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Jun 10
You are invited to the following CLHO program:
When: Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:00 PM, EDT
Where: Zoom
Will you be attending?
EVENT DETAILS:
Demystifying Data Collection: How to Ask for Demographic Information from Visitors, Board, and Staff
Join Susie Wilkening of Wilkening Consulting, in partnership with CT Humanities and the CT League of History Organizations to bring you a virtual info session to help you navigate best practices with data collection. The session will take place via Zoom and is free to all to register.
Asking your visitors, board, or staff to provide demographic information can feel awkward. Yet this information is critical for understanding audiences and representation. We’ll share best practices for ethically asking these questions, provide templates, and talk through scenarios you may encounter. We’ll also allow plenty of time for any questions you have.
Susie Wilkening
Principal, Wilkening Consulting
Susie Wilkening is the principal of Wilkening Consulting, a museum audience research firm based in Seattle, WA. She is working closely with Connecticut Humanities to gather data on the cultural sector in Connecticut, and was the analytical might behind the 2021 Nonprofit Connecticut Cultural Census. Wilkening Consulting also partners with the American Alliance of Museums to field the Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, is currently working on a census of academic museums and galleries, and fields comprehensive research for individual museums. She is the author of Audiences and Inclusion: A Primer for Cultivating More Inclusive Attitudes Among the Public. You can find much of her research at wilkeningconsulting.com/data- stories.html.
May 27
Coming up this weekend, the Museum’s 2022 season will begin. Diane Taraz will give her first in-person concert at the Museum since 2019. On Monday, May 30, they will be offering guided tours of the house, by appointment. For information on booking a tour, click HERE.
The first talk takes place next weekend. Click HERE to see the list of upcoming programs through mid-July.
May 19
CT Humanities Now Accepting Applications for CT Summer at the Museum Grants CT Humanities is honored to partner with the CT Office of the Arts again to administer the CT Summer at the Museum Initiative in 2022. The Department of Economic and Community Development, in partnership with the Office of the Governor, Connecticut State Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood and Connecticut Humanities, is delivering these financially accessible summer enrichment opportunities to families and children of all ages using funding provided through ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act). These grants are being made available to CT Museums to facilitate free admission for all CT children aged 18 and under and one adult caregiver between July 1, 2022 and September 5, 2022. The intent is to help provide unencumbered access to museums for families across the state, regardless of income. Applications are due before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022. Award Amounts In summer 2021, award amounts ranged from $1,000 to $550,000. In summer 2022, we are anticipating that award decisions will be calculated based on your summer 2021 revenue from admissions for CT visitors under 18, a percentage of summer 2021 revenue from admissions for CT visitors over 18, and a base award determined by your operating expenses in 2021 and previous years. “Summer 2021” is defined as July 1 – September 6, 2021. All eligible organizations will receive a minimum award of $1,000. Organizations that do not charge admission will receive funding (to be determined based on the number of applicants) to help cover expenses related to increased visitation. Where to Apply All 501(c)(3) non-profit museums should apply through CT Humanities. For-profit museums should complete an application with the CT Office of the Arts (coming soon). Already Free? Are you interested in participating in this free admission initiative but don’t want to apply for funding? You are invited to join the listing of organizations with free admission by registering here. More Information Visit the CT Humanities website for more information, including eligibility guidelines, important dates, FAQs, and a link to apply. Want to know more? CLHO is hosting a virtual information session on May 24 at 11 a.m. The session will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Questions? Email lpartridge@cthumanities.org |
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Image: Photograph of bridge collapse, Mark Dewey Research Center, Sheffield Historical Society. |
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It’s time to register for the Mass History ConferenceA conference for Massachusetts history organizations and people June 6, 2022 (in person) & June 7, 2022 (online) Join colleagues from across the Commonwealth as we prepare to embrace the new or unexpected. Take a peek at the program and learn more about registration options. |
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Mar 25
The Massachusetts State Historical Records Advisory Board (MA SHRAB) is excited to announce, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), that a second round of grants up to $500 are now available to cultural institutions in Massachusetts for the purchase of archival supplies. Any institution or organization that maintains archival collections may apply, and preference will be given to those who have already received a Roving Archivist assessment and to those with collections spanning 500 linear feet or less (to learn more about the Roving Archivist program, please visit the SHRAB website). Funds may also cover supplies that are necessary to maintain research and reading room safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. A small cost share of 25% is required from applicants, which can be covered through matching funds or in-kind services. For more information and to apply, please review the SHRAB Institutional Application for Regrants or email SH…@sec.state.ma.us.
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