Exhibits on a Shoestring October 27 - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. by Tammy Barnes, Tibbits Opera House What makes a museum exhibit communicate its message successfully? How do historical organizations present concepts so they are compelling to visitors but still within the budget? Building professional-looking exhibits on a limited budget has become easier in recent years due to advancements in graphic design and printing technologies. Drawing from personal experiences working in small museums, the speaker will address several low-cost options for designing and mounting displays. Organizations with changing exhibit areas are especially encouraged to attend. Please Note: This workshop will take place at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, MI, 48911. Remote access will be available. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website! Taming the Chaos and Clutter: Collections Management for Small Museums October 27 - 1-4 p.m. Special Off-Site Workshop in Gaylord by Robert Myers, Historical Society of Michigan Many small museums and historical societies struggle with basic curatorial issues related to their artifact, textile, archival, and other collections. Collections management on a limited budget poses many challenges. This workshop will address a wide variety of storage, preservation, cataloging, and legal issues and will be led by a professional curator with decades of experiences in museum work. Please Note: This workshop will take place at Jay's Sporting Goods, 1151 S. Otsego Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735. Remote access will NOT be available. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website! _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm@hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Registration Details New for 2017! Participants can now "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon (unless noted) at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. If you are a personal member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM Individual Level 1 membership. Future History Skills Workshops <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Wednesday, November 8 Special Off-Site Workshop in Marquette Taming the Chaos and Clutter: Collections Management for Small Museums Friday, November 10 Taking Oral Histories One Step Further Friday, December 8 Make the Internet Your Friend: Websites for Historical Organizations This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.