Sorry I had to with all the seriousness and name calling that was going on ,
but man thats budget cutting when you cut a staff member in 1/2, sure glad
it wasn't me
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From: "Alexandra Carrera" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: Small Museum Outreach Resources
> hi MacKenzie,
> I'm responding to your email because I'm desperately trying to put
together an outreach program (as a part-time staffer it's difficult) and our
museum is TINY (1 1/2 staff, hardly any visitors) I have no idea how a pilot
program would benefit us cause basically I"m making this up as I go, but
I"ll try to answer as many of your ponder-material questions as i can.
>
>
> What resources do small museums need to enhance their outreach programs?
> we need money for lightweight framing so our works can be moved easily to
schools, libraries, community centers for exhibitions. We need money for
supplies for our art-making workshops. We borrow the books we want to use
from the library, btu it'd be great to have our own copies to bring with (my
program combines visual art with literacy learning) It be great to be paid
for my time and mileage as well.
>
> Are small museums interested in learning how to implement outreach
> programs?
> absolutely! how to form partnerships with schools etc, how to fundraise
for them, how to approach businesses in the community, how to evaulat our
programs--i need it all! As I said, I make good contacts and pique much
interest, but in the end, no one takes much action!
>
> Are small museums interested in renting or purchasing exhibits that
> they could use in an existing outreach program?
> no, we're interested in creating our own with the art from our gallery.
>
> Do small museums need access to exhibits that they can easily set up
> on-site for temporary programs?
> I"m not sure what this means.
>
> What would a small museum hope to gain through piloting an outreach
> program?
> reachign a bigger audience and bringing them into the gallery, learning
how to create evaluations to support the success of our program, learnign
how to build and sustain partnerships (venues, audiences, financial
partners, etc.) putting together a comprehensive plan w/which to create more
programs (step by step how-to guide) building a track record for obtaining
grants and attracting hosts/participants.
>
> (* As a reference, our small museum serves roughly 45,000 people
> annually, our budget is approximately $500,000, and we have about 12
> FTE staff members.)
> (our budget is about 80k and we're 1.5 people with some high school
student interns from time to time)
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> -----------------------
> Mackenzie Tysell
> Health in Your World Project Coordinator
>
> Explorit Science Center
> PO Box 1288 / 3141 5th Street
> Davis, CA 95617-1288
> 530.756.0191
> fax 530.756.1227
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> Alexandra Carrera
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