AAHC Forum: The Development of MoCADA’s Curatorial Fellowship
November 29, 2012This post is a part of the AAHC Forum. In the coming months we will invite current and past grantees to contribute their project experiences via blog posts on our UpNext Blog and then ask you to respond through the AAHC Virtual Forum. We hope you will add your voice and share your needs and opinions so that AAHC can continue to help African American museums thrive.
From the Bench: The Peabody Museum Maps 140 Years of Anthropology Fieldwork
November 27, 2012This post is part of the “From the Bench” series celebrating the work of conservators. Part scientist, part detective, they work to preserve the past for the future. This series features the voices of conservators who are working on IMLS-supported projects in museums across the United States. For more information about IMLS funding for museums see www.imls.gov/applicants/available_grants.aspx.… Read more
From the Bench: New Storage Safeguards Newark Museum’s Jewelry and African Art Collections
November 27, 2012This post is part of the “From the Bench” series celebrating the work of conservators. Part scientist, part detective, they work to preserve the past for the future. This series features the voices of conservators who are working on IMLS-supported projects in museums across the United States.
From the Bench: Conservation Effort Opens View of Tiffany Window Designs
November 20, 2012This post is part of the “From the Bench” series celebrating the work of conservators. Part scientist, part detective, they work to preserve the past for the future. This series features the voices of conservators who are working on IMLS-supported projects in museums across the United States.
AAHC Forum: Pacific Northwest Provides Professional Development for African American Museum Professionals
November 15, 2012This post is a part of the AAHC Forum. In the coming months we will invite current and past grantees to contribute their project experiences via blog posts on our UpNext Blog and then ask you to respond through the AAHC Virtual Forum. We hope you will add your voice and share your needs and opinions so that AAHC can continue to help African American museums thrive. Please visit the AAHC forum to… Read more
From the Bench: These Face Lifts Require Heavy Lifting
November 13, 2012This post is part of the “From the Bench” series celebrating the work of conservators. Part scientist, part detective, they work to preserve the past for the future. This series features the voices of conservators who are working on IMLS-supported projects in museums across the United States.
From the Bench: Preserving Civil War Artifacts in Cape Fear
November 13, 2012This post is part of the “From the Bench” series celebrating the work of conservators. Part scientist, part detective, they work to preserve the past for the future. This series features the voices of conservators who are working on IMLS-supported projects in museums across the United States.
Honoring and Serving Those Who Serve
November 9, 2012By Susan Hildreth Director, IMLS As Veterans Day approaches, I would like to take a moment to honor and thank all military personnel who served and continue to serve the United States.
AAHC Forum: The Sustainability and Growth of the Margaret Walker Center
November 8, 2012This post is a part of the AAHC Forum. In the coming months we will invite current and past grantees to contribute their project experiences via blog posts on our UpNext Blog and then ask you to respond through the AAHC Virtual Forum. We hope you will add your voice and share your needs and opinions so that AAHC can continue to help African American museums thrive.
Raising the Bar: Receiving a Scholarship to Attend the ARSL Conference and the Power of a Free Iced Tea
November 7, 2012By Elizabeth Ann Watson Duplin County Library Director Kenansville, North Carolina elizabeth.watson@duplincountync.com (910)296-2117 I was honored to receive one of the scholarships offered by the State Library of North Carolina to attend the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, in September. I went with a thankful attitude and a determination… Read more