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Vol. 13, Issue 3 March 2010 2010 OMA Annual Conference
April 25-26, 2010 Click on the Conference page or see the OMA News section of this newsletter for complete details and registration information. People in the News The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has announced that Evalyn Gates, Ph.D., has been named executive director and chief executive officer of the institution effective May 17, 2010.
Don Dailey was recently elected Chairman for the Board of Trustees of the Western Reserve Historical Society. Museums in the News SPACES will host two exhibitions through March 26, 2010 …In a Most Dangerous Manner features pieces that question how economic crises have divided class and power. The second is Corrie Slawson, a Cleveland native who revitalizes vacant land. Call 216.621.2314 or visit www.spacesgallery.org.
Beat the winter blues at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during special evening hours from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 6-10 p.m. A variety of interactive programs will take place throughout the museum during this free family-friendly event. Event details are available at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil or by calling 937.255.4704.
Denison Museum will show Close Encounters 2: Acts of Social Imagination and Reimagining the Distaff Toolkit through March 22, 2010. For more on these two exhibits, call 740.587.6255 or visit www.denison.edu/museum. View a unique showing of quilts and textiles at Walsh University’s Hoover Historical Center at Sew Many Memories, beginning March 3, 2010. These quilts reflect North Canton’s history from the 1800s through 2008 and combing pieces from the Center’s collections and the North Canton Heritage Society along with private pieces. For more information, phone the Center at 330.499.0287. Art Academy of Cincinnati will present Gary Gaffney: Everything I did on sabbatical…and less through March 12, 2010 in the Pearlman Gallery. Call 513.562.6262 for more information on the academy and this exhibition. Congratulations to Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal for being selected as one of five recipient’s of the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. For more information on the museum or the award visit www.cincymuseum.org or call 513.287.7043. Kennedy Museum of Art presents artist Nancy Couch, the featured speaker for the March 4, 2010 Inside/Outside: Arts Talks at Kennedy Museum series. Couch will speak about her most recent project “Stories from Underground-Meditations on a Man-Made Disaster.” The piece addresses the famous 1930 Millfield, Ohio coalmine disaster. Call 740.593.1304 or visit www.ohio.edu/museum for details.
Enjoy Elliott Erwitt: Dog Dogs through March 31, 2010 at the Schumacher Gallery. In conjunction, the Showcase Gallery will feature Capital Canines. For complete info, call 614.236.6319 or visit www.schumachergallery.org.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will host a special screening of the award-winning documentary You’re Gonna Miss Me (2007) on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7 p.m. This film screening is presented in conjunction with the Beachland Ballroom’s 10th anniversary weekend celebration. The screening is FREE and open to the public. Please email edu@rockhall.org or call 216.515.8426 to RSVP.
On March 13, 2010 the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus will be hosting a special day of fun activities to celebrate their 125th anniversary. Admission and parking will be free for all. A display highlighting Ohio Historical Society milestones from 1885 to 2010, Uncommon Ohio tours, the Echoes in Time Theatre presentation of "Saints Preserve Us! The Irish in America" and costumed interpreters throughout the center will top off the day. Call 800.686.6124 or visit www.ohiohistory.org for details. Eden Valley Enterprises’ Bette Lou Higgins will be Clarissa Marks March 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at The Cleveland Metroparks CanalWay Visitor Center. Take a trip back to 1832 to meet this Cleveland pioneer who will tell stories about life in Ohio during this time of growth. This performance is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call the park at 216.206.1000. A Family Affair, an exhibit by Matthew, Susan and Lou Krueger will be on view at the Walter E. Terhune Gallery at Owens Community College through March 27, 2010. These artists examine the spaces between truth and illusion with digital print, fibers, photography, painting drawing and sculpture. Find out more at www.owens.edu/arts or call 567.661.2721. Wood County Historical Museum’s annual Trash or Cash? Antique Appraisal Clinic will be held March 13, 2010 from 1-3 p.m. Four appraisers will give a verbal appraisal of up to 2 items per person. Find out what treasures are hiding in your house! Contact curator@woodcountyhistory.org or call 419.352.0967 with questions. A limited number of tickets for a dinner with the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders during their 68th Reunion will go on-sale to the public on March 1, 2010. The dinner, which will be held on April 16 in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Modern Flight Gallery, will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. and seating for dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by obtaining an order form online at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/doolittle.asp, by phone at 937.904.9881 or in person at the museum’s information desk. The Massillon Museum will open two exhibitions by Nelly Toll on March 5, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Holocaust survivor, the author and artist Nelly Toll will be present for the event. Prints of Nelly Zygmunt Toll’s childhood watercolors, Imagining a Better World, will be displayed through April 4. Nelly Toll: Now, the artist’s recent paintings and collages will be exhibited through April 11. This will be the first exhibit of Toll’s 2009-2010 body of abstract and impressionistic artwork. For more, call 330.833.4061 or visit www.massillonmuseum.org. Tap into your inner-Irish and enjoy a wee bit of Irish culture, live music sing-a-long, and a look at the Irish community in Northwest Ohio at the Celtic Tea on March 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wood County Historical Museum. Reservations and advanced payment are necessary since seating is limited. Reserve your spot by calling 419.352.0967 or email museum@woodcountyhistory.org. The Friends of Aullwood Pancake Brunch is March 7, 2010 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm. Reservations are suggested. Aullwood staff will lead sugarbush walks to the sugar house where sap is boiled into maple syrup. The entire family will enjoy this outing. Visit aullwood.center.audubon.org or call 937.890.7360 for details. The Sculpture Center will open two exhibits March 5, 2010. Willard Tucker: Blackdamp will begin with an Artist Talk at 7:00; Carrie Dickason: Cultivating Culture will also have an Artist Talk at 6:15 p.m. Both exhibits run through April 4, 2010. Call 216.229.6527 or visit www.sculpturecenter.org for more info.
