NEMA Career Development Workshops

The NEMA Young and Emerging Museum Professionals (YEPs) PAG understands that new and emerging museum professionals have limited budgets to attend workshops, and frequently are unable to miss work for professional development and/or networking events. To break down these barriers faced by those with less than ten years in the field, and those who wish to network with new and emerging professionals, the YEP PAG Chairs have planned a series of workshops that break the mold. Learn, Laugh, Love brings together numerous individuals from various professional positions and levels of seniority, both of local and national stature, to encourage those who are just entering the field, especially career changers, students, and those who are seeking to further their current position, in three informal learning situations, where networking at peer to peer and peer to mentor level are key components. Register for all three and save!

All workshops will be held at Historic New England's Otis House Auditorium.
Each workshop includes light refreshments and is $15 for NEMA and Historic New England Members, $25 for Non-Members.

Members can register for all three workshops for only $40, a savings of $5!
NEMA memberships start at $35 (students/job-hunters/volunteers). Non-members registering for all 3 workshops

LEARN: How to Interview "Big Wig" Speed Dating Style (March 23, 2011)
There's no better way to learn but trial and error. Using the speed dating format, participants will have the opportunity to "interview" with seasoned museum professionals, including Directors, Curators, Educators, Board of Trustee members, and other senior ranking individuals. Each seasoned professional will be armed with a mixture of "favorite" interview questions collected from those who hire in the museum field; workshop participants will rotate between professionals, thus opening the door to meet and learn from those who have immense advice to share on the interviewing process, making the best first impression, and creating a lasting mark with interviewers that leads to a new position.

LAUGH: How to Break into a Tricky Field in a Tough Economy (April 20, 2011)
Sometimes laughter is the best medicine, but how does an emerging museum professional break into a tricky field when museums are facing budget cuts and staff reductions? What does a museum want from a new hire? What skills are needed to be successful in the museum field in 2011? Should you go back to school, attend workshops, and learn how to post to Facebook? When is a job a great fit, and when should you run away if it isn't perfect? These questions and more will be discussed, with an emphasis on making your current skills and abilities appealing to employers. Hear stories from seasoned professionals on starting off in the field, surviving layoffs, and transitioning to new positions. Translating job descriptions into inspiring cover letters and highlighting key resume accomplishments will also be discussed.

LOVE: How to Build Your Resume through Internships, Articles, Conferences, and Presentations (May 11, 2011)
Climbing the museum ladder is definitely labor intensive, but it is a labor of love. Learn how to build your resume by gaining experience beyond traditional nine to five positions. Publishing, presenting, and volunteering are ways to uncover unknown or new museum positions, make contacts, and build a strong resume (and a strong museum professional!). Discover the strategic steps you can take to make yourself more appealing to future employers, and find the best route to positioning yourself for promotions and opportunities throughout the field.

Directions to the Otis House will be emailed with your registration confirmation two weeks prior to the workshop.

Questions? Call NEMA, 781-641-0013.

Presenter Deadline Approaching for Creative Communities Exchange

Present your Creative Economy Work | Deadline to Apply: Feb. 28 EVENT DETAILS What: Creative Communities Exchange When: May 19 & 20, 2011   Where: MASS MoCA North Adams, MA   Registration: $100* * $80 before May 1st  * $65 presenter rate   APPLY TO PRESENT OR  REGISTER TODAY!      Tweet this! #CCENE2011     This event is hosted by NEFA and Berkshire Creative, and sponsored by Autodesk, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, MASS MoCA, the Porches Inn and Red Lion Inn, and Art New England. CONTACT Nella Young New England Services Coordinator nyoung@nefa.org 617.951.0010 x529 Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations should contact NEFA staff by April 1. NEFA SUPPORTS ARTISTS WITH GRANTS AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES; ESTABLISHES VITAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ARTISTS, ARTS PROGRAMMERS, AND THE PUBLIC; AND STRENGTHENS THE REGION'S CREATIVE ECONOMY THROUGH RESEARCH THAT INFORMS PUBLIC POLICY. Learn more about NEFA. CONNECT WITH NEFA!   NEFA and Berkshire Creative invite you to share creative community building projects with your peers at the Creative Communities Exchange.         Building upon last year's Connecting Creative Communities summit in Providence, RI, the Creative Communities Exchange will offer 32 workshops led by creative and cultural community leaders showcasing model projects in creative economy work at the local level. The gathering promises a dynamic setting for peer-to-peer learning and networking.       PRESENT YOUR PROJECT Create a workshop to present to your fellow creative and cultural leaders. Presenter benefits include: Discounted registration rate (If you are applying to present, please wait to register until after selections have been made.) Consideration for NEFA's inaugural Creative Economy awards Ability to share workshops online after the event Learn more about becoming a presenter. (DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 28, 2011)       MORE INFORMATION Who Should Attend? How Do I Participate/Register? View the schedule. Learn more about the Exchange. Register today!    (COST: $100; $80 before May 1st!)      SPONSORS Event Sponsors Media Sponsor

 

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Presenter Deadline Approaching for Creative Communities Exchange

