come first-served basis. The event will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Complex (4117 Overland Ave, Culver City 90230). To RSVP, see http://www.artsforla.org.
WORKSHOPS OFFERED IN SANTA CRUZ
The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County is offering several upcoming workshops in May and June. These workshops include: Risk Management: Exempt vs. Nonexempt Employees (May 28, Capitola); The 501(c)(3) Book Club: Death by Meeting (May 30, Soquel); The Organization + Consultant Relationship: How to Make It Work (June 10, Soquel); Casting a Wide ‘Net: Web sites & E-newsletters That Get Noticed (June 23, Soquel); and, Managing Your Volunteer Risk (June 25, Capitola). For more information about these workshops, see http://www.cfscc.org/page19639.cfm.
MAY 16 – JOIN IN THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR SHARING LIFE STORIES
The Center for Digital Storytelling and the Museum of the Person International Network have designated May 16 as the International Day for Sharing Life Stories. The day will be an opportunity for people around the world to share stories, both in person and via the Internet. The campaign website can be viewed at http://internationaldayblog.storycenter.org.
NSTA SCHEDULES WEB SEMINARS FOCUSED ON SCIENCE EDUCATION
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has announced a series of webinars on varying topics for May 2008. The free seminars are 90-minute, live experiences that allow participants to interact with national experts, scientists, engineers, and fellow colleagues. The topics include: NASA: 21st Century Explorer-Today's Knowledge for Tomorrow's Explorer (May 15); Sally Ride Science: Igniting Students' Interests in Science Careers (May 20); Polar Science, Global Discoveries: IPY Research Update for Teachers (May 22); and, NSDL: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears Series: Polar Geography (May 27). For details and registration, see http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/SeminarRegistration.aspx.
ACTA HOSTS GRANTS WORKSHOPS IN SIX CA CITIES
The Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) will host workshops across the state for artists and organizations that expect to apply for ACTA funds this year. Programs that will be reviewed include ACTA's Living Cultures Grants Program, the ACTA Apprenticeship Program, and ACTA’s Traditional Arts Development Program. The workshops will be held in Los Angeles (5:30 - 8:00 pm, May 15), Santa Cruz (5:00 - 7:00 pm, May 19), Fresno (5:00 - 7:00 pm, May 20), San Jose/South Bay (6:30 - 8:00 pm, May 21), Santa Rosa (2:30 - 4:00 pm and 4:30 - 6:00 pm, May 22), and Berkeley/East Bay (6:30 - 8:30 pm, May 28). For more information regarding these programs, see http://www.actaonline.org/grants_and_programs/living_cultures/info_meetings.htm.
ARTIST-GALLERY RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP IN ROSEVILLE
California Lawyers for the Arts, PlacerArts and the City of Roseville will host a workshop on June 11 at the Martha Riley Community Library in Roseville. This free workshop will focus on the relationships between artists, art galleries, and artist agents. For more information or to register (required), contact judi@placerarts.org or (916) 780-2787.
LIVE WEBCAST – SPEAKER DISCUSSES MUSEUM AUDIENCES, CURRENT EXHIBITION TRENDS
The National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies will host "A Conversation with Kathleen McLean" on Thursday, May 15, 2:00 - 4:00 pm (EST). Kathleen McLean will speak about what today's museum audiences expect in an exhibition, current trends in exhibitions from across the nation, and the future of museum exhibitions. This Washington D.C. event will be web cast live and archived for later viewing. To register (free) for the webcast, see http://museumstudies.si.edu. For more information on the May 15 program, contact Tim Grove at grovet@si.edu.
NEW IRS UPDATES – FINAL REGULATIONS ON INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS
The IRS has issued its final regulations on intermediate sanctions, the penalty imposed on nonprofits that are deemed to have overcompensated CEOs, board members, and other "disqualified" individuals specified in the regulations. For more information on the final regulations, visit http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/td9390.pdf. For more information on intermediate sanctions, see http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0,,id=123303,00.html.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF STATE ARTS AGENCIES INVITES AWARD NOMINATIONS
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) annually presents awards to recognize exemplary leadership and best practices of state and regional arts organizations. Entries are invited for the following awards: National Accessibility Leadership Award, which recognizes exceptional and effective initiatives or programs that make the arts accessible and inclusive to individuals with disabilities and/or older adults; Distinguished Public Service Award, which honors an individual whose outstanding service, creative thinking, and leadership significantly impacts public support for the arts in his/her state or region; and the Gary Young Award, which recognizes an individual who makes an extraordinary contribution to public support for the arts in his/her state or region. The deadline for nominations is June 30. Visit the NASAA website for details at http://nasaa-arts.org/.
FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING INTRODUCTORY COURSE – JUNE 3 IN TRUCKEE
The Foundation Center will provide an introductory Foundation Fundraising course on June 3 in Truckee. This workshop will illustrate the distinct challenges and opportunities for nonprofits seeking foundation funding. Participants will gain an understanding of the grantmaking objectives of independent, corporate, and community foundations, identify grantseeker resources, and effectively partner with grantmakers. For more information or to register, see http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/15012901.