Whistler: Influences, Friends and the Not-So-Friendly, a new exhibition of prints from the Toledo Museum of Art’s collection, spotlights the work of iconic American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler and is on view through May 30, 2010. This exhibit provides a comparison of the great American artist with his contemporaries as well as a look at what influenced his work. For further information call 800.644.6862 or visit www.toledomuseum.org.
OSU Urban Arts Space will show two exhibits through March 27, 2010.Transitions: The Dresden Project features photographs from artist Fredrik Marsh’s residency in the city. Art Documentary and Propaganda in Wartime Chine: The Photography of Sha Fei explores China’s construction of identity. Visit www.arts.osu.edu for a complete calendar of events.
On March 13, 2010 the International Women’s Air & Space Museum will celebrate 100 years of American women in flight with the museum’s fifth annual free family day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will take place from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Free activities will be provided by NASA, the Children’s Museum of Cleveland, and the USO. Call 216.623.1111 for more info or visit www.iwasm.org.
The Lakewood Public Library, in conjunction with the Lakewood Historical Society, will host a lecture on the Cleveland Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument March 24, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Learn about the recent restoration and why the monument was built. For more, call 216.221.7343 or visit www.lakewoodhistory.org.
Experience a fugitive slave’s path to freedom at Hale Farm and Village with A Fugitive’s Path: Escape on the Underground Railroad. This powerful evening program explores issues of slavery and race in northeast Ohio. The program will be held March 5, 6, 26 and 27, 2010. Call 330.666.3711 or visit www.wrhs.org for complete information. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History will continue Curator's Forum 2010 with two lectures this month. Dr. Timothy Matson will host Amphibian Stressors: So, What’s New on March 17. March 31 brings Dr. Angy Jones with Monitoring Bird Populations: How is is Done, How You Can Help, and Future Prospects. Both lectures will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a question and answer session following. Get more details at www.cmnh.org or by calling 800.317.9155. The 2010 Historical Program Series at the Sandusky Area Maritime Association continues March 20 at 1:00 p.m. with Don’t Give Up the Ship, a lecture by Paul LaMarre III, Executive Director of the Willis S. Boyer. Lecture is free with museum admission. Call 419.624.0274 or visit www.sanduskymaritime.org for a complete program schedule.
Case Western Reserve University and Western Reserve Historical Society have joined forces to collaborate on a number of library and archival projects to build and enrich the offerings at the two institutions. The institutions piloted a number of small projects in 2010, linking one of the nation’s largest urban history collections at the Historical Society with the digitizing capabilities and knowledge at the research university. For more on this partnership visit www.case.edu or www.wrhs.org.
The 2010 Scientist Lectures Series at Holden Arboretum welcomes Donald Cipollini, Ph.D. March 17 from 7-9 p.m. as he talks about Garlic Mustard: Impacts, Mechanisms of Invasion and Hope for Control. Registration is required. Call 440.946.4400 or visit www.holdenarb.org for complete info.
The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center examines the complexities that took the sport of Croquet from peak to rapid decline in its new exhibit Croquet: A Sport Story, on view through August 1, 2010. This exhibit illustrates the cause and effect of croquet’s influence during the latter part of the Gilded Age. Visit www.rbhayes.org or call 800.998.PRES for details.
