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Show Museum Day at the Utah State Capitol To celebrate museums and to put a spotlight on the request for $2 milhon, The Office of Museum Services and the Utah Museums Association are sponsoring the first annual Museum Day at the State Capitol. Museum Day will be January 25, 2001 and we will have a table to highhght our museum. We will be bringing obJects from our TRC collection, as well as photos of our new building. The goal is to show legislators the educational impact of our museum m the community A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! We would love to have docents available that day to give first hand accounts of our programs. If you are interested in volunteering on this day, two shifts are available, from 8-12 p.m. and 12-3 p.m. Please call Rebecca to sign up. DOCENT MEETING There will be no meeting this month as the staff prepares to move into our new facility IJ!!! Surfing the 'Net ., .., ,,: .·.·-.·- ·: ·,.. ,.;::, , . •.•.•.•,·.•.·,•}:::::·.·- ~ If you would like to begm researching the works of Rodin, why not look at the following sites. Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation http://www.cantorfoundation.com Musee Auguste Rodin http://www.musee-rodin,fr/welcome.htm Rodin Museum http://www.rodinmuseum.org The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin http.//www bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/rod Request to the Utah State Legislature for $2 million Grants for Utah Museums This is a wonderful time for the enhancement of museums in Utah. Last year, with the support of the Utah Museums Associat10n and mterested mdividuals, the Office of Museum Services sought and received an increase of over 160% for grants to museums. This increase 1s a great achievement. However, it is not enough to substantially benefit and impact all of the State's museums. The Utah Office of Museum Services, the Utah Museums Associat10n, and mterested individuals have formed a Museum Action Team (MAT) in order to further increase the budget for grants and assistance. MAT members are working closely with legislators to meet the goal of a $2 million ongoing budget for museums. This increase will msure that all museums in the State are able to provide educational programs, lively exhibits, and a safe place for Utah's natural and cultural treasures. An important tool in the process is the development of close relationships with State legislators. These connections will enable museums to effectively communicate their needs to those who are decisionmakers on the State budget. We need each and every legislator to hear and understand our message. Would you think of those in your circle who may personally know legislators? When you do, please contact Gordon Chatland, chair of the MAT Legislative Committee at (435) 743-5316 to learn how you can become an active participant in our quest. Virgima · '1-(appy 'New Year from a{{ of us in education, 'Bernadette, '1-feather, 'Re6ecca Virainia |
