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The MCMLis an active museum and library focused on craft. The museum: • maintains a collection of 10,000 craft works and archival materials, and 3500 library titles. The craft collection holdings include: o textiles o ceramics o soapstone c wood o metal • presents exhibitions of both historical and contemporary craft • provides hands-on workshops and programs • presents artists’ talks • delivers in-school programs related to craft in MB • affords research resources for many crafts through its library and archives to its members and the wider community • offers a small shop focused on selling local crafts • presents the Artisans’ Market, the juried sale, in the spring and fall of each year
Fiscally sound, the MCMLis well governed and managed and the staff consists of one part-time curator and, as grants allow, student and part-time assistance. The MCML also has a corps of dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers who contribute approximately 1500 hours of service per year.
The Board developed a four-year business and Strategic Plan in 2007, and reviewed its Guiding Principles and Strategic Initiatives in 2011. The MCMLhas been meeting its goals and projections, which were modest given their space and fundraising capacity.
Now housed in the centre of Winnipeg, near the Legislative Buildings, the Law Courts, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Dalnavert and close to the Manitoba Museum and the soon-to-be-opened Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the MCMLcollections and exhibitions are unique. Some MCMLholdings dovetail with aspects of several larger museological institutions in Manitoba’s Capital city, particularly the lnuit and Decorative Arts collections of the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the textile and costume collections of the Manitoba Museum.
The MCMLcurrently occupies 1500 square feet. Its one exhibition space also serves as workshop and meeting spaces. Exhibitions therefore must have flexibility in installation in order to accommodate the other needs of the Museum. The library is also within the exhibition space. Collection storage is in a secure space behind the public area. There is also a kitchen and behind-scenes volunteer workspace. The exterior door opens directly into the exhibition area.
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g. Partnered Exhibitions: Partnering with other organizations for exhibitions and programming was unanimously desired by all who were consulted. Such partnerships might include the Manitoba Crafts Council, the Winnipeg Embroiderers’ Guild, knitting groups, and other craft specific groups and associations. These can be accommodates in the spaces detailed above and would assist in the financial responsibilities and requirements.
2. COLLECTIONDEVELOPMENT & STORAGE
The unique nature of the collection of the MCMLwas brought up frequently. Its importance and depth is considerable and has been built up primarily through donations. It was felt, however, that with greater storage space and exhibition facilities that the collection focus should be on increasing the contemporary holdings and should represent more fully the cultural diversity and immigrants of and to the region and include the crafts and traditions of the cultural make-up of Winnipeg. The use of the collection in exhibitions should be rotated, as it has been over the past several years.
The collection contains textiles, wood, ivory, stone, glass and ceramic, each material requiring different environmental conditions. Thus in considering the preservation, care and handling requirements for the collection of the MCML,the new space will need to:
• Meet Museological Standards of constant temperature & humidity • Provide appropriate Collection Security Compact storage for works is desired and will allow for a smaller footprint overall • Open storage and accessible storage was also seen as desirable giving greater research access to works not on exhibition. These could be in Plexiglas covered drawers and could be rotated.
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4. MULTI-PURPOSESPACE
Eachofthe three groups noted the need for a flexiblemulti-purpose space which would provide revenues for the MCMLand provide opportunities forgreater communityconnections,including
• RentalSpaceto craft organizations — felt that smaller craft organizations could use space at the MCMLto accommodate 35- 50 people and their materials and equipment • RentalSpacefor communityorganizations - for meetings and lectures, perhaps during conferences • Rental Spacefor special events — receptions • Lecture Space — for the MCMLand other communityorganizations • Spacefor the MCMLto develop courses for publicinterest and engagement using lecturers from the communityas McNally RobinsonBookstoreis currently presentin& These would generate funds for the MCML • Kitchenfacilitieswillbe required to service this rental and programming space
5. ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Participants expressed the desire to be able to develop an artist-in-residence program modeled along that of MAWA(MentoringArtists forWomen’sArtists) or the program at Harbourfront in Toronto,which would:
• enhance a particular solo exhibition,either their own or one involvinga particular technique • enable the artist to work at the museum and have public interaction and viewingconnectingthe artist to the public • giveaudiences opportunities to see an artist at work and to understand particular ways ofmakingcraft
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In some of the discussions the confusion of the name of the Manitoba Craft Museum and Library was mentioned. The Board might want to consider a name change without changing the mandate and work of the museum.
