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Keni Sturgeon posted a new Topic
Thursday, Oct 5, 2023 at 7:17 PM
IMLS Offers Video Resources for Grant Applicants
Museums and related organizations across the United States have six opportunities to apply for grants from the nation’s primary source of federal funding for museum services. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for six grant programs:
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Tavia Minnich posted a reply on Re: Slate Wall Activities
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 at 1:49 PM
Said: You could have the wall be a spot for photo backdrops. Maybe garland during the holidays. It could also be a neat spot for snowmen when it has snowed. Decals would be neat on it. Depending on what is around, you could have kits to make ...
Christine Santoro posted a reply on Re: Liability Waiver
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 at 10:06 AM
Said: We are considering a liability waiver for memberships and admissions. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I will do a little research and share suggestions.christine@cmeaston.orgChildren's Museum Easton (MA)
Starr Kelly posted a reply on Re: Slate Wall Activities
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 at 9:53 AM
Said: Hi Megan,We've used slate for an Korean Language interactive and the slate acts as writing tablets. We use water cups with brushes. It resets itself when it dries and is well received.
Megan Schwerman posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 at 9:48 AM
Slate Wall Activities
Our museum has an outdoor slate wall where we used to let guests draw with chalk. Unfortunately, the chalk was also used to draw on the side of our building and other surfaces outside and cleanup became too cumbersome for our team. We have transitioned to water painting which is going well, but have some concerns about continuing that activity in the winter months. We don't want kids getting their clothes wet when it is freezing cold outside.
Does anyone have a slate wall they hav...
Does anyone have a slate wall they hav...
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