[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-06-12

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Oregon Heritage News 2020-06-12

In this issue:

  *   Recording of Reopening Guidelines for Museums webinar available
  *   Oregon Historical Society Statement on Racial Justice & Equality
  *   Webinar - The Value of History During Crisis, June 18
  *   Webinar - Ready for Anything: Moving from Programs to Programming, June 18
  *   Updates to the National Trust Preservation Fund Guidelines
  *   Cultural organizations cite devastating COVID-19 losses in statewide Cultural Trust impact survey

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Recording of Reopening Guidelines for Museums webinar available

If you missed the June 8 webinar featuring the Recently released Reopening Guidelines for Museums, Zoos, and Gardens<https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2351H.pdf> you can now watch the recording.

This webinar was presented by Oregon Heritage, Oregon Museums Association, and Cultural Advocacy Coalition.

- View Recorded Webinar <https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/557127347301188610>
- General Slides<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Museum%20Reopening%20Guidance%20Slides.pdf> & Risk Management Slides<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Row%20Presentation%20-%20Heritage%20Commission%202020-06-08%20Reopening%20Risk%20Management.pdf>
- OHA Guidelines with added resources for museums <https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/OHA%20Guidelines%20for%20Reopening%20Resource%20Framework.pdf>

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Oregon Historical Society Statement on Racial Justice & Equality
* Taken from the June 8 OHS e-news

"In December of 2019, the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) was very proud to publish a special issue of the <https://t.e2ma.net/click/343mff/jtxycc/bj03jfb> Oregon Historical Quarterly<https://t.e2ma.net/click/343mff/jtxycc/rb13jfb> (OHQ), which was entirely devoted to the history of "White Supremacy & Resistance" in Oregon. The issue was guest edited by scholars Dr. Darrell Millner and Dr. Carmen Thompson. We said at that time that OHS and the OHQ are "not neutral on the subject of White supremacy. [We] believe that organizations, leaders, and public policies that advance and institutionalize the idea that people categorized as White are superior to other people are harmful, and always have been." Since its publication, this special issue has sparked conversations around the state about how white supremacy has been woven into many of our state's policies and social norms, as well as the many diverse people who have resisted that institutionalization.

Such conversations were important then, and they are even more important today, in light of the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota and many other Black men and women throughout our nation's history.

The resulting protests and marches that have occurred here in Oregon and across the country are a testament to the reality that it is long past time to root out and remove every last vestige of racial discrimination and inequality in our society.

In these turbulent and hopeful times, the Oregon Historical Society recommits itself to being a valuable resource by documenting, preserving, and sharing our state's history, from all perspectives, and in all its complexities. We hope that everyone will continue to help guide us in providing knowledge of the past and working to build a more just and equitable society in the future.

Let us remember and take inspiration from these words of the late Senator Mark Hatfield: "All of us need each other. All of us must lift and pull others as we rise. All of us must rise together - powerful, free, one self-determined people."

Sincerely,

Kerry Tymchuk
Executive Director, Oregon Historical Society

Mary Miller Faulkner
President, Oregon Historical Society Board of Trustees"

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Webinar: The Value of History During Crisis, June 18

June 18, 2pm PST
Presented by Ohio History Connection

We know we're living through historic times. As we make our way forward together, we're turning to our past to better understand what's happening in our world today. From the flu pandemic of 1918, the Great Depression and 9/11, history shows us parallels to our present that prove our best decisions are made in reflecting on the past.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on this topic with our panelists on the importance of history in leadership and decision making.

Panelists:
Mike Anderson, Chairman, The Andersons, Inc
Andra Geno, Title Operations Project Manager Creative Production, Netflix
Kelley Griesmer, President & CEO, The Women's Fund of Central Ohio
Dr. Jack Marchbanks, Director, Ohio Department of Transportation

Moderated by Chris Otter, Professor of History, The Ohio State University Department of History

This webinar is free, however registration is required.  Reserve your spot here!<https://ohiohistory.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ObJZA_qsRGeg_ZasqmyVBA>

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Webinar - Ready for Anything: Moving from Programs to Programming, June 18

June 18, 12pm PST
Presented by Texas Historical Commission

Are your organization's interpretive offerings ready for anything? When gatherings are limited, in-person programs can't be all museums offer, and when sites are closed, on-site interpretation isn't enough. Learn to shift from "programs" to all-encompassing "programming" that can serve your audience better whether there is a crisis or not, be more effective under tighter budgets, and keep the interpretation alive even when access to an interpreter is limited.

