MAS Winter Calendar 2012

MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN

What’s Inside?

WINTER 2012CALENDARMAS News ................................. 2

From Idea to Exhibit and Beyond: Exploring collaborative exhibit and program development ............ 3

Low Cost, High Tech: MAS’s spring webinar series showcases inexpensive ways your museum can benefit from new technologies ..................... 4

Active, Prolonged Engagement: Sue Allen’s visitor engagement research ............. 6

Events Calendar ....................... 8

Registration Form ...................11

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Winter Calendar 2012MAS News

MAS News MAS Conference and AGMPlan to attend MAS’s conference and annual general meeting, to be held on May 31 to June 2 in Melfort. This year’s conference theme is Museums in a Technological World, but you don’t have to be a techno-whiz to attend. Watch for more details.

May 31 to June 2 at the Kerry Vickar Centre, Melfort, SK

Member SurveyMAS will soon be conducting a comprehensive survey of member museums. A lot has happened in the decade since our last member survey, and we need a better understanding of the state of museums in Saskatchewan today.

The survey will be conducted on-line only. Each member will be assigned a Personal Access Code (PIN) which will allow you to complete the survey over more than one session. Members who are unable to access a computer to complete the survey can contact MAS for assistance. Please complete the survey: a better understanding of the state of Saskatchewan’s museums will help us serve you better.

New look for E-phemera NewsletterWe’re working on some improvements to our e-phemera newsletter to make it more accessible and visually appealing. As part of this process, we’ll be updating our mailing list. We’ll be sending each e-phemera

subscriber an email notice asking you to confirm your address. This will allow us to remove inactive addresses from our list, and keep us in compliance with anti-spam email regulations. If you have any questions, or want to be added to the e-phemera news list, please contact Ele at 780-9279, or by email at [email protected].

E-learning UpdateWe’re excited to announce that we’re on target to launch our online Museums 101 course this spring! Stay tuned for details. (For those who prefer an in-person course, we’ll also offer an in-person course on March 9 at Wanuskewin Heritage Park. For more information, see the Events Calendar on page 8.)

Save the date!MAS Conference & AGMMay 31st - June 2nd 2012

Melfort, SK

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From Idea to Exhibit and Beyond

From Idea to Exhibit and BeyondExploring collaborative exhibit and program development

Even when we’re wearing more than one hat – when our exhibit designer, our programmer, and our

communications departments are all the same person – it’s easy to treat exhibit design, programming, and communications as distinct activities. One day we’ll be working on a display, the next we’ll be planning a summer program, the next, writing copy for a website or brochure. When we’ve got separate people working on each tasks, it’s even easier to lose sight of the connections between them.

But there are connections, and keeping them in mind can help our museums work better. That’s why we’re offering From Idea to Exhibit and Beyond, a workshop that looks at collaborative exhibit and program development. In this interactive, fast-paced one-day workshop, explore how curators, exhibit developers and museum educators can work together to create exhibits and programs that engage visitors. We’ll talk about collaborative exhibit development, hands-on interactives in the space, using social media to extend an experience, and planning for school and public programs within the context of an exhibition. <<

The Instructor

Linda Norris is managing partner of Riverhill, a consulting firm specializing in planning, interpretation and exhibitions. She has done planning, interpretation, and exhibition work for museums all over the US and as far afield as the Ukraine. Her blog, The Uncataloged Museum (http://uncatalogedmuseum.blogspot.com) focuses on a wide range of issues and has readers in more than 100 nations around the world. Norris is also co-founder of The Pickle Project (http://pickleproject.blogspot.com) a project to document and share Ukraine’s traditional foodways. <<

From Idea to Exhibit and BeyondMarch 6 at the Swift Current Museum Members $80; Non-members $100; Student $60 (must present ID)


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What is a Webinar?A webinar is a web-delivered seminar that you can attend from your own internet-connected computer. It allows people scattered over a large area to participate without the trouble and expense of traveling. Even if you don’t have internet access, ask about public internet access at your local library or school.

