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E-Forum                                     August 2014
A Digest of Need-To-Know Info for ACM Members
Month, Year - Vol 1, Issue 1
SECTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS
ACM NEWS
MEMBER NEWS
OPPORTUNITIES
CLASSIFIEDS

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ACM News
Laura Huerta Migus on Education Talk Radio
On August 19, ACM Executive Director, Laura Huerta Migus,
Airworks Exhibit at DuPage Children's Museum
was a guest on Education Talk Radio, an online radio program for K-12 educators and administrators. Host Larry Jacobs invited Laura on the program to talk about the role children's museums play in school readiness. In addition, she was also able to share information about the history of children's museums, the important role children's museums play in education, and much more.

Listen to the 40-minute program here
 
Welcome New ACM Staffwelcomestaff
Dana Weinstein and Maria Sulima
ACM welcomes Maria Sulima as the new Membership Manager. Maria comes to ACM from NAFSA: Association of International Educators where she assisted NAFSA's 10,000 members and worked closely with member volunteers. As ACM's Membership Manager, Maria will be the main contact for renewing and establishing memberships, technical assistance with reports and other membership data, as well as general membership questions. Give her a call at 703.224.3100 x101.

 

Dana Weinstein joined ACM as the new Development and Initiatives Manager. She most recently worked at the American Architectural Foundation where she was responsible for managing development and fundraising efforts. Dana is available to assist with corporate membership and InterActivity sponsorship. Dana can be reached at 703.224.3100 x104.
  
Join ACM in welcoming Maria and Dana!

InterActivity 2015: Bringing the World to Children and Families  IA15

Thank you to everyone who submitted a session proposal for InterActivity 2015!

 

ACM received 108 proposals that came from and included presenters from around the globe. Proposals are now being reviewed by our 2015 Program Committee members, representing museum professionals from children's museums and science centers of various sizes as well as businesses serving the children's museum field. The Program Committee will meet at the end of September to determine which sessions will be accepted. ACM will announce the accepted sessions at the end of October.

 

Please join all of us at ACM in thanking the 2015 Program Committee members for their time and ongoing commitment to the field. We look forward with you to an inspiring, inclusive, and rewarding program for InterActivity 2015. Save the date! May 13-15, 2015. 

     
MEMBER NEWS
Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast
Healthy eating has never been this fun! The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast is teaching its visitors about good nutrition and physical activity in an interactive exhibit that features giant vegetable structures on which kids can climb. It also has a pizza garden that grows vegetables, such as eggplant, onions, and tomatoes. Kids have even been able to harvest the veggies to make delicious and nutritious treats of their own!
Read the entire feature at the Let's Move! blog.

Let's Move! Museums and Gardens
is an initiative that empowers museums to educate families about living healthy lifestyles. Nearly 150 children's museums participate in the initiative. Visit the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services' website for more information on how your museum can get involved.

Take the spotlight! Submit
Let's Move! activities to Maria Sulima, Membership Manager.

Media Mentionsmediamentions
My Green Home Exhibit, Miami Children's Museum
Third Year for The New Children's Museum's Mass Creativity Project with NEA Grant

City Council Backs Plan for Children's Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan's Move

OPPORTUNITIES
Grant Opportunity Highlightsgrantsawards
Find rolling grant opportunities and more in the ACM Grants & Awards Calendar, located in the Data & Resources section of the ACM website. Upcoming application deadlines: 
International museum grant seekers, visit the Foundation Center's website for funding opportunities.

accreditationSeptember 14: Accreditation Commissioner Nominations Due
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) recently introduced a new selection process for Accreditation Commissioners led by a cross-discipline Nominating Committee. The five-member inaugural Nominating Committee, including Carole Charnow, President & CEO, Boston Children's Museum, will vet candidates and present recommendations to the Alliance Board Chair. Final selection and full board ratification of new Commissioners will be made in November.
  • Review the AAM Accreditation Commissioner position description for qualifications, responsibilities, and terms of service.
  • Download and complete the Nomination Form. Note: only self-nominations will be accepted. 

Questions? Email AAM Accreditation staff.  

 

October 15: Nominations Due for 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Serviceimlsmedal

NationalMedal The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting nominations for the 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon U.S. institutions for outstanding service to their communities. Recent children's museum winners include the Boston Children's Museum, EdVenture Children's Museum, Long Island Children's Museum, Madison Children's Museum, and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Nominations are due October 15. 

  • Download the nomination instructions for more information.
  • Complete the nomination form. 


 

Questions? Contact Katherine Maas, Museum Program Specialist, IMLS.

 

February 15: Applications Due for 2015 Children in Museums Awardchildreninmuseums

The European Museum Academy and Hands On! International welcomes applications for the 2015 Children in Museums Award. The award jury will select 10 finalists based on the creative use of exhibits and programs with an innovative approach. Children's museums, children and youth departments in museums, and science museums may apply.      

  • Entry fee: 250 Euros
  • For entry requirements and instructions, download the Application Form.

Completed applications include three copies of a CD with entry information and supplementary materials.

 

Questions? Contact Ann Nichols, Coordinator, European Museum Academy.     

  

Rolling Application Deadline: Host The Power of Children Exhibit  neh

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) On the Road is accepting applications to host its newest traveling exhibition, The Power of Children: Making a Difference.

 

Organized by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Mid-American Arts Alliance, the exhibition shares the extraordinary stories of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White--three children whose lives teach visitors about overcoming obstacles to make a positive difference in the world. 

 

The Power of Children: Making a Difference will tour from April 2015 through March 2020. To submit an application to host the exhibition: 

  • Review the exhibit details, fact sheet, and exhibit schedule.  
  • Confirm the date you want is available.
  • Download and complete the Exhibition Hosting and Public Programming Grant application.  
Priority will be given to new venues, particularly those in Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia.

Questions? Contact Mid-America Arts Alliance, 816.421.1388.

September 20: Worldwide Day of Play wwdop

ACM is proud to partner with Nickelodeon to support Worldwide Day of Play. Each year, Nickelodeon 

takes its stations off the air for one day and encourages children to go outdoors and play. Show how your children's museum plays on Worldwide Day of Play--Saturday, September 20!  

  • Register for Worldwide Day of Play 2014.  
  • Access to Nickelodeon logos and promotional materials. 

Questions? Contact Jeannette Thomas, Director of Development.    

 
CLASSIFIEDS
Job Listingsjobs

Upgrade your career! Check the ACM Classifieds for new employment opportunities. Recent job listings include the following openings:


Member benefit:
 One free employment posting per membership year. Let ACM spread the word! Posting is easy and self-serve. 

 

Questions? Contact Lisa Le, Association Coordinator. 

 

Exhibits for Rent/Saleexhibits
Healthyville

Check out the exhibits for sale or rent in the ACM Classifieds. Featured this month are listings for a variety of budgets and spaces:


Do you have a traveling exhibit for rent or sale? ACM members receive discounts on online classified ads. Posting is easy and self-serve.
 
Questions? Contact Lisa Le, Association Coordinator.