Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Wyoming Gets Funding!!!

Wyoming
Buffalo Bill Memorial Association - Cody, WYAward Amount: $39,943
Contact: Ms. Beverly PerkinsConservator(307)578-4029; beverlyp@bbhc.org
Project Title: "Connecting to Collections Statewide Planning Grant"The Buffalo Bill Historical Center and five partners will identify and address the most pressing preservation needs for Wyoming's cultural institutions. This process will include identifying the state's collecting institutions and assessing their stewardship concerns; holding regional conferences for networking, collections care training, and disaster response; developing and maintaining a statewide database of all collecting institutions; and organizing workshops that address Heritage Health Index concerns. The partners are Colorado-Wyoming Museum Association, Wyoming State Library, Sheridan County Historical Society Museum, Western Wyoming Community College, and Nicolaysen Art Museum.