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.
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.
Asian museum director indicted in federal investigation
By: Greg Risling, San Jose Mercury News, May 12, 2008
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_9234570
Oakland Museum gets a makeover
By: Timothy Buckwalter, San Francisco Chronicle, May 9, 2008
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/09/PKII10DRAP.DTL
FBI withdraws digital library's national security letter
By: Paul Elias, San Francisco Chronicle, May 7, 2008
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/05/07/state/n103710D71.DTL
Panel to review U.S. historic preservation
United Press International, May 5, 2008
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2008/05/05/panel_to_review_us_historic_preservation/4002/
Conservators face issues in preserving video and modern material artworks
By: Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, April 30, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/environment/la-et-conserve30apr30,0,4079687.story
Saving the jewels: At libraries and museums across the country, neglect and a lack of money threaten relics of American history
By: Lisa Gray, Houston Chronicle, April 2, 2008
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/main/5666513.html
Opinion: Down With the Newseum!: We don't need a gilded home for 6,214 journalism artifacts.
By: Jack Shafer, Slate.com, February 7, 2008
http://www.slate.com/id/2183936/nav/tap3/
Please note that CAM does not necessarily endorse the information contained in these articles or the source(s) of the information.
To view 18 additional articles featuring museums or related topics in newspapers through May 14, 2008, see Museums in the News.
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
To view additional details, application instructions, and contact information for the above open positions, see Museum Job Opportunities.
| PERSONNEL NOTES |
Email admin@calmuseums.org to include personnel announcements in future editions of CAM e-News.
| FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
NEA ANNOUNCES FUNDING THROUGH REACHING EVERY COMMUNITY FAST-TRACK REVIEW GRANTS
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering funding through its Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants, which support projects that extend the reach of the arts to under-served populations -- those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Age alone (e.g., youth, seniors) does not qualify a group as under-served; at least one of the under-served characteristics noted here also must be present. This category, as an essential component of the NEA's goal of providing wide access to artistic excellence, supports local projects that can have significant effects within communities. Grants are available for professional arts programming and for projects that emphasize the potential of the arts in community development. The deadline to apply is June 2. For grant guidelines, see http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP09/Challenge.html.
FUNDING FOR INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS AT NATURE REFUGES
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced their Nature of Learning grant program, which supports projects that build educational value on refuges so that visits, exposure and enthusiasm on public lands expand and continue; that introduce a process to enhance critical thinking skills and better prepare students as future community leaders; that create long-lasting relationships among teachers, local businesses, community leaders and refuge personnel; and that develop and nurture a strong sense of stewardship and civic pride using the refuge and community as outdoor classrooms. The deadline to apply is June 16. See http://www.nfwf.org for grant details.
TARGET LOCAL STORE GRANTS OFFER FUNDING FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL EDUCATION FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Target funds arts 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 artists' residencies or workshops in schools. Target will accept grant applications between March 1 and May 31, 2008 for programs taking place between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009. Applicants should receive notification about requests by September 30, 2008. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2008. For grant guidelines, see http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-001818.
NEA ANNOUNCES FUNDING PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING THE ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING IN THE ARTS
Through the Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth category, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will award millions of dollars to support arts education projects that include many forms of assessment designed to measure student learning and program effectiveness. Applicants are required to describe their assessment plans in their proposed projects. Through this project, NEA seeks to collect and analyze information on current practices and trends in the assessment of K-12 student learning in the arts and to identify models that might be most effective in various learning environments. The deadline to apply is May 30. For additional information, visit http://www.nea.gov/Grants/apply/RFP/LITAAssessment.html.
ACTA OFFERS LIVING CULTURES GRANTS PROGRAM
The Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) is offering its Living Cultures Grants Program, which funds non-profit organizations to support exemplary projects in the traditional arts in California. Grant awards are generally limited to $5,000 or less. A small number of grants of up to $7,500 will be awarded to projects that demonstrate significant impact on a particular cultural tradition. The deadline to apply is July 15. For grant details, see http://www.actaonline.org/grants_and_programs/living_cultures/index.htm. See notice in above announcements for grant workshop details.
CCH ANNOUNCES CALIFORNIA STORY FUND
The California Council for the Humanities (CCH) has announced the next round of the California Story Fund, which support public humanities programs that bring to light compelling stories from California's diverse communities and provide opportunities for collective reflection and public discussion. The Council is especially interested in projects that will engage California youth in interpreting and reflecting on their experience through humanities-based programming. Organizations serving youth are strongly encouraged to apply. The grant deadline is July 1. For details, see http://www.calhum.org/programs/story_intro.htm.
FUNDING FOR CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will provide funding for conservation education programs for local schools, habitat restoration projects, developing and providing interpretive materials and programs, or watchable wildlife programs. Upcoming deadlines are June 1 and September 5. For grant guidelines and details, see http://www.nfwf.org.
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
For information, click CAP.
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
For information, click IMLS.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
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
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
May 27, 2008: National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Digital Library (NSDL)
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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