by James G. Leventhal
Once independent, the Hammer is now part of UCLA
What do you value? This is becoming a pressing question for museums in the United States as they... well, come of age. With Riches, Rivals and Radicals: 100 Years of Museums in America (2006), AAM and Marjorie Schwarzer reminded us that museums in America are not a lot older than a 100-year tradition or industry. That's...
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September 3, 2010
By Adam Mikos New technology is a constant current in our profession. Being able to keep up with it is one thing, understanding it enough to integrate pieces of it into our respective fields is another. In terms of audio recording, the curve of price vs. quality has changed radically over the past five years. The outsourced audio tour can now be done in-house with greater flexibility. Pairing...
August 21, 2010
By James G. Leventhal
"Board and Staff Roles" from #wma2009 (photo Lydia Johnson)
There's a long list of reasons to be part of the Western Museums Association. For example, the last email news update notes that WMA serves professionals during difficult economic times providing: a professional lifeline to the unemployed; a touchpoint for the retired and a springboard for those just entering the...
"Board and Staff Roles" from #wma2009 (photo Lydia Johnson)
There's a long list of reasons to be part of the Western Museums Association. For example, the last email news update notes that WMA serves professionals during difficult economic times providing: a professional lifeline to the unemployed; a touchpoint for the retired and a springboard for those just entering the...
August 12, 2010
It is still not too late to consider showing off what your museum has in their shop? Or wonderful catalogues..or maybe a nice piece of art or jewelry? A favorite B&B? We are looking for those great items for our auction at our annual meeting in Portland....let me know if you have something or know someone willing to donate.......greenberg2@ca.rr.com...Items are being donated from museum shops...
July 28, 2010
The westmuse is please to help promote the upcoming 10th annual Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability conference from August 25-29, 2010 in San Diego, California. Conference sessions on August 25-27 and the Capacity Building Workshop on August 28-29 will take place at the Courtyard Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station. Conference sessions on August 28 will take place at cultural arts...
July 24, 2010
By Susan Spero
Wander through the western region with me in this second road trip post on destinations collected via contact suggestions and help from the web. Read he other half of the region, here. This part of the journey goes through Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California. It is a tiny slice of what is out there, of course, especially since our territory in the Western region is so...
Wander through the western region with me in this second road trip post on destinations collected via contact suggestions and help from the web. Read he other half of the region, here. This part of the journey goes through Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California. It is a tiny slice of what is out there, of course, especially since our territory in the Western region is so...
July 21, 2010
Yeah, I know. Belts are tight. Budgets are tighter. Everyone is working to "do more with less." Maybe that means taking on the workload of colleagues who have been laid off--without getting an increase in pay. Maybe that means furlough days when you aren't supposed to work and you aren't getting paid to work, but if you don't work, you'll never get unburied from that growing pile on your desk....
July 14, 2010
By Susan Spero
Every summer I get an enormous road-trip itch. I want to just jump into the car and head out to almost anywhere. Inevitably, given my addiction for visiting museums, I head towards one, or to a park where I am sure to see the visitors’ center. This year, as this itch hit, I reached out to contacts for suggestions on what to see. What follows is a highly eclectic compilation of...
Every summer I get an enormous road-trip itch. I want to just jump into the car and head out to almost anywhere. Inevitably, given my addiction for visiting museums, I head towards one, or to a park where I am sure to see the visitors’ center. This year, as this itch hit, I reached out to contacts for suggestions on what to see. What follows is a highly eclectic compilation of...
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