Welcome to the October 27, 2016
issue of MAS’ E-Phemera Newsletter!
E-Phemera is the Museums Association of Saskatchewan’s e-newsletter and the source for all the latest news about Saskatchewan Museums.
Check out our website for more information on MAS events and courses.
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Have your news published in E-Phemera! Send all of your museum news, job postings and activities to communications@saskmuseums.org.
Enjoy, and don’t forget to support your local museums!
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 Course register now!
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.
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.
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
Saturday, October 29: Zombie Walk, Humboldt & District Gallery, Humboldt
Come dressed as a Zombie and walk the streets of Humboldt. More information.
October 6: Eyes of Sorrow Moon, Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina
Set in a timeless village occupied by shadowy characters and sentient creatures of the night, a strange child, distrusted by the community. must turn to the dark arts to appease his hunger, his loneliness, and his vengeance.
More information.
October 7: Exhibitions Featuring the Itwe Collective and Jamie Black, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatoon
Featuring Indig
enous art collective Itwe entitled 'Manifestipi' and Jamie Blacks' solo 'Conversations with the Land."
More information.
October 7: So Far, It's the Same Problem, Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina
Aleesa Cohene and Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay’s sophisticated explorations of queer history engage wider-ranging discussions on love and the ego.
More information.
October 7: Continuous, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Saskatoon
An exhibition by printmaker and multi-media artist Monique Martin is a multi-sensory experience.
More information.
October 12: Craft and Coffee for Seniors, Estevan Art Gallery, Estevan
Come for the coffee and crafts stay for the company.
More information.
October 15: Across the Turtle's Back, Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina
The Kampelmacher Memorial Collection is the result of one collector’s passion for North American Indigenous art. More information.
October 18: Mind, Body and Soul, Estevan Art Gallery, Estevan
Come enjoy a workshop that aims to support your mind, body and soul. More information.
October 24: Andrei Feheregyhazi opens at the Snelgrove, Saskatoon
Andrei Feheregyhazi is a filmmaker, animator, painter and above all: a story teller. More information.
October 29: Halloween Fun at the WDM, Moose Jaw
Halloween Fun at the Western Development Museum - Moose Jaw for kids seven and under. More information.
October 29: Feast of Fear and Film, Regina
It's our annual Halloween spectacular at The Kramer IMAX Theatre. More information.
November 12: A The Lion The Bear The Fox, Humboldt and District Gallery, Humboldt
The Lion The Bear The Fox took over 30 years to find each other, but it only took 30 days to realize they were meant to join their voices as one. More information.
November 19: Kids’ Secret Shopping, Shortwave to Santa, and Breakfast with Mrs Claus, Moose Jaw
From 10am to 3pm, join us for Kids' Secret Shopping and Shortwave to Santa. Children ten and under can do their Christmas shopping with help from our
friendly elves. No parents allowed!. More information.
November 17 to December 8: Festival of Wreaths 2016, Humboldt & District Museum & Gallery, Humboldt
Silent and Live Auction presented by the Friends of the Humboldt Museum and Gallery. More information.
Job Postings
Other Activities and Information
October 15 deadline: CCI's Call for Conservation Treatments - Canada 150
Applications for
CCI conservation treatment services in 2017-2018.
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.
October 25: Participants Needed for Research in Museum Education Professional Learning
We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study of the professional development patterns of Canadian museum educators. 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.
Funding
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.
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.
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.
Grant & Proposal Writing Toolkit Workshop
This course is designed for individuals tasked with developing funding proposals to granting agencies, in order to support projects or ongoing programming.
Read more.
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