2004
Sunday, October 10
3:00 to 7:00
Monday, October 11, 2004
8:30 to 5:30
at the
The Wisconsin Federation of Museums, the Rahr West Art Museum, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, and Manitowoc County Historical Society invite you to join your colleagues for a stimulating program designed to explore the many ways museums and their staffs can meet challenges and work together for a successful outcome.
The program opens with a reception at the Rahr West Art Museum on Sunday afternoon (October 10) and continues with sessions and workshops on Monday, October 11 at the hosting museums. The General Lunch Session features invited public representatives to discuss “Cultural Institutions as Community Catalysts."
If you have any questions, please c ontact Jan Smith, Rahr West Art Museum jsmith@manitowoc.org (920-683-4524) or Claudia Jacobson, Milwaukee Public Museum , claudiaj@mpm.edu (414-278-2796).
Wisconsin Federation of Museums 2004 Annual Associates Meeting
“COMMUNITY, CONTROVERSY, and COLLABORATIONS”
Program: Sunday , October 10, 2004
Opening Reception – Rahr West Art Museum
3:00 – 5:00 Opening Reception and Welcome WFM Associates
“ Signs of Inspiration: The art of Prophet William Blackmon "
“ Creative Spirit: The Art of Rudy Rotter ”
Panel Discussion on These s pecific a rtists and Outsider Art:
Paul Phelps, Collector
David Smith, Independent Curator
5:30 – 7:00 Sherry Reception and Tour, Manitowoc County Historical Society
Program: Monday, October 11, 2004
8:30 – 9:00 Registration & Refreshments – Rahr West Art Museum
9:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Introduction
“Community Collaborations: Partnerships with a Purpose”
Learn how to establish innovative partnerships with other agencies and institutions in your community. Panelists will discuss the roles and opportunities in collaborating with a variety of partners. Topics include : "Documenting, Collecting and Preserving WWII Histories through Varied Partners,” “Community Art Partnerships with a Public Dimension,” and “Big Impact, Small Partners. ”
Presenters: Alan Engelbert, Manitowoc Public Library;
Sarah Johnson, Manitowoc County Historical Society;
Richard Zeitlin, Wisconsin Veterans Museum ;
A representative from Wisconsin Public Television;
Jan Smith, Rahr West Art Museum ;
Rachel Muchin Young, Manitowoc Public Library.
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:45 Breakout Sessions
“Coping with Controversy"
Museums face many issues when juggling the roles of educational institution, audience development and donor relations. Area museums will discuss some of the controversial issues relating to exhibitions and programs.
Presenters: Terry Bergen - AKA Houdini at Outagamie County Historical Museum;
Bill Thiesen - The Hikawa Maru Issues with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum;
Larry Fischer, Circus World Museum , Baraboo - The Great Circus Parade.
Presenters: Mayor Kevin Crawford of Manitowoc ;
Mayor John Antaramian of Kenosha ;
Kathleen Galas, Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention Bureau;
Ken Stuebbe, Manitowoc / Two Rivers Economic Development Corporation.
1:45 – 2:45
“Marketing on a Shoestring”
Innovations for small institutions shared by public and private sector experts.
Presenters: Nan Hallock, Managing Editor, Journal of the Association for Laboratory Automation;
Rachel Muchin Young, Manitowoc Public Library;
Marilyn Stasiak, Neville Public Museum .
Concurrent Sessions
3:00 – 4:30
“ Collections Management Software: An Overview Of Current Use and A Tool for Collaboration "
Past Perfect Software and Simple Databases will be highlighted to help small institutions get started.
Presenters: Cristin Waterbury, Registrar, Wisconsin Maritime Museum;
Dan Juchniewich, Rahr West Art Museum ;
Sarah Johnson, Manitowoc County Historical Society.
"Collaborating on Data Storage in Libraries and Museums: The Archive Project"
Presenter: Michael Edmonds, Deputy Director of Libraries and Archives of the Wisconsin Historical Society will discuss the Wisconsin Digital Exploratory Committee.
(Collection Storage discussion will take place until 4:00.)
4:00 – 4:30 Wisconsin Maritime Museum Archives Tour
3:00 – 4:30 Focused Roundtables
“Grant Writing Skills for Local, State and Federal Levels”
Presenters: Richard Zeitlin, Wisconsin Veterans Museum ;
Mark Fraire , Wisconsin Arts Board;
Robert Teske, Milwaukee County Historical Society.
4:30 – 4:45 Closing Remarks: Robert Teske , Wisconsin Federation of Museums
4:45 – 5:30 Optional Museum Visits
Beer and Pretzel Reception at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Short Side Trips and Explorations
Manitowoc County Historical Society will remain open for the day.
Manitowoc Downtown Historic District, Restaurants and Shopping Area
Lincoln Park Zoo
Self-guided Walking Tour of Public Art Projects:
Manitowoc Public Library
Manitowoc City Hall
Rahr West Art Museum
Exhibit Tour of Wisconsin Maritime Museum following the sessions.
Hotel Reservations :
101 Maritime Drive
Manitowoc , WI 54220
1-800-654-5353 (reservations only)
920-682-7000
HOTEL : A block of rooms has been reserved for meeting participants at the Inn on Maritime Bay at a cost of $69.00 per night. Please contact the hotel directly and mention that you are attending the WFM meeting.
Reservation Form
2004 Annual Associates Meeting
Manitowoc , Wisconsin
Name:__________________________Phone:____________e-mail:______________________
Institution:________________________________
Cost (includes lunch): [ ] Vegetarian lunch
[ ] $65 – WFM-member Special needs:_____________
WFM Institutional members may send
delegates at the WFM member rate.
[ ] $80 – non-WFM member
[ ] $35 – student
Paid reservations required by Monday, October 4, 2004.
If you are not a WFM member, please consider joining. Members receive discounts on programs and Institutional Membership includes membership discounts for all staff and listing on the WFM Website www.wisconsinmuseums.org
WFM Membership Levels:
[ ] Individual - $15 (salary less than $25,000)
[ ] Individual - $25 (salary more than $25,000)
[ ] Institutional $40 (budget under $350,000)
[ ] Institutional $60 (budget over $350,000)
Amount included: ________________
Please make checks payable to Wisconsin Federation of Museums (WFM).
Mail to:
WFM Roundtable
JoEllen Wollangk, WFM Treasurer
Outagamie County Historical Society
330 East College Avenue
Appleton , WI 54911