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Join Us for the 2017 Annual Conference in Lawton, Oklahoma – Museums As Community Catalysts
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September 20-22, 2017 Hilton Garden Inn Lawton Fort Sill and Convention Center
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Volume 47, No. 2 • Spring 2017 Available to OMA members Apr 1; posted online for public May 1
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New IMLS Grants OMA programs and services are made possible with assistance from Oklahoma City Zoo, Museum of the Red River, The Springer Company, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, Daystar Foundation & Library, Henryetta Historical Society and the funders listed below.
Hey, you will definitely want to join us in Lawton for the OMA Annual Conference September 20-22, 2017 as we are learn, discuss, network and have some fun. We listened to you, our wonderful Oklahoma museum professionals, and incorporated your great ideas! We are offering interesting and varied sessions which includes a museum education track, lively and relevant Museum Hack workshop, hands on gourd making workshop, in addition to continuing the awards celebration to Thursday night and concluding the conference by Friday at noon! Whew…. It is going to be a great jam packed conference tailored just for our Oklahoma museum professionals. The keynote speaker for the conference is the ever popular folks from Museum Hack. Museum Hack will discuss the wildly successful ways they engage new museum audiences. Also, they will discuss the challenges of engaging new audiences in a shifting cultural climate, and provide examples of unconventional tools and methods used. Museum Hack will be presenting an Audience Engagement Mini-Workshop. Are you looking to engage new audiences with your museum, collections and historical records? There’s one investment that can massively increase attendance while investing in your staff’s continued on page 13
Call for nominations to the 2018-2019 OMA Board of Directors OMA President, Jennifer Holt, has issued a call for nominations to the 2018-2019 Board of Directors. OMA members are invited to submit names to the Nominating Committee for consideration. This year, the Committee will present a slate of candidates for the following positions: • District 1 Representative • District 3 Representative • District 5 Representative • At-Large Representative (7 positions) • MPMA Representative
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OMA Board of Directors Jennifer Holt • President Will Rogers Memorial Museums and Birthplace Ranch, Claremore Dan Provo • Vice President Oklahoma History Center, OKC Richard Ellwanger • Treasurer Seminole Nation Museum, Wewoka Delaynna Trim • Secretary Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Shawnee
Bill Bryans • Immediate Past President Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Ken Busby • At-Large Rep. Route 66 Alliance, Tulsa Jason Harris • District 5 Rep. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, OKC John Hernandez • District 4 Rep. Museum of the Great Plains, Lawton
director's desk Positive Attitude. That is what I want our museum community to have during this uncertain time as it relates to federal and state budgets, elimination talk of museum/ arts/humanities/ cultural federal agencies and any other not so happy news in our state and nation. Oklahoma museum professionals, both paid staff and volunteers, do AMAZING work each Brenda Granger and every day serving their communities Executive Director and the traveling public. We are proud of the programs and services our Oklahoma museums offer on a daily basis, many times with little recognition and limited resources. So, if you ever start feeling anxious or worried about the future of museums, please take a deep breath, think positive thoughts and remember that OMA is positively here for YOU! “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” — Winston Churchill
David Keathly • At-Large Rep. Marland Estate, Ponca City Jacob Krumwiede • District 2 Rep. Will Rogers Memorial Museums and Birthplace Ranch, Oologah Lori Lewis • At-Large Rep. The Museum Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow Gena Timberman, Esq • At-Large Rep. The Luksi Group, OKC Dr. Ray Vandiver • District 1 Rep. Tulsa Children’s Museum, Tulsa Heidi Vaughn • MPMA Rep. University of Central Oklahoma Laboratory of History Museum, Edmond Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi • At-Large Rep. Norman Valorie Walters • At-Large Rep. Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur Karen Whitecotton • At-Large Rep. Heritage Museum Services, Norman
Brenda Economic Impact Study Update Arts & Economic Prosperity 5: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts & Culture Organizations and Their Audiences in the State of Oklahoma, with a report specifically on the Oklahoma museum sector will be available in early summer. The Oklahoma Museums Association is proud to be one of the statewide partners on this important economic impact study, specifically measuring the Oklahoma museum sector economic impact. Thank you to the many museums who completed the surveys during 2016. The final report will be available in late June and posted on the Oklahoma Museums Association website. A special thanks to Oklahomans for the Arts for coordinating this effort. If you would like a speaker to present the findings to your board, please contact the OMA office at info@okmuseums.org or 405.424.7757 by April 30.
OMA Staff Brenda Granger • Executive Director Stacy O’Daniel • Administrative & Program Associate Brenna Graham • Intern
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The Big Bad Wolf
by Tony Vann, President Vann & Associates | PR + Marketing As a child, my mom diligently worked with me to read books every week. From stories of Tony Vann emperors with no clothes to giants in the sky, one of my favorites was the story of “The Three Little Pigs.” To this day, I am not sure why that story resonated with me, although I am sure it had something to do with the fact my mom always made funny voices for the pigs and the wolf. The moral of the story rings true, especially in Oklahoma; better to work hard and be prepared than to be ill-prepared. During the spring months, we experience a litany of weather. High winds, thunderstorms and of course tornados, which can all be devastating to property and life-threatening to those unprepared. Is your organization or institution prepared for Mother Nature’s onslaught? Use these five tips to build the foundation of any great crisis communications plan:
relieved from your post for at least six to eight hours. 2. Consider an alternative location at which to set up your crisis communication post. Although important to be close to the action, that doesn’t mean in the middle of the incident. Often, the best information is deliberate collaboration between responders, leadership and communicators. 3. Think outside of the box when addressing the issue of telling a story. There are several ways to issue statements including written, photography and videography. Utilize the medium most efficient and representative of the current situation. 4. Do not be afraid to say, “I don’t know.” The worst mistake communicators make is taking guesses at situations which are fluid and highly visible. Earnestly stating the situation is on-going and you don’t have that information signals to both the media and those watching you are apprised of the situation, but are not “making facts up” nor willing to give erroneous information before it is confirmed - a huge credibility booster with media.
