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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 [...]
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 [...]
KMA Announces Institutional Grant Awards
Gardner Historical Museum- Operation Safe Collection Funds to be used to insulate and panel board the walls and ceiling of an existing facility on the property so that it can be utilized as an artifact collection storage space. The furnace and AC will also be renovated to control the environment. Baker Arts Center- After School [...]
The Kansas Hall of Fame Calls For Nominations
Hall_of_Fame_Nomination_Form (Word Document) Topeka – The Kansas Hall of Fame at the Great Overland Station is calling for nominations from across the state of Kansas. Hall of Fame officials anticipate five to seven honorees to be inducted into the Kansas Hall of Fame at a Gala Ceremony on June 15, 2012, and are asking Kansans [...]
Kansas Sesquicentennial Road Signs Available for Museums
Photo of Road Signs Are you interested in collecting a piece of Kansas sesquicentennial history? In recognition of the 150th anniversary of statehood, the Kansas Department of Transportation placed road signs on major highways along the state’s boarder. I hope you were able to see them in your travels. It is time for the signs [...]
The Kansas African American Museum Director of Development
The Kansas African American Museums seeks a Director of Development. This position reports to the Executive Director of The Kansas African American Museum. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. For complete position description
KMA Board Meets at New Flint Hills Discovery Center
Members of the Kansas Museums Association Board of Directors had a sneak preview of the new Flint Hills Discovery Center. Bob Workman, Executive Director, provided a tour and treated the board to lunch. Watch for the official opening of the Center in the Spring 2012.
KMA Seeks Location for 2013 Annual Conference (RFP)
Kansas Museums Association Requests for Proposals 2013 Annual Conference Proposed Dates Late October – Early November Wednesday – Friday (Bidding is Open to all KMA Regions ) 2013 KMA Conference Request for Proposal