Present your Creative Economy Work | Deadline to Apply: Feb. 28 EVENT DETAILS What: Creative Communities Exchange When: May 19 & 20, 2011   Where: MASS MoCA North Adams, MA   Registration: $100* * $80 before May 1st  * $65 presenter rate   APPLY TO PRESENT OR  REGISTER TODAY!      Tweet this! #CCENE2011     This event is hosted by NEFA and Berkshire Creative, and sponsored by Autodesk, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, MASS MoCA, the Porches Inn and Red Lion Inn, and Art New England. CONTACT Nella Young New England Services Coordinator nyoung@nefa.org 617.951.0010 x529 Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations should contact NEFA staff by April 1. NEFA SUPPORTS ARTISTS WITH GRANTS AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES; ESTABLISHES VITAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ARTISTS, ARTS PROGRAMMERS, AND THE PUBLIC; AND STRENGTHENS THE REGION'S CREATIVE ECONOMY THROUGH RESEARCH THAT INFORMS PUBLIC POLICY. Learn more about NEFA. CONNECT WITH NEFA!   NEFA and Berkshire Creative invite you to share creative community building projects with your peers at the Creative Communities Exchange.         Building upon last year's Connecting Creative Communities summit in Providence, RI, the Creative Communities Exchange will offer 32 workshops led by creative and cultural community leaders showcasing model projects in creative economy work at the local level. The gathering promises a dynamic setting for peer-to-peer learning and networking.   PRESENT YOUR PROJECT Create a workshop to present to your fellow creative and cultural leaders. Presenter benefits include: Discounted registration rate (If you are applying to present, please wait to register until after selections have been made.) Consideration for NEFA's inaugural Creative Economy awards Ability to share workshops online after the event Learn more about becoming a presenter. (DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 28, 2011)   MORE INFORMATION Who Should Attend? How Do I Participate/Register? View the schedule. Learn more about the Exchange. Register today!    (COST: $100; $80 before May 1st!)  SPONSORS Event Sponsors Media Sponsor

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CAC Spring Grant Programs

The Creative Arts Council is now accepting applications for the following:

Departmental Grants (Deadline - March 11): Providing funding of up to $5,000 to Brown faculty in support of projects including, but not limited to: visiting artists, performances, lectures, symposia, and exhibitions.  Proposed events must take place in Fall 2011 or later.  

Fitt Artist-in-Residence Grants (Deadline - March 18): Providing funding of up to $10,000 to Brown faculty to bring artists to campus for a residency pf one week or longer.  Proposed residencies must take place in Spring 2012 or later.

We are also still accepting applications for Course Development Awards (Deadline -  February 9):  Providing funding of up to $3,000 for the development of new interdisciplinary or intermedial courses.   Funds may be used for course materials, student assistance, travel, or research. 

Application for all three programs are attached. For more information on any of these awards, visit http://brown.edu/academics/creative-arts-council/grants

NEMA workshops!

Follow the NEMA workshop series on Twitter using #nemaworkshop. Don't miss these upcoming NEMA workshops! Believe it or not, spring is right around the corner! That means that it is time to start planning to brush up your skills, learn something new, and re-connect with your colleagues at a NEMA workshop. Our valued PAG chairs have organized a series of workshops on topics that are timely and important to the work that you do every day. Our newest PAG, the YEPS, have also put together a brand new format of shorter, less-expensive workshops to meet your needs. Check out the following opportunities and stay tuned for more to come! Exhibitions & Conservators PAGs Workshop Best Practices in Exhibit Lighting Friday, March 4, 2011 deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park, Lincoln, MA The Exhibitions and Conservators PAGs are teaming up this year to bring you a workshop on exhibit lighting -- by popular demand! Sponsored in part by Gaylord-Your Trusted Source® Register Historic Sites PAG Workshop From Docents to Smart Phones: Creating a Compelling Interpretive Experience at Historic Sites Friday, March 25, 2011 Gore Place, Waltham, MA The ultimate goal of any historic site is not only to engage the visitor but to make their visit so memorable that they will return, support, and promote by word of mouth. This workshop will explore how historic sites create a compelling visitor experience. Sponsored in part by Gaylord-Your Trusted Source® Register Children's Museums & Exhibitions PAGs Workshop Especially for Me: Innovative Ways Museums Can Support Visitors of All Abilities Monday, March 28, 2011 Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA With an estimated 19% of Americans classified as disabled, how can museums be responsive to this segment of the population? Join us at Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA, as we explore innovative ways to design exhibits and programs that promote inclusion and disability awareness. Register Membership, Development, PR and Marketing PAG Workshop Best of Times, Worst of Times: Making the Most of What You Have Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Fitchburg Art Museum This year's workshop sessions will demonstrate strategies for getting a lot accomplished with small staffs and small budgets. Learn to effectively promote and execute fundraising events; discover ways to prosper as a development department of one; and share ways to get the best publicity possible for your institution. Register New This Year!! Learn, Laugh, Live: A New Series of Mini-Workshops with Maxi-Impact A series of mini-workshops* Presented by the Young and Emerging Museum Professionals (YEP) PAG 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on March 23, April 20, May 11, 2011 Otis House, Historic New England, Boston, MA Co-sponsored by Historic New England LEARN -- How to Interview "Big Wig" Speed Dating Style LAUGH -- How to Break into a Tricky Field in a Tough Economy LOVE -- How to Build Your Resume Through Internships, Articles, Conferences, and Presentations * Each mini-workshop is $15 for NEMA Members, $25 for Non-Members. Members can register for all three mini-workshops for $40. Register Space is limited. Please visit www.nemanet.org and sign up today! Registration Fee (includes lunch): $50 NEMA members / $60 non-members / $40 students All staff from Institutional and Corporate members are eligible for the member rate. Not sure if your organization is a member? Just call NEMA, 781-641-0013, to find out. New England Museum Association 22 Mill Street, Suite 409 Arlington, MA 02476 781-641-0013 nemanet.org

National Trust diversity scholarship program

 

 

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