Museums

International Association of Sports Museums and Halls of Fame International Association of Sports Museums and Halls of Fame- Brings together over 130 member institutions worldwide for the promotion of sports history. American Public Gardens Association American Public Gardens Association- A professional association for public gardens in North America, supporting the public horticulture community in its mission to study, display,… Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation- Private non-profit organization providing leadership and support for the arts in DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV and the US Virgin Islands. Southern Arts Federation Southern Arts Federation- A regional arts organization which provides grants, programs and services to museums, artists and arts organizations in the southern United States. Arts Midwest Arts Midwest- Arts organization working with museums, theaters, and performing arts centers. Programs include exhibits, performances, and lectures. WESTAF: The Western States Art Federation WESTAF: The Western States Art Federation- Non-profit arts service organization which provides arts resources information, grants and programs. The International Council of Museums The International Council of Museums- Promotion and development of museums and museum professionals at an international level. Museum Exhibition, Planning and Design Museum Exhibition, Planning and Design- MFA program at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA. Museum Studies Program - George Washington University Museum Studies Program - George Washington University- Description and current information on the Museum Studies Program at the George Washington University. Department of Museum Studies, Leicester University Department of Museum Studies, Leicester University- Site for Distant Learning program at the University of Leicester, England. University of Washington Museum Studies University of Washington Museum Studies- Information on the graduate program in Museology. Includes application deadlines and course descriptions. Smithsonian Internship Programs Smithsonian Internship Programs- All Smithsonian Internship opportunities for each of the museums and research institutes. Program in Museum Studies Program in Museum Studies- Museum Studies at New York University. Fulfillment of the degree program leads to award of the New York Professional Certificate in Museum Studies. University of Michigan - Visual Resource Professionals University of Michigan - Visual Resource Professionals- Includes information on projects, cataloguing and tools. International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies- University of Newcastle, Dept of Archaeology, Diploma and Master of Arts in Museum Studies. Centre for Museology at the University of Manchester Centre for Museology at the University of Manchester- An interdisciplinary centre based in the School of Art History and Archaeology. Works to develop and promote research and tea… Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis: Museum Studies Program Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis: Museum Studies Program- Undergraduate and graduate certificate programs. University of North Carolina Greensboro: Museum Studies and Historic Preservation University of North Carolina Greensboro: Museum Studies and Historic Preservation- Program descriptions for graduate concentrations and post-baccalaureate certificates. CLS Journal of Museum Studies CLS Journal of Museum Studies- A publication of the College of Liberal Studies of the University of Oklahoma. John F. Kennedy University: Museum Studies John F. Kennedy University: Museum Studies- Master of arts degree program training students in museum education, registration and administration. University of Missouri St. Louis: Museum Studies University of Missouri St. Louis: Museum Studies- Offers an M.A. in history with a concentration in museum studies, and a graduate certificate in museum studies. Includes details … History Museum Studies History Museum Studies- SUNY College at Oneonta Cooperstown graduate Master of Arts program, co-sponsored by the New York Historical Association. Smithsonian: Museum Studies Smithsonian: Museum Studies- Outreach office focusing on museum studies, training, information and professional service. Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies- A program of mid-career training for those in the museum, library, archives, and historic preservation fields. National Science Foundation National Science Foundation- Opportunities for research and education funding in all areas of science and engineering. National Endowment for the Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities- Agency of the U.S. government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. Prescribes c… Institute of Museum and Library Services Institute of Museum and Library Services- Includes information on mission, grants/awards, application forms, conference schedules and associated official matters. Independent fede… National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)- A Federal funding agency assisting with records management, archives, and documentary editing projects. Independent Sector Independent Sector- A coalition of corporations, foundations, and private voluntary organizations that works to strengthen America's nonprofit organizations. The Getty: Grants The Getty: Grants- Funds projects that promote research in the history of art and related fields, advancement of the understanding of art, and the conservation of cultural heritag… Applying for a Grant - National Endowment for the Humanities Applying for a Grant - National Endowment for the Humanities- Application forms, guidelines, what the NEH will fund, grant deadlines, and FAQ. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Andrew W. Mellon Foundation- Makes grants to institutions in higher education, in cultural affairs and the performing arts, in population, in conservation and the environment, and… Mark Walhimer Exhibition Design Mark Walhimer Exhibition Design- An exhibition design and museum planning firm. Projects, services, team, location, and contact information. The Museums and Heritage Show The Museums and Heritage Show- Annual UK trade exhibit for museums, galleries and heritage tourism. Includes current exhibition schedule. Resources for Exhibit Fabrication Resources for Exhibit Fabrication- A compendium sorted by category. Sightworks Sightworks- An exhibit company providing curation, design, fabrication, marketing and distribution services for museums and organizations, Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hollingsworth Fine Arts Hollingsworth Fine Arts- Offers traveling exhibitions of art and history to museums and educational institutions. NPR : Hidden Museum Treasures NPR : Hidden Museum Treasures- From shrunken heads to items literally too hot to handle, many museums collect items of note, but choose not to display them. Harriet Baskas takes a… Historyworks, Inc. Historyworks, Inc.- Offering services in researching, writing, planning and producing media. Includes details, list of clients and contact information. Located in Lutherville, Mar… International Arts International Arts- Organizes exhibitions and offers services. Located in Memphis, Tennessee. MuseumWorx MuseumWorx- Marketing division of creative Cynergy offers a space exhibit resource for museums, events, and camps. Provides news, an exhibit catalog, specials, and links to places… Nominating Historic Vessels Nominating Historic Vessels- Prescribes the types of vessels which may be eligible for listing in the National Register as directed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Nationa… Categories for the Description of Works of Art Categories for the Description of Works of Art- Guidelines for formulating the content of art databases. Guide to the Description of Architectural Drawings Guide to the Description of Architectural Drawings- Descriptive standards for architectural drawings in museums and libraries. The Art and Architecture Thesaurus The Art and Architecture Thesaurus- Glossary of terms for describing and retrieving information on fine art, architecture, decorative art and material culture. Doctor Dada: A Comparison of Interactive Multimedia and Face-to-Face Education in Museums Doctor Dada: A Comparison of Interactive Multimedia and Face-to-Face Education in Museums- Discussion of multimedia collection databases, orientation guides, and exhibit support p… Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland- Independent non-departmental government body financed by Parliament, responsible for recording, interpreting … The Computerized Accession Ledger The Computerized Accession Ledger- Museum computer consultant Robert A. Baron's discussion of accession methods in relation to computerized records and hand written, bound records. Life on the Wall Life on the Wall- Cleaning and repairing aged and damaged fine art oil paintings and fine art frames. Ewa Soszko: Antique Textile Conservation Ewa Soszko: Antique Textile Conservation- Textiles from different epochs, and methods of textile conservation and restoration. Photos of the artist's work in ecclesiastical textil…