[MCN-L] 2017 Visual Resources Association Foundation Project Grant Program

[Betha Whitlow]

*2017 VRA Foundation Project Grant Program*



Deadline:  February 24, 2017



The Visual Resources Association Foundation (VRAF) announces that its next
Project Grant application period is now open. This program provides support
for a significant project which reflects the VRA Foundation’s mission to
advance education, research, and outreach in the field of visual resources
and image management.

A single grant is available during the spring 2017 cycle with up to $3000
to be awarded. This funding may be used for a stand-alone project, a pilot
or start-up financing for a larger project, or for a significant
component of a larger project.  In general, collaborative projects and
those proposed by groups, whether or not affiliated with an organization or
institution, are encouraged.  In addition, innovative projects with results
that can have broad impact and be shared throughout the global community
are of particular interest.  Categories to be considered for funding
include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

   - Metadata for Visual Media
   - Visual Media Cataloguing Standards
   - Visual Media Data Standards
   - Digitization Projects of special or unique collections (Educational
   Institutions, Libraries, Museums)
   - Visual Literacy
   - Technology Development for Visual Media Management and Pedagogy
   - Intellectual Property Rights

More information about the Project Grants, including the application form,
can be found on the Visual Resources Association Foundation website at:
http://vrafoundation.org.s119319.gridserver.com/index.
php/grants/project_grants/



For consideration, please submit your application by Friday, February 24,
2017, 11:59pm Pacific Time.  The recipient of the VRAF Project Grant will
be announced by March 10, 2017.

The VRA Foundation has United States Internal Revenue Service status as a
501c3 non-profit entity. All elements of a proposed project must be
performed within the legal parameters of United States local, regional, and
federal government requirements. International applications are welcome
from institutions or individuals provided applicant institutions have the
equivalent of US non-profit status, and applicant individuals have a
similar non-profit, educational purpose.

If you have further questions about the Project Grant Program or the
application process, please contact: Steven Kowalik, VRA Foundation
Board of Directors, skowa...@hunter.cuny.edu , phone: 212-772-5054
.

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Curator of Visual Resources
Washington University in Saint Louis
bwhit...@wustl.edu
314.935.5256
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[MCN-L] Mentors needed for MCN’s New Mentorship Program!

[Eric Longo]

Hi everyone

Mentoring is an important cornerstone of career advancement as it fosters
professional growth and builds peer relationships among both mentors and
mentees. Whether you are new to the field or a senior museum professional,
and you would like to engage in candid discussions about career
aspirations, challenges, and concerns, we encourage you to complete the
following application *by February 5, 2017*.

http://bit.ly/2knNwoc

*Senior museum professionals who could serve as mentors are especially
encouraged to apply! *

Our pilot year program runs from March 1 to December 31, 2017.

There is no cost to join in this program, other than a few hours per month
spent engaging in mentorship activities. MCN will provide resources,
programs, platforms and dedicated Board members to facilitate your
mentorship engagement. *You must be a current MCN member to apply*.

eric

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MCN  (Museum Computer Network)
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Re: [MCN-L] Invitation to participate in #DayofFacts Social Media campaign.

[Jess Rezac]

We're in! Thanks for organizing!


*Jess Rezac*

Director of Digital Engagement, American Jazz Museum

Phone: (816) 474-5035 | Email: jre...@kcjazz.org


*Where it lives!* | Facebook  |
Twitter  | Website


On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 9:58 AM, Mara Kurlandsky 
wrote:

> Hi MCNers,
>
> I—like a lot of museum professionals—have been really alarmed about the
> unfolding of political events as of late, particularly the elevation of
> "alternative facts" and fake news. In trying to think of ways to address it
> from within the museum community, and inspired by the rogue NPS tweeters,
> Alli Hartley, a fellow museum professional in DC, and I are working on a
> social media campaign to reaffirm to the public that our institutions
> believe in facts. We've got about 150 organizations who have said they'll
> be participating so far, and we're actively recruiting more museums and
> other organizations to join in.
>
> About the campaign: #DayofFacts is an international social media campaign
> that will occur on February 17, 2017. On this day, museums, libraries,
> archives, cultural institutions, science centers and other trusted public
> sources of knowledge will share mission-related content using the hashtag
> #DayofFacts. We are asking each institution to share facts relevant to
> their subject area such climate change, immigration history, refugee
> issues, the first amendment, the importance of the arts and public
> education, and media literacy. By not making an overt political stand but
> simply sharing mission-related, objective, and relevant facts, we will show
> the world that our institutions are still trusted sources for truth and
> knowledge.This is also an opportunity to reaffirm our institutions as
> welcoming places for everyone, including visitors who are are part of
> groups that may be feeling more marginalized than ever.
>
> You can find more information on our webpage, dayoffacts.org
> . We also encourage you to check out our
> Twitter, @DayofFacts . If you think this is
> something your institution is interested in participating in, please
> register on the website or here
>  ZPAcjjcttg6L-ya0aRsdM/edit>
>  (it's private). Registration is not mandatory, but it'll help us get a
> sense of numbers and follow up with updates and suggested content.
>
> For obvious reasons, many institutions have been hesitant to appear
> politicized and are more likely to participate if they know who else is in.
> If you think your institution would participate but need some extra
> convincing, let us know and we can help. If you're not sure what kind of
> content to share, we have some guidelines on our website and would also be
> happy to help brainstorm.
>
> And of course if you don't think it's a good fit, feel free to disregard
> this.
>
> All the best,
>
> Alli Hartley & Mara Kurlandsky, co-organizers
> #DayofFacts
> www.dayoffacts.org
> @DayofFacts
>
>
>  mara.kurland...@gmail.com
>  @mkurlandsky
> 
>  domainCountryName==ajax%3A3990907321478249330>
>  Mara on LinkedIn
>  domainCountryName==ajax%3A3990907321478249330>
>
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[MCN-L] Invitation to participate in #DayofFacts Social Media campaign.

[Mara Kurlandsky]

Hi MCNers,

I—like a lot of museum professionals—have been really alarmed about the
unfolding of political events as of late, particularly the elevation of
"alternative facts" and fake news. In trying to think of ways to address it
from within the museum community, and inspired by the rogue NPS tweeters,
Alli Hartley, a fellow museum professional in DC, and I are working on a
social media campaign to reaffirm to the public that our institutions
believe in facts. We've got about 150 organizations who have said they'll
be participating so far, and we're actively recruiting more museums and
other organizations to join in.

About the campaign: #DayofFacts is an international social media campaign
that will occur on February 17, 2017. On this day, museums, libraries,
archives, cultural institutions, science centers and other trusted public
sources of knowledge will share mission-related content using the hashtag
#DayofFacts. We are asking each institution to share facts relevant to
their subject area such climate change, immigration history, refugee
issues, the first amendment, the importance of the arts and public
education, and media literacy. By not making an overt political stand but
simply sharing mission-related, objective, and relevant facts, we will show
the world that our institutions are still trusted sources for truth and
knowledge.This is also an opportunity to reaffirm our institutions as
welcoming places for everyone, including visitors who are are part of
groups that may be feeling more marginalized than ever.

You can find more information on our webpage, dayoffacts.org
. We also encourage you to check out our
Twitter, @DayofFacts . If you think this is
something your institution is interested in participating in, please
register on the website or here

 (it's private). Registration is not mandatory, but it'll help us get a
sense of numbers and follow up with updates and suggested content.

For obvious reasons, many institutions have been hesitant to appear
politicized and are more likely to participate if they know who else is in.
If you think your institution would participate but need some extra
convincing, let us know and we can help. If you're not sure what kind of
content to share, we have some guidelines on our website and would also be
happy to help brainstorm.

And of course if you don't think it's a good fit, feel free to disregard
this.

All the best,

Alli Hartley & Mara Kurlandsky, co-organizers
#DayofFacts
www.dayoffacts.org
@DayofFacts


 mara.kurland...@gmail.com
 @mkurlandsky


 Mara on LinkedIn

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