5. Ask for help. No one can be an expert in every form of public relations. There are experts who specialize in crisis communication and have handled a variety of situations. Many of them simply charge a base feel to be “on call” and then have a contract which is immediately activated in the case of an emergency. Remember, there is never a fail-safe plan covering every scenario. Often, the keys to success are planning, ensuring the plan is executable and maintaining a calm sense of focus to realize when the plan needs to be altered to achieve success. Tony Vann is the President of Vann & Associates. With over 20 years of experience in public relations and marketing, he has been involved in such well-known organizations as the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation, Oklahoma State University, the Office of Lt. Governor Fallin and others. Since inception of the awardwinning firm in 2010, it has grown serving more than 40 corporations, non-profits and professional associations across Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona.
1. Have a backpack with several printed copies of your crisis communications plan, contact numbers for essential employees and external media contacts, copies of any necessary files (or better yet, cloud-based backup files) paper, pen, flashlight, phone charger/block, charged laptop or tablet and a few bottles of water and a snack. These tools will act as a mobile office for you. Don’t take for granted you will have any amenities such as electricity, telephone or internet nor the possibility you will be OKMuseums.org
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Transforming Museum Volunteering – A Practical Guide for Engaging 21st Century Volunteers (an excerpt) by Connie Pirtle, Founder/Director, Strategic Nonprofit Resources Volunteer Policies and Procedures A cogent statement of policies and procedures Connie Pirtle is a foundation document that answers key questions about volunteering. Policies are principles and expectations that provide overall guidance and direction for volunteers and managers; a policy about board members serving as volunteers is an example. Procedures describe specific directions, instructions, or courses of action—such as recording work hours or arranging for a substitute in case of absence. Many museums combine policies and procedures into a single document. Policies and procedures are an important management tool that supports recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers and provides legal and accountability protection for the museum, staff, and volunteers. Clear policies and procedures have multiple benefits. They • demonstrate the museum’s commitment to its volunteers; •
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procedures. Use the museum’s personnel policies as a model, and make sure that critical museum policies—about security, confidentiality, screening, and diversity, for example—are also covered in volunteer policies. As with any policy document, the museum’s legal counsel should review your draft. Ongoing feedback and a regular annual review by staff and volunteers keep policies and procedures relevant and useful. Policies and procedures should be part of the volunteer training curriculum.
single document. This checklist summarizes items that may be included: • Museum mission and volunteer program purpose
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum expresses its volunteer policy in a concise paragraph: It is the policy of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to attract and utilize talented volunteers and interns to augment the skills and expertise of the paid professional staff of the Museum. As an organization founded on the efforts of committed volunteers, the Museum strives to meet organizational needs as well as enhance the opportunities and potential for personal development that derive from dedicated service to this institution’s primary mission. The Museum recognizes its volunteer and intern corps as an integral part of the staff who service the requirements and demands of its constituents. Volunteer and intern positions are open to all individuals who meet the qualifications established for each position without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or condition of disability. The Volunteer and Intern Services Branch, as [the] office of primary interest, will enforce and maintain these procedures. Other museums incorporate policies and procedures into a
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38434&sr=8-1, and American Alliance of Museums https:// www.aam-us.org/ProductCatalog/ Product?ID=474 Connie Pirtle is the Founder/ Director of Strategic Nonprofit Resources. For the past 16 years she has focused her work on effective volunteer engagement in museums and other community organizations. Connie was a board member of the American Association of Museum Volunteers for many years, and she was the Executive Editor of AAMV’s book, Transforming Museum Volunteering: A Practical Guide for Engaging 21st Century Volunteers. Send her your questions via OMA’s website “Ask a Professional” www.okmuseums. org/ask-a-professional/ or to AskConnieP@cs.com.
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A Conversation about the Art of Relevance with Nationally Known Museum Guru on July 31 We all want our museums to be “relevant.” But what does that word really mean? In this interactive talk, author and museum director Nina Simon will share inspiring examples and practical theories on how to make your work more vital and valuable to diverse communities. Relevance isn’t about what’s #trending. It’s about unlocking meaning in people’s hearts. Join Nina for a thought-provoking conversation about how we can use relevance to matter more to more people. Nina Simon
Nina Simon has been described as a “museum visionary” by Smithsonian Magazine for her audience-centered approach to design. She is the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, and has consulted with hundreds of international museums, libraries, parks, historic sites, art and cultural centers on issues of relevance, community engagement, and participatory design. Nina is the author of the best-selling book The Participatory Museum and the popular Museum 2.0 blog. Her work has been
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shared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, NPR, and TEDx. Join the conversation at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City on July 31, 2017. Lunch will be provided. Registration is $65 for OMA members and $85 for non-members. Deadline to register is July 21. Register online here. Agenda 11:00am • Guided Tour of OHC (Optional) 12:00pm • Lunch and Networking 1:00pm • Presentation by Nina Simon on The Art of Relevance 2:00pm • Follow-up Discussion 3:00pm • Adjourn One scholarship will be offered to an OMA member. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is July 14. Apply for scholarship here. This event has been organized by the Oklahoma Museum Educators professional interest network and is sponsored in part by Oklahoma Arts Council, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Oklahoma City Zoo, Museum of the Red River, The Springer Company, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, Daystar Foundation & Library, and Henryetta Historical Society.
