[NHCOLL-L:4172] Fwd: Heritage Preservation Update Winter 2009
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Wed Jan 21 21:35:28 EST 2009
Catharine Hawks
Conservator
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(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/raf?ide=AUMFPh5IzhA3h8Msd0ZSny3bIb6j) Heritage Preservation Update Winter 2009 In this
Issue:
_Save Your Inaugural Treasures! _ (mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_19)
_Stringari and McGlinchey receive 2009 College Art Association/Heritage
Preservation Award for work on Ad Reinhardt _
(mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_17) _Risk Evaluation and Planning Program Shares Preparedness Tips _
(mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_13) _Alliance for Response Convenes
Leaders and Expands Web Site _ (mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_10)
_Rescue Public Murals Wraps Up Assessments and Receives Funding _
(mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_14) _Connecting to Collections Announces Bookshelf
Deadline and Next Two Forums
_ (mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_7) _Conservation Assessment Program
News _ (mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_8) _Preserve America Report
Prepared
_ (mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_20) _Grants Roundup
_ (mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_11) _The Institute of Museums and
Library Services Invites Nominations for The National Medal for Museum and
Library Service _ (mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_18) _Staff News
_ (mip://04e734b8/default.html#articles_12)
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and represents them before decision-makers in the cultural heritage arena. Our
members know they can count on us to voice their concerns where it counts
most-from Capitol Hill to corporate boardrooms to federal agencies!
_Click Here to Join Today!_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgByAAEAAAJZAAJ4Cw) Save Your Inaugural Treasures!
Memorabilia from the election and inauguration of Barack
Obama---photographs, buttons, tickets, and news clippings - can be a wonderful gift to future
generations.
_Click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzABMAAAFzAAJ4Cw) for tips on keeping your souvenirs safe! Stringari and McGlinchey
receive 2009 College Art Association/Heritage Preservation Award for work on
Ad Reinhardt
A research project and exhibition that explored and explained to the public
advanced issues in modern art conservation has been awarded the 2009 College
Art Association/Heritage Preservation Award for Distinction in Scholarship
and Conservation. To read more about the award, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzABEAAAFUAAJ4Cw) . Risk Evaluation
and Planning Program Shares Preparedness Tips Assessments conducted
through Heritage Preservation's pilot Risk Evaluation and Planning Program (REPP)
revealed some simple ways for museums to become more disaster-resistant.
Museum staff and program assessors from the 15 pilot museums share 10 tips for
spotting problems and working with local first responders. To see the list of
tips, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAA0AAAHZAAJ4Cw) . Alliance for Response Convenes Leaders and Expands Web
Site
Leadership Roundtable
Heritage Preservation convened 40 people from around the country at the
Alliance for Response Leadership Roundtable on November 18, 2008. The Alliance
for Response leaders were joined at the Roundtable by emergency management
officials, cultural heritage experts, and representatives of funding agencies.
To read more about the Roundtable, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAoAAAKnAAJ4Cw) .
Expanded Web Site
Heritage Preservation is improving the _Alliance for Response Web site_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAoAAAQjAAJ4Cw) to encourage
communication among local committees and provide guidance on Forums and
follow-up efforts. The new site integrates information on the national initiative
with pages for each Alliance for Response community. To read more about the
Web site, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAoAAAWNAAJ4Cw) . Rescue Public Murals Wraps Up Assessments and Receives
Funding
Janet Braun-Reinitz (left) and Harriet Irgang (right) check paint flaking on
the right wall of Homage to Seurat: La Grande Jatte in Harlem, 2007, photo
by Kristen Laise.
Four significant endangered murals are currently being assessed by Rescue
Public Murals. For a list of our most recent assessments, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAA4AAAEVAAJ4Cw) .
