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Museums Current Awareness Service 24

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CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales

Museums Current Awareness Service 24

CyMAL's Current Awareness service has moved onto the JISC mail list service
to make it easier to administer. In order to receive the next issue please
follow this link:
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=museums-info&A=1
 
MUSEUMS-INFO includes a discussion facility. If you have a question other
subscribers may have the answer. Please do contact other museums and museum
workers around Wales (and beyond!) by sending questions, answers,
information and news to [log in to unmask]

Thank you to everyone who sent information for this bulletin.

1. CyMAL 
1.1	Grants
You should have received an invitation to apply for a second round of the
General Museums Grants Scheme. Papers are available on the CyMAL website.
http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/grant/index.html
Closing date for applications: 30th September 2005
Please do not forget to tell us if you are unlikely to be able to spend any
grant money allocated to you during the year, even small amounts. Contact
[log in to unmask]

1.2 Museum Accreditation Pages
A guide to the Museum Accreditation Scheme is now available on-line at
http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/accreditation/index.html
The guide includes:
*	Background information on the Scheme and how it is administered
*	The application process for both Registered museums and new
applicants
	Resources and support available to applicants

1.3 News Stories
Got a grant, new member of staff, new exhibition or maybe a good idea?
CyMAL is always interested to receive news from museums across Wales for
inclusion in this bulletin, in our journal or for wider promotion. Please
send or e-mail us your stories (up to approximately 200 words) with pictures
if possible. [log in to unmask]

1.4 Funding Directory
CyMAL is currently creating a funding directory for museums, archives and
libraries in Wales.  We would be glad to hear from you if you have used any
funding sources in the past.  We are also appealing for any funding
bodies/sources that you might know of and that could be included in the
funding directory. Contact: [log in to unmask]

1.5 Live Interpretation Day
Friday 14 October 2005, Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion
A joint training day organised and supported by CyMAL, hosted by the
National Trust, and with sessions lead by professional live interpreters
from the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans, Cardiff.
This day offers an opportunity to meet live interpreters and to learn about
live interpretation techniques in a historic setting. During the day,
attendees will learn how to bring places to life using live interpretation
techniques, and discover how live interpretation/theatre can be adapted to a
variety of historic/natural settings. The day is intended to be
participatory and will include two workshop sessions.
More information can be found on this and other Professional Development
events at http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/event/index.html, to book a place go
to http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/event/bookingform-en.html

1.6 Training
We have several places available on the following course. 
To access the online booking form please go to
http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/event/bookingform-en.html
Museum Accreditation Scheme training - Llandudno Junction, 27 September 2005

more information: http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/event/accredit.html


2. MLA
2.1 Culture Minister defers export of Pietro Orioli's Adoration of the
Shepherds. Friday 16 September 2005 
Culture Minister, David Lammy, has placed a temporary export bar on a
painting by Pietro di Francesco degli Orioli, Adoration of the Shepherds
(also known as the Nativity). This will provide a last chance to raise the
money to keep this painting- a superb demonstration of the inventive powers,
profound spiritual empathy and technical virtuosity of Pietro Orioli
(1458-1496)- in the United Kingdom. 
http://www.mla.gov.uk/news/press_article.asp?articleid=849

2.2 The Archers saved for the nation. Wednesday 7 September 2005
Tate announced today that it has acquired Joshua Reynolds' Colonel Acland
and Lord Sydney: The Archers. The work was saved from going abroad through
recent donations by Sir Harry Djanogly and an anonymous donor. 
http://www.mla.gov.uk/news/press_article.asp?articleid=847


3. WALES TOURIST BOARD
3.1 Trade Talk - issue 51, September 2005
*	Shortlist announced for 2005 tourism awards 
	Forty five businesses have been shortlisted in this year's National
Tourism Awards for Wales with 14 awards up for grabs, including Top Day Out,
Business Tourism, Best Place to Stay and Outdoor Activity.
*	Confidence still high as we face Autumn - Results of fourth industry
survey this year