Celebrate the magic and trickery of leprechauns at the Milan Museum March 13, 2010 when your child will be able to paint and decorate their shamrock shaped box for the leprechauns to fill with goodies on St. Patrick’s Day! Two sessions will be held: Session 1 from 10 -11 a.m. and Session 2 from 12 – 1 p.m. Please RSVP by March 11 by calling 419.499.2968. The Betts House will show Home Work, an exhibit of new work by the design studio VisuaLingual, featuring throw pillows, table runners, ceramics, and limited-edition prints inspired by the historic architecture of Cincinnati. This exhibit will run through April 8, 2010. Call 513.651.0734 or visit www.bettshouse.org for complete information. OMA News 2010 OMA Annual Conference
April 25-26, 2010 Click here to download a registration form With a dwindling economy, decreased government and grant funding, less staff, reduced operating budgets, and a push to be Green, museums are forced to think creatively to persevere in the future and prepare to face The New Normal. Click on the Conference page for complete details and registration information. Opportunity The OSU Urban Arts Space is accepting proposals for an exhibition, program, and/or class. They are currently accepting Preliminary Project Proposal application for Winter 2011, Autumn 2012, and Winter 2012. Proposals are due March 30, 2010. If you have questions about exhibitions, please call 614.292.8861 or email uas@osu.edu. The Junior League of Columbus is Requesting Future Partnerships within the Columbus community. They are accepting proposals from nonprofit community organizations to jointly create a "Quick Impact" project, or advance an existing project, to be held between August-December 2010. A “Quick Impact” project maximizes volunteer and monetary resources, addresses a need within the Columbus community, occurs as a one-time event, and furthers the Junior League of Columbus’ focus on keeping children safe. You and members of your organization are invited to attend an informational community reception at the Kelton House Museum and Garden March 4, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. The Junior League of Columbus will overview this year’s easy proposal process, explain the League’s current involvement n the community, and answer questions regarding the application. Please note that the Requesting Future Partnership guidelines and application will be distributed at the community reception. Please RSVP to the Junior League by phone at 614.464.2717 or e-mail at jlcolumbus@sbcglobal.net. If you cannot attend, but would still like information on how you might propose a Quick Impact project, simply call or email. The deadline for “Quick Impact” proposals is April 2, 2010.Bruce Buzbee, creator of the RootsMagic genealogy software, will lead a three-hour workshop at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center on April 25, 2010 from 1-4 p.m. During his presentation, Buzbee will give an overview of the latest version of his software, demonstrate the use of the program, provide tips and tricks, and answer attendees’ questions. Although admission to the RootsMagic workshop is free, pre-registration is required. For information or to register call 419.332.2081 or email bhill@rbhayes.org. The Greater Columbus Arts Council encourages neighborhood and community groups with recreational, vocational and therapeutic arts activities in all disciplines to apply for funding through the Franklin County Neighborhood Arts Program. Awards range up to $2,000. The deadline for the next round of funding is May 31, 2010. Eligibility requirements and grant applications are available at www.gcac.org. Call 614.22.8625 for more info.
Denison University will hold their 4th Annual Career Expo April 7, 2010 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Denison University in Granville, OH. Registration is available online at www.denison.edu/offices/career/april.html. For more information contact Sue Greene, Career Services at 740.587.6656 or greene@denison.edu.
VSA Arts is calling for scripts for the 2010 VSA arts Playwright Discovery. This is an opportunity for students grades 6-12 to express themselves through an original one act play, giving voice to a story with a theme of disability using the art of dialogue. The winning playwright will receive $2,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. to see the play performed. Submissions must be received by April 15, 2010. Guidelines, applications and teacher resources are available at www.vsarts.org/playwrightdiscovery. Professional Development The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum will present the workshop Comprehensive Grant writing Strategies March 5, 2010 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Take the mystery out of grant writing! Lean how to make your grant proposal stand out and increase your odds at getting your proposals approved. Seating is limited to 25 and reservations are required. For additional information contact 877.278.8020 or email depot@tusco.net.
A one-day comprehensive update on OSHA Compliance 2010 will be available in Ohio this March. March 22 – Cincinnati March 23 – Dayton March 24 – Columbus March 25 – Akron March 26 – Cleveland Keep your workplace safe and stay fully compliant with OSHA’s ever-changing regulations. Call 800.556.2998 or visit www.pryor.com for details.
The Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums will begin hosting their regional meetings in March, 2010. This year’s theme is Celebrate & Commemorate—Using History to Grow Your Organization. These meetings are opportunities to learn about other aspects of operating historical societies, museums, and related organizations, including grantwriting, fundraising, and special event planning. The meetings will be held: March 6 – Greenville March 13 – Lancaster March 20 – Sylvania March 27 – Wilmington April 10 – Massillon April 17 – Ironton April 24 – Fairview Park and Byesville May 1 – Sandusky and Youngstown For more information on the meetings or to register, call 800.858.6878 or visit www.oahsm.org.
