Welcome to the *revised* September 22, 2016
issue of MAS’ E-Phemera Newsletter!

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MAS News

Submit Your Museum Events Online

MAS members - promote your museum events on our website. Simply log on to the member's section of our website and fill out the form on the submit an event tab.

Upcoming MAS Courses - Space is limited, register soon!

October 14: Marketing the Museum
In this course, you’ll learn what marketing is, and gain an understanding of your museum’s marketing environment.

October 19: Telling Difficult Stories
This workshop will provide participants with the tools they need to develop programming related to difficult histories in a sensitive and informed manner. 

October 28: Museums and the Community
Learn skills and share ideas around determining community and audience needs, working with diverse groups, and developing a community engagement plan.

November 1: Online Museums 101
This online course will increase your familiarity with Standards for Saskatchewan Museums, focusing on applying the standards to your museum. 

The 2016 Fall Education Calendar is complete, and is available on our website.
 

Members' Information Group

Reminder: As a member you have access to the members-only information group. This is where you can find information about artefacts available for trade, traveling exhibits, and the like. Log in here. 
 

Network Meetings

Don't forget to attend your network meetings.

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MAS Resource Library

We are always adding new titles to our library. Materials are available for loan to all members. To check out a book, fill out the  online request form in the members area of our website. Book titles can be browsed in the members area.

Oral History Kits

MAS has Oral History recording kits available for loan to our members. Contact us for more information.

Monitoring Your Collection

We also have 2 Environmental Monitoring Kits for loan to our members. Check out our blog for more information.

Sask Collections

We are looking for 5 museums to join phase 2. More information.

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Member News and Information

The list of exciting events in Saskatchewan museums is long! Please consult MAS's Museum Events to see the complete calendar of exciting activities and exhibits. 

Quick Links to Museum events 

• from Sept 12: Boomtown Pursuit Scavenger Hunt - WDM, Saskatoon
• September 22: Adult Science Night - Saskatchewan Science Centre, Regina
• September 23: Midnight in Lviv - Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Saskatoon
• until Sept 23: Corrinna Wollf - Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, Saskatoon
• Sept 27: Art Journaling for Kids - Estevan Art Gallery, Estevan
• Sept 29: Diamond Girls - Mae Wilson Theatre, Moose Jaw
• until Sept 30: Contemporary Indigenous Art Exhibits - Wanuskewin Galleries, Wanuskewin
• until Sept 30: Building the Road to Victory - WDM, Saskatoon
• Sept 30: SSHF 50th Anniversary Gala, Regina
• until Oct 1: Colour Outside the Lines - Saskatchewan Craft Council, Saskatoon
• Oct 1: Diamond Girls - The Artesian, Regina
• Oct 1: Harvest Lunch & Culture Day - Cupar Museum, Cupar
• until Oct 5: Insects, Flowers and Food - WDM, Moose Jaw
• every Sunday: Studio Sundays at the Mackenzie - Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina

until September 23: Theo Sims: the Candahar, Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina

A detailed and meticulously hand crafted recreation of the interior of a historic Belfast public house (the Blackthorn). The Candahar provides an open space for exchange and intercultural encounters. More information.
 

September 24: German Expressionists and their Contemporaries, Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina

Contribution to the Caligari Project, a city-wide arts festival, public celebration, and creative exploration of German Expressionism in its many forms. More information.
 

September 24: Dmytro Stryjek: Found in Translation, Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina

An exhibition that reveals new insights into the visual and linguistic world of Saskatchewan artist Dmytro Stryjek (1899–1991). More information.
 

September 25: Fall Supper, Morse Museum, Morse

Morse Museum will be sponsoring the annual Fall Supper on September 25th at the Morse Community Centre. More information.
 

September 26: Decoding E-Money, RCMP Heritage Centre, Regina

The RCMP Heritage Centre is proud to be the first organization to host this new Bank of Canada, state-of-the-art, exhibit ‘Decoding E-Money’ that will be travelling across Canada. More information.
 

September 27: Thomas Hirschhorn: Self Pixel, Remai Modern, Saskatoon

The Remai Modern will be hosting a free public lecture at the Frances Morrison Central Library. Hirschhorn will discuss his practice and recent works including SELF-PIXEL, a new commission featured on Remai Modern’s homepage for the month of September. More information.
 

October 5: Ignite! Festival 2016, Saskatchewan Science Centre, Regina

Ignite! is for the inspired, creative, and innovative. Join us for one or all of our great events! More information.
 

