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CMOG Applications Open
Application deadline 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, June 30, 2020
"The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries will deliver 2020-21 heritage grant programs as quickly as possible, to assist organizations that are dealing with significant reductions in revenue caused by closures to reduce the spread of COVID-19."
"The application for the 2020-21 Community Museum Operating and Pay Equity Grants Program (CMOG/PE) is now available on the Transfer Payment Ontario system.
To assist organizations during the COVID-19 emergency, this year, the application has been shortened to make it faster and easier to apply. In addition, the requirements to meet the Standards for Community Museums in Ontario will not be tested this year.
The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Read more HERE.
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Resources on Reopening Museums
The OMA has compiled a list of resources on Preparing for Recovery and Re-Opening of museums. Resources are depending on public health directions and jurisdictions, from provinces where museums can reopen to the International Council of Museums (ICOM). View the page HERE.The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) has created an additional collection of resources from both Canadian and non-Canadian sources, pertaining to the reopening of museums during the COVID-19 pandemic. View the resources HERE. |
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Webinar Recording Available:
Confessions of a Museum Professional 3.0:
The Quarantine Edition
The Group of Ontario Emerging Museum Professionals (GOEMP) Committee presented the third edition of “Confessions of a Museum Professional.” This project invited colleagues to share anonymously written postcards about studying and working in the cultural sector. Submissions posed questions, shared frustrations, and told stories about the workplace, educational training, experiences, and failures within the arts, culture, and heritage community.
The webinar recording is now available online HERE.
The presentation slides are available HERE.
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#MuseumsConnectON Member Check-ins
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10am
Are you missing your museum colleagues? Join the OMA every Wednesday morning for an informal chat and update. Every week there will be a brief presentation from OMA staff on a theme followed by an open discussion. This is an opportunity for you to connect with the OMA and with your colleagues across the province.
Meeting #7 – Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10am
Member Check-ins will be held in Zoom Meetings.
- Register in advance HERE.
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Note: if you do not have a reliable internet connection, you can join by phone (cellular or landline) to hear and participate in the conversation.
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#MuseumFromHome
While museums are closed to ensure social distancing in the face of COVID-19 they are actively engaging audiences online!
The OMA invites its institutional members to join the #MuseumFromHome campaign on the Discover Ontario Museums website to highlight the activities available from home for teachers, school kids, families and museum lovers alike.
Museums can be featured on the #MuseumFromHome page by updating their What's On events and tagging them with the campaign. For an instruction guide, please email membership@museumsontario.ca.
An Institutional membership includes a public listing on the Discover Ontario Museums website– accessed by approximately 6,000 unique visitors a month, with 60% from the US or abroad directed from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport website.
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Digital Platforms for Heritage Places 101
Thursday, May 28 at 12:00 PM ET
Presented by NSERC CREATE Heritage Engineering Program (Carleton University), National Trust for Canada
With much of Canada still in lockdown, now's the time to amplify your heritage place's online profile through digital access and storytelling. In this introductory webinar, we’ll give you the basics on media, tools, and platforms you can use to launch your heritage place's digital presence, provide entry level insights on photography and photogrammetry, and unpack the benefits of digital outreach.
Read more and register HERE.
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Helping your NFP Organization
Weather the Economic Storm
Thursday, May 28 at 1pm ET / 10am PT
The global health crisis has placed world markets in a precarious position with no end in sight. In this time of uncertainty, we’ve seen many not-for-profit organizations across Canada struggle to retain donors and stay afloat. So, what can you do to keep your organization financially and operationally strong during these challenging times?
In this webinar, we will discuss the common issues that NPOs tend to face during a recession, as well as immediate measures and long term strategies that organizations can put in place to weather the economic storm.
Read more and register HERE.
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ONN Upcoming Webinars and Resources
Webinar: Supporting frontline and essential workers: The importance of decent work during a crisis
Thu, May 28, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
ONN and Imagine Canada are pleased to present a series of free webinars to support nonprofits and charities. How can we support these workers during and after the crisis? By implementing and advocating for decent work.
Read more and register HERE.
Webinar: How to cut, contain and restructure costs in uncertain times
Thu, June 4, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Join Finance and Strategy Transformation Strategist, Betty Ferreira FCPA, FCMA on June 4 at 2pm to learn how to strategically cut, contain and restructure costs during COVID-19.
Read more and register HERE.
Blog post: Rebuilding communities through arts and culture – and decent work
By Randall Terada
Art creates the pathways that bring people together. It nurtures connection and builds community. And looking to the future, Ontario’s artists and cultural sector are re-engaging communities for an equitable, collective recovery from COVID-19. Workers, organizations, and funders alike are all stepping up.
