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• Online Workshop: The Altered-Exhibit

  • When
    10 Nov 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    86

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  The Altered-Exhibit

  How Augmented-Reality, X Reality, and Virtual Reality Can Enhance the Museum Experience
  

  An Online Workshop
  

  
  

  We'll demonstrate how the use of Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies can enhance the museum experience, making exhibits more interactive and immersive. Participants will learn how AR and XR technologies can be integrated into already existing exhibits and how they can be used to attract and educate visitors.


  We will specifically talk about using Photogrammetry and 3D modeling to enhance existing or new exhibits, Altered-Reality Models being used to help visualize historical narratives, and the use of Virtual Reality for fully immersive exhibits.

  We will talk about the different technologies needed to make these projects, which most small to mid-sized museums already have! They include digital SLR cameras, webcams, and cellphones.

  This talk is oriented toward small and mid-sized museums/collections, but it is relevant to large ones as well.

  
  

  Your Presenters
  

  
  

  Matt Blazek is the Executive Director of History Live! North East, a 501(c)(30 nonprofit organization that provides high-fidelity, accurate, informative, interactive, andengaging living history presentations and demonstrations to primary and secondary schools, free of charge. He has over 25 years experience as a living history interpreter and educator, and studied Medieval and Renaissance Literature at the University of Southern Maine. In 2017 he started the lecture series The Agincourt Soldier, and has done over 200 presentations across Maine and New England since. In 2020 he merged that venture into History Live! North East, with plans to expand to 1607 Pre-Colonial Maine, and 1775 Pre-American Revolution.

  
  

  
  

  Ian Donnelly is an Research and Development Engineer at Penn State University, working to develop VR and AR applications. He has a passion for creating immersive and interactive pedagogical experiences. For his University of Maine honors thesis, Ian created Microscopia, a digital museum experience in both VR and AR. The applications centered around photogrammetric models of organisms generated from images captured with a scanning electron microscope, allowing users to shrink down to a microscopic scale. Since completing that project, he has shifted focus from science education to cultural heritage in his current projects.
  

  
  

  Attending an Online Workshop

  To participate in this online workshop you will need access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.  We will be using Zoom to host this workshop as an online videoconference.  Once you register, you will immediately be sent instructions for logging in via automatically sent email.

  If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection, you will still be able to call in on a telephone, but you will unfortunately not be able to see any of the participants or visuals. 

  
  

  Online registration will be open through November 10.

  The fee for members is $10.  Non-members pay $20.

  Members of MAM enjoy discounted registration (MAM members please log in first).  If you're not a MAM member, join today!

  
  

  
  

  Funding has been provided by The Maine Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020.
  

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• Online Workshop: Authentic Dialogues: Why Race Matters

  • When
    09 Dec 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    46

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  Authentic Dialogues

  Why Race Matters

  An online workshop

  
  

  The objective of this session is to start a conversation on why race matters in Maine’s museum and archive community. Representation matters, and too often, diverse stories and voices are not represented in Maine, due to the false belief that Maine is a “white state.”

  Representation within Maine’s archive and museum community starts with the recognition that this community is primarily white, and too often, that whiteness influences representation. Or lack of representation, or a white washing of history.

  Our dialogue will focus on discussing why creating diverse racial representation requires a willingness for white people to talk with other white people about race, and to avoid the pitfalls of falling into white saviorism. This 90-minute session is a mixture of lecture and small-group work, which will allow participants to deepen their knowledge of racism, while practicing starting conversations on race with other participants.

  This session is an introduction to discussing race that is not a reaction to America’s larger racial reckoning, but about creating spaces that reflect and honor Maine’s racially diverse history.

   

  
  

  Your Presenter

  
  

  Shay Stewart-Bouley is founder of Black Girl in Maine Media and a graduate of both DePaul University and Antioch University New England. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Community Change Inc., a 49-year-old civil rights organization in Boston, MA, that has been educating and organizing for racial equality since 1968 with a specific focus on the white problem. She earned the New England Press Association Award in 2011 for her work writing on diversity issues in the Portland Phoenix, Journal Tribune, DigPortland, and Portland Press Herald, among other publications. Her writing also has been featured in a variety of Maine and national publications as well as several anthologies.

  
  

  
  

  Attending an Online Workshop

  To participate in this online workshop you will need access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.  We will be using Zoom to host this workshop as an online videoconference.  Once you register, you will immediately be sent instructions for logging in via automatically sent email.

  If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection, you will still be able to call in on a telephone, but you will unfortunately not be able to see any of the participants or visuals. 

  
  

  Online registration will be open through December 9. Attendance is limited to 50 people; register soon to save your spot!

  The fee for members is $30.  Non-members pay $45.

  Members of MAM enjoy discounted registration (MAM members please log in first).  If you're not a MAM member, join today!

