When I try to switch to digest form I am told I am not subscribed to Museum-L. Perhaps by replying to a few messages I can attract some attention. Richard de Koster Executive Director Constitution Island Association, Inc. Box 41 West Point, New York 10996 Tel: (845) 446-8676 Fax: (845) 622-6022 Constitution Island Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation chartered by the NYS Board of Regents -----Original Message----- From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Martha Katz-Hyman Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:00 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Cooperstown Graduate Association Conference: Folk Art--New Interpretations, Oct. 27-28, 2006 The 2006 Cooperstown Graduate Association Conference, "Folk Art - New Interpretations," will be held on October 27-28, 2006, at The New York State Historical Association in Cooperstown, NY. This conference brings together experts in the field of folk art, many of whom were trained in the Cooperstown museum studies and folk culture programs. They come from art museums, historical societies, universities, and public folklore collections to share new discoveries and introduce important resources for further study in the field. Their topics range from quilts to beadwork to woodwork to paintings. Like the late Dr. Bruce Buckley, who established both the museum studies program and the American folk culture program, they explore the rich ethnic traditions that inspired the artists they study. In a new twist, they present the complex interplay between popular American culture and traditional ethnic practices among groups such as the Pennsylvania Germans, Mardi Gras Indians, and Hungarian immigrants. They analyze how a medium such as paint can be used by folk artists of all stripes to embellish canvases, wooden objects, and even the built environment. The conference also includes a series of optional hands-on workshops on topics ranging from hearth-oven bread baking to fantasy pumpkin carving. For more information, including a conference schedule, information about accomodations and registration details, go to http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/cgp/images/conference2006.pdf. For more information about the CGA Conference, contact Catherine M. Raddatz at [log in to unmask] Martha Katz-Hyman ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).