Read more HERE.
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Creating Digital Benefits &
Virtual Access for Members
May 28, 2020 03:00 PM ET
During the past several months of coronavirus closures, many museums and cultural organizations have pioneered new digital content to keep their members and visitors engaged during these unprecedented closures.
Join Dan Sullivan (Head of Growth and Partnerships @ Cuseum), Sarah Owens (Membership Manager @ Exploratorium), Kara Fikse (Advancement Events Manager @ Carnegie Museums), & Cat Harper (Guest Services & Events Manager @ National Steinbeck Center) for a webinar to discuss digital and virtual memberships and how to offer digital access to your members.
Read more and register HERE.
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How Museums Across Canada and Around the World Are Reopening During COVID-19
Explore how museums, art galleries, and cultural organizations across Canada and around the world are reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following case studies explore how different museums and cultural attractions from Canada and around the world are approaching reopening to the public. We do not endorse any of these examples or encourage organizations to emulate them, but present them as examples to take into consideration when developing your own reopening plans.
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Call for Proposals for the 2020-21
Community Cultural Action Fund
in Official Languages
The Department of Canadian Heritage, via the Ministry of Francophone Affairs, has issued a call for Proposals for the 2020-21 Community Cultural Action Fund.
The deadline for submitting proposals to Canadian Heritage is June 8, 2020. Applications must be submitted through the Province and not directly to the Federal Government.
Please send any new proposals to Kim Hewitt, Senior Policy / Program Advisor, MHSTCI (kim.hewitt@ontario.ca) for internal ministry approval by noon Tuesday June 2, 2020. Please note if you have a nil report or if you intend to use this opportunity.
Projects will be funded through a 50/50 cost sharing arrangement, with the agencies matching federal funding allocations. Multi-year projects are not considered this year. The Federal Government evaluates all proposals and makes final decisions.
If you have any questions or interest in submitting a proposal, please contact Marie-Grace Uwase at Marie-Grace.Uwase@ontario.ca or call 647-808-8479
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Curator
Aurora Historical Society
The Aurora Historical Society is seeking a Curator to manage and enhance its treasured Hillary House, a National Historic Site. Responsibilities will include preservation and promotion of the site and its collection, and promoting its profile, reach, and impact, through the creative use of media and engaging public programming, focused on appealing to our members and to the diverse population of our community. The conservation of our National Historic site and its architecture is guided by the Ontario Heritage Trust, and the preservation of the site and collection must be responsibly managed to ensure its proper physical care, including climate control, pest prevention and cleaning routines.
Deadline Jun 02, 2020
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Collections Manager
Beachville District Museum
Beachville District Museum is looking for a professional and task-oriented Collections Manager (C.M.) to coordinate exhibitions, lead cataloguing projects and assist with collections storage upgrades.
Deadline before 6:00pm on May 28, 2020.
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Director/ Curator
Homer Watson House and Gallery
The Homer Watson House and Gallery is seeking an authentic, bold, creative and highly-adaptable leader who can continue advancing the great work of our amazing team. The Director/Curator is responsible for managing, developing, maintaining and overseeing all aspects of the HWHG, including administration, operations, collection management, exhibition production, programming, public relations and fundraising. This strong leader will guide a professional staff and report to the HWHG Foundation Board of Directors.
As the Gallery’s staff manager, you will build and maintain a positive and productive atmosphere for staff and nurture innovation. You will set and promote the direction and overall vision for the Gallery and implement strategies to attain its goals.
Deadline Aug 15, 2020
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Ontario Museum Jobs
The OMA features job listings from the online submissions received through our website. To submit a listing for an open position at your institution, CLICK HERE! |
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The OMA Welcomes Your Support
If you are already an OMA member, please renew your membership when you receive an email reminder. If you are not a member, please consider joining, either as an institution or an individual. You can find information about member categories and benefits on our website.
Please also consider making a donation to the OMA on our website or through Canada Helps.
Your support of the OMA and your participation in events like this webinar make us stronger as a sector, and we appreciate each and everyone one of you.
An OMA membership connects you with our network of over 1000 members, representing 700 museums, galleries, and heritage sites across the province. In addition, an OMA membership provides you with the latest news via the ONmuseums newsletter, eNews alerts, and COVID-19 resources to mitigate impact for Ontario museums, galleries and heritage sites.
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COVID-19 Resources
The OMA has prepared a dedicated webpage of COVID-19 communications and resources, updated as new information and resources become available.
Read more HERE.
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We're Here to Help!
For all questions or inquiries please contact the OMA: community@museumsontario.ca or call 416-348-8672 / 1-866-662-8672.
Marie G. Lalonde
Executive Director
mlalonde@museumsontario.ca
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