Partnership News

San Diego’s Historic Museums and Zoo Collaborate to Cut Carbon

San Diego’s Historic Museums and Zoo Collaborate to Cut Carbon
Balboa Park Cultural Partnership Recognized for Energy Efficiency Leadership

Balboa Park Cultural Partnership Releases 2011 Achievement Report

San Diego (March, 2012) – Balboa Park is fast becoming a cornerstone for other cities to watch. Through collaboration, community building and ongoing communication, the Balboa Park Sustainability Program (BPSP) has developed a shared vision for “greening” Balboa Park. It continues to advance solutions that will help protect Park resources and strengthen economic viability, while enhancing staff and visitor experience and enjoyment.

Excellence in Art Museum Teaching and Benefits of Art Museum Learning

The National Art Education Association has adopted position statements on excellence in art museum teaching and the benefits of art museum learning.

Position Statement on Excellence in Art Museum Teaching
Adopted March 2012

Park News

'Chief Fossil' Brings SDNHM Back to Life

When Michael “Mick” Hager took over the San Diego Natural History Museum in 1991, one of the West’s three oldest scientific institutions was mired in “years of malaise,” as one headline said at the time. Deep in debt and spinning from a carousel of managers, the museum’s future was unclear.

Read more on the U-T's website

Plaza de Panama Walking Tours

Walking tours offered for Plaza de Panama Project on the third Saturday of every month. The next tour is scheduled for Saturday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m.

'San Diego's Craft Revolution' - a New Mingei Exhibit

Union-Tribune contributer Maren Dougherty takes us inside the new Mingei International Museum exhibit entitled "San Diego's Craft Revolution." Read more.

Events

Smithsonian Evaluation Workshop Series

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 (All day) - Monday, July 9, 2012 (All day)

The Learning Institute is partnering with the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies to pilot this new evaluation workshop series in San Diego. In addition to the workshops outlined below, participants would also receive special access to a new online community focused on evaluation that is being created by the Smithsonian.

Program Description - Creating Audience-Centered Project Outcomes

Balboa Park Rising Leaders

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Balboa Park Rising Leaders
Happy Hour
Tuesday, May 29
4:00-5:30 p.m.

Understanding the Operations + Maintenance LEED Rating System

Hattox Hall
Friday, June 1, 2012 - 8:00am - 4:30pm

Join us for part one of our Two-Part LEED Summer Workshops: Understanding the Operations + Maintenance LEED Rating System (RSVP)

Collaboration and Innovation in Action: A Balboa Park Walkabout

Monday, June 4, 2012 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Sustainable Brands 2012 Conference participants will learn about the sustainability retrofits, programs and practices implemented by three Balboa Park institutions: the San Diego Natural History Museum, Mingei International Museum and the Museum of Photographic Arts.  This reception-style tour will provide a breadth of knowledge and experience from energy experts and Balboa Park Facility Directors

The Balboa Park Collaboration Walk-About