Historic Clothing Construction Workshop
Registration Form The Society of the Friends of Missouri Town 1855 is pleased to announce that we are sponsoring a two-day event by The Sewing Academy featuring workshops presented by Elizabeth Stewart Clark. On April 13th and 14th, 2012, Mrs. Clark will bring her expertise in historic clothing construction to the Historic Woods Chapel Church [...]
2012 RFP for Conference Concurrent Sessions
At the Crossroads of Change: Traditions and Visions – 2012 Annual Conference – Newton, Kansas – October 24-26 The Kansas Museums Association invites you to submit session proposals that explore the successes, challenges and opportunities available to Kansas museums. We are seeking sessions related to collaboration, marketing and public relations, collections care, exhibits, education, volunteer [...]
Photographing the West – The Butler County History Center – Feb 3 to Mar 10
Red Desert, Green Prairie, Blue Sky: Photographing the West Exhibit Opens February 3rd and continues through March 10th at The Butler County History Center, Home of the Kansas Oil Museum. Red Desert, Green Prairie, Blue Sky: Photographing the West opens this week at The Butler County History Center, 383 E. Central, El Dorado, KS. This [...]
Exodusters – Kansas Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway
Have you ever heard of Exodusters? Keep reading to hear about the development of this new historic tour. The Kansas Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway was selected by US Federal Highway Administration to be featured in their partnership with the National Park Service honoring the anniversary of the Civil War. The area surrounding the [...]
Black Visual Art – Wichita Art Museum & The Kansas African American Museum – Feb18
Exploring a New Field in Collecting: Black Visual Art A Discussion with Artist Samella Lewis and Collectors Harmon and Harriet Kelley Presented by the Friends of Wichita Art Museum (WAM) and The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM) Please join us on Saturday, February 18 for an afternoon with artist, art historian, curator and professor, Dr. [...]
Work by Giovanetti and Pezzino – Mulvane Art Museum – Feb 4 to Mar 18
Paintings and prints by Miguel Angel Giovanetti and Fernando Pezzino will be on display at the Mulvane Art Museum in Topeka, Kansas during February 4 – March 18, 2012. Buenos Aires, Argentina artist, Miguel Angel Giovanetti will show works from his “Open Shapes and Ovals” series. The “Open Shapes” pieces are geometric interpretations of a [...]
On Slavery’s Border Discussion – National Archives at KC – Feb 22
Diane Mutti Burke to discuss On Slavery’s Border: Missouri’s Small Slave-holding Households, 1815-1865 Kansas City (MO)… The National Archives at Kansas City will host Diane Mutti Burke on Wednesday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of her book On Slavery’s Border: Missouri’s Small Slave-holding Households, 1815-1865. Mutti Burke will be available to sign [...]
Flash Exhibit – Kansas Aviation Museum – Feb 18 & 19
Flash Exhibit to Feature Olive Ann Beech Collection You have heard of a flash mob, during which a group of individuals suddenly begin singing the Hallelujah Chorus in the middle of a shopping mall? Well the Kansas Aviation Museum is slated to hold the first ever, world-debut of the flash exhibit. It is believed that [...]
Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center Seeks CEO
The Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center CEO Search Committee is launching a search for a new President and CEO who will report directly to the Cosmosphere’s Governing Board of Directors. Chris Orwoll, former President and CEO, announced his departure in November 2011. Since then, the Cosmosphere has been under the leadership of Interim President and [...]
Executive Director Opening – Butler County History Center
Butler County Director Position Description Butler County History Center and Kansas Oil Museum is seeking a well-qualified and dynamic individual who will lead the organization in the next stage of its development. This individual will be expected to expand community participation, enhance visitor experience, and grow resource capabilities all in accordance with the museum’s strategic [...]
