CAM E-NEWS 7/23/2008
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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.
A Race Against Time: Preserving Our Audio Visual Media, a professional education program, will be cosponsored and hosted by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, November 6-7, 2008. Session topics include: Overview of Machine-Based AV Media Identification and Preservation; Reformatting Options for AV Media; Contracting for AV Preservation Services; Surveying and Selecting AV Media Materials for Preservation and Access; Copyright Considerations for AV Media Reformatting; Case Studies and Round Table Discussions. Speakers include: Alan Lewis, Audiovisual Archives Consultant, Washington, DC; George Blood, President, Safe Sound Archive; Hannah Frost, Media Preservation Librarian, Digital Library Systems and Services, Digital Production, Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources; Sarah Stauderman, Preservation Manager, Smithsonian Institution Archives; Maureen Whalen, Associate General Council, J. Paul Getty Trust. The fee for this two-day program is $200. For more information, see http://www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar or call 215-545-0613 or email pso@ccaha.org.
| CALIFORNIA ADOPTS GREEN BUILDING CODE FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION |
The California Building Standards Commission adopted a green building code for all new construction statewide as part of a rules package that policymakers said was the first of its kind in the nation. Adherence to the California Green Building Standards Code [PDF], which takes effect in 180 days, will be voluntary until 2010, when its provisions are expected to become mandatory, commission leaders said. The voluntary period gives builders, local governments and communities time to adapt to the new rules, the commission said. The code sets targets for energy efficiency, water consumption, dual plumbing systems for potable and recyclable water, diversion of construction waste from landfills and use of environmentally sensitive materials in construction and design, including eco-friendly flooring, carpeting, paint, coatings, thermal insulation and acoustical wall and ceiling panels. Buildings account for 39 percent of the energy used in the U.S., 71 percent of electricity use and 39 percent of C02 emission, according to the USGBC. For the complete article on California’s new construction codes, see http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/18/california-adopts-green-building-code-all-new-construction.
| MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2009 CAM CONFERENCE |
Mark your calendars! CAM is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its next conference in San Francisco, California, February 25-27, 2009 at the Hotel Kabuki in the heart of Japantown. There is a buzz of excitement surrounding this meeting and we want you to be a part of it. This conference will bring together a diverse group of museum professionals from across California for a stimulating and enjoyable exchange of ideas, perspectives and resources.
To learn more, visit http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2009overview.html. We hope to see you there!
| MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: DO YOU OWN YOUR BUILDING AND LAND? |
The CAM office regularly answers technical questions or inquiries about California museums. An inquiry this week from a museum colleague asked to what extent museums in this state own their buildings and/or their land. In past CAM surveys, we have asked California museums if their organization pays for the maintenance of their building, what their governance structure is, and about the square footage of their building and land. This is a complicated subject since many museums have private/public partnerships and there are numerous ways these relationships can be structured. But, we have never specifically asked about the ownership of museum facilities and land. So, a museum colleague's inquiry is the basis for this month's monthly poll.
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL:
Does your museum own its building and land?
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=_2bJZL1d6eDBz0ZHs02ywlhQ_3d_3d)
| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
NEW STUDY POINTS TO COMMUNICATION STYLE AS WAY TO ATTRACT LATINOS
Why doesn't the audience of an average arts organization have a Latino segment proportionate their presence in the broader population? According to a new study from the Phoenix-based Behavior Research Center, "the problem may not be in [arts organizations'] programming but in their communication style." Among the key findings: "Interest in arts and culture among survey respondents was much higher than actual attendance" and the "largest barrier to attendance was a preconception that arts events aren't affordable, family-friendly or welcoming to a diverse audience." For additional information, see http://www.azcentral.com/ent/arts/articles/2008/06/20/20080620latino.html or download the report, Arts, Culture and the Latino Audience: Latino Arts and Culture Participation in the Greater Phoenix Region, Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture, 2008, at http://www.mpacarts.org/open_file.php?id=606 (pdf, 216 MB). [Excerpted from Arizona Republic, 6/20/2008.]
CAN ANNOUNCES 2008 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - SEPTEMBER 25
Executive Service Corps of Southern California (ESC) announced the third Wells Fargo Executive Directors Leadership Institute, which will kick off on Thursday, September 25. This is the advanced program for agency executive directors who have been in the position five years or more. The Institute includes six full-day seminars every other month, an ESC executive coach and a project-- as well as a group of peers to develop a mutually beneficial network. For further details on the program, see the brochure, http://www.canonprofits.org/assets/wfedli_2008_brochure.pdf. For the application, see http://www.canonprofits.org/wfedli_application_2008.pdf. ESC encourages you to apply by July 31 to be eligible for the discounted program fee. However, the application deadline is August 15. The completed application should be faxed to (213) 381-2893 or it can be completed online at http://www.escsc.org
MOST CORPORATIONS NOT MAXIMIZING THEIR PHILANTHROPY, REPORT FINDS
A new report from the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy finds that only a percentage of companies are truly efficient in their philanthropy, even though the majority of CEOs believe corporate philanthropy is an effective way to meet evolving expectations for their companies' social behavior. Business's Social Contract: Capturing the Corporate Philanthropy Opportunity, found that 84 percent of executives recognize that expectations for their companies' social behavior have increased, while 75 percent believe corporate philanthropy is an effective way of meeting those expectations. Due to a number of complex challenges, however, only 11 percent of companies are truly efficient in their philanthropy, maximizing both the business and social impact of their efforts. For more information or to download the full report, see http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=218500022.