  
  

  
  

  Funding has been provided by The Maine Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020.

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• Online Workshop: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Museum and Archive Professionals

  • When
    27 Jan 2021
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    28

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  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Museum and Archive Professionals

  An Online Workshop

  
  

  This 90-minute introductory workshop supports staff and volunteers of archives and museums who want to learn about human differences and their impacts. Through dialogue and self-reflection, participants will gain new vocabulary and improve their ability to see and respond to bias and bigotry in their everyday lives.

  Participants will be asked to consider how our differences—such as race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, class, and ability—shape our life experiences; how these differences impact individuals and communities; and how learned beliefs and institutional culture can make workplaces more or less welcoming and inclusive.

  We will reflect on our professional commitments to co-workers, volunteers, and guests and how we can better support others through our choices, words, and actions.

   

  
  

  Your Presenter

  
  

  Dr. Gabriel Piser is co-founder of Big Sky Education and Strategy, an organization that works collaboratively with young people, educators, and institutional leaders to develop innovative programs, increase communication around difficult topics, and identify big-picture organizational solutions. He has over 15 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and manager in the fields of diversity and inclusion, social-emotional learning, and adult education. He holds a doctorate in Comparative Studies from the Ohio State University, an MA in Philosophy from Binghamton University, and a BA in Sociology from Earlham College. Gabriel is an expert facilitator with thousands of hours of experience leading groups through challenging conversations and reflective processes. He also has over a decade of experience teaching at the post-secondary level. At conferences, colleges, and schools across the country he has helped young people and adults explore important topics like racial bias, gender and sexuality, conflict resolution, and intergenerational understanding. As a facilitator, he brings a unique blend of rigor, humor, and sensitivity to trainings and workshops. 

  
  

  
  

  Attending an Online Workshop

  To participate in this online workshop you will need access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.  We will be using Zoom to host this workshop as an online videoconference.  Once you register, you will immediately be sent instructions for logging in via automatically sent email.

  If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection, you will still be able to call in on a telephone, but you will unfortunately not be able to see any of the participants or visuals. 

  
  

  Online registration will be open through January 27. Attendance is limited to 30 people; register soon to save your spot!

  Folks who register early will receive optional short readings and videos ahead of the event to maximize their learning experience during the workshop.

  The fee for members is $15.  Non-members pay $25.

  Members of MAM enjoy discounted registration (MAM members please log in first).  If you're not a MAM member, join today!

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• Online Workshop: Introduction to Race and Racism for Museum and Archive Professionals

  • When
    24 Feb 2021
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    29

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  Introduction to Race and Racism for Museum and Archive Professionals

  An Online Workshop

  
  

  In this introductory 90-minute workshop we create a supportive place for people who want to educate themselves about race and racism while empowering themselves to make meaningful changes personally and professionally.

  Participants will learn about the four forms of racism (internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and systemic); explore core concepts like implicit bias, microaggressions, and the cycle of socialization; and begin to reflect on the history of race and whiteness in America. Together, we will explore how race and racism impact our lives and improve our ability to bring justice and equity into our workplaces and communities.

   

  
  

  Your Presenter

  
  

  Dr. Gabriel Piser is co-founder of Big Sky Education and Strategy, an organization that works collaboratively with young people, educators, and institutional leaders to develop innovative programs, increase communication around difficult topics, and identify big-picture organizational solutions. He has over 15 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and manager in the fields of diversity and inclusion, social-emotional learning, and adult education. He holds a doctorate in Comparative Studies from the Ohio State University, an MA in Philosophy from Binghamton University, and a BA in Sociology from Earlham College. Gabriel is an expert facilitator with thousands of hours of experience leading groups through challenging conversations and reflective processes. He also has over a decade of experience teaching at the post-secondary level. At conferences, colleges, and schools across the country he has helped young people and adults explore important topics like racial bias, gender and sexuality, conflict resolution, and intergenerational understanding. As a facilitator, he brings a unique blend of rigor, humor, and sensitivity to trainings and workshops.

  
  

  
  

  Attending an Online Workshop

  To participate in this online workshop you will need access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.  We will be using Zoom to host this workshop as an online videoconference.  Once you register, you will immediately be sent instructions for logging in via automatically sent email.

  If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection, you will still be able to call in on a telephone, but you will unfortunately not be able to see any of the participants or visuals. 

  
  

  Online registration will be open through February 24. Attendance is limited to 30 people; register soon to save your spot!

  Folks who register early will receive optional short readings and videos ahead of the event to maximize their learning experience during the workshop.

  The fee for members is $20.  Non-members pay $30.

  Members of MAM enjoy discounted registration (MAM members please log in first).  If you're not a MAM member, join today!

