[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2018-08-06

Mon Aug 6 08:29:12 PDT 2018

In this issue:
1. Register now for the Oregon Museums Association Conference!
2. New blog post up on Oregon Heritage Exchange
3. Travel Oregon small grant applications due Aug. 29
4. Connecting to Collections Webinar Aug. 22
5. Nominate your museum or library for an IMLS National Medal
6. Preservation leadership training at PastForward Conference
7. Public meeting notice for Oregon Commission on Black Affairs

REGISTER NOW FOR THE OREGON MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE!

2018 Oregon Museums Association Annual Conference
Hood River, Oregon
Resilience: Responding to Change
September 9, 10 and 11, 2018

As we convene in Hood River this year we will be thinking about ways in which we have shown resilience in our institutions and communities. We hope to see you in September!

Registration is now open!<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/event-2907856> Note that members must log in at the top right corner of the website BEFORE registering in order to receive member rates.

  *   Member - $95.00

  *   Non-member - $115.00

  *   Student - $50.00

See the draft schedule<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/Annual-Conference-Schedule-2017> for the 3-day conference. The Conference will include half-day workshops and tours on Sunday, September 9 and sessions, panels and networking opportunities on Monday and Tuesday, September 10-11, 2018. The Oregon Museums Association annual meeting of members will occur  on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Keynote Speaker: Meet Colin Fogarty,<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/page-1860425> Executive Director of the Confluence Project, who will deliver this year's keynote address.

Lodging: The official Conference hotel is The Historic Hood River Hotel<https://hoodriverhotel.com/>. We have a limited number of rooms reserved at $159 + tax per night for conference guests. See lodging information.<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/page-1860417>

Venue:
The conference will take place at the following locations in Hood River, OR:

  *   Hood River Hotel<https://hoodriverhotel.com>, 102 SW Oak Street
  *   Columbia Center for the Arts<https://www.columbiaarts.org> (CCA), 215 Cascade Avenue
  *   History Museum of Hood River County<https://www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org>, 3300 E Port Marina D

NEW BLOG POST UP ON OREGON HERITAGE EXCHANGE

How do you keep community members engaged if you are between buildings (for longer than expected)? Well Jefferson County Historical Society experienced this situation and came up with a "What to do while the museum is closed" list. They experienced increased membership and engagement with some of their list items so check it out and see if any of the ideas might work for your organization in engaging the community.

https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/jefferson-county-historical-societys-what-to-do-while-the-museum-is-closed-list/

TRAVEL OREGON SMALL GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE AUG. 29

The mission of Travel Oregon is: "A better life for Oregonians through strong, sustainable local economies." Travel Oregon has established a program to make grant awards "to eligible applicants for projects that contribute to the development and improvement of communities throughout the state by means of the enhancement, expansion and promotion of the visitor industry." Small Grant Program applicants may apply for grants of up to $20,000 per project and may apply for no more than two projects in the current application period. Each project requires its own application. Applicants must demonstrate at least a 10 percent cash match. Projects must be completed within a 12-month timeframe.

The online application period opens on July 30, 2018 with a submission deadline of 5 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2018. The grant award announcement will be Oct. 17, 2018.
2018-2019 Competitive Small Grants Guidelines<http://industry.traveloregon.com/content/uploads/2018/07/FINAL18-19SmallGrantsGuidelines.pdf> (http://industry.traveloregon.com/content/uploads/2018/07/FINAL18-19SmallGrantsGuidelines.pdf)
2018-2019 Competitive Small Grants Application Questions<http://industry.traveloregon.com/content/uploads/2018/07/FINAL18-19-Small-Grants-Application-Questions.pdf>

CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS WEBINAR AUG. 22

Whose Heritage? Objects, Politics, and Collections Care
Aug. 22, 2018, 2-3pm EDT (11am-12:30pm PT)

Have you read about or had protesters demanding that parts of cultural collections are offensive or need to be removed? Have you thought about what you would do in response to such demands? Cultural heritage objects, monuments and artworks have long had the capacity to incite protest. Calls from communities for the removal of monuments and art works are coming with greater frequency in the wake of rising social activism. When such an object falls under your professional care it can be hard not to feel under attack. Taken at face value, preservation can seem to be at odds with the removal of objects on display. Difficult conversations about the place of monuments and other cultural heritage objects in our midst have been playing out in many communities.

