***Report from the Board***
In June the ARCS board met in Philadelphia to plan for the future and to
reflect on how far the organization has come in 7 years. The last of ARCS’
founding board members rolled off, and we would like to thank those four
founding board members for their service: Jacqueline Cabrera, Jean
Gilmore, Tamara Johnston, and Irene Taurins. We would like to recognize all
of the founding board members (
https://www.arcsinfo.org/about/history/founding-members), and thank them
for their vision and for establishing such a solid foundation for ARCS.
We also welcomed new members Melissa Bechhoefer, Stephanie Lampkin, Elise
LeCompte and Shannon White to the ARCS board. With new perspectives and
expertise, our meeting focused on the future of ARCS with a review of the
new strategic plan. In the next couple of months we will share with you the
strategy and how we plan to implement this on behalf of the field. Tecker
International has worked with us to provide exceptional guidance on
developing an implementation plan and understanding your needs. Be on the
look-out for upcoming surveys - we want to hear about how ARCS can best
support your professional growth.
As a first step in implementation, the board approved a committee
restructuring that will enable us to provide more programming and learning
opportunities. ARCS needs you! We are seeking members who would like to
join a committee or task force, and help shape the growth of ARCS. If you
are interested in joining a committee or task force, please let us know at
[log in to unmask] More information will be forthcoming about these new
committees and volunteer opportunities where you can take the lead on
behalf of your peers.
And the Conference Committee (
https://www.arcsinfo.org/about/committees/12/conference) is working hard on
our November biennial conference in Philadelphia. We hope to see you there!
***ARCS Meetup in Denver, CO***
ARCS is pleased to announce our next networking meet up for Registrars and
Collections Specialists.
When: Wednesday, August 21st, 4:30-6:30pm
Where: Rino Beer Garden
3800 Walnut St. Denver 80205 (Free parking)
https://rinobeergarden.com/
These events are a wonderful way for you to build relationships with fellow
registrars and collections specialists in your area. This is a no host
event, so start your tab at the bar. Bring your business card, because
there will be a drawing for a free one-year ARCS membership! We hope to
see you there!
https://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1290/0/arcs-meet-up-in-denver-co-wednesday-august-21
***#ARCSConf 2019 Preliminary Schedule is Up***
We are pleased to announce that the preliminary schedule of sessions for
the 2019 ARCS Conference in Philadelphia has been released. As always, the
3 days include sessions on a range of great topics, from innovative loan
programs to facility reports to technological strategies. A more detailed
schedule will be released soon, but in the meantime, have a look at our
conference webpage and start planning your conference experience!
https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference/schedule
***Newsflash from A Member***
ARCS member and art conservator Gwen Spicer has recently published a book
titled Magnetic Mounting Systems for Museums and Cultural Institutions
(2019). This book serves a critical need in addressing the proper uses of
magnetic mounting systems for all types of art works. Including case
studies and over 80 photograph images and drawings, the book explores a
broad range of artifact types and magnetic systems that can be employed and
manipulated for uses in exhibition and storage. Books can be ordered on
Gwen’s webpage, Spicer Art Conservation. https://spicerart.com/magnetbook/
***Important Dates***
-August 21, 2019. ARCS Meet Up in Denver, CO. Register here-
https://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1290/0/arcs-meet-up-in-denver-co-wednesday-august-21
-November 7 – 9, 2019. #ARCSConf 2019 in Philadelphia, PA
https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference
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