Ukrainian Museum

Purpose: Supporting Lifelong Learning The Ukrainian Museum is an institution of Ukrainian culture and history in Manhattan. Its mission is to preserve the cultural heritage of Ukrainian Americans as part of the greater cultural enrichment of the United States. This project involves the development of comprehensive bilingual (English and Ukrainian) programming aimed at strengthening and expanding the educational infrastructure of the institution, with the objective of building public access in the museum's new facility. The goal is to create a structure of educational programming that will serve as a pilot design and provide guidelines for future program planning. The grant will help train the museum educator, who will be responsible for overseeing and promoting the educational and public programs. The project entrails the presentation of lectures and programs for adults and children (especially school groups), a theatrical production, and workshops in association with the inaugural folk art exhibit "The Tree, Sun and Goddess," which will open in February 2005. Supportive information materials will also be provided. The project will involve the cooperation of consultants (curators, lecturers, computer designers), writers, editors, and graphic artists. The project also includes marketing and promotion for the exhibit and its accompanying programs.