Happy New Year!
Welcome to the January 5, 2017
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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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 members' section of our website and fill out the form on the submit an event tab.
MAS Courses
2017 Spring Education Calendar is coming soon!
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.
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.
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
January 7: Douglas Bentham, The Tablets, Art Gallery of Swift Current, Swift Current
Comprised of 32 sculptural works installed in symmetrical rows, The Tablets exhibit presents a collection of metal assemblages of richly textured bronze and brass panels infused with fractured text, numbers and dates.
More information.
January 8: Art Reach, SaskTel Remai Modern Art Caravan, Saskatoon
Come make art with us! Art Reach drop-in sessions for all ages encourage collaboration and creativity.
More information.
January 11: Harry Potterpalooza!, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina
The Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum invite you to a magical movie festival for all ages! Over a period of two weeks, we will be showing all eight Harry Potter movies in our theater. More information.
January 14: The Last Angel of History, Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina
John Akomfrah’s acclaimed film The Last Angel of History sheds light on the displacements of the black diaspora through the lens of Afrofuturism. More information.
until January 15: Gerald Saul, Eyes of Sorrow Moon, Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina
Curated by The Cabinet Collective Inc. Presented as part of The Caligari Project. More information.
January 18: MUSEUM SELFIE DAY!
Take a selfie in a museum!! #MuseumSelfie, @MuseumSelfieDay
January 21: Volunteer Information Session, WDM, Moose Jaw
join us at an information session to find out how to get involved at the Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw. More information.
Boomtown Pursuit, WDM, Saskatoon
Search Boomtown for hidden clues, solve location-based puzzles and take pictures of yourself at certain locations as you search for a mischievous thief. More information.
Let's Have Fun! Behind the Scenes, WDM, Yorkton
Ever wonder what goes into building a Museum exhibit? More information.
Job Postings
Other Activities and Information
Save the date!
#MuseumSelfie day is January 18th 2017! @MuseumSelfieDay
Traveling Temporary Exhibits!
Panaches : Caribous and other Cervidae and
The Invaders are Here! For more information and reservations, contact Ms. Véronique Gagné (Ph: 1 866 697-5077 , ext. 226) or by
email.
YCW-HO: Volunteers Needed for 2017-2018 Peer Review Committee
The CMA is recruiting Peer Review Committee volunteers to evaluate applications submitted to the 2017-18 Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (YCW-HO) program, a youth employment initiative of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
More information. If you are interested, please reply by January 7, 2017.
January 11, 2017 deadline: Call for Community Stories
The Virtual Museum of Canada is currently inviting heritage organizations across the country to submit a proposal as part of the Community Stories Investment Program. If you’re looking for more information on the program and how to develop a strong proposal, watch our new videos!
CCI Archaeological Conservation Services
CCI is currently accepting requests for archaeological conservation treatments for 2017–2018. This call includes requests for pre- and post-excavation archaeology services as well as requests for conservation field services. Requests must be received no later than February 16, 2017. More information.
University of Toronto Master of Museum Studies Program Interns
Are you interested in hosting an intern from the U of T Master of Museums Studies program? The internship is a 12-week placement in a recognized museum, gallery or related institution. U of T interns are ready, willing and able and keen to learn by doing. More information.
CRA: Charities and Giving
New educational video series on “Gifting and receipting.”
ArtsVest Saskatchewan Workshops
Works directly with small to mid-sized arts organizations, equipping them with in-depth training, tools and mentorship relationships. More information.
National Trust for Canada: Regeneration Works
This is a one-stop shop for tools, tips and training to help you improve your bottom line and increase the vitality of your heritage place. More information.
February 3: Deadline for Canada's Volunteer Awards nominations
During this celebration year, it is important to acknowledge that our country would not be the same without the work of volunteers. We would like to recognize the important work of volunteers across the country. Learn more and submit a nomination here.
February 3: Application deadline to be considered for CCI Facility Assessment Services between April 2017 and March 2018
CCI experts provide advice on storage, display and exhibition conditions, security and fire prevention measures, the museum environment, lighting and pest control. Advisory services for capital projects for new collection facilities or major renovations are also available through this service. Apply here.
Funding
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations is now Accepting Applications for 2017-2018
Deadline to apply is January 16, 2017.
More information.
National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places
Deadline is February 13, 2017. The Guidelines and Application Forms are now available for funding in 2017-18 under the National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places.
More information.
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.
CIF Community Grant Programs
Next deadline is February 1, 2017! Grant information and deadlines available here.
Professional Development
SCAA Digital Preservation Workshop
Any person working in an institution with concerns about preserving collections digitally or cataloguing “born-digital” collections, be they archival or museum in nature, should consider attending this workshop. More information.
New CCI Web Resource: Caring for Plastics and Rubber
Caring for Plastics and Rubber presents key aspects of managing the care of plastic and rubber objects in heritage collections based on the principles of preventive conservation and risk management. It outlines the qualities and characteristics of different types of plastic and rubber and the causes of damage to objects composed of these materials. It also provides examples of preventive conservation practice.
UVic Exhibition Fabrication Workshop
March 16-18, 2017. This workshop provides museum professionals with the tools needed to create or update exhibition spaces, keeping in mind the tight resources and timelines faced by most cultural institutions today. More information.
UVic Exhibition Design and Installation Course
March 20-25, 2017. This intensive course examines the entire exhibition planning sequence: creating interpretive exhibitions that encourage museum visitors’ understanding, participation and emotional engagement. More information.
HR Management Toolkit now updated and available online
CHRC’s HR Management Toolkit has been updated and is now available for purchase.
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 area.
University of British Columbia (UBC) Centre for Cultural Planning and Development
Online professional development courses and workshops.
Read more.
University of Victoria Diploma in Cultural Resource Management
The Diploma in Cultural Resource Management provides practical, theoretical and management-based professional training in the fields of museum studies and heritage conservation. The program is designed with working professionals in mind to allow maximum flexibility and accessibility. Read More.
January 20, 2017 deadline: Apply for CCI Regional Workshop
CCI is pleased to invite eligible institutions and associations to submit an application to host one of CCI's 16 regional workshops between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018. The cost to host a workshop is $750 CAN.
January 24, 2017 registration deadline for MOOC Reconciliation through Indigenous Education
UBC is offering this 6 week online course that is free to audit. It is designed to help participants "enhance understanding and knowledge of practices that advance reconcilliation." More information.
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