Museums Unbound will share how to assess your offerings, complete with frameworks and activities to help implement these changes with your team. They will also discuss ways that any site can build engagement into non-facilitated programming. Learn to incorporate creativity, adventure, personalization, and educational standards into the visitor experience, making your programming stronger than before and ready for whatever comes around.

Jodi Larson & Hannah Kellogg are part of the consultancy Museums Unbound, and together they've been in the museum world for nearly three decades. They've worked in history museums and living history sites, archaeological sites, open-air venues, science centers, craft museums, art galleries, nature centers, art museums, and once on an island full of bears as a park ranger. They've earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in Public History, Museum Studies, and History, studied nonprofit management, got certified by the National Association of Interpretation, and founded Museums Unbound. Jodi and Hannah aim to change the way we change the world and have worked on three continents with museums and cultural sites of all shapes and sizes.

Jodi is the Programs & Education Specialist at the Lake Jackson Historical Association in Lake Jackson, TX where she overseas programs and events at two historic sites, as well as a traditional museum. Hannah's work is anything but traditional, as she is the Site Manager of the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park where she does it all--including milking the cow.

Register here.<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6193595585372100880>

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Updates to the National Trust Preservation Fund Guidelines

To better meet the needs of the preservation field during this difficult time, the National Trust has made modifications to our Preservation Fund<https://us.e-activist.com/ea-action/enclick?ea.url.id=494361&clid=10028&ea.campaigner.email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&ea.campaigner.id=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==&ea_broadcast_target_id=0> grant guidelines for the upcoming June 15 deadline.

These guideline changes will provide increased flexibility and continued support for preservation work across the country as we all adjust to new realities brought on by the current health and economic crises. These expanded guidelines include allowances for organizational capacity building activities, project-specific staffing costs, and increased flexibility around our matching requirement.

Grants from the National Trust Preservation Funds encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for planning and education projects. Grants range $2,500 to $5,000.

Additional Grant Deadlines

  *   Henry A. Jordan, M.D. Preservation Excellence Fund (June 15):<https://us.e-activist.com/ea-action/enclick?ea.url.id=494362&clid=10028&ea.campaigner.email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&ea.campaigner.id=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==&ea_broadcast_target_id=0> The fund supports innovative projects and programs in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
  *   Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund (June 15):<https://us.e-activist.com/ea-action/enclick?ea.url.id=494363&clid=10028&ea.campaigner.email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&ea.campaigner.id=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==&ea_broadcast_target_id=0> These grants are designed to encourage preservation at the local level by providing money for the acquisition, maintenance, and preservation of historic landmarks and memorials on the Eastern Shore of Maryland used solely for public educational charitable purposes.

Forum Webinars
During these challenging times, all Forum webinars are free, and open to the public. All times are in ET.

  *   Virtual Public Meetings Part 2: Lessons from the Field<https://us.e-activist.com/ea-action/enclick?ea.url.id=494364&clid=10028&ea.campaigner.email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&ea.campaigner.id=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==&ea_broadcast_target_id=0> will include results from a National Alliance of Preservation Commission survey of members, examples from local practitioners, and lessons learned to date that can be applied now and in the future. Thursday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m.
  *   What is Our "New Normal" Like?<https://us.e-activist.com/ea-action/enclick?ea.url.id=494365&clid=10028&ea.campaigner.email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&ea.campaigner.id=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==&ea_broadcast_target_id=0> explores how Main Street, business owners and entrepreneurs, historic sites, and heritage travel can play a key role in America's recovery as communities re-open. Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 p.m.
  *   Creating a Successful Case Statement<https://us.e-activist.com/ea-action/enclick?ea.url.id=494366&clid=10028&ea.campaigner.email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&ea.campaigner.id=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==&ea_broadcast_target_id=0> provides guidelines for developing a strong case statement, which will better position your organization's efforts to build financial support. Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m.
  *   All archived webinars can be found online.<https://us.e-activist.com/ea-action/enclick?ea.url.id=494367&clid=10028&ea.campaigner.email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&ea.campaigner.id=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==&ea_broadcast_target_id=0>