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Get Recognized: 2017 OMA Awards Deadline June 9 Surely there is an outstanding museum project, group or individual that you feel deserves recognition. With a total of eight award categories, the OMA Awards Program can provide that opportunity. The Basics • The deadline to submit an entry is Friday, June 9, 2017. •
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Coming in May – Career Building Through Your Resume Oklahoma Emerging Museum Professionals (OEMP) will host a Google Hangout Discussing the Topic of Resumes, from both the Museum hiring perspective and the Emerging Museum Professional applying perspective. More information will be posted on the OMA website and FB page as it becomes available. Or contact Sarah Dumas, OEMP Coordinator at sdumas@ okhistory.org.
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Oklahoma Arts Day April 12
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Be heard! Join us at the Capitol on April 12 9:00am-1:30pm and represent your museum! Arts and culture supporters from across the state will join together at the State Capitol to deliver a unified message to our Oklahoma Legislators: The arts and culture industry develops communities, improves education, and grows the economy. We hope every Oklahoma museum will attend this event. This is a time to visit with your legislators in person. OMA is organizing Oklahoma museums during this event. You will receive an email with more details in the coming days. Oklahomans for the Arts is the organization coordinating Oklahoma Arts Day. Additional advocacy resources and information may be found at OKMuseums.org.
Get Ready to Celebrate Museum Week with the World OMA is encouraging Oklahoma museums to participate in the worldwide Twitter event #MuseumWeek on June 19-25, 2017. #MuseumWeek is a week-long event with each day featuring a mini-theme to help people learn about and be more connected with your museum. Details will be coming soon. Be sure to watch upcoming OMA Elist messages for more information on how museums and individuals can participate.
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My name is Brenna Graham, and I am a senior HistoryMuseum Studies student at the University of Central Oklahoma. My passion for museums started early in life when I had the opportunity to frequently visit many Oklahoma museums in elementary school; since then they have been my favorite destinations. Now I plan to use my love for these institutions by working with Education within museums. I believe that learning opportunities outside of the classroom can leave a longerlasting impact than traditional education. Since individuals learn through different methods, my goal is to contribute my career to enriching communities with public programming by developing various hands-on opportunities unique to museums.
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Grant deadlines, training and other news Slow Art Day April 8, 2017 It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. Henry David Thoreau Slow Art Day is the global allvolunteer event with a simple mission: help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art. Why Slow? When people look slowly at a piece of art they make discoveries. The most important discovery they make is that they can see and experience art without an expert (or expertise). And that’s an exciting discovery. It unlocks passion and creativity and helps to create more art fans. Oklahoma State University and Philbrook Museum of Art are two museums participating in Oklahoma. Be a part of the Slow Art Day movement - find your local event, look at 5 pieces of art, discuss. And of course, have fun! Learn More Oklahoma’s 29th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference The preservation conference will be held June 7-9, 2017 in Oklahoma City. Full conference program and registration information will be available in May. Scholarship applications deadline is May 5. Learn More Oklahoma Travel Industry Association to Present Oklahoma Conference on Tourism & RedBud Awards Gala The Oklahoma Conference on Tourism will be held May 15-16 at Oklahoma City University. It is an annual event that helps Oklahoma’s tourism industry work together to grow our attractions and communities. With the help of a line-up of experts, attendees are kept ahead of the latest trends, tactics and tools needed to maximize opportunity, energize marketing efforts and set the path to sustained growth. The Oklahoma Conference on Tourism is held OKMuseums.org
in conjunction with the RedBud Awards. Learn More TrendsWatch 2017 The Center for the Future of Museums annual forecasting report, TrendsWatch is available as a pdf download. This year’s themes are Empathy, Criminal Justice Reform, Migration and Refugees, Artificial Intelligence, Agile Design. Learn More BoardSource Campaign About Alliances and Restructuring BoardSource launched The Power of Possibility: Exploring Greater Impact through Strategic Partnerships, a campaign to support boards as they think big about strategic alliances and restructuring. Learn More Professional Development Calendar The professional development calendar is a listing of professional development opportunities, for those in the museum field, hosted by either the American Alliance of Museums or museum service organizations, professional training programs, colleges/ universities, government agencies and other nonprofit organizations working for the success of museums. Learn More Federal Grant Opportunities From the American Alliance of Museums, a list of upcoming deadlines - Several federal agencies offer grants to support the work of museums. For full guidelines and the most up-todate information, please visit the agency’s website. Learn More
April 23-29 National Volunteer Week – Celebrate Museum Volunteers May 7-10 AAM Meeting, St. Louis, with OMA, Museum of the Red River and Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Reception for members and friends May 8 5:30pm-6:30pm May 7-13 National Travel and Tourism Week May 15-16 Oklahoma Conference on Tourism, Oklahoma City University June 7 OMA Board Meeting, Science Museum Oklahoma June 9 OMA Awards Nominations Deadline June 16 OMA Smarties Trivia Night Fundraiser July 31 Oklahoma Museum Educators Program with Nina Simon September 20-22 OMA Annual Fall Conference in Lawton September 21 Oklahoma Museums Association Awards Celebration October Oklahoma Archives Month October 25-26 Oklahoma Arts Conference, Enid
Calendar of Events Refer to OKMuseums.org for up to date information April 12 Arts Day at the Capitol – Museums Invited to Join OMA at the Capitol 9
recent gifts Contributions, donations, grants and sponsorships received December 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017 Champions ($1,000 and over) Allied Arts California Association of Museums Institute of Museum and Library Services
Valorie & Wade Walters, Ada Contributors (up to $99) AmazonSmile Anonymous
Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Anonymous Advised Fund in honor of Brenda Granger
Deborah Baker, Edmond
Oklahoma City Zoo The CarMichael Foundation
Jennie Buchanan, Altus, in memory of John Mark Rhea
Donors ($100 to $499) Deborah Baroff, Lawton, in memory of John Mark Rhea
Suzanne Crawford, Lawton, in memory of John Mark Rhea
Daystar Foundation and Library Kathy Dickson, OKC, in memory of Carolyn Pool William Dobak, Hyattsville MD, in memory of John Mark Rhea Catharine Franklin, Lubbock TX, in memory of John Mark Rhea Brenda & Edward Granger, OKC, in memory of John Mark Rhea Henryetta Historical Society
Jim & Kathy Bayers, Altus, in memory of John Mark Rhea
Lee Card, Ardmore, in memory of John Mark Rhea
Jess Damron, Fairfax Jan Davis, OKC Rex Givens, Santa Fe NM, in memory of John Mark Rhea Verna Hunter, Altus, in memory of John Mark Rhea Ben Keppel & Katherine Pandora, Norman, in memory of John Mark Rhea
Edith & Michael Laird, OKC
Ellouise & Ernest Love, Lawton, in memory of John Mark Rhea
Judith S. Lewis, Norman, in memory of John Mark Rhea
Linda Maisch, OKC, in memory of John Mark Rhea
Sherry Marshall & Oklahoma Museum Network, in memory of John Mark Rhea
James Meeks, OKC
Valerie Mathes, Sonoma CA, in memory of John Mark Rhea Devon Mihesuah, Baldwin City KS, in memory of John Mark Rhea Museum of the Red River Stacy & Scott O’Daniel, OKC, in memory of John Mark Rhea Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Juanita Pahdopony-Mithlo & Harry Mithlo, Lawton, in memory of John Mark Rhea Dan Provo, Edmond
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If you would like to make a contribution to the OMA endowment fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, please visit www. occf.org and select Donors: Online Giving; or you may contact the OMA office at 405.424.7757.
