From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Wed Aug 13 18:54:16 2008
From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding)
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:54:16 -0800
Subject: [BCMA MBEN] Conference 2008: Your Room Is Ready!
Message-ID: <48A2AF48.16863.51922028@localhost>
Greetings (Again!) from the BC Museums Association
[The following was posted yesterday with an incorrect Reservations
Department number, which is updated below...]
The world famous Fairmont Empress, celebrating its 100th Anniversary
and the host hotel for BCMA's Conference 2008, November 19-22,
2008 in Victoria, BC, has now made available a block of rooms at the
special rate of $90.00 per night (single/double).
This rate will apply for 3-days prior and 3-days after Conference 2008
so that delegates can plan for an extended stay and tour the region
before or after Conference.
AND by booking your room now, and helping to fill the room block
early, The Fairmont Empress will increase the number of rooms
available to delegates, presenters and exhibitors at the special rate of
$90./night.
To Book Your Room:
1. Call the Reservations Dept (direct) @ 250-384-8111
(OR the Global Reservations Centre @ 1-800-441-1414);
2. You MUST quote [the] "BCMA Conference" to guarantee the
special Conference rate AND (very important) to ensure the BCMA
Room Block is properly credited with your booking.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY BOOKED YOUR ROOM (Some members
already have, BUT these are not currently credited to the BCMA Room
Block):
1. Please email ASAP your Name & Dates Booked to the BCMA at:
2. BCMA will collect, authorize these names as delegates, and provide
them to The Fairmont Empress to be properly credited to the Room
Block and guaranteed for the special rate.
For a glimpse of some of the many fine amenities at The Fairmont
Empress, please visit the BCMA homepage for posted images at:
www.museumsassn.bc.ca
(Please copy-and-paste this URL in your internet browser).
Please watch here on BCMA-L and MBEN listservs, and the BCMA
homepage for Conference 2008 program announcements and
updates. Program details to follow SOON!
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_______________________________
Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694
From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Tue Aug 19 22:42:57 2008
From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding)
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:42:57 -0700
Subject: [BCMA MBEN] Re: FW: URGENT: TOWN HALL REGARDING CUTS TO CULTURAL AND HERITAGE GRANTING PROGRAMS
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Hi Dona;
I participated in a conference call with CMA and (a limited nimber of)
PMA reps from across the country this morning. There was a great
deal of discussion about mobilizing the grassroots organizations (much
like the response to the Student Placement program before), and
identifying situations and providing impact statements to MP's (and
MLA's, from BCMA) opposing these cuts. The CAHSP cut will be
devastating, if allowed.
We are expecting key messaging to follow from CMA which the BCMA
will use in our letter-writing campaign to BC MP's and MLA's, (including
the new Minister).
Those attending the Heritage Branch's current series of Stakeholder
Workshops concerning the new Heritage Strategy, should also be
bringing forward recommendations for provincial-federal relationships
in such cases of federal (de-)initiatives like these proposed cuts.
Please keep me posted regarding arguments, anecdotal repercussions
and regional and/or local measures to be undertaken resulting from
this townhall meeting--an excellent (initial) form of response!
--Jim
> Hi Jim,
>
> How are you doing? I hope you are having a great summer and enjoying
> the last two weeks, before the back-to-school business starts.
>
> I am wondering if BCMA is taking a stance on these federal cutbacks.
> I have the CMA, Visual Arts Alliance and this Fuse magazine response.
>
> Please advise.
>
> Best regards.
>
> Dona
>
> _____
>
> From: Administrative Assistant [mailto:kelowna.artgallery@shaw.ca]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:05 AM To: Curator - Kelowna Art
> Gallery; Executive Director - Kelowna Art Gallery Subject: FW: URGENT:
> TOWN HALL REGARDING CUTS TO CULTURAL AND HERITAGE GRANTING PROGRAMS
>
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Fuse Magazine Publisher [mailto:publisher@fusemagazine.org]
> Sent: August 16, 2008 8:21 AM To: Fuse Magazine Publisher Subject:
> URGENT: TOWN HALL REGARDING CUTS TO CULTURAL AND HERITAGE GRANTING
> PROGRAMS
>
>
> Dear Friends of Fuse,
> We are organizing a Town Hall to address the recent and upcoming
> budget cuts to the arts. For those of you in Toronto, we encourage you
> to come out to strategize and show solidarity. It is extremely
> important that you make time for this. We hope to see as many of you
> as possible.
>
> For those of you not in Toronto, we hope that there is organizing in
> your community around this issue.
>
> In solidarity,
>
> Izida Zorde
> Editor
>
> Heather Haynes
> Publisher
>
>
> Valuing Culture: TOWN HALL REGARDING CUTS TO CULTURAL AND HERITAGE
> GRANTING PROGRAMS
>
> Who should come? Everyone concerned about the Federal Government's
> blatant contempt for arts and culture.
>
> Who will be speaking? Representatives from Government, visual arts,
> film, video, performing arts
>
> What will we be doing? Strategizing on how to get our voices heard in
> the next election
>
> Why is this important? Because the wave of cuts and policy changes are
> radically changing Canadian society.
>
> Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 at 7pm.