You will be able to register and watch the webinars online at http://learningtimesevents.org/engagingtech/. We strongly recommend that you use a high-speed internet connection. There will be a $25 fee for each webinar, or you can register in all four for only $75. Watch for announcements in our E-phemera newsletter.

Your computer will need:>> A high-speed internet connection>> Speakers>> An up-to-date browser with Java Web Start installed>> A microphone is optional, but recommended

Low Cost, High Tech

From electronics to social media, technology is getting cheaper and easier to use than ever before. With this webinar series, MAS is helping you develop the skills and knowledge to make the most of

these new tools.

Session topics include:>> Social Media and Museums (February 15)>> Build Your Own Interactive Whiteboard on a Budget (March 1)>> Augment Your Reality: Computing and Interactive Exhibits (March 13)>> Do-It-Yourself Electronics (March 28)

The seminars are web-delivered, which means that you can participate from any computer with a high-speed internet connection. We’re also planning a face-to-face workshop that will give you the chance to check this stuff out firsthand; stay tuned for details.

New technology is creating exciting, low-cost possibilities for museums: new communication tools that are free and easy to use; new kinds of low-cost electronics and interactives. Join us for the skills and knowledge you need to do it yourself! <<

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Presenter Profiles

Presenter Profiles

Alec Couros is professor of educational technology and media at the University of Regina. Alec’s presentation will show you how your museum can make the best use of social media like Facebook and Twitter.

Time: February 15 at 2 PM Cost: $25

Katrina Urban built an interactive whiteboard for under $100. Katrina’s presentation will show you how she did it -- and how you can do it, too.

Time: March 1 at noonCost: $25

David Gerhard is a computer science professor who taught 2nd year U ofR students to build their own gadgets, ranging from drink machines to robots, and from light-up displays to security systems. His course assumed no electronics or computer science background. David’s presentation will introduce you to Arduino, an inexpensive and easy way to build your own electronics.

Time: March 28 at 1 PM Cost: $25

Ryan Hill works on Augmented Reality (AR) projects with Talking Dog Studios. Blurring the line between exhibits, programming, and outreach, Augmented Reality has incredible promise for museums. Ryan’s presentation will show you what AR can do for you now -- and where it’s going in the next few years.

Time: March 13 at 1 PMCost: $25

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Active Prolonged EngagementResearcher and science educator Sue Allen knows how to be engaging

We all want to make our museums more engaging to visitors, but not many of us have the resources to carry out four years

of in-depth research about how to do it.

Sue Allen was part of a team that looked at how to get visitors to spend quality time in the museum. Their aim was “active prolonged engagement” (APE): getting visitors to interact longer and more thoughtfully with museum exhibits.

APE exhibits are hands-on, but they’re also something more. While most traditional hands-on exhibits tell visitors what to do and then tell them what they’ve learned, APE exhibits encourage visitors to experiment and reach their own conclusions.

The Exploratorium, where this research was carried out, is a major science centre in San Francisco. It’s known for pioneering the idea of interactive science learning. It’s also a leader in visitor studies research, with a whole department devoted to visitor research and evaluation.

Of course, most of us can’t carry out that kind of research in our own museums, but we can learn what their researchers have found, and how we might apply it to our own work. In this workshop, you’ll find out:

>> What did the research discover? >> What types of APE exhibits are there? >> How did researchers use video to analyze visitor engagement?>> How can our museums make use of Sue’s findings?

So come join us for what promises to be a useful, surprising, and engaging workshop with Sue Allen on March 14. <<

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Website Highlights Visit saskmuseums.org for the information you need

Communicationssaskmuseums.org/newsFeatures frequent updates with news from MAS and other organizations. Find funding opportunities, upcoming workshops and classes, events, and general information of interest to the Saskatchewan heritage community.

Education and Professional Developmentsaskmuseums.org/professional_developmentKeep on top of educational and professional development opportunities, and find useful information on programs such as the Certificate in Community Museum Studies, the Member Services Directory, and the Museums and Sustainability initiative.

From the Boardsaskmuseums.org/from-the-boardFind the latest updates on the activities of MAS’s Board of Directors, including summaries of board meetings.