*	WTB tourism roadshows - Dates and venues now announced for Spring
2006 
*	Welcome Host - Autumn dates for the business tourism course
http://www.wtbonline.gov.uk/52006/DOWNLOAD_LIST.html

3.2 WALES TOURIST BOARD - Fact sheets
We've developed a series of factsheets, to actively encourage tourism
businesses to improve their competitive standing, these factsheets provide
straightforward, succinct advice on a whole range of subjects. 
http://tinyurl.com/abl66


4. CONSERVATION
4.1 Signposts to Collections Care: a self-assessment pack for museums
SWMLAC have published a new revised version of Signposts to Collections
Care. Signposts is a practical tool designed to help museums to assess the
standards of their collection care activities and improve them. The process
of working through Signposts will also help museums prepare for their
application for Accreditation.
All Registered museums in the South West have been sent a free copy.
Signposts is also downloadable on the SWMLAC website at:
<http://www.swmlac.org.uk/docs/signposts-to-collection-care.pdf>
http://www.swmlac.org.uk/index.php?SID=3018&YEAR=2005

4.2 ICON -The Institute Of Conservation
Official Launch - 12th October
The Institute of Conservation provides access to and represents the whole
conservation community and profession. This new body has been formed by five
conservation organisations pooling their resources and expertise to provide
a service for the public, our cultural heritage and the members.
http://www.instituteofconservation.org.uk/news.html

4.3 The Conservation Awards shortlists announced
The shortlists for the Conservation Awards, sponsored by Sir Paul McCartney,
have been announced. The judges have been visiting the conservation projects
and will be making their decision in good time for the presentations in
November. See the shortlists at www.consawards.ukic.org.uk
<http://www.consawards.ukic.org.uk/> 


5. TRAINING and EVENTS
5.1 I would like to set up a CPD+ learning set/ support group for people who
have finished their AMA and want to continue their professional development.
Would anyone interested please let me know at [log in to unmask] or on
01443 822666. Heather Perry, Caerphilly Museums.

5.2 Open Doors 2005 - European Heritage Days in Wales
10-11, 17-18, 24-25 September 2005
The event is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government through Cadw and
organised by the Civic Trust for Wales.
Over 170 sites across Wales are opening their doors to the public as part of
a Europe-wide celebration of the heritage. These sites - many of which
usually charge for admission or are not generally open to the public - range
from public buildings, houses, castles and churches to archaeological or
industrial sites, museums and gardens. In some areas there are also town
trails and guided walks, exhibitions and talks. 
Full details of the sites across Wales participating in this event are
available from the Civic Trust for Wales website: www.civictrustwales.org
<http://www.civictrustwales.org/>

5.3 ELWa and the Voluntary Sector.
1 November 2005 - Mid Wales
At the event, facilitated by WCVA Training and Skills, representatives from
ELWa will give a snapshot of current funding, services and various
programmes on offer to the Voluntary Sector.  
Further details will be circulated as soon as the programme for the day has
been finalised.
http://www.elwa.ac.uk/elwaweb/portal.aspx

5.4 Museums Association Training Events
Gift wrapped - Encouraging charitable giving to museums, 23 September 2005,
London
Essentials:  
Copyright law - 24 October 2005, London
Funding -24 October 2005, 25 October 2005, London
Marketing - 25 October 2005, London
Surplus to requirements (repeat) - A practical guide to disposal, 21
November 2005, London
http://tinyurl.com/9l2pt

5.5 TASI
TASI is very pleased to announce the latest dates in our programme of
training workshops:
Introduction to Photoshop, Thursday 13th October 2005
Introduction to Creating Quality Metadata for Digital Images, Thursday 27th
October 2005
Colour Management, Thursday 3rd November 2005
Image Capture - Beginners, Thursday 10th November 2005
Image Capture - Intermediate, Friday 11th November 2005
Introduction to Photoshop, Thursday 1st December 2005
Improve your Photoshop Skills, Friday 2nd December 2005
Digital Rights Management - Practical Approaches to Securing and Protecting
Copyright, Friday 16th December
http://www.tasi.ac.uk/training/


