February News: Symposium, Webinar, Grants, Resources

There are a number of exciting opportunities for learning and supporting our museums this month - find what you need to keep moving forward!

FREE MPMA Webinar: Learn about the 2023 EDCOM Award Winner: Bringing Arts Integration to Youth

Feb 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM

BRAINY (BRinging Arts INtegration to Youth) is an integrated arts project at the University Center for the Arts (UCA) at Colorado State University (CSU) located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The project, which began as a pilot in the 2009-2010 academic year, is now in its fifteenth programming year. BRAINY brings 4th grade students from area Title-1 designated elementary schools to the UCA for a full day of interactive arts experiences in four arts disciplines practiced at the center – music, theatre, dance and art – taught by CSU students, supervised by faculty.

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FREE Symposium: Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy 

Friday, February 23 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
106 & 203 Green Hall | University of Kansas
1535 W. 15th Street | Lawrence, KS

This year's symposium examines how legal and museum professionals work to navigate the complex issues found in the field of art law. The program will discuss restitution and repatriation, trade of cultural property and the ethical stewardship of objects in museums. The symposium will host academics, legal scholars and museum professionals for discussions rooted in the public policy considerations of art law issues.

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Kansas Tourism and Kansas Commerce Grant Opportunities

The Office of Rural Prosperity: Rural Murals - This grant helps communities with fewer than 10,000 residents create murals and public art projects to beautify public gathering spaces and serve as new tourist attractions. Applications open February 15th.  You will be able find more information here.

Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) - Grant applications are due February 23rd for the following:  General Operating Support, Arts Everywhere, Public Art & Murals, and Visiting Artists. 

Attraction Development Grant (ADGP) - Applications for the Kansas Tourism Attraction Development Grant are now open and are due March 31st. You can view the guidelines and information here.

Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) - Applications for the Emergency HEAL Grants, which are intended to bring rural downtown buildings back from likely demolition or collapse, are due June 3rd.  

Humanities Kansas Resources for 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

From Humanities Kansas:

In 2024, HK will be commemorating the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision with free resources for you to use to explore the legacy of this landmark Supreme Court decision. We hope you'll find them helpful!

• Book a Speakers Bureau presentation exploring the legacy of the Brown v. Board decision and bring the speaker to your community. Visit HK's Speakers Bureau page to get started. Topics include an overview of the case, civil rights photography, the women involved, and the impact of the decision on the Mexican American community. These topics will be available through 2024.
• Apply for a grant to explore the impact and legacy of Brown in your own community.  Apply using the existing Humanities for All and Culture Preservation guidelines and deadlines, and be sure to address how your project enhances the themes of Brown v. Board of Education in your project narrative.
• Attend the Spring online Big Idea presentations and discussions! Big Idea presentations can be livestreamed for your patrons for a "group watch" or watched individually. The season kicks off on January 12 at noon central time with "Will We Overcome? Brown at 70" with Cheryl Brown Henderson, Founding Director of the Brown Foundation for Educational Equity. Free. Registration required. Additional Big Idea presentations are scheduled for February 9, March 15, April 12, and May 10. Visit HK's calendar of events for more information or follow us on social media!