Leave your legacy The Oklahoma Museums Association would appreciate you remembering the organization in your will. If you are interested in leaving OMA a charitable bequest, the language in your will should contain the following: I/We give to the Oklahoma Museums Association (EIN 73-1004791), a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, the following money or asset (describe here) to benefit their charitable purpose. OMA encourages you to consult your estate planner, tax professional or attorney when preparing your charitable bequest.
Donna Merkt, Norman Mary Owensby, Lawton, in memory of John Mark Rhea PayPal Giving Fund Shirley Pettengill, in memory of Meredith Prough Robert Pickering, Tulsa Susan Pordos, Chandler and Route 66 Interpretive Center Luis Reinoso, DPO AE, in memory of John Mark Rhea
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Delaynna Trim, Shawnee
Edna Solitario, Lawton, in memory of John Mark Rhea
Heidi Vaughn, Luther Martin Wing, Tulsa
The Springer Company
Inez Wolins & & Timothy M. Vaughan, OKC
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OMA corporate member recognition The Oklahoma Museums Association is proud to recognize the following OMA Corporate Level II members for the services they provide to the Oklahoma museum community. Elliott + Associates Architects Oklahoma City, OK 405.232.9554 www.e-a-a.com Rand Elliott design@e-a-a.com The design philosophy of Elliott + Associates is shaped from the theory that a space reflects the unique personality of the owner, coupled with functionality. They create special environments architectural portraits - revealed as expressions of the client. Their success has come from their ability to create a specific and appropriate solution for each project. They do not do cookiecutter design. Each project, like each client, is unique. ITIN Museum Services Okmulgee, OK 918.777.6807 Nancy Lowe-Clark itin@hughes. net Helping Oklahoma’s small to mid-size museums make the best professional use of their resources. Experience in board, staff and volunteer training, collections care and management, exhibit design, graphic production and custom mounts, project management and more. Martin&MartinDesign Dallas, TX 214.252.0692 www.martinandmartindesign.com Monte Martin monte@ martineandmartindesign.com Martin&Martin Design is a three division company: fine art services, architectural lighting design/specification/controls, and custom fabrication/exhibits. Whether new construction or remodeling let us help you create a comprehensive gallery exhibit design from the lighting, to the exhibit design, to how it is controlled...from design to fabrication to installation, Martin&Martin can seamlessly OKMuseums.org
partner with you to tell your museum’s story. Art Installation, Transportation, Shipping, Storage,Packing, Crating, Sculpture Rigging, Mount-Making, Exhibit Design/Fabrication, Exhibit Furniture, Architectural Lighting Design/Specification, and Controls. Museum Fabrication Group Little Elm, TX 75068-3227 940.498.7279 www.museumfg.com/ Benny Thomas bennyt@ museumfg.com Museum Fabrication Group partners with designers, architects and end-users to provide professional and highquality exhibits. Our clients include museums, zoos, theme parks, visitor centers, corporate offices and much more. We make your designs come to life, one exhibit at a time.
Building and sustaining Oklahoma’s arts industry 10,000 jobs strong
Southwest Solutions Group Oklahoma City, OK www.southwestsolutions.com Bruce Delp bdelp@ southwestsolutions.com Concerned about the deterioration of your collections from unnecessary exposure to light, dust or harmful insects? We have the appropriate Museum Cabinets and Storage Solutions to properly protect your stored collections. Our storage solutions include museum cabinets, art racks, and moveable compact storage shelving. Let us share with you our knowledge and experience to safely and efficiently store your specimens, books, manuscripts, paintings, framed artwork, garments, textiles, or over-sized items.
