James,

Sorry I couldn't respond sooner, I have been away.  I could consider the 
Wilmington area for a workshop beginning August 20th or later.  Please 
contact me to further discuss possibilities.  Thanks.

Marc

American Conservation Consortium, Ltd.
     4 Rockville Road
     Broad Brook, CT 06016
     www.conservator.com
     860-386-6058

*Collections Preservation Consultation
*Conservation Assessments & Surveys
*Low-Tech Environmental Control
*Moisture Management Solutions
*Collections in Historic Structures
*Collections Care Grant Preparation
*Conservation Treatment of:
     Furniture
     Painted Wood
     Horse-Drawn Vehicles
     Architectural Interiors

Marc A. Williams, President
     MS in Art Conservation, Winterthur Museum Program
     Former Chief Wooden Object Conservator, Smithsonian Institution
     Fellow, American Institute for Conservation (AIC)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "james schulte" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Grant writing courses


> Mark I would be interested in hosting this type of program in Mid atlantic
> region. Our group is located near Wilmington DE
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On 
> Behalf
> Of Marc A Williams
> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 6:54 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Grant writing courses
>
> Cheryl,
>
> I have taught several grant writing workshops for collections care 
> (IMLS-CP,
>
> CAP, NEH-PAG).  A generic grant writing course will give you basic
> information about grant process in general, as Rebecca suggests.  However,
> none of it would be specific to the museum field, nor to the specific 
> grant
> programs that are of interest to you.  You probably can get this same
> general information by reading any of a variety of publications.
>
> I would suggest that you find a course or workshop that discusses the
> specific areas that you want to fund, and ideally talks about the grant
> programs that are available within that area.  That way, you can get
> specific tips and insights about those grants that will make your
> application more competitive.  For example, in my programs I explain how 
> to
> creatively meet the application guidelines, even if you think you don't,
> what field reviewers and grant panelists (I have been both) are looking 
> for
> in that program, what supporting material is really important, and how to
> construct the project/narrative in a concise, clear manner.  I 
> particularly
> like to discuss how to meet the match requirements with little or no
> institutional cash, and go over the actual application with the attendees 
> so
>
> that they are familiar and comfortable with it.  The goal is for the
> attendees to leave with a can-do attitude.
>
> I can't speak for others, but I am usually willing to offer a workshop on
> the aforementioned grant programs on a pro-bono basis (expenses only) if a
> museum organizes the program and can assemble a dozen or more 
> participants.
> Perhaps others with different areas of expertise are willing to do so 
> also?
> On a personal note, I will be out at Ithaca on a project in July.  I 
> realize
>
> that this is rather short lead time, but if you think a workshop may be a
> possibility, let's chat.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Marc
>
> American Conservation Consortium, Ltd.
>     4 Rockville Road
>     Broad Brook, CT 06016
>     www.conservator.com
>     860-386-6058
>
> *Collections Preservation Consultation
> *Conservation Assessments & Surveys
> *Low-Tech Environmental Control
> *Moisture Management Solutions
> *Collections in Historic Structures
> *Conservation Treatment of:
>     Furniture
>     Painted Wood
>     Horse-Drawn Vehicles
>     Architectural Interiors
>
> Marc A. Williams, President
>     MS in Art Conservation, Winterthur Museum Program
>     Former Chief Wooden Object Conservator, Smithsonian Institution
>     Fellow, American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Cheryl Kramer" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:11 AM
> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Grant writing courses
>
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I am looking to take a grant writing course this summer and I was
>> wondering if any of you had any recommendations.  Also, has anyone had 
>> any
>> experience with Grant Writing USA?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Cheryl
>>
>>
>>
>> Dr. Cheryl Kramer
>> Director,
>> Handwerker Gallery
>> Ithaca College
>> Ithaca, NY  14850
>> USA
>>
>> + (607) 274-3548 (tel)
>> + (607) 274-1774 (fax)
>>
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