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Cultural organizations cite devastating COVID-19 losses in statewide Cultural Trust impact survey
*From June 11 Oregon Cultural Trust Press Release found here<https://culturaltrust.org/blog/news/cultural-organizations-cite-devastating-covid-19-losses-in-statewide-cultural-trust-impact-survey/>.

The majority of Oregon's cultural organizations are facing suspension of operations or permanent closure due the COVID-19 impact, reveals an Oregon Cultural Trust survey released today.

The most comprehensive survey of Oregon's cultural community since the crisis began, the survey includes data and comments from 330 cultural nonprofits representing 83 percent of Oregon counties. Participants project a collective loss of $40 million and average losses of $121,281 through June 30. The majority of respondents (54 percent) have annual revenues of less than $250,000 and operate outside of the Portland Metro area.

More than half (51 percent) of respondents have not applied for the federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP), likely due to the fact that 44 percent employ less than one full-time staff member - relying mostly on a volunteer workforce. Of the 49 percent that did apply for PPP, only 73 percent have received funds to-date. More than 90 percent of those that did receive PPP funds report the funding is "not adequate to support their financial losses."

"The PPP loan is a financial band-aid for the short term, but for us to continue to provide our essential service...there will be a need for continued relief funding well into the next fiscal year and possibly beyond," reports the Tillicum Foundation, which operates nonprofit radio stations in Astoria, Tillamook and Warrenton.

"Quite frankly right now it looks grim," reports the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, "when the PPP monies are gone we may be looking at a 'staffless' OCCA for a while."

Because most cultural organizations rely on large gatherings for ticket and rental revenue, they rank at the top of Oregon business sectors most severely affected by the crisis<https://www.oregon4biz.com/assets/docs/C19BizSurveyResults.pdf>. They also will be the slowest to reopen, given the indefinite ban on large gatherings due to COVID-19. "Without any earned revenue, we are relying entirely on philanthropy and government support," reports the Portland Art Museum.

"[Without relief funding,] we will have to close our doors and lose the investment of our community over 30 years," reports the Gilbert House Children's Museum in Salem.

The survey also revealed particular hardship for cultural organizations in rural areas. Bend's High Desert Museum reports that "museums and cultural organizations in more rural areas will be hit hardest immediately and will have a much longer recovery period - we saw this during the recession and the indicators point to a similar pattern now...funding to help organizations like the High Desert Museum be resilient for the next 12-24 months is critical."

Survey comments also reflect the concern cultural organizations have for the vulnerable populations they serve. The Shadow Project, which provides learning support for children with disabilities, reports that "during COVID-19 these children are even more vulnerable, at highest risk of falling further behind and exacerbated mental health disorders."

"Underserved rural populations define the youth and families we serve," reports the Drexel H. Foundation in Vale, where 21 percent of the population lives in poverty. Their outreach programs are "free to all, reducing economic barriers to learning, cultural experiences and art participation for all ethnic groups. Grantors have cancelled funding opportunities we had counted upon....[t]oo many resources have disappeared."

The Cultural Trust is currently awaiting Legislative consideration of its Emergency Cultural Relief Fund<https://culturaltrust.org/blog/news/oregon-legislature-to-consider-emergency-relief-funding-for-arts-and-culture/> proposal, which would deploy up to $10 million of its $29 million permanent fund to create an emergency relief funding program for Oregon's cultural organizations.

See a visual representation of the survey results<https://culturaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/ECRF_SurveyFindings_DataViz_Layout.pdf>.

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.
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