Announcements
2013 Art Acquisition Fund is launched
Thanks to generous support from Rasmuson Foundation, Museums Alaska will have $265,000 to award to museums and culture centers this year, so be sure to make your application soon! The process is simple and our project administrator, Mike Hawfield, is standing by to help, if you need it. This year’s Art Acquisition Fund has an […]
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Job Opportunity: Alutiiq Museum Executive Director
Please see the position announcement below for Executive Director at the Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak. Inquiries about this position should be addressed to Alutiiq Museum Interim Director Katie St. John at 907-‐486-‐7004, x28. Position Announcement
Spring 2013 Network
Happy International Museum Day! Please enjoy this edition of Museums Alaska’s newsletter, Network. Submissions for the Summer Network are due June 15th to Heather. The Summer Network will highlight museum directors changing course this year and other staff changes, as well as conference previews! Stay tuned… Feel free to share and post to your own pages! […]
Job Opportunity: Museum Director
The Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center in Haines Alaska is accepting applications for candidates to fill the full-time position of Museum Director. This position is responsible for overall administration of all museum programs, financial strategies, bookkeeping, daily operations and maintenance of the Museum, maintaining the professionalism that earned the Museum accreditation. The deadline is May […]
Job Opportunity: Library Museum Collections Coordinator
The City of Seward is hiring a Library Museum Collections Coordinator. This is a regular, full time position paying $14.68/hr., with benefits. This is a progressive position with a progressive pay scale topping off at $20.27/hr. Performs complex library and museum tasks based on knowledge of general library and museum functions. Assists with the acquisition, […]
Job Opportunity: Education Programs Coordinator
The Museum of the Aleutians seeks a full time Education Programs Coordinator who develops, implements, supervises, and evaluates the Museum’s educational programs. Skills/Abilities: The successful candidate will have knowledge of museum education techniques, resources, and label writing; knowledge of the learning characteristics of museum audiences; skill in oral and written communication techniques appropriate to a […]
Job Opportunity: Museum Director
The City of Ketchikan, Alaska seeks a multi-talented individual to direct and participate in the operation of two city-owned museums: the Tongass Historical Museum, a small community museum; and the Totem Heritage Center, which preserves 19th century totem poles, in addition to conducting classes and workshops in the traditional arts of Southeast Alaska Natives. The […]
Advocacy Update!
PUBLIC TESTIMONY OPPORTUNITY! Don’t miss your chance to advocate for museums this week! Take 2 minutes and participate in the hearings Tuesday or Wednesday March 5-6 (depending on your community) to tell the House Finance Committee that you support museum funding in the operating budget. A schedule is below – just show up at your […]
Key Ingredients – Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Available
The Alaska Humanities Forum is bringing the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, Key Ingredients: America by Food, to Alaska in spring 2014. They are looking for communities/organizations across the state who would be willing to host the exhibit. Application -deadline April 1, 2013 More information – Museums on Main Street Contact Susy Buchanan, Regrants Program Director, Alaska […]
Final Call for Sessions – MA 2013 Conference
The Museums Alaska Program Committee has recommended the following theme and keynote speaker for the 2013 MA Conference: Collaborations: Coming Together for Museums Keynote: Michael Gates Michael is a trained archaeologist, conservator, and calls himself a History Hunter. He has published 3 books: Gold at Forty-Mile Creek, History Hunting, and Dalton’s Gold Rush Trail. He […]
Job opportunity: Curator of Collections and Exhibits
The Sitka Historical Society and Museum is seeking a Curator of Collections and Exhibits. Applications due March 1, 2013. Announcement and Position Description Contact: Tel: 907-747-6455 Fax: 907-747-6588 Website Email