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OMA corporate member recognition Bryan Taylor bryan@taylorfoam. com Taylor Foam, Inc., incorporated in 1972 is a top notch fabrication shop, primarily utilizing Polyurea coated EPS foam which provides a lightweight yet highly durable finish. We thrive on creativity and we understand how to transform your space to reach its full potential by using state of the art technology combined with traditional artistry. Our products can be used both indoors and outdoors and require minimal maintenance and care. University of Oklahoma College of Liberal Studies Norman, OK 405.325.1061 cls.ou.edu Missy Heinze mheinze@ou.edu The OU College of Liberal Studies offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees that can be completed 100% online, including a Master of Arts degree program with an emphasis in Museum Studies. The Museum Studies program has been designed to meet the career development needs of individuals working in museums, galleries, historical sites and other related institutions. University of Tulsa Museum Science & Management Program Tulsa, OK 918.631.2336 www.utulsa.edu/museum-
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science-management Robert Pickering, Ph.D. bobpickering@utulsa.edu The University of Tulsa offers an M.A. degree in Museum Science and Management (MSM). The program provides interdisciplinary coursework and “hands-on” experience to prepare future museum professionals in administration, fiscal management, collections care and research, and education. Gilcrease Museum staff and TU faculty provide training in the curation, exhibition, archaeology, ethnology, and archives. Internships are available. Vann & Associates | PR + Marketing Oklahoma City, OK 405.509.9312 www.vannpr.com Tony Vann tvann@vannpr.com Vann & Associates is a full-service public relations and marketing firm specializing in media relations, marketing, branding and online image development. V&A is a partner who understands working within deadlines in a high-stress, low tolerance environment. The reason clients enjoy their relationship with Vann & Associates is simple they are different. They are not consultants, Vann & Associates is committed to be a full-service communications department ready to plan and execute a comprehensive communications strategy.
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you are interested in serving, or would like more information. Some positions open for election may have incumbents who will be invited to serve a second term. According to the bylaws, all persons nominated to a board position shall have been members of the Association for at least one year. A copy of OMA’s board member expectations, responsibilities and job descriptions are available here. You may also contact the OMA office by e-mail at info@ okmuseums.org or phone at 405.424.7757 to request a copy. 2017 Nominating Committee Contacts Bill Bryans OMA Immediate Past President, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, bill.bryans@okstate.edu Ken Busby OMA Board Member and Past President, Route 66 Alliance, Tulsa, ken@culturalczar.org Vickie Smith OMA Member, Museum of the Red River, Idabel, vickie.smith72@ yahoo.com Stacey Durham OMA Member, Wigwam Gallery, Altus, sdurham@nbcok.com
Edward W. Granger, CPA 5100 N. Brookline Ave., Suite 1000 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112-3627 Telephone (405) 272-1040 • Fax (405) 235-6180 1-800-570-1040 egranger@smithcarney.com
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professional development: storytelling! When you tell great stories, you create a memorable experience and start a powerful viral loop as visitors share their experiences with friends and family. Museum Hack has helped many museums develop the confidence and skills to tell fascinating stories about their institutions from a place of personal connection and passion. The Audience Engagement Mini-Workshop will help spark innovative and creative thinking about how to attract and engage audiences of all ages, while investing in your staff and reconnect them to your collections, historical records and mission. Based on their week-long training program, this 4-hour professional development mini-workshop offers a framework by which institutions can begin to incorporate the techniques into their spaces to bring in new audiences and re-engage with existing ones. Your staff will learn techniques for high-level audience engagement, including storytelling skills and activity design. They’ll uncover how Museum Hack approaches museums from a narrative perspective, with examples of their work at other institutions that dig for the non-traditional, and truly human, elements of spaces, objects and historical records in order to tell fascinating, passion-based stories and create stronger connections between audiences and institutions. Preregistration and fee required for mini-workshop. Space is very limited. Conference registration will open soon. Visit the OMA website at OKMuseums.org for details. Conference attendees should book lodging as soon as possible. Conference sessions are located at the Lawton Fort Sill Hilton Garden Inn. Transportation is on your own to off-site events.
Conference Hosts Museum of the Great Plains Lawton Fort Sill Convention and Visitors Bureau Lawton Fort Sill Hilton Garden Inn Conference Sponsors (to date) Oklahoma Arts Council Kirkpatrick Family Fund Museum of the Great Plains Lawton Fort Sill Convention and Visitors Bureau Lawton Fort Sill Hilton Garden Inn Elliott + Associates Architects ITIN Museum Services Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum Martin&Martin Design Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board Route 66 Alliance University of Oklahoma College of Liberal Studies Vann & Associates Want to be a conference sponsor? View more here. 2017 Conference Exhibitors (to date) Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. Elliott + Associates Architects Exhibit Concepts, Inc. ITIN Museum Services Martin&Martin Design Southwest Solutions Group, Inc. The Donning Company Publishers University of Oklahoma College of Liberal Studies University of Oklahoma Press Vann & Associates Download the OMA Conference exhibitor information packet here. Space is limited. We look forward to seeing you in Lawton.
Lawton Fort Sill Hilton Garden Inn 135 NW 2nd Street, Lawton, OK 76501 Phone 580.280.2100 Make a reservation indicating you are with the Oklahoma Museums Association (OMA) conference to receive the rate below. Conference rate must be booked by calling the hotel directly at 580.280.2100 and asking for the OMA group discount. Deadline to book at conference rate is August 21, 2017. Rate of $91.00 + tax for single or double. Rate includes complimentary Wi-Fi, outdoor pool with whirlpool, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, and a full-service restaurant and bar on the property. Rate does not include breakfast. Scholarships for OMA members to attend the conference are available here. We thank the many organizations and individuals who are working to make the conference a success. OKMuseums.org
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Accessibility for All
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National Volunteer Week April 23-29, 2017 National Volunteer Week, brought to you by Points of Light, is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to causes they care about in their community. Their stories can serve to inspire others to find ways to take action that creates change. Service Unites, the theme for National Volunteer Week, captures the power of change makers to come together to build stronger, more vibrant communities through service. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org/ signatureevents/nationalvolunteerweek. OMA encourages Oklahoma museums to celebrate their volunteers during this designated week. We LOVE museum volunteers! A special thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who assist OMA throughout the year! Thank You!
