A MESSAGE TO THE MVC COMMUNITY
from Elena Brokaw, The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director
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PLANS FOR RE-OPENING
While all sites are still closed to the public, MVC is preparing to re-open with limited, members-only hours, in mid-July, expanding to the general public in August.
Thank you to all of you who completed our online survey. Your responses are critical in developing our re-opening plans. Our first priority upon re-opening will be the safety of guests and staff. We will have more information about what to expect when you visit the museum in the next e-blast.
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It is interesting to be leading a history organization during historic times.
This week, MVC has lots to share with you, including new jigsaw puzzles, the launch of an on-line film series discussion, a new virtual tour, and much more.
First, we will share with you some introspection we have been doing. Over the last two weeks, MVC has been working to define what the Museum of Ventura County’s role can and should be during this time of reckoning for racism, both conscious and unconscious. After much thought and internal debate, we believe that as a regional art and history museum, our role is to:
1. Inspire and promote dialogue,
2. Foster a culture of the inclusion of diverse perspectives and populations,
3. Document the regional activism and response through proactive collecting, and
4. Share the history of regional events that speak to what is happening now.
We are working to develop programs and platforms that will fulfill these goals, and will share them with our community as we refine them.
We also are committed to addressing racism. MVC was forced to start a deep self-examination when we faced an organizational crisis in 2017. At that time, we realized that our internal and external practices and structure were not as inclusive as they should be for an organization that is of, by, and for the county. To that end, we created policies that specify that our committees should be representative of the geographic, ethnic, and socio-economic make-up of the county. We are changing our collections policy and plan to ensure that we proactively build a collection that represents our region’s diverse stories. These are good beginnings: but there is much more that needs to be done.
We would like to know what you think we as an institution can and should do. Please click here to send in your ideas, thoughts or concerns. Elena Brokaw
The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director
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Go Behind The Scenes
at the Museum of Ventura County
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MVC Insider is the new Facebook Live broadcast that offers viewers a unique, in-depth glimpse behind the scenes at the Museum.
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In episode 2, Bob Cromwell, Education Manager, and Steven Krystek, Musuem Educator, will take you on a brief historical tour of the Agriculture Museum and the exhibit “Throwing Shade,” as well as sing a song or two.
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In episode 3, Anna Bermudez, Chief Curator of Exhibits & Collections, shares stories behind artwork created in response to times of crisis, including a MOCA Torso by renowned sculptor Robert Graham.
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Step Inside The Albinger Archaeological Museum
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Join us on this exciting and extensive virtual tour of the Albinger Archaeological Museum, where you will discover an amazing array of items found on this historic archaeological site.
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FILM DISCUSSION WITH IVOR DAVIS
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Hollywood’s Long Love Affair with Ventura County
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Join MVC for a Zoom Conversation with Ivor Davis.
Thursday, June 25th @ 6:30 PM
Renowned journalist Ivor Davis will discuss numerous behind the scenes stories around films partially filmed on location in Ventura County.
The first 40 people to RSVP by June 19 th to Denise Sindelar at dsindelar@venturamuseum.org will be invited to join Ivor in a fun and enlightening film discussion.
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Museums on the Edge:
Stories of Transformation and Failure
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Thursday, June 18, 2020 12:00PM–1:00PM
Lunch and Learn is a free program created by the California Association of Museum that brings relevant content to you at your desk.
Museums on the Edge: Stories of Transformation and Failure was originally presented at the CAM 2020 conference in Los Angeles and has been adapted for a webinar format.
This free webinar features the perspectives of three very different museums that each confronted an institutional crisis: one failed, one persevered, and one was transformed.
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Presenters:
Elena Brokaw
Executive Director, Museum of Ventura County
Susana Smith Bautista
Museum Adviser (formerly of the Pasadena Museum of California Art)
Jeanette Kihs
Executive Director, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
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Congratulations to Linda Windsor,
winner of our Get Art Smart Part II
Quizlet. Linda wins a $50 gift certificate to B. On Main, a Ventura County small business.
Tune in next week for the next Quizletand your chance to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to the Ventura County small business of your choice! The Museum of Ventura County believes in supporting local businesses, especially during this time of need.
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BUSY BEES AT THE AG MUSEUM
is a lesson on bees with interactive features such as videos, and images that can be manipulated.
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NEW JIGSAW PUZZLES
Take a moment or two to relax with over 30 online jigsaw puzzles using photographs from the Museum’s collections.
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WHO WAS MONDOS MARY?
With summer approaching, brush up on your local surfing history!
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THE 19th: VOTES FOR WOMEN
Share your stories and photos about voting: a vivid memory you have around voting, why you vote, is it important?
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Learning To See Outreach is an award-winning, in-school, cross-curricular program with an emphasis on critical thinking, innovation and diversity.
Each classroom experienced lessons inspired by Focus on the Masters documented artists whose indigenous roots inspire their artwork.
Featuring artwork by AVID students from Anacapa Middle School, Cabrillo Middle School, DeAnza Academy of Technology and the Arts Rio del Valle Middle School (pictured).
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS !
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Museum of Ventura County Business Club members are community leaders who are committed to the region’s history, art, and stories. MVC thanks our current
BUSINESS CLUB MEMBERS
for their support:
Aera Energy
California Oaks Property Management
California Resources Corporation
E.J. Harrison & Sons Corporation
Haas Automation
Leavens Ranches
Limoneira
Pierpont Racquet Club
TOLD Corporation
Ventura County Credit Union
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Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of
San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors.
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Museum of Ventura County • 100 East Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 • 805.653.0323
Agriculture Museum • 926 Railroad Ave. Santa Paula, CA 93060 • 805.525.3100
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