October 8: Ignite! Exhibitor Showcase, Saskatchewan Science Centre, Regina

If you build things – ANYTHING – that you’d like to show off, this is a chance for you to show it off to hundreds of people! The Ignite Exhibitor Showcase (Saturday, October 8th) features everything from 3D printers to 3D printed objects, electronics projects, artwork, handcrafted toys, and more! Sign up and show off your work!

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Job Postings

• September 26: Program Coordinator - Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre, Shaunavon, SK
• September 26: Manager, Community and Cultural Development - City of Regina, Regina, SK
• September 28: Heritage Intern (6 months) - Biggar Museum and Gallery, Biggar, SK
• September 30: Community Consultant - Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation, Southey, SK
• October 5: Collection Stewardship Workbook Consultant - Museums Association of Saskatchewan, Regina, SK
• until Filled: Art and Design Store Manager - Remai Modern, Saskatoon, SK
• until Filled: Membership Coordinator - Remai Modern, Saskatoon, SK

Other Activities and Information

September 28 deadline: Virtual Exhibits: VMC’s call for proposals 

Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC). To submit your project, click here. There are also some videos to help you create a better submission available here.

October 15 deadline: CCI's Call for Conservation Treatments - Canada 150

CCI is accepting applications for requests for conservation treatment services in 2017-018. Read more.
 

October 18 deadline: Nominations for Outstanding Multicultural Contributions

The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) welcomes nominations for two awards which honour significant contributions to multiculturalism in Saskatchewan. More information.

November 1 deadline: Call for nominations - Saskatchewan Order of Merit and the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal

For further information on the nomination process for both of these honours of the Crown, please visit our website.

November 15: Call for Nominations - CMA Awards

Seize the opportunity to honour Canadian museums by nominating individuals, projects or institutions that have shown exceptional achievement, imagination and innovation in their respective areas of expertise. More information.

November 16 & 23: Linking Organizations to Newcomer Volunteers - South West District

Course Fee: $10 for residents of member communities (includes travel support), $20 for residents of non-member communities (memberships can be renewed at the workshop). More information.

CCI Promotional Video

The video is available to view online.

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Funding

September 30: MIF Project Funding SaskCulture

The Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) aims to advance multiculturalism in Saskatchewan by supporting projects to share cultural diversity. Read more.

until October 6: Aviva Community Fund

Solve a problem, speed up an ongoing project, or secure funding for a charity - a chance to make a real difference in your community. Read more.
 

October 1: Built Heritage Grant Program

Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation. Read more.

October 1: CIF Community Places and Spaces Program

*IMPORTANT: Final deadline, this grant will not be available again. Read more.
 

October 1: CIF Community Grant Program

Provides community grants that enhance the health and wellbeing of Saskatchewan's children, youth and families. Read more.

November 1 deadline: Museum Assistance Program (MAP)

MAP Guidelines and 2017-18 Application packages are now available. Read more.

November 30 deadline: Museum Grant Program

SaskCulture's Museum Grant Program (MGP) provides operational funding to help foster strong, vibrant, community-based Saskatchewan museums that are valued and supported by society. Read more.

Community Fund for Canada's 150th

Distribute small grants through community foundations to locally-led projects that build community, inspire a deeper understanding of Canada. Read more.

Canada Council for the Arts

New grant deadlines and details available here.

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Professional Development

Best Practices in Heritage Conservation Planning

Nov. 14-19, 2016. The workshop will be led by Dr. Harold Kalman, at the University of Victoria. Registration deadline is Oct. 17. More information.
 

CHRC Talent2Lead Pilot Project

Talent to Lead (T2L) is designed for mid-career cultural managers seeking to take their careers to the next level of leadership. It creates opportunities to learn from one another and build relationships with other leaders, while also getting expert support from top-notch executives in the field. More information.

Caring for Leather, Skin and Fur 

CCI is pleased to announce that a new web resource designed to assist heritage professionals and institutions is now available on the CCI website.

Business Course for Creative Entrepreneurs

The Arts Entrepreneurship & Business Development Course (AEBDC), presented by the Saskatchewan Arts Board and Creative Saskatchewan, is accepting applications from artists and creative entrepreneurs in the Lloydminster, Saskatoon and Regina areas.
 

University of British Columbia (UBC) Centre for Cultural Planning and Development 

Online professional development courses and workshops. Read more.
 

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