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The Oklahoma Museums Association provides links for information purposes only and encourages seeking professional and legal advice in reference to the Americans with Disabilities Act. This information is not intended to offer legal, architectural, engineering, or similar professional advice. You should refer specific questions to an attorney and/or national, state, and local ADA authorities. Technical questions should be directed to the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at 1.800.514.0301 or TTY 1.800.514.0383. ADA National Network ADA Resources for Museums, Arts and Cultural Institutions American Alliance of Museums Diversity and Inclusion for All Policy Statement Art Beyond Site Disability and Inclusion Resources Association of Science -Technology Centers Accessibility Resources Resource Center Full of Lots of Information Institute of Museum and Library Services Accessibility in Museums and Libraries International Spy Museum Examples of Ranges of Accommodations John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Accessibility Program Resources The VSA and Accessibility Department offers a large selection of publications, guides, and other resources dealing with a wide variety of subject matter in arts, education, and disabilities. National Park Service Making Historic Properties Accessible NEA Office of Accessibility Accessibility Planning and Resource Guide for Cultural Administrators NEA Office of Accessibility Publications, Checklists and Resources NEA Office of Accessibility The advocacy-technical assistance arm of the Arts Endowment to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and people living in institutions. U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section Maintaining Accessibility in Museums
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Ready for Some Fun and Friendly Competition? Smarties Trivia Night on June 16 is for You! Get ready for the eighth annual Smarties Trivia Night on June 16 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. The evening includes trivia, silent auction, wine pull, meal deal and raffles with a game night snacks and cash bar. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for team table (max 8 people on a team). Smarties Trivia Night is the largest fundraising event supporting the programs and services of the Oklahoma Museums Association. With tasty snacks, an auction, wine pull, meal deal, and good-natured competition to be named the “smartest” team, it is a fun evening where museum staff, board members, volunteers and friends come together for a good cause. There are several ways you can help make this event successful: 1. Donate a restaurant gift card. Cards should be valued at $25 or more. Simply purchase a card at Amazon.com by searching “restaurant gift cards” and have it shipped to OMA at 2020 Remington Place, OKC 73111 or info@okmuseums.org. Be sure to let us know you are sending a card. Alternatively, you can donate directly to OMA and we will purchase a card for you. All cards and donations are due May 1. 2. Donate a bottle of wine. Wine should be valued at $20 or more. Complete the In-Kind Donation Form online. 3. Become an event sponsor. Sponsorships begin at $100. Download the form, complete and mail to OMA, or pay online here, or request an OKMuseums.org
invoice by emailing sodaniel@okmuseums.org. Let us know about your sponsorship by May 1. Sponsors to-date include Oklahoma History Center, Smith, Carney & Co., P.C., University of Oklahoma College of Liberal Studies, Girls Gone Wine, Quail Creek Bank. 4. Gather a team and participate in the fun! Register here. Registration deadline is June 1. Must be 21 to attend. 5. Bring a Centerpiece with Panache. If you have signed up for a team, you can go one step further in your support of OMA by bringing a centerpiece. Centerpieces will be raffled off during the event. Find complete centerpiece information here. By supporting Smarties, you are supporting the Oklahoma Museums Association! OMA is the primary provider of resources and training for Oklahoma’s 500+ museums, historical societies, historic sites and houses, zoos and botanical gardens, living history museums, tribal cultural centers and other museum related institutions. Each year, OMA offers a variety of programming which can be utilized by all Oklahoma museums regardless of the museum’s discipline, size or location. Programs and services offered include workshops and seminars; annual conference; quarterly newsletter MuseNEWS; technical bulletins; office referrals/consultations; museum reference lending library; professional interest networks; annual awards program; resume review; online museum directory; networking events; disaster response team; advocacy and more.
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Have Museum Questions? Find Answers and Connect with Others on Professional Interest Networks OMA members have the opportunity to develop strong connections, get answers to questions, and network with colleagues throughout the state with professional interest networks. Professional interest networks allow individuals with similar responsibilities to share information and ideas. Network directly with peers sharing similar interests and concerns. These professional interest networks are available to OMA members at no charge. To participate in any or all of the professional interest networks, OMA members should click here to sign up or subscribe to specific online network below. Oklahoma Museum Educators (OKME) Provides network and opportunities for those concerned with learning in museums to share information, ideas and materials related to museum education and promotes excellence in museum learning. Coordinator: Donna Merkt Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art 405.878.5300 Subscribe to OKME online network here Oklahoma Native American Museum Professionals Association (OKNAMPA) Provides network and opportunities for individuals within the museum community concerned with Native American issues based on Native American approaches, viewpoints, values, histories, cultures, religions and life-ways. Subscribe to OKNAMPA online network here Oklahoma Registrars Association (OKRA) Provides network and opportunities for registrars, collections managers, curators, preparators, volunteer curators, loan professionals and any other interested museum staff or volunteers to address current museum issues, primarily in relation to collections management, at a grassroots level. Subscribe to OKRA online network here Oklahoma Emerging Museum Professionals (OEMP) Provides network and opportunities for emerging professionals to obtain professional training and development, technical training, and opportunities to network and identify mentors in the museum field. Emerging professionals are defined as students and professionals in their first five years of employment in a museum. Coordinator: Sarah Dumas Oklahoma History Center 405.522.0785 Subscribe to OEMP online network here Marketing Provides networking opportunities for marketing, communications and pr museum staff or volunteers to share information and ideas. Subscribe to the Marketing online network here
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Sign Up Now to Be a 2017 Blue Star Museum Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America. Each summer since 2010, Blue Star Museums have offered free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Last year, 35 Oklahoma museums participated (see the list here). Museums interested in participating in Blue Star Museums in summer 2017 should email bluestarmuseums@arts.gov. Museums participating last year must reregister. Any museum can be listed even if they do not normally charge admission.