Heritage Preservation has also received a grant for the treatment of Homage
to Seurat: La Grande Jatte in Harlem by the late Eva Cockcroft, which was
assessed in September 2007 by artists representative Janet Braun-Reinitz and
conservator Harriet Irgang Alden. To read more about the grant for this pilot
mural treatment, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAA4AAAMeAAJ4Cw) . Connecting to Collections Announces Bookshelf
Deadline and Next Two Forums
Last Chance to Apply for Connecting to Collections Bookshelf
The Institute of Museum and Library Services will offer a third round of
competition to distribute an additional 1000 Bookshelves. Applications can be
submitted to AASLH between January 5, 2009, and March 9, 2009, at
_www.aaslh.org/Bookshelf_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAcAAAHQAAJ4Cw) . To read more about the Bookshelf, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAcAAALIAAJ4Cw) .
Living Collections Forum Will Take Place Feb 19 and 20 in San Diego
It's Alive! Petals to Primates: Preservation Challenges of Living
Collections, to be held in San Diego on February 19 and 20, 2009, is a forum to
address issues of pressing concern to the smaller institutions that are stewards of
America's collections of plants and animals. To read more about the San
Diego Forum, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAcAAAVzAAJ4Cw) .
Save the Date! Connecting to Collections Buffalo Forum
Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action has brought information and
inspiration to thousands of people and communities. In Buffalo, New York, on
June 16 and 17, 2009, the people who will ensure that the initiative continues
to expand and establish deep roots in American communities will gather for
the fourth forum in the National Tour. To read more about the Buffalo Forum,
_click here_ (http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAcAAAhbAAJ4Cw)
. Conservation Assessment Program News
CAP Staff Available to Attend Museum Conferences 2009
The CAP staff is currently planning their attendance at 2009 museum
conferences around the country. CAP staffers will be happy to speak about the
program at any conservation-related sessions. In addition, CAP brochures are
available for distribution at both sessions and booths at all conferences. For
more information, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAgAAAIpAAJ4Cw) .
CAP Application Update
This year's CAP recipients will be the first to participate in the new
expedited schedule that CAP is piloting for 2009. Whereas in previous years, CAP
museums had to wait until the spring or summer to have their assessments, in
2009 participating museums can schedule their site visits for as early as
January. To read more about this year's CAP Applicants, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAgAAATZAAJ4Cw) . Preserve
America Report Prepared
"Preparing to Preserve: An Action Plan to Integrate Historic Preservation
into Tribal, State, and Local Emergency Management Plans" is a new report
coordinated by Heritage Preservation for the Advisory Council of Historic
Preservation's Preserve America program. To learn more about the report, _click
here_ (http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzABQAAAF8AAJ4Cw) .
Grants Roundup
Save America's Treasures 2008 Grants Announced
Save America's Treasures Grants for 2008 have been announced. $10.52 million
in awards will help conserve significant structures, sites, and
collections. For the news release, a full list of grants, and program information,
_click here_ (http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAsAAAHCAAJ4Cw) .
Museum Assessment Program Deadline Approaching
The Museum Assessment Program (MAP) helps maintain and improve operations
through a confidential, consultative process. They provide guidance in meeting
priorities and goals and understanding how your museum compares to standards
and best practices. To read more about MAP, _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAsAAAQLAAJ4Cw) .
Institute of Museum and Library Services National Leadership Grant
Applications Due Soon
National Leadership Grants support projects that have the potential to
elevate museum and library practice. The Institute seeks to advance the ability
of museums and libraries to preserve culture, heritage and knowledge while
enhancing learning. To read more about the National Leadership Grants, _click
here_ (http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAsAAAaiAAJ4Cw) .
The Institute of Museums and Library Services Invites Nominations for The
National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking nominations
for outstanding institutions that make significant and exceptional
contributions to their communities for The National Medal for Museum and Library
Service. Selected institutions demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches
to public service, exceeding the expected levels of community outreach and
core programs generally associated with its services. For more information,
_click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzABIAAAJNAAJ4Cw) . Staff News
We are proud to announce our new Staff!
Sara Gonzales
Conservation Assessment Program Coordinator
Cindy Thompson
Program Assistant for the Emergency and Collections Care Programs
If you would like to read more about our new staff _click here_
(http://heritage.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=G-r6IgBzAAwAAAI3AAJ4Cw) !
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