Resourcessaskmuseums.org/resource-libraryAccess listings of funding opportunities, paper and downloadable publications, and the extensive materials in MAS’s resource library.

>>>>Visitor Engagement: The APE ApproachTime: March 14, 9:30 AM Place: IMAX boardroom Saskatchewan Science Centre 2903 Powerhouse Drive, ReginaCost: Members $80; Non-members $100; Student $60 (must present ID)

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Certificate Program

Course times for the Certificate Program:9:30am to 4:30pm

Museums 101 >> March 9 at Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Museums 101 (online) >> TBA

This one-day course will familiarize you with Standards for Saskatchewan Museums, focusing on applying the standards to your museum. It will also examine the relationship between your institution, standards, and public trust, as well as standards in a provincial, national, and international context. NOTE: In addition to the course fee, you will need $20 for course materials (Standards for Saskatchewan Museums Fourth Edition 2010).

Organization and Management >> March 10 at Wanuskewin Heritage Park

In this one-day course, you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of a non-profit board, public trust, board decision-making, policy development, financial and human resource management, and community relations.

Collections Management >> April 13 at the Mann Art Gallery, E.A. Rawlinson Center for the Arts, Prince Albert

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Fees for one-day course >> MAS members: $60 ($50 each if two or more from same institution) >> Non-members: $80 >> Student: $40 (must present ID)

Fees for two-day course >> MAS members: $100 ($90 each if two or more from same institution) >> Non-members: $140 >> Student: $75 (must present ID)

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it. The course also examines collections management policy and procedures, the laws and regulations affecting the collecting of objects, and the collection documentation process.

Collections Management >> April 27 at the Western Development Museum, Yorkton

Other Introductory-Level Courses

Art of Grant-Writing >> March 24 at 9 AM in Prince Albert at the Prince Albert Historical Museum

This workshop provides you with an understanding of how to write effective and successful grant applications. You will learn useful techniques to help you tell your story and communicate your goals and plans to funding agencies. MAS members: $50 ($40 each for two or more from the same institution); non-members $70; students $30 (must present ID)

Mid- to Advanced-Level Courses

From Idea to Exhibit and Beyond >> March 6 at 10 AM, Swift Current Museum, Swift Current

In an interactive, fast-paced one day workshop, explore how curators, exhibit developers and museum educators can work together to create exhibits and programs that engage visitors. We’ll talk about collaborative exhibit development, hands-on interactives in the space, using social media to extend an experience, and planning for school and public programs within the context of an exhibition. MAS members: $80; non-members: $100; students $60 (must present ID)

Visitor Engagement: The APE Approach >> March 14 at 9:30 AM, IMAX Boardroom at Saskatchewan Science Centre, Regina

Find out about visitor engagement research on exhibits using the Active Prolonged Engagement (APE) approach. Learn how the research was conducted, what the researchers found, and how you might apply the results to your own museum exhibits. Read more about this workshop in the story on page 6. MAS members: $80; non-members: $100; students $60 (must present ID)

Curatorial Practices: Indigenous Voices >> March 19 at 10 AM, Wanuskewin Heritage Park

This session gathers Saskatchewan curators, aspiring curators and other interested people to explore developments in Indigenous curatorial practice. Join a circle of First Nations and Métis curators as they discuss their professional practices, challenges and opportunities for contemporary Indigenous curation within and apart from mainstream institutions. The panel will be followed by breakout sessions that will address themes and concerns that arise from the panel discussion. Cost: $25


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Engaging technologies webinar series

All webinars are $25 each, or you can register for all four for $75. A high-speed internet connection is strongly recommended. Register online at http://learningtimesevents.org/engagingtech/. For more information, see the story on page 4.

Social Media and Museums>> February 15 at 2:00

Social media like facebook and twitter are often touted as low-cost, effective communications tools, but they demand a different approach than traditional media. In this webinar, you will learn about what makes social media different, how others are using it, and how you might apply them in your museum work.

