Partnership News
San Diego’s Historic Museums and Zoo Collaborate to Cut Carbon
Submitted by Jessica on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 2:41pm
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
Submitted by Jessica on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:42pmSan 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
Submitted by amanda on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 11:07amThe 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