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• Online Maine Museums Day

  • When
    09 Mar 2021
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Online!
  • Spaces left
    97

  
  

  Maine archives, historical societies, and museums are valuable economic engines in their communities, contributing millions of dollars to Maine’s economy, and enticing visitors to stay longer, spend more, and return in the future.  However, their value is more than dollars and cents, these collecting organizations create the unique feel of our communities, while preserving and sharing our most cherished history, art, and culture.  These Maine institutions, found in communities - large and small, rural and urban - provide opportunities for our citizens to understand where we have been and who we are as a society; they offer places where we can contemplate beauty and meaning in our lives, provide a sanctuary where we can refresh our spirits and reflect on our lives.  Archives, museums and historical societies can educate and inspire all ages, from the senior living in retirement, to the child just beginning school and learning about both our individual and common heritage.  Investment in the arts and humanities is essential to our well-being as Americans, and to the generations who will follow us.
  

  As valued partners in our communities and the state, our collecting institutions need protection. At risk are vital funds through state and national granting organizations.  Join us as we listen, learn, and celebrate all these attributes at Maine Museums Day!

  
  

  Up Your Impact: Advocacy Tools for the Social Distance Era

  While the coronavirus has altered the methods of communication, expectations of availability, and even dress codes, the basics of advocacy remain the same. Relationship building, data collection and analysis, and effective storytelling are still key.  Join NEMA's executive director, Dan Yaeger, and director of engagement, Meg Winikates, for a training session aimed at bringing your advocacy game to the next level, get familiar with new tools, and learn how to keep your stakeholders and your public officials engaged in your mission and issues in the era of social distancing. 

  

  Attending online
  

  To participate in this online event you will need access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.  We will be using Zoom to host the presentation as an online videoconference.  Once you register, you will immediately be sent instructions for logging in via automatically sent email.

  If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection, you will still be able to call in on a telephone, but you will unfortunately not be able to see any of the participants or visuals. 

  
  

  Online registration is free and will be open through March 9.  We encourage collecting institutions, their volunteers and staff, students, and supporters across the state to attend.

  
  

  Spread the word
  

  Please use these materials to communicate about Maine Museums Day and about the impact of collecting institutions.

  • Sample language from New England Museum Association for inviting your legislators to Maine Museums Day and promoting the event via social media.
  • 2019 Economic Impact Statement from Maine Archives and Museums (free copies available upon request)
  • Museums Impact sheet from New England Museum Association
  • MAM Advocacy Toolkit

  
  

  Thank you to our event partner!
  

  

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• Online Workshop: Institutions, Racial Equity, and Diversity Planning

  • When
    24 Mar 2021
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    27

  Register

  Institutions, Racial Equity, and Diversity Planning

  An Online Workshop

  
  

  This 2-hour workshop affords participants the chance to reflect on the power that institutions wield in society, the inadvertent harm they can cause, and proven strategies institutions are using to be a force for social justice and equity.

  Together we will look at some of the ways that the history of white supremacy and the history of archives and museums are intertwined. We will look at how structural biases can persist in organizations despite the personal beliefs of individuals involved. We will review various institutional responses to racial equity concerns and introduce a methodology to evaluate the efficacy of these programs. Participants will leave with an expanded critical toolbox and resources related to both stakeholder engagement, and to recruiting, hiring, promotion, and retention of diverse volunteers, staff, and leadership.

   

  
  

  Your Presenter

  
  

  Dr. Gabriel Piser is co-founder of Big Sky Education and Strategy, an organization that works collaboratively with young people, educators, and institutional leaders to develop innovative programs, increase communication around difficult topics, and identify big-picture organizational solutions. He has over 15 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and manager in the fields of diversity and inclusion, social-emotional learning, and adult education. He holds a doctorate in Comparative Studies from the Ohio State University, an MA in Philosophy from Binghamton University, and a BA in Sociology from Earlham College. Gabriel is an expert facilitator with thousands of hours of experience leading groups through challenging conversations and reflective processes. He also has over a decade of experience teaching at the post-secondary level. At conferences, colleges, and schools across the country he has helped young people and adults explore important topics like racial bias, gender and sexuality, conflict resolution, and intergenerational understanding. As a facilitator, he brings a unique blend of rigor, humor, and sensitivity to trainings and workshops. 

  
  

  
  

  Attending an Online Workshop

  To participate in this online workshop you will need access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.  We will be using Zoom to host this workshop as an online videoconference.  Once you register, you will immediately be sent instructions for logging in via automatically sent email.

  If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection, you will still be able to call in on a telephone, but you will unfortunately not be able to see any of the participants or visuals. 

  
  

  Online registration will be open through March 24. Attendance is limited to 30 people; register soon to save your spot!

  Folks who register early will receive optional short readings and videos ahead of the event to maximize their learning experience during the workshop.

  The fee for members is $25.  Non-members pay $35.

  Members of MAM enjoy discounted registration (MAM members please log in first).  If you're not a MAM member, join today!

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