NORTHERN STATES CONSERVATION CENTER ANNOUNCES AUGUST & SEPTEMBER ONLINE COURSES
Northern States Conservation Center has added courses in security, collections management, care of specific materials and archaeology to their fall online class schedule. New this year are short courses - one week on one topic - held the second Wednesday of each month. For a list of available online courses through the Northern States Conservation Center, see http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol.html. If you are interested in these courses, you can also contact Helen Alten at helen@collectioncare.org
AAM AND IMLS ANNOUNCE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 2008 MAP ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
The American Association of Museums (AAM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced 100 museums participating in the 2008 Museum Assessment Program (MAP). These institutions have requested an evaluation of their operational strengths and weaknesses in the interest of bettering their organizations and reaffirming their commitment to their communities. MAP is supported through a cooperative agreement between AAM and IMLS. For more information, please visit http://www.aam-us.org/map, call 202/289-9118, or email map@aam-us.org. For the complete press release and links to the list of 100 participants, see http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/072208a.shtm
CANADIAN STUDY SHOWS EARNING AND EDUCATION LINKED TO EVENINGS OUT
According to Statistics Canada study recently released, the more money you make and the more education you have, the more likely you are to go to movies, plays or concerts. The report also suggests that the type of job a person has influences their choice to attend cultural events. For instance, someone working in management, business, finance or administration was 8.8 per cent more likely to attend a theatrical performance than someone unemployed or in a job related to primary industry or manufacturing. Those whose parents had advanced education, such as a university degree, were much more likely than those whose parents with lower education to attend most cultural activities. For additional information, visit http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2008/06/26/culture.html.
PILOT PRESERVATION PROGRAM TO PREPARE MUSEUM FOR DISASTERS
Five museums each in Mississippi, Ohio, and Texas were selected to participate in a national pilot program of the organization Heritage Preservation to protect their collections against disaster. As part of the project, a team of experts will visit each museum to evaluate its risks and develop an emergency plan in case of fire, earthquakes, tornados and other disasters. They'll also involve local emergency experts to help devise the plan, and show the group how to implement it. The program stems from a three-year-old survey revealing that most museums don't have emergency plans. For additional information, see http://www.djournal.com/pages/story.asp?ID=275075&pub=1&div=News.
FREE MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR- JULY 31
The organizers of the Arts Reach National Arts Marketing Conference will be providing a free conference preview Webinar on Thursday, July 31, 12:30-1:15 pm EDT (9:30-10:15 am Pacific). John Zorn, President of Arts Reach, will give a brief overview of the highlights of the upcoming conferences, and two of the main conference presenters will participate in the 45-minute webinar: Kay Sprinkel Grace, author and consultant who has worked with countless arts nonprofit organizations, will give tips on how to keep donor relationships strong in uncertain times; and Jack McAuliffe, formerly vice president and chief operating officer of the League of American Orchestras and currently president of Engaged Audiences, will share some of the findings from the recently completed national study on audience churn and give and overview of his marketing program "7 Hours to Full Houses." To register, visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/858568977
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.
Museum of Art a dream come true
By Trevor Summons, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, July 20, 2008
http://www.sgvtribune.com/living/ci_9942954
Santa Barbara museum volunteers are busy spiffing up fossil of mammoth found in Moorpark
By: Michele Willer-Allred, Ventura County Star, July 20, 2008
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/20/nb1fcmammoth20/
San Rafael storefront could become rock museums
By: Paul Liberatore, Marin Independent Journal, July 17, 2008
http://origin.marinij.com/lifestyles/ci_9914202
Fisher Presidio Museum Proposal Hits Wall of Opposition
By: Andy Blue, FogCityJournal.com, July 15, 2008
http://www.fogcityjournal.com/wordpress/2008/07/15/fisher-presidio-museum-proposal-hits-wall-of-opposition/
Skullphone leaves his distinctive mark at Riverside Museum
By Camilo Smith, Los Angeles Times, July 13, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/theguide/art/la-gd-art3-2008jul03,0,6911058.story
Landmarks Commission OKs Magnes Museum’s Downtown Move
By Riya Bhattacharjee, The Berkeley Daily Planet, July 10, 2008
http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2008-07-10/article/30514?headline=Landmarks-Commission-OKs-Magnes-Museum-s-Downtown-Move
Please note that CAM does not necessarily endorse the information contained in these articles or the source(s) of the information.
To view 12 additional articles featuring museums or related topics in newspapers through July 23, 2008, see Museums in the News.