6. FUNDING AND AWARDS
6.1 Adult Learners Week Awards
Entry to the 2006 Adult Learners' Week Awards is now open for nomination.
Awards are made to celebrate and recognise individual learners, groups of
learners, families that learn together and projects that are innovative in
attracting more and different learners. 
http://www.swmlac.org.uk/index.php?SID=3049&YEAR=2005

6.2  Gulbenkian Prize 2006 open to entrants
The £100,000 Gulbenkian Prize, intended to recognise and stimulate
originality, imagination and excellence in museums and galleries and
increase public awareness and appreciation of the recipient, is up for
grabs... 

http://tinyurl.com/bjhbs
<http://www.museumsassociation.org/ixbin/hixclient.exe?_IXSESSION_=HCXj4lcvE
r7&_IXACTION_=summary&_IXMAXHITS_=1&_IXFPFX_=full/mt&$with%20cms_con_core_id
entifier%20is%2011491=>
6.3 New Call for Culture 2000 launched by the European Commission
The total budget for projects supported under this call for proposals is
approximately EUR 28 million. The funding requested for annual projects must
range from EUR 50,000 to EUR 150,000 and may not exceed 50% of the project's
total eligible budget. Funding requested for multi-annual projects must be
above EUR 50,000 but not more than EUR 300,000 per year and may not exceed
60% of the total eligible budget.
http://www.mlanorthwest.org.uk/news/index.asp?id=433,55,2,55

6.4 Partner Search - Call for proposal Culture 2000
Promoting organisation:
Marshal's Office of Opolskie Region (South - West Poland)
Project frame.
The projects intends to create the network among the cultural operators in
the member states in terms of close co-operation between the European
regions, share the experiences in the field of research and promotion of
conservation and safeguarding the cultural exhibits and use of new
technologies for the exhibitions purposes. Project will set up a new
cultural product articulating different territories.
Further details available from [log in to unmask]


7. MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION
7.1 MA backs proposals for digital licensing scheme 
Proposals by the Museums Copyright Group (MCG) to introduce a digital
licensing scheme for museums, galleries and other cultural institutions are
'very important', said Mark Taylor, the Museums Association's director... 
http://tinyurl.com/9nh7u

7.2 Sector concerned about Human Tissue (Scotland) Bill
The Museums Association has backed museums and other organisations concerned
over restrictive proposals contained in the Human Tissue (Scotland) Bill
currently before the Scottish Parliament... 
http://tinyurl.com/7gjyb

7.3 Museum Practice
New Review: Flour show: Mill City Museum - Javier Pes
Javier Pes visits the Mill City Museum, once a burnt-out flour mill, and its
Flour Tower, a dramatic example of 'object theatre' on the banks of the
Mississippi in Minneapolis, and finds much to commend in the museum's
approach to its subject matter...
The MP Profile - Off the Wall: Opera 3D
Working Knowledge - guidance on Signage, Visitor Surveys, Cultural
Diversity, Audiovisuals
http://tinyurl.com/7lnnc


8. UK REGISTRARS GROUP
Autumn Newsletter: Committee Vacancies, new Collections Management bursary
scheme, concern over proposals under the violent crime reduction bill (new
laws for weapons collections); new publication about issues to do with
hazardous and unusual objects; report on Acceptance in Lieu event 
www.ukrg.org


9. BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS OF MUSEUMS
http://www.bafm.org.uk/pages/bafm-diary.htm

9.1 BAFM NATIONAL CONFERENCES 
33rd AGM & National Conference Theme: 'Partnerships'
7th-9th October 2005 with the Friends of the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle,
County Durham. Contact: Norah Dunbar, Conference Organiser 
Tel: 0870 224 8907 Fax: 0269 065 6248 

