The Tamburitzans, in Pittsburgh, Pa., have since 1937 focused on performance folk arts (music, song, dance) of East European cultures. In the process, we have gathered ~4,000 pieces of original folk costumes (many of which constitute full costumes), audio files in all formats (including 6,000 records and 650 audio tapes), 1,400 video/film recordings (both commercial and
Read moreMuseum security is a real issue on many fronts. We wonder how to protect our collection, our staff, and our data. But, where to start? Join security specialists from the National Park Service and the Smithsonian Institution for a day-long workshop in Washington D.C. on the latest tips, tools, and information relating to museum security. The workshop
Read moreAre you interested in learning more about Museums for All, an initiative dedicated to expanding community access? Mark your calendar to join staff from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Association of Children’s Museums on December 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn more about how and why more than 450 museums participate in the program.
Read moreFrom June 10-12, 2020, Salisbury University will host “Chesapeake Studies: Change and Continuity in America’s Estuary,” the second annual interdisciplinary conference for scholars (including graduate students) and other professionals studying the Chesapeake and Delmarva region. We invite proposals for presentations and panel discussions that contribute to the scholarly understanding of the region from a broad
Read moreCollection Facility Planning: Preparing for the Next Renovation with Jeffrey Weatherston. October 29, 2019, 2:00 EDT The very nature of collecting means ever-increasing demands on the facilities and equipment housing the collected materials and the need for ongoing and sustained planning to meet those demands. For most successful and active collecting institutions, over time, facilities
Read moreHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) will embark on a two-year initiative to help Pennsylvania museums foster diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) in their programs through a National Leadership Grant of $163,498 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to PA Museums, Pennsylvania’s statewide association serving museum professionals and institutions.
Read moreThe Institute of Museum and Library Services wishes to share information regarding a funding opportunity through the United States Department of Agriculture to support the needs of organizations—including museums—in rural communities impacted by Presidentially-declared disasters. A contact from the USDA has shared the following resources listed below, along with their contact information. USDA Rural Development
Read moreThe National Trust for Historic Preservation is interested in gaining an understanding from stakeholders across the preservation field about core values we hold, the challenges being faced, and what innovation is occurring currently. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6XPL5V5 to provide your thoughts by Wednesday, September 18. The organization will share the trends that emerge with survey respondents later this fall.
Read moreLord Cultural Resources partners with Leading Culture Destinations to present the Soft Power Destination Awards as part of the Leading Culture Destination Awards or “The Oscars for museums”. The awards were created to celebrate the power of cultural organizations to influence and empower their communities and beyond; and to recognize the best from around the world. This
Read moreThe Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point,674 Thayer Rd,West Point, NY 10996(845) 446-4731 Seated on a hilltop in Upstate West Point, NY, with commanding views of the Hudson River and the United States Military Academy, The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point has been a national treasure since opening in 1926. Visited by past U.S.
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