Oklahoma Arts and the Military Initiative The Oklahoma Arts Council’s Oklahoma Arts and the Military Initiative is a strategic effort directed at meeting the needs of Oklahoma’s military community through the arts. With the military community representing nearly 10 percent of the state’s residents, the Oklahoma Arts and the Military Initiative will allow the Oklahoma Arts Council to effectively extend the reach of its programs and services to impact a meaningful segment of the population while impacting a group that has specific needs meriting our focus and support. In addition to active duty servicemen and women, the initiative is aimed at serving veterans, guardsmen and reservists, military family members, and caregivers. Find more information here. 16
New Professional Development Grants Will Empower Museums to Better Serve Communities The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced the availability of new grants for professional development and capacity building opportunities for museums. The program is a special initiative of the Museums for America (MFA) grant program. Eligible entities for Museums Empowered: Professional Development and Capacity Building Opportunities for Museums are U.S. museums of all sizes and disciplines. Award amounts will either be $5,000-$25,000 with no cost share permitted or $25,001–$250,000 with at least 1:1 cost share. The application deadline is May 1, 2017. See the application guidelines on the IMLS website for details.
of change in our communities,” said IMLS Deputy Director of Museum Services, Paula Gangopadhyay. “This special funding opportunity was designed to build professional capacity of museum staff, so that they are able to keep pace with technological advances, learn how to leverage the power of data and create an innovative and sustainable organizational culture. Funded projects will help bring about transformative and systemic change in the recipient institutions and also impact the communities they serve.” To Learn More Potential applicants can reach out to the IMLS staff member listed
on the grant program page to discuss general issues relating to this special initiative. An informational webinar is available on the IMLS Events and Webinars page. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and approximately 35,000 museums. Our mission has been to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
This special initiative will support and empower museums in responding to the evolving needs of the museum profession and changes in their communities. It provides support for professional development and capacity building in four focus areas. •
Digital Technology: for museum staff to fully explore, understand, and optimize the use of digital technology in museums.
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Diversity and Inclusion: for museum staff to explore proactive and inclusive ways to invite, engage and strengthen ties with diverse communities.
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Evaluation: to expand museum staff’s evaluation capacity in audience research and program evaluation.
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Organizational Management: for museum staff to learn best practices in organizational management, strategic thinking, innovation and managing change.
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member recognition New and renewed members December 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017 New members are indicated with an asterisk. Individuals Friend Maury Ford, OKC Melvin Moran, Seminole Individual Pat Baker, Elk City Hailey Chenevert, OKC* Brian Crockett, Albuquerque NM Carolyn Culhane, Cleburne TX* Tobie Cunningham, OKC Alyssa DeVane, OKC* Valerie Duncan, Guthrie Alyssa Giles, Norman Adrienne Grimmett, Pauls Valley Amanda Hudson, Sulphur La Tasha Hutchins, Shawnee Jacob Krumwiede, Claremore Victoria Lupia, OKC Sunni Mercer, Bethany Sarah Milligan, Stillwater Susan Patterson, OKC Jessica Pullings, Norman* Becky Rickard, OKC Renee Trindle, Aline Heidi Vaughn, Luther Retired Professional Marilyn Berousek, OKC Kit Farwell, Burke VA David Foster, Miami Charlene Lingo, Miami Kathleen Triebel, Bartlesville Student Katrina Billis, Torrance CA* Jessica Cavin, Norman Kelsi Lancaster, Ketchum* Taylor Mills, OKC JA Pryse, OKC Brentlee Smith, Claremore* Designated Staff/Board/Volunteer Terri Adams, Ponca City* Joy Reed Belt, OKC Victoria Berry, Stillwater Lacy Brown, Stillwater John Cary, Claremore John Michael Cavazos, Stillwater Anne Chilton, OKC Donna Clark, Colcord* Jo Ellen Clow, Broken Arrow Heather Coffman, Lawton Gerda Cox, Lawton Robbin Davis, Ponca City Stephen Dock, Mangum Keith Fagan, Ponca City Douglas Forsyth, Norman Hannah Goodman, OKC* OKMuseums.org
Shawna Goodwin, Stillwater Edward Granger, OKC Jordan Hays, Stillwater David Hopper, Norman Nikki Jennings, Sayre Carrie Kim, Stillwater Arlette Klaric, Stillwater Ken Landry, Shawnee Haleigh Lane, Stillwater Lori Lewis, Broken Arrow Donald Lynch, Alva Linda Maisch, OKC Sherry Marshall, OKC Georgia McAfee, Catoosa Candy Morgan, Lawton Trina Kopacka Morrison, OKC* Melody Muniz, OKC Kathrine Neale, Ponca City* Kay Owens, Eufaula* Casey Pankey, Stillwater Norm Pence, Hugo Sue Ping, Claremore Dustin Pyeatt, OKC Marissa Raglin, OKC Janet Raines, OKC Jody Risley, Boise City Carney Saupitty, Lawton Carla Shelton, Stillwater Dudley Smith, Guthrie Pat Smith, Clinton Rob Smith, Cushing Clint Stone, OKC Jeff Stratton, OKC Michelle Timbo, Lawton Ray Vandiver, Ph.D., Tulsa Heidi Vaughn, Edmond Jay Villemarette, Moore Sue Weissinger, Goodwell Linda Wendel, Eufaula* Beth White, Mangum Debbie Williams, Stillwater Joey Williams, Moore Kevin Wilson, OKC
Elevated American Banjo Museum Cherokee Strip Museum Choctaw County Historical Society Frisco Depot Museum Claremore Museum of History Eufaula Area Museum* Exploration Destination* Museum of Osteology No Man’s Land Museum Oklahoma Route 66 Museum* Oklahoma State University Museum of Art Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame Shortgrass Country Museum Tulsa Children’s Museum University of Central Oklahoma Laboratory of History Museum Ground Floor Catoosa Historical Society & Museum Cimarron Heritage Center Grand Lodge AF & AM of Oklahoma Lachenmeyer Arts Center Oklahoma Blues Consortium Spencer Historical Society Talbot Library and Museum Affiliated Organization/ Corporate Level II ITIN Museum Services Southwest Solutions Group University of Oklahoma College of Liberal Studies Vann & Associates Level I Allen Brown Architects, LLC Collections Research for Museums