This webinar will review some approaches that organizations have used in handling problematic collection objects with an eye towards balancing collection care and public critique. While the topics can be difficult and highly emotional, we will look at ways to provide a constructive and empathetic listening environment where both audiences and collections can come together to create productive learning arenas. Case studies include the removal of confederate monuments, WPA murals in a university setting that include insensitive racial stereotypes, and historic figures glorified in the past for behavior that is now considered predatory.

Sign up for the webinar here: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/whose-heritage/

NOMINATE YOUR MUSEUM OR LIBRARY FOR AN IMLS NATIONAL MEDAL

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting nominations for the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FM1IeuxtFS9WNy7v9CJP3GgIuLpekKORc02g7XLB7zDyX99fKEuA9VTKOw2EF1nlDX0wSMvajPmY3kzkF6nV5aVVleZnq5pH3S-vHd9eNPSZVBsb2HKETKenRhVOdo90_nzV7wWs57VjIbZY2fB4XvL9NC0VkEk045HMS5jATiQnjLPNP0mgxWgkAJlNI1z5SzNpQakNQDwyX-E44KO_SkkplWyLd_c4&c=ExF7_NmfZkKxFjMMSw66xfLqTpOgECiBlY3s_PmyoS1REI2M99CvSw==&ch=Sy9x3f_VZObtzd_l000a3iN3wD6gQlczotLpcWRkkcoOXIROnFyeXw==>, the nation's highest honor awarded to libraries and museums for service to their communities.

Anyone-an employee, a board member, a volunteer, a member of the public, or a government official-is invited to nominate an institution. Museums and libraries of most disciplines and types are eligible. To be considered, the institution must complete and return the nomination materials<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FM1IeuxtFS9WNy7v9CJP3GgIuLpekKORc02g7XLB7zDyX99fKEuA9Zir8JZ-OhTqddrvirO8sXpiiwPuCG40_bXJEovMskL4rRCe4CbhQJ986XkoHqpQDFi8ZxCKjTPafFhmsOwRBkEplWjcgXR8QK9k0s2PwgZDDsfHfht5uVfZnwjzC1tXZgeFiVPBap-Z7O4cwDQ7Hzg9LaHc9nNUqQ==&c=ExF7_NmfZkKxFjMMSw66xfLqTpOgECiBlY3s_PmyoS1REI2M99CvSw==&ch=Sy9x3f_VZObtzd_l000a3iN3wD6gQlczotLpcWRkkcoOXIROnFyeXw==> (PDF) by October 1, 2018.

PRESERVATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING AT PASTFORWARD CONFERENCE

Held during the PastForward Conference in San Francisco, the Preservation Leadership Training (PLT) Intensives on Tuesday, November 13 are day-long, highly-focused, skill-building sessions that are a value-add for the preservation professional. This year there will be a training on the latest in preservation law, as well as a hands-on cultural landscape assessment workshop.  Add a PLT Intensive to your PastForward registration or sign up for just the training online at PastForwardConference.org<https://www.pastforwardconference.org/pastforward2018/> (rates start at $95).

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE FOR OREGON COMMISSION ON BLACK AFFAIRS

Oregon Commission on Black Affairs (OCBA)
Saturday, August 11th, 2018

Regular meeting 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Strategic Planning Session 9:30AM - 11:30AM

The regular meeting will cover Commissioners' reports and other topics of interest to the Commission.  Guest speaker: Reyna Lopez, Executive Director, PCUN (Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste)

Public may attend the meeting at:     Oregon State Bar, Sandy Room, 16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd., Tigard OR 97224

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Requests for accommodations for people with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance. Contact Nancy Kramer at nancy.kramer at oregon.gov<mailto:nancy.kramer at oregon.gov> or 503.302.9725 regarding accessibility or any other concerns.

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.

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