MI Museum Spotlight: Detroit Historical Society's Automated Camera System
Tuesday, March 21 2:00 pm
MI Museum Spotlight programs give MMA members the chance to share their work with colleagues.
Using a 360 degree camera rig, the Detroit Historical Society (DHS) has begun imaging their all-too-infrequently displayed collection of automobiles. Brendan Roney (Manager of Digital Projects) and Jeremy Dimick (Director of Collections) will detail the need for the system, share how the project was implemented, and present some of early results. Discussion will also touch on how this project fits into DHS’s wider Online Collection offerings as accessibility of artifact collections becomes more necessary than ever in a post-COVID world.
Location
The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation.
MMA Colleague Chat: Public Programming
Tuesday, April 4
2 PM
Public programs are an essential way that museums engage their communities and many types and styles of programs are offered in Michigan museums. Join MMA members to share and discuss the successes and challenges of public programming at your museums. Location: The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation.
Public programs are an essential way that museums engage their communities and many types and styles of programs are offered in Michigan museums. Join MMA members to share and discuss the successes and challenges of public programming at your museums.
Location: The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation.
The session will be facilitated by MMA Programs Assistant, Yitzack Balmaceda.
MMA Colleague Chat: Working with Volunteers
Tuesday, April 11
Volunteers can play a vital role in a institutions success. Retaining, training and managing volunteers is important to a flourishing volunteer program. Volunteers however, aren't incentivized in the same way as paid staff and as a result working with volunteers can be resource heavy. Join MMA members to share and discuss the ways volunteers are managed at Michigan museums. Location: The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation.
Volunteers can play a vital role in a institutions success. Retaining, training and managing volunteers is important to a flourishing volunteer program. Volunteers however, aren't incentivized in the same way as paid staff and as a result working with volunteers can be resource heavy. Join MMA members to share and discuss the ways volunteers are managed at Michigan museums.
MMA Ask An Expert:
MACC Operational Support Grants
Tuesday, April 18 2 PM
The grant application guidelines for the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) Operational Support grants have changed since last year and the June 1 deadline will be here before we know it. Join the call with MACC Program Officer Alex Flannery to hear about the changes and the program.
Nonprofit museums in Michigan are eligible to apply for a grant of$5,000-$60,000 (depending on organization budget size) in the Operational Support grant program offered by MACC. Eligible nonprofit museum types include art museums, children’s museums, science museums, history museums, historical societies, botanical gardens, zoos/aquariums, and more! This annual funding opportunity is designed to help organizations cover basic operating expenses including wages/salaries/contractors, rent/mortgage, supplies, marketing, programming costs, facility maintenance, and more. In this session, learn all the ins-and-outs of the Operational Support application process and ask all your burning grant-writing questions!
MMA Colleague Chat: Session Proposals
Tuesday, April 25
Have an idea for a conference session but not sure how to proceed? Looking for others to be part of a session you've already planned? Hoping for some help completing the MMA Conference Session Proposal form? Join MMA staff and members in a conversation about submitting conference session proposals. Location: The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation.
Have an idea for a conference session but not sure how to proceed? Looking for others to be part of a session you've already planned? Hoping for some help completing the MMA Conference Session Proposal form?
Join MMA staff and members in a conversation about submitting conference session proposals.
Tuesday, May 16
11 AM
Each Corporate Partner receives
We are excited for the chance to work with you to support the Michigan museum community!
MMA Digital Communications
All Corporate Partners
Name on MMA general branding (website, emails)
Name in business directory on MMA website
Benefit Options:
Logo upgrade on MMA general branding (website, emails)
Logo upgrade in business directory on MMA website
Company profile included in one issue of the MMA Review
Advertisement in one MMA Weekly issue
Two social media items on Facebook and/or LinkedIn
Special email to the MMA email contact list promoting partner’s training or a discount opportunity
Access to the MMA Member Directory
Spring Awards
Fall Conference
Other
Volunteer opportunity for up to 10 staff at a member museum (from a limited list of opportunities)
Host a regional networking event for local museums (food/beverage provided by host)
The Michigan Museums Association is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.
Thank you to our Partners!
Michigan Museums Association 313-334-7643 PO Box 5246, Cheboygan, MI 49721 lcbrisson@michiganmuseums.org