Institutions Pinnacle Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center Gaylord-Pickens Museum JRB Art at The Elms* National Weather Museum and Science Center Oklahoma Railway Museum Oklahoma WONDERtorium Pioneer Woman Statue & Museum Pottawatomie County Museum Science Museum Oklahoma The Museum Broken Arrow
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Trump Budget Proposes Billions in Cuts, Including Elimination of IMLS, NEH and NEA The Trump Administration formally proposed eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in its preliminary budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2018. These eliminations are part of a package that the administration projects would cut $54 billion in domestic spending in order to offset an identical increase in defense spending. Although a full budget proposal is not expected from the Administration until May, this document also appears to target museum-related programs at the Department of Education, the Department of State, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “While these proposals from the Trump Administration were rumored for some time, they are no less alarming and disturbing to see released today. The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, and other programs play an essential role in helping museums make the arts and the humanities accessible to all Americans,” said Alliance President and CEO Laura Lott. “It is Congress-not the Presidentthat will ultimately determine funding levels for these vital agencies. After a record-setting presence at Museums Advocacy Day 2017, the Alliance will continue to work with our allies to build on Congress’ tradition of strong bipartisan support for these agencies. We hope you will join our efforts today.” Congressional Budget Process Kicks Off; Make Your Voice Heard Over the next few weeks, members of Congress will begin OKMuseums.org
to inform the House and Senate Appropriations Committeeswhich have jurisdiction over this area of federal spending-which programs they believe should receive funding in Fiscal Year 2018. Those committees will then strongly consider this information as they begin writing funding bills. As part of this process, U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY), Leonard Lance (R-NJ), Louise Slaughter (D-NY), and David McKinley (R-WV) as well as U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) are circulating letters of support for the IMLS Office of Museum Services. Ask your members of Congress to sign on in support of the Office of Museum Services
While some legislators in both parties have already expressed skepticism about the budget proposal, this is the first time that a president has ever called for eliminating any of these agencies. Find out how much funding museums in your state get from IMLS, NEH, and NEA with our State Snapshots, and tell your legislators to support NEH and NEA today. Want to do more to #SpeakUpforMuseums? Use our tools to make the case to Capitol Hill and in your community. OMA thanks the American Alliance of Museums for this advocacy alert.
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What’s new and happening in Oklahoma museums Mickey Mantle: Baseball Hero in Black and White at the Dobson Memorial Center Museum and Home, Miami through May 26. www.dobsonmuseum.com/
OMA District Representatives and members submit news for inclusion in MuseNEWS. Contact information appears below. Submission deadlines are March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. District 1 Ray Vandiver, District 1 Rep. Tulsa Children’s Museum 918.295.8144
rvandiver@tulsachildrensmuseum.org
Text Without Message on exhibit at Philbrook Downtown, Tulsa, through April 30. www.philbrook.org Chasing Dreams, Baseball & Becoming American on exhibit at The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, Tulsa, April 6-June 25. http://jewishmuseum.net/ The Way We Worked opens May 19 at The Museum Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow. www.brokenarrowmuseum.org/ District 2 Jacob Krumwiede, District 2 Rep. Will Rogers Memorial Museums and Birthplace Ranch 918.343.8127 jkrumwiede@willrogers.com Museum of the Red River recently welcomed new staff members Brian Hendershot, Head of Media and Communications and Cheryl Smallwood-Roberts, Programs Curator. Har-Ber Village Museum, Grove, holding Civil War Days on May 29-30 where you can engage in activities that highlight soldiers’ and civilians’ daily lives. www.har-bervillage.com/ OKMuseums.org
District 3 Vacant Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher, is holding Living History Days May 5 & 6 featuring re-enactments, demonstrations, live music, and much more. www.ctokmuseum.org/livinghistory-days.html Enduring Images: Osage Photographic Portraiture on exhibit at Osage Nation Museum, Pawhuska, through August 26. www.osagenation-nsn.gov The Art of Asian Languages on exhibit at Oklahoma State University Museum of Art, Stillwater, April 04 - June 10. http://museum.okstate.edu/ District 4 John Hernandez, District 4 Rep. Museum of the Great Plains 580.581.3460 john.h@discovermgp.org Making a Difference: Norman Women Past & Present on exhibit at The Moore-Lindsay Historic House Museum, Norman, through May 27. www.normanmuseum.org/
District 5 Jason Harris, District 5 Rep. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 405.478.2250
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Hannah Goodman is the new Manager of Museum Services at Gaylord-Pickens Museum. Kyle Cohlmia is now the Curator of University of Central Oklahoma’s Melton Gallery. Join Science Museum Oklahoma, OKC, for Space Day on May 5 and explore the science of space with special hands-on activities and live demonstrations. www.sciencemuseumok.org America’s Super Picker Roy Clark on exhibit at American Banjo Museum, OKC, through March 2018. www.americanbanjomuseum.com/ Return from Exile: Contemporary Southeastern Indian Art on exhibit at Seminole Nation Museum, Wewoka, through April 29. Check Facebook for educational programming dates and times. www.seminolenationmuseum.org/
Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science. on exhibit at Sam Noble Museum, Norman, through May 7. http://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/ The Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur, is hosting the outdoor Taloowa Music Fair! Enjoy live music in the beautiful Kochcha’ Aabiniili’ Amphitheater on April 22. www.chickasawculturalcenter.com/
Artist Margaret Roach Wheeler (Chickasaw/ Choctaw). Wheeler’s work is one of forty-four Native pieces on display as part of Return from Exile: Contemporary Southeastern Indian Art.
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