Call: MUSE seeks theme ideas for next year

Hello MUSE readers!


We are now planning the editorial line-up for 2008. For each issue, we
choose a theme which is addressed in the feature article, and sometimes
in other related articles and material.


I would like to invite you to submit ideas for themes for MUSE issues
next year. Please simply send me a BRIEF email with any ideas of what
you would like to see MUSE cover in 2008.


Many thanks,
Naomi

ngrattan@museums.ca


In 2007 the themes were/are as follows:

HOUSEKEEPING! The nuts and bolts of managing museums: this issue will
examine hot HR issues, such as succession planning, professional
development and training, defining core competencies, as well as best
practices for strategic planning, and more housekeeping issues for
Canada's museums.

60TH CONFERENCE ISSUE: The Annual Conference Blockbuster issue will
highlight the CMA's 60th anniversary with feature interviews, a look at
how the museum sector has developed over the years, and what the future
holds.

THE VISUAL ARTS ISSUE: The current issue features an interview with
Marc Mayer, of Montreal's Musée d'art contemporain, discussing the
Canadian contemporary art market. It also highlights a curatorial
project undertaken by three teenage Aboriginal women at the Kamloops
Art Gallery, as well as an in-depth look at curatorial practices across
Canada.

OPEN AIR MUSEUMS: The summer is prime time for Canada's open air
museums, but what do we know about them? How do you care for
collections exposed to the elements? What challenges do they face? How
many are there? This feature issue will get outside and explore
Canada's outdoor museums.

VOX POP: The public, who are they? What do they expect when they visit
Canada's museums? What do they mean to our institutions? Is museum
marketing effective? How does consumerism affect the way people value
objects? These are just a few of the vital questions this issue will
attempt to answer.

ETHICS: Internal theft, hiring practices, human remains, sponsorship
and the challenges of partnering with for-profit corporate entities,
object repatriation, these are just a few of the tricky ethical issues
that Canada's museums must address. This issue will examine such issues
within the context of the CMA's Ethical Guidelines, and provide
creative solutions for addressing them.

Job: City of Lethbridge seeks CEO / Executive Director for Galt Museum and Archive

CITY OF LETHBRIDGE
POSTING # 07-33



Galt Museum and Archives
CEO / Executive Director

The Galt Museum and Archives is one of Alberta's leading community
museums, with a strong local and regional presence, an extensive
collection and strong archival holdings. In the past two years the
museum has successfully completed a major expansion and associated
fundraising drive, together with the installation of a new permanent
exhibit. The Galt is governed by a board appointed by the City of
Lethbridge.

Lethbridge is a vibrant city boasting a population in excess of 78,000
residents and diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. It is a
beautifully clean city rich with fine restaurants and shopping and has
two innovative post secondary institutions - the University of
Lethbridge and Lethbridge Community College.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity overseeing all internal
activities and external relationships for the museum. Specific
responsibilities include developing and managing financial activities
through business planning and budgeting; maintaining and creating
opportunities for funding; nurturing and sustaining community relations;
developing and implementing a strategic vision for the museum to ensure
that it meets its mandate; developing operational policies and
procedures which bring "best practices" to the management of the
organization; providing a stimulating and interesting working
environment for staff; hiring, training and supervising employees; and
ensuring the quality of the public experience while broadening museum
offerings.

Those interested in this opportunity must have at minimum a Bachelors
Degree in a relevant discipline: Sociology, History, Commerce etc. A
minimum of five years supervisory experience in a museum, archives or
similar facility is also required. Candidates must have demonstrated
abilities in financial management, fundraising, strategic planning,
marketing, public / community relations and supervising staff and
volunteers. They should be comfortable giving public presentations and
should have a strong ability to make frequent unilateral decisions while
remaining sensitive to the needs of the Board of Directors and the
public.

The City of Lethbridge offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive,
flexible benefits package.

Further information on this opportunity can be obtained from Ron Ulrich,
current CEO / Executive Director of the Galt Museum at (403) 329-7300 or
rulrich@lethbridge.ca

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please
submit a resume accompanied by three (3) work related references to
Human Resources, 6th Floor, City Hall, 910 - 4th Avenue South,
Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0P6. Fax (403) 320-9369 or email:
humanresources@lethbridge.ca. Submissions will be accepted until April
10, 2007 at 4:30 pm. All applicants are thanked for their interest
however only those being considered will be contacted.

Job: Whistler Museum seeks Museum Service Coordinators

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Whistler Museum
Museum Services Coordinators - summer 2007

The Whistler Museum & Archives is seeking two enthusiastic and motivated
individuals to assist staff with their visitor services and programs
this
summer. If you are between 18 and 30 and a Canadian citizen who is
returning to school in the fall you will qualify for this federally
funded
position.

For a full description of the position and required qualifications,
please
visit:
http://www.whistlermuseum.org/about/employment.html

Individuals interested in this opportunity should submit a cover letter
and
resume via mail or email to:
Whistler Museum & Archives
Attn: Personnel Chair
Box 1122, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B0
workwithus@whistlermuseum.org
Deadline: Friday, March 23rd, 2007 at 4:00 PM

Call: Rhizome Annual Commissions

Rhizome News

February 23, 2007
Rhizome 2007 Commissions: Open Now!
Rhizome is pleased to announce that in 2007 we will commission eleven
new works of Internet-based art with awards ranging from $1000-3000.
The deadline for proposal submission is April 2! This year, we are
funding in two categories: (1) New Works of Internet-based Art and (2)
A Community Project. In the first category, the works may manifest
offline, in an exhibition space, on a handheld device, or on other
media, but must use the Internet as a primary source. The second
commissions category is new this year and will be awarded to one artist
or group whose project will benefit our community by enhancing
communication, participation, or the user experience on the Rhizome
website. The commissions are awarded both by jury and by Rhizome
Members through a community voting process. In addition to receiving an
award, the commissioned art works will be exhibited on Rhizome.org,
installed at the New Museum of Contemporary Art for a celebratory
event, and archived in our ArtBase! archive of digital art. We
encourage you to get involved and spread the word! - Rhizome.org

http://www.rhizome.org/commissions