The 2010 Museum Institute at Sagamore, sponsored by the Upstate History Alliance, will focus on Vision, Mission, Money. The Institute is a reflective, intensive, four day retreat at Great Camp Sagamore in the Adirondacks that gives New York State museum professionals the opportunity to learn, reflect, and work with their colleagues throughout the state.
The 2010 Institute is September 21-24, 2010. Acceptance to the Institute is by application only and applications will become available early summer 2010.
About the Institute
The Museum Institute at Sagamore provides museum professionals in New York State opportunities in a historic, reflective setting to:
• Grow individually and professionally
• Think creatively about the power and importance of museums
• Build diverse networks
• Acquire the skills needed to advance the work of organizations
Beginning in 1997, the Museum Institute at Sagamore has brought together New York’s museum professionals with a diverse group of presenters including George Hein, Tufts University; planning consultant Dorothy Chen-Courtin, Lynn Dierking of the Institute for Learning Innovation, consultant Elaine Gurian, historian and exhibition developer Christopher Clarke, and many other notable museum professionals. The Institute is held at Great Camp Sagamore in the Adirondacks, a National Historic Landmark that provides a unique setting for learning and reflection.
Those who have attended consistently rate the Institute highly. In evaluations, participants have said:
"I have learned so much. New ideas, possibilities, and changes that will create a much more active and engaging museum."
"All the presenters were great....it is the most valuable conference I have been to."
"It reminded me of how much I love what I do; and how important and powerful our organizations can be in our community."
"I thought this whole conference was invigorating and enlightening!"
The Institute is created by the Upstate History Alliance, an organization that provides a wide variety of training and professional development opportunities for museums in upstate and elsewhere in New York. These include administration of the Grants for Museum Advancement Program, roundtables, an annual conference, workshops, and traveling exhibitions. The institute is made possible, in part, by support from the New York State Council on the Arts.
Who should Attend
The Museum Institute at Sagamore is open to individuals who are currently employed or serve in a leadership position with a museum or museum service organization. Up to twenty-five participants are selected through a competitive application process that evaluates the following:
• Professional experience, including evidence of leadership experience
• Ability to influence policy and effect change in the applicant’s institution and the museum field
• Commitment to the museum field
• Career progress
• Motivation and goals for participating in the Institute
• Recommendation and support from the applicant’s institution
How Do I Apply?
Applications are due July 16th (postmark date) and successful applicants will be notified in early August.
What is the Fee?
The total cost to participate in the institute including food, lodging, an extensive resource binder, and all conference materials is $525 for individuals working in New York State museums, $625 for out of state participants. Preference is given to New York State participants.
Travel Grants AvailableTo advance New York's cultural institutions and encourage professional development, NYSCA advocates professional travel. Go! Grants provide museum staff members and volunteers the opportunity to expand their horizons through the support of travel to professional workshops, such as the Museum Institute at Sagamore. Registration fees, travel fees and lodging costs up to $750 can all be supported through a Go! Grant. Click here for Go! Grants. Grant applications to attend the Museum Institute at Sagamore must be postmarked by July 16, 2010.
Questions?
Please contact the Upstate History Alliance with any questions at 800.895.1648; info@upstatehistory.org