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
To view position descriptions, application instructions, and contact information for the above open positions, see Museum Job Opportunities.
| PERSONNEL NOTES |
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| FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
2008 MID-CAREER GRANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH JAMES MARSTON FITCH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation will award research grants to mid-career professionals who have an academic background, professional experience, and an established identity in one or more of the following fields: historic preservation, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, environmental planning, architectural history, the decorative arts. The Foundation will consider proposals for the research and /or execution of the preservation-related projects in any of these fields. The grants are intended to promote the practice of historic preservation; the project must demonstrate usefulness to practitioners and the results must be in publishable form. Grants are awarded only to individuals, not organizations. The Foundation does not fund university-sponsored research projects. Application deadline is September 19, 2008. For more information, see http://fitchfoundation.org/06application.html. Please call 212-252-6809 or email info@fitchfoundation.org with any questions concerning project eligibility or the application requirements.
ETHEL LOUISE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION, INC. ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR ARTS AND ADVOCACY
The ELA Foundation grants provide funds for established programs in the areas of arts and advocacy to nonprofit US 501(c)(3) organizations, which are led by or support adults with disabilities who are 22 or older. ELA encourages distinctive, cutting edge programs that impact the lives of people with disabilities by changing the face of disability in a community. Program grants from the ELA Foundation range from $1,000 to $5,000 and must demonstrate support by other foundations, corporations and individuals in the local community. Funds that are granted from the ELA Foundation must be spent on the purpose for which the grant was written. The ELA Foundation supports programs that support professional artists with disabilities or encourage a professional environment while enhancing creativity among people with disabilities who are not professional artists themselves. For more grant information, guidelines, and deadlines, see http://www.ela.org/grants/grants.html
BANK OF AMERICA / IMLS AMERICAN HERITAGE PRESERVATION PROGRAM GRANT GUIDELINES ANNOUNCED
Bank of America is partnering with the Institute to provide grants to small museums, libraries, and archives. The grants will raise awareness and fund preservation of treasures held in small museums, libraries and archives. Grants will help to preserve specific items, including works of art, artifacts and historical documents that are in need of conservation. Applicants will build on completed conservation assessments of their collections, to ensure that the Bank of America/IMLS grants are used in accordance with best practices in the field, and underscore the importance of assessment planning. Grant programs that provide assistance with conservation planning and assessment include the Institute’s Conservation Assessment Program and the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Preservation Assistance Grants. Some states also offer assessment programs. The deadline for this grant is September 15, 2008 with grants up to $3000. For more information, see http://www.imls.gov/collections/grants/boa.htm. Or contact Christine Henry, Senior Program Officer, at 202/653-4674 or chenry@imls.gov.
THE NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES TRANSCRIBING THE FOUNDERS PAPERS FOR ONLINE ACCESS GRANT
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals for a pilot project to develop a model for a cost-effective process for transcribing handwritten papers collected by the Founders editions and for providing online access to the remaining unpublished papers of the Founders in a timely manner. These documents will come from the papers of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington. This pilot project supports the goals in the Commission's Strategic Plan and the National Archives 2008 report to Congress, The Founders Online. Applicants may apply for funding for a project that takes up to one year. A single award of up to $250,000 will be made. Proposals that include cost sharing from applicants may be considered more competitive. The optional draft deadline is August 25, 2008. The final deadline is October 25, 2008. For grant specifics, eligibility, and application instructions, see http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/announcement/transcribing.html
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
September 15, 2008: The Bank of America / IMLS American Heritage Preservation Program
October 1, 2008: Conservation Program Support
October 15, 2008: Connecting to Collections: Statewide Planning Grants
November 1, 2008: Museums for America
December 1, 2008: Conservation Assessment Program
December 15, 2008: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
January 30, 2009: Coming Up Taller
February 1, 2009: National Leadership Grants
February 15, 2009: Museum Assessment Program
March 1, 2009: Native American Library Services: Basic Grants
March 15, 2009: 21st Century Museum Professionals
May 1, 2009: Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants
For information, click IMLS.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
August 11, 2008: Access to Artistic Excellence
September 19, 2008: American Masterpieces: Visual Arts Touring
For information, click NEA.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
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
November 4, 2008: National Digital Newspaper Program
November 4, 2008: Collaborative Research Grants
All program deadlines: We the People Initiative
For additional deadlines and information, click NEH.
NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION
October 6, 2008: Archives - Basic Projects
October 6, 2008: Archives - Detailed Processing Projects
October 6, 2008: Publishing Historical Records
October 6, 2008: Professional Development Grants for Archives and Historical Publishing
October 6, 2008: Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects
March 2, 2009: State and National Archival Partnership Grants
For information, click NHPRC.
NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE: NAGPRA
For information, click NPS.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
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.
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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 7/09/2008
CALIFORNIA COLLECTIONS COLLABORATIVE UPDATE
LOS ANGELES EMERGING MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS EVENT
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2009 CAM CONFERENCE
JUNE MONTHLY POLL RECAP : SUMMER PROGRAMS
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: DO YOU OWN YOUR BUILDING AND LAND?
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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P.O. Box 1455
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1455
Phone: (831) 471-9970
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