> The Theatre Centre
> Wednesday, September 3 2008
> 1087 Queen Street West, (South East Corner of Queen and Dovercourt)
>
> Since taking power in 2006, the Conservative Government has eliminated
> over $34 Million from Cultural and Heritage Granting Programs. The
> programs affected were designed to assist artists, arts institutions
> and not for profit charitable organizations in the creation,
> development, promotion and dissemination of Canadian art both
> nationally and internationally.
>
> The most recent cuts:
> . The PromArt Program, 4.7 million (administered by the Department
> of Foreign Affairs) . Trade Routes, 9 million, Department of
> Canadian Heritage . Stabilization Projects and Capacity Building,
> of the Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program . Canadian
> Independent Film and Video Fund, 1.5 million . National Training
> Program in the Film and Video Sector, 2.5 million . $300,000 to the
> Audio-Visual Preservation Trust of Canada, for programs archiving
> important film, television and musical recordings.
>
> With the anticipation of more cuts to be announced next week, we are
> inviting members of the arts and the broader community, MPs and the
> media to attend a town hall meeting. This meeting is intended to
> discuss the funding cuts, the ideological and inappropriate comments
> made by government about recipients and to brainstorm a plan of
> action.
>
>
> For more information or media inquiries contact:
> info@fusemagazine.org, info@thetheatrecentre.org or
> heather@torontofreegallery.org
>
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_______________________________
Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694
From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Fri Aug 29 21:18:26 2008
From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding)
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:18:26 -0700
Subject: [BCMA MBEN] REMINDER: Caring for Archives Workshop in Kelowna
Message-ID: <48B7F722.25515.F254898@JHarding.MuseumsAssn.bc.ca>
=
[Please forward to your own membership networks]
Greetings from the BC Museums Association!
Please visit our website for the details and registration form for the Can=
adian
Conservation Institute (CCI)'s "Caring for Archives" workshop, offered
under the BCMA's continuing Regional Workshop Series program, and
hosted by the Okanagan Heritage Museum (formerly Kelowna Museum), on
September 19-20, 2008 in Kelowna, BC:
Some spaces are still available on a "first come" basis. =
Limit of 20 participants.
Registration deadline is: 5:00PM, Wednesday, September 17, 2008
(Advance registration is required for CCI workshop materials).
This workshop sold-out in Terrace, BC in May 2007.
Instructors:
Joe Iraci & Greg Hill, Canadian Conservation Institute, =
Ottawa, ON.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This workshop discusses the structure, composition, and format of vario=
us
types of archival media. Agents of deterioration are covered, as well as w=
ays
to promote longevity through selecting appropriate media, understanding
both controllable and less controllable factors, and ensuring proper handl=
ing
and storage. Ways to minimize potential damage and information loss in an
emergency or disaster are also included.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify & explain differences in structure, composit=
ion & format of various
archival media
- Identify agents of deterioration and understand the effec=
ts
- Understand factors affecting longevity & choose media=
for maximum life
span
- Implement proper handling & storage procedures for va=
rious media
- Recover media from emergency or disaster situations prope=
rly
WORKSHOP UNITS:
- Structure, Composition & Formats
- Deterioration
- Longevity
- Storage & Handling
- Disaster Recovery
How To Register:
1. CALL the BCMA at: 250=
-356-5700
2. HAVE your BCMA Member GO=
Card ready to claim the
“M=
ember Rate” discount.
--- OR ---
3. FAX your completed Regis=
tration form to: 250-387-1251
--- OR ---
4. MAIL to:
BC Museu=
ms Assn.
“C=
aring for Archives Workshop”
#204, 26 Basti=
on Square
Victoria, B.C.=
V8W 1H9
Accommodation & Travel Assistance Bursaries:
Registrants should Google "Accommodations in Kelowna, BC" for a
comprehensive listing of nearby hotels. (Because this workshop is still &q=
uot;in
season" a room block could not be reserved).
Current Institutional Members of the BCMA are also entitled to apply for a=
$100.00 travel assistance bursary, to help their representatives to attend=
and participate. Please contact the BCMA for details.
To host a BCMA Regional Workshop at your member institution, please
contact the BCMA: 250-356-5700.
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_______________________________
Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694
From JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca Fri Aug 29 22:39:12 2008
From: JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca (Jim Harding)
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:39:12 -0700
Subject: [BCMA MBEN] CBC Debate on Federal Arts Cuts on NOW!
Message-ID: <48B80A10.32685.F6F3AE4@JHarding.MuseumsAssn.bc.ca>
CBC Radio One is now broadcasting a three-party debate of the recent cuts
to arts funding...
_______________________________
Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694
From christinepilgrim@telus.net Sat Aug 30 00:24:36 2008
From: christinepilgrim@telus.net (Christine Pilgrim)
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:24:36 -0700
Subject: [BCMA MBEN] Re: [Bcma-l] CBC Debate on Federal Arts Cuts on NOW!
References: <48B80A10.32685.F6F3AE4@JHarding.MuseumsAssn.bc.ca>
Message-ID: <4CE4816CADCE4635A7C63849F3864F2B@Laptop>
It's a pity that this isn't a four-party debate.
The Green Party also has constructive input to offer.
Christine Pilgrim
Hands-on-History
1 877 767 7622
christinepilgrim@telus.net
www.christinepilgrim.com
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> CBC Radio One is now broadcasting a three-party debate of the recent cuts
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> BC Museums Association
> (250) 356-5694
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