34th AGM & Annual Conference 
October 2006 with the Friends of Castle Museum, Norwich 
Contact: Norah Dunbar, Conference Organiser 
Tel: 0870 224 8907 Fax: 0269 065 6248 

35th AGM & Annual Conference 
October 2007 with the Friends of the National Museums, Liverpool 
Contact: Norah Dunbar, Conference Organiser 
Tel: 0870 224 8907 Fax: 0269 065 6248 


9.2 WORLD FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS (WFFM) 
WFFM Congress - Friends and Museums: Facing New Realities 
Seville, Spain - 18th-22nd October 2005 
http://www.bafm.org.uk/pages/bafm-international-news.htm
Contact: Liz Mackenzie Tel: 0870 224 8902 
e-mail: [log in to unmask] 
or Sue Drought Tel: 0870 224 8903 
e-mail: [log in to unmask] 

WFFM General Assembly & Council Meeting - Chile 
Contact: Liz Mackenzie Tel: 0870 224 8902 
e-mail: [log in to unmask] 
or Sue Drought Tel: 0870 224 8903 
e-mail: [log in to unmask] 


10.  NEWS - Wales
10.1 Staff - Congratulations to Alison Hembrow, South Wales Borderers
Museum, Brecon
Alison undertook an MA in Museum Studies by Distance Learning with Leicester
University, funded by CMW (Council for Museums in Wales). She has now
graduated with an MA with Distinction. 
According to Alison, "it has been a great experience and I have benefited so
much from it - as has the Regimental Museum".  Alison's dissertation,
entitled "Marching in Step - an analysis of the staffing of UK Regimental
Museums", has generated a lot of interest amongst other Regimental Museums,
and a copy has been requested by the MOD!

10.2 Rural Museums Network
The Rural Museums Network is currently continuing work on identifying the
"distributed national collection", having completed reviews of tractors and
combines the focus has now moved to the dairy sector.
http://www.mlanorthwest.org.uk/news/index.asp?id=434,55,2,55

10.3 Who Do You Think You Are?
If you are planning a family history event to coincide with the second
series of Who Do You Think You Are?  in Jan-March 2006 please register
details on www.archiveawareness.com remembering to tick the "family history"
box.   BBC History magazine will carry listings of Archive Awareness
Campaign family history events at the beginning of 2006.  I will need to
give them details by early October so if you know about a family history
event you will be putting on please register it before then to help us
achieve publicity for archives.
http://www.archiveawareness.com/


11. NEWS - OTHER AREAS
11.1 Alison Lapper Pregnant Takes Up Plinth Position In Trafalgar Square
The latest artwork to grace the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square was
unveiled on September 15 at a public ceremony attended by the artist Marc
Quinn and his subject, Alison Lapper
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART30597.html

11.2 Progress towards Restoration for Victoria Baths
Travelling the length and breadth of the country, Restoration brought to
life the stories behind some of Britain's most threatened architectural
treasures for millions of BBC Two viewers. On 4th September (BBC Two, 9pm)
Griff Rhys Jones will present an hour-long programme looking at the many
heritage gems that were featured in the two series, including Victoria Baths
in Manchester. 
http://www.hlf.org.uk/English/MediaCentre/Archive/Victoria+baths.htm




Current Awareness Service
If you know anyone who would like to be added to the circulation list, or
would like a 'hard copy' of the main mailing, or if you don't have access to
the internet and need prints from the sites listed - please contact Carol
Whittaker.  People who currently receive hard copies will continue to do so.

Welsh and English versions of the bulletin will remain separate in response
to requests from readers


Carol Whittaker AMA
Museums Development Adviser
Cynghorydd Datblygu Amgueddfeydd
CyMAL: Amgueddfeydd Archifau a Llyfrgelloedd Cymru CyMAL: Museums Archives
and Libraries Wales
Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru . Welsh Assembly Government
01970 610 238
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