Build Your Own Interactive Whiteboard on a Budget >> March 1 at 12:00

Interactive whiteboards are great for participatory and interactive programming and exhibits. In this session, you’ll learn how to create your very own low-cost interactive whiteboard for a fraction of the price of commercial models—and you don’t need to be a technological genius to do it!

Augment Your Reality: Computing and Interactive Exhibits >> March 13 at 1:00

Exciting new kinds of interactive exhibits are appearing in museums and art galleries all over the world. Learn about some of these new possibilities, and explore some of the free and open source software that can help you create your own graphically rich interactive projects. The presenter will also discuss his work on “augmented reality” technology and its potential for museums.

Do-It-Yourself Electronics with Arduino >> March 28 at 1:00

Have you ever dreamed of using electronics in your exhibits? Bring those dreams to reality. Building and programming electronics is easier and less expensive than ever before. In this session, you’ll learn about Arduino, and how it allows people with little or no knowledge of electronics to use sensors, lights, motors, and all kinds of other things to build their own electronic devices.

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Standards: Tools for Good GovernanceBoot Camp for your Museum Board

The Standards: Tools for Good Governance course is designed to help your board be more effective. This five-hour session will introduce you to the Standards for Saskatchewan Museums, and explain some of the ways these guidelines can help ensure your museum runs smoothly.

Our Community Trainers are highly skilled facilitators who bring a wealth of professional and personal experience to the session. We come to your community and tailor the course to your needs and priorities. The cost depends on your institutional budget: $75 if your budget is under $10,000; $150 if your budget is $10,000 or more.

Contact us to be put on the waitlist. You can expect an engaging blend of lecture and activities that will show you how you can use standards to help plan, evaluate, and develop policy for your museum. Sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.


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q Art of Grant-Writing >> March 24 at 9 AM in Prince Albert at the Prince Albert Historical Museum

Cost: $25 each, all four for $75Register online at: http://learningtimesevents.org/engagingtech/

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Register early. Space is limited for all courses - please register by the registration deadline and register early to ensure your space! Registration forms can be found at the end of the calendar and on our website. We can also fax you a registration form. We accept registrations via fax, e-mail or mail. If you are mailing your form, please call us to reserve your space.

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q Museums 101>> March 9 at Wanuskewin Heritage Park

q Museums 101 (Online)>> Date TBAq Organization and Management >> March 10 at Wanuskewin Heritage Park

q Collections Management >> April 27 at the Western Development Museum, Yorkton

q Collections Management >> April 13 at the Mann Art Gallery, E.A. Rawlinson Center for the Arts, Prince Albert

q From Idea to Exhibit and Beyond >> March 6 at 10 AM, Swift Current Museum, Swift Current

q Curatorial Practices: Indigenous Voices >> March 19 at 10 AM, Wanuskewin Heritage Park

q Visitor Engagement: The APE Approach >> March 14 at 9:30 AM, IMAX Boardroom at Saskatchewan Science Centre, Regina

Certificate Program

Other Introductory-Level Courses

Mid- to Advanced-Level Courses

Engaging technologies webinar series

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Return one form per person to:Museums Association of

Saskatchewan424 McDonald Street, Regina, SK, S4N 6E1

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Payment may be made with VISA, MasterCard, cheque or cash. Please make cheques payable to Museums Association of Saskatchewan. Payments are not processed until course is completed. If you require an invoice, please indicate this on your registration form.

CancellationCourses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment - if you see a course you would like, please enroll right away!

RefundsThe registration fee will only be refunded if you withdraw your application five days prior to the course date or if the course is cancelled. In cases of weather conditions, illness and family emergencies, the five-day requirement may be waived by MAS.MAS reserves the right to cancel any course at any time for any reason. The Association cannot guarantee continuation of any program should funding cease. The availability, date and location of the course offerings are subject to change at any time.

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Certificate Program FeesAll prices include GST.

Fees for one-day course >> MAS members: $60 ($50 each if two or more from same institution) >> Non-members: $80 >> Student: $40 (must present ID)

Fees for two-day course >> MAS members: $100 ($90 each if two or more from same institution) >> Non-members: $140 >> Student: $75 (must present ID)

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