Given the very real buy-in for the MCMLmove and the unity and clarity of needs it is recommended that the next steps and suggested timeframes be:
1. The Board needs to review and agree to or amend the proposed definition of need and general location that the Museum. (immediate) 2. Once the definition has been agreed to, the Board will enlist the assistance of a realtor to find the possible appropriate spaces that best meet the articulated needs. (February 2014) 3. Collection packing should be ongoing through 2014. 4. A bubble relationship chart of the adjacent spaces and relative sizes of each space should be developed taking into consideration the conclusions of the focus groups and board and staff space needs discussions, (early fall 2014) 5. Once the Board has a short list of viable sites it is recommended that they undertake an objective, quantifiable site analysis process. This will assist in confirming rental costs and scope of facility upgrades. (Early fall 2014) 6. The MCMLmust also assess funding sources, financial partners and revenue generation options beyond those identified in the discussions. (Summer 2014 & ongoing) 7. The Capital and Operating Business Plan must be developed taking into account the findings from steps #3,#4,#5, and information re #7. This will include research findings re revenue streams and comparative program delivery.(winter 2014-2015) 8. Space upgrades will need to be determined once the space is secured, and construction tirnelines confirmed, and completion assured so the move of the artifacts can be completed mid-August 2015.
11 APPENDIX: ATTENDEES FOR COMMUNITYFOCUSGROUPS:
Nancy Anderson Norma Bergman Margaret Brook Janet Carroll Stephanie Cooper Dot From Anne Gilmer Marieke Gruwel Amanda Harding Patty Hawkins Terry Jones Matthew Komus Alan Lacovetsky Heather Meiklejohn Alison Norberg Maraya Raduha Kelly Ruth Louise Sloane Jolanta Sokalska Susan Styrchak Susanne Sulkers Tammy Sutherland Bryan Toews Rise Thompson Miriam Wilson
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We see great potential for MCMLto be a centre for craft In Manitoba, with our museum and librarj collections at the heart of our activities. We expect to move the organization to a new location in early 2016. Our Future
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The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library (MCML)is the only museum in Canada devoted exclusively to craft and its current and historical importance to Canadians.
MCMLis a repository of a wealth of information and expertise on the practice and preservation of all forms of craft. Through its artifact and book collection, preservation, exhibitions, public programs and educational outreach, MCMLincreases community appreciation of the unique artistic and social role of craft in current and traditional society. The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 2001 and is administered by a volunteer Board of Directors and a half-time professional curator. With over 10,000 artifacts in its collection, the Museum is a legacy of traditional handicrafts and tools originating primarily in Manitoba. In addition to the material history of MCML’sparent body, the Crafts Guild of Manitoba, the collection represents the rich history of Manitoba crafts artists and the variety of craft traditions brought to Canada by immigrants from around the world. The Library holds over 3,500 contemporary and historical books and hundreds of magazines, scrapbooks and craft patterns. It is a unique resource for the craft artist, historian, and teacher. It is a lending library for MCMLmembers, but all visitors can use the library on site, and we offer Inter-Library Loan to libraries across Canada.
With their exclusive focus on traditional and contemporary handcrafts, the Museum and Library collections together form the only organization of its kind in Canada.
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Exhibits • Nine display cases and other display fixtures for on-site exhibits • Portable display panel system • Off-site display kit
• Flat screen television — to showcase items from collection not on exhibit • Small flat screen television with historical vignettes on the history of the Crafts Guild of Manitoba.