Fred Pryor Seminars is offering the one-day seminar How to Supervise People in several Ohio cities during March, 2010: Akron – March 19 Canton – March 18 Chillicothe – March 29 Cincinnati – March 17 Cleveland – March 15 Columbus – March 16 Dayton – March 30 Lima – March 31 Mansfield – March 17 Learn effective leadership skills to maximize employee performance. Call 800.556.2998 or visit www.pryor.com for more information or to register. Job Openings The McKinley Presidential Library and Museum has a part time opening for Discover World Assistant. Full training will be provided. Duties will include, giving tours, animal care, performing science shows, interacting with visitors, light cleaning, and helping Director of Science with special events. Days of work are, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Pay is minimum wage with no benefits. Please submit resume to science@mckinleymuseum.org
The Dunham Tavern Museum is seeking a part-time (16-20 hours per week) dedicated Museum Administrator for a small historic site. The Museum Administrator reports to the President of the museum’s Board of Trustees. Solid writing and computer skills a must. Knowledge of public relations desirable. College degree and some non-profit experience preferred. As the only staff person, the candidate must be able to multi-task, have excellent organizational skills, flexibility in time commitments, and be a self-starter. Duties include: maintain membership records; promote events; produce bi-monthly newsletter; design simple invitations; organize facility rentals; handle all incoming mail, phone and email inquiries; assist in supporting events and programs; schedule group tours; and update web site. Candidate must be willing and able to work closely with the Board and volunteers as well as work occasional nights and weekends when there are museum events and facility rentals. Send resume and cover letter to dunhamtavern@sbcglobal.net. No phone calls please.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently considering applicants for the position of Director of Annual Giving (Job No. 1001). The Director of Annual Giving reports to the Vice President of Development and is responsible for designing, implementing and managing annual philanthropic fund-raising functions for the Museum. In particular, this position is responsible for soliciting funds to underwrite the Museum’s general operations and related education programs, as well as identifying potential major donors for project support. Responsibilities: 1. Develops, plans and implements annual giving strategy to include: · Orchestrates broad based annual contributions programs from Cleveland area targeted at individuals, foundations and corporations. · Manages and oversees annual fund campaign using personal solicitation, direct mail, and web based fund raising efforts. · Leads annual fund-raising and works with staff, members and volunteers to pursue opportunities. · Assists manager of foundation relations in drafting of grant proposals for operating and special program support. · Provides information to granting agencies and corporations about the Museum and its programs. · Establishes relations with Museum members, patrons and donors and creates additional opportunities to receive financial support. · Helps membership staff market and grow program. · Convert members to annual fund donors. · Regularly evaluates and improve donor benefit structure. 2. Develop Annual Giving plan and implements plan. · Assists with membership strategy to complement annual fund activity. · Develops annual giving revenue projections and forecasts. · Oversees special events for Annual Fund donors. 3. Supervises and coordinates the activities of annual giving team. · Reviews workload, schedules, assignments, and monitors status of on-going projects. · Manages and directs the activities of the staff including training and development and performance management. · Prepares and monitor operational and staffing budgets. · Develops long and short-term division goals. · Assigns specific duties and projects, considering individual knowledge and experience. · Monitors daily operations, provides direction and assists with completion of work when necessary. · Coordinates work activities with other departments. · Recommends appropriate action to resolve issues and improve operations. · Evaluates performance, provides feedback and conducts performance evaluations as appropriate. 4. Travels off-site and/or out of state when required. Duties include but may not be limited to the above. Job Requirements and Qualifications · Bachelor degree required in related field; advanced education preferred. · A minimum of five years of professional managerial experience in a responsible development position, preferably in museum, cultural or performing arts institution. · Proven record of accomplishments in income production and annual fund growth with extensive knowledge of charitable giving, planning giving and endowments. · Proven experience with budgeting and forecasting. · Demonstrated knowledge of direct mail, telemarketing, and web initiatives. · Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. · Problem solving and decision making skills. · Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. · Ability to successfully pass a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum reference check, background investigation and drug screen. · Computer Literate: Microsoft Word; Raiser’s Edge. Work Schedule: Ability to work up to 40 hours per week; any shift as assigned, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Ability to work additional hours as workload demands. Hours are primarily 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. For consideration, send resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications along with salary history to: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44114-1022, Attn: Human Resources – Director of Annual Giving – 1001; Or email hr@rockhall.org or fax to: (216) 515-1998. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity employer and Drug Free Workplace. OMA Wants You! Help us keep our database up to date and get the word out about OMA events. Send any changes or additions to address, staff names, promotions, e-mail, or phone & fax to OMA@ohiohistory.org .Add a friend to our database, send us the e-mail address of anyone and everyone in your organization or people you know interested in museums. We will add them to our e-mail list to receive OMA publications. Ohio Museums Monthly (March 1, 2010) is published monthly, twelve times per year, for members of the Ohio Museums Association. Please direct inquiries or materials for publication to: Ohio Museums Association, 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211-2453; phone (614) 297-2375; fax (614) 297-2376; email oma@ohiohistory.org
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