For the art historians among us: the National Art Education Association. Here’s what the NAEA has to say about itself: Founded in 1947, The National Art Education Association is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators. Members include elementary, middle and high …
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is live-blogging their analysis of President Obama’s proposed budget for next year. They’ll be updating throughout the day as they discuss areas of the budget that relate to historic preservation and public funding for the arts. If you want …
Welcome to our weekly museums in the news roundup!
Restoration work begins on damaged Egyptian artifacts (Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt)
Philly museum makes replicas for China mummies (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Followed by: China, Philly museum resolve dispute over mummies (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Auschwitz fund-raising effort grows (Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum and Memorial, Poland)
Tacoma logging museum on the brink of closure (Camp 6 Logging Museum, Tacoma, Washington)
Natural History Museum opens as usual after fire (National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.)
National immigration museum officially opens doors at Pier 21 in Halifax (Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax, Canada)
Lincoln students dance for museum anniversary (University of Nebraska State Museum, Lincoln, Nebraska)
An Economist at a Museum (various museums) [Editor’s Note: Don’t be put off by the title; this raises a really interesting question. It also needs more comments to really get the discussion going – go forth and share your knowledge!]
Seattle Pinball Museum staying for good (Seattle Pinball Museum, Seattle, Washington)
How the Museum of Flight restores their aircraft (Museum of Flight at Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington)
After planning exhibition on the mob, a Naples museum director seeks asylum in Germany (Casoria Contemporary Art Museum, Naples, Italy)
Dozens plan “nurse-in” at Hirshhorn to highlight right to breast-feed in public (Hirshhorn Museum, Washington, D.C.)
Group calls for new DC Museum of American People (proposed museum, Washington, D.C.)
Van Gogh museum hit by Facebook scammers (Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands)
State sues over assets of defunct Peace Museum (Chicago Peace Museum, Chicago, Illinois)
The Met’s plans for virtual expansion (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York)
Bill would force UI to sell $140m Pollock painting (University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, Iowa)
Valentine’s promotion at crime museum criticized (National Museum of Crime and Punishment, Washington, D.C.)
NJ Museum of Agriculture to cease operations, possibly forever (New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, New Brunswick, New Jersey)
A few days ago we announced the NEMA spring workshop lined up, with special mini-workshops aimed directly at young and emerging museum professionals. Here’s more information on those workshops, the fun networking events taking place afterward, and how you can register. All information is courtesy …
Going with our specialization theme, here’s one for the aspiring exhibit designers out there: the National Association for Museum Exhibition. NAME is actually sort of part of AAM; it describes itself as “one of the Standing Professional Committees of the American Association of Museums.” For more from …
There are some really great workshops coming up this spring, and if you’re a NEMA member, they’re only $40 each. Scroll down to check out a series of workshops sponsored by the NEMA Young Emerging Professionals – $15 each, 6-8pm, and focused on interviewing and building your resume.
Exhibitions & Conservators PAGs Workshop
Best Practices in Exhibit Lighting
Friday, March 4, 2011
deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park, Lincoln, MA
The Exhibitions and Conservators PAGs are teaming up this year to bring you a workshop on exhibit lighting — by popular demand!
Sponsored in part by Gaylord-Your Trusted Source®
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Historic Sites PAG Workshop
From Docents to Smart Phones: Creating a Compelling Interpretive Experience at Historic Sites
Friday, March 25, 2011
Gore Place, Waltham, MA
The ultimate goal of any historic site is not only to engage the visitor but to make their visit so memorable that they will return, support, and promote by word of mouth. This workshop will explore how historic sites create a compelling visitor experience.
Sponsored in part by Gaylord-Your Trusted Source®
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Children’s Museums & Exhibitions PAGs Workshop
Especially for Me: Innovative Ways Museums Can Support Visitors of All Abilities
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA
With an estimated 19% of Americans classified as disabled, how can museums be responsive to this segment of the population? Join us at Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA, as we explore innovative ways to design exhibits and programs that promote inclusion and disability awareness.
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Membership, Development, PR and Marketing PAG Workshop
Best of Times, Worst of Times: Making the Most of What You Have
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Fitchburg Art Museum
This year’s workshop sessions will demonstrate strategies for getting a lot accomplished with small staffs and small budgets. Learn to effectively promote and execute fundraising events; discover ways to prosper as a development department of one; and share ways to get the best publicity possible for your institution.
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New This Year!!
Learn, Laugh, Live: A New Series of Mini-Workshops with Maxi-Impact
A series of mini-workshops*
Presented by the Young and Emerging Museum Professionals (YEP) PAG
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on March 23, April 20, May 11, 2011
Otis House, Historic New England, Boston, MA
Co-sponsored by Historic New England
LEARN — How to Interview “Big Wig” Speed Dating Style
LAUGH — How to Break into a Tricky Field in a Tough Economy
LOVE — How to Build Your Resume Through Internships, Articles, Conferences, and Presentations
* Each mini-workshop is $15 for NEMA Members, $25 for Non-Members. Members can register for all three mini-workshops for $40.
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Space is limited. Please visit www.nemanet.org and sign up today!
Registration Fee (includes lunch): $50 NEMA members / $60 non-members / $40 students