Collections Care • Archival quality museum storage shelving • Library shelving • Hygrothermograph & light meter • Digital Camera • Digital Video Camera • Archival quality boxes for museum and library
Services to Craftspeople • Gift Shop display case and display rack • Portable credit card/debit machine to process payments anywhere
Misc. • Desks, tables, filing cabinets and chairs • Four computers (all less than four years old), printer, fax, router, external hard drive, off-site external hard drive
c. Future Plans In 2015/2016 MCMLwill move to a new and larger facility, that is also more accessible and can offer a more comprehensive experience to our audience. 1. More space will be allocated to workshops and public events, and the frequency of programming will increase. 2. MCMLwill help to ease the shortage of gallery space for craft artists through a larger exhibit area that can host short-term exhibitions. 3. We will include a permanent hands-on area where visitors can try a craft technique and make something to take home. This area will have a regularly changing topic. 4. There will be a larger gift shop that will focus on local Manitoba craft artists. 9
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a. Target Market The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library has a wide and diverse audience which includes: • craftspeople and artists, former members of the Crafts Guild of Manitoba, and current members of the Manitoba Craft Council, other craft guilds and organizations in the province • students and researchers of Canadian social and material history, women’s studies, fine art, and craft • elementary, junior, middle and high school student groups, day cares and summer camps • seniors groups, service clubs and children’s clubs such as the Rotary Club and Girl Guides • members of the general public - men, women and children of all ages • Geographically our visitors are from Winnipeg, other parts of Manitoba, other parts of Canada, the United States and other international origins. • As our facility grows we anticipate that our audience will also diversify. We anticipate offering more programming for youth, new immigrants, Aboriginal audiences and artists. b. Past Visitation Year On-site Off-Site Events Total 2015 751 887 1638 2014 686 1178 1854 2013 873 1043 1916 2012 865 995 1860 2011 888 970 1858 2010 774 884 1658 2009 658 943 1601 2008 793 1124 1817 c. Pricing Policy Current Future Admission $2 suggested donation To be determined
Membership Individual Adult $35 $45 Student/Senior $25 $30 Family $50 $60 Associate $50 $60 Supporter $80 $100
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Stephanie Cooper, Co-President Amanda Harding, Co-President Xu Sandy Zhang, Treasurer Terry Jones, Secretary
Members at Large Joanne Fontaine Marieke Gruwel Sandra Hardy Heather Meiklejohn Tanis Thomas Rise Thompson c. Volunteers
Volunteers contribute 1,400 to 2,000 volunteer hours yearly on various tasks including: Board members, Committee Members, museum cataloguing, library processing, event planning, fundraising, computer/website, promotion and public programming.
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H. References a. Name of bank
Assiniboine Credit Union — Medical Arts Branch b. Names of other professionals
Patricia Bovey — Art Historian and Consultant
Tammy Sutherland — Programming MCC
David Butterfield — Heritage Grants Program
Virginia Toni — Legal Advisor
Monique Brandt — Association of Manitoba Museums See b. Winnipeg Fundraisers: Earned Winnipeg Province
a. I. attachments Recent
Current Financial Revenue: of Foundation: Foundation: Manitoba: Financial
Source Information of Statements Financing Community Memberships, Crafts Made Manitoba By Guild You, Crafts Museums of Spring Donations, Manitoba Museum and Operating Fund Festive and Gift Shop, Library Artisans Grant Rental Fund Markets, Income Raffles 15 ______
16 c. Projections
2015-2017 Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library Projected Operating Budget
Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library Projected Operating Budget 2015-2017
IL]ilI[ ‘Z’lI.l:lITrfl Grants Winnipeg Foundation CGM $24,423 $25,500 $27000 Winnipeg Foundation MCML $5095 $5200 $5,500 Community Museums Grant $3,150 $3,150 $3,150 Summer Student Grant $5,000 $5,500 $5,750 Earned Revenue Corporate Sponsorship $2,000 $2,000 $3,000 Donations $5,000 $5,500 $6,000 Donation Box $500 $750 $1,000 Fundraising Events $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 Programming Admission Fees $0 $2,500 $4,000 & Admissions Programming Fees $500 $2,000 $2,500 Facility Rentals $300 $800 $1,800 Membership Dues $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 Sales Retail Shop $600 $750 $2,500 Consignment Income $350 $1,000 $1,500 Other/Sales $500 $500 $500 Other Income Bank Interest $225 $250 $250 CHIN Internet Bursary $300 $300 $300 Misc. Other Income $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 MCCRental $0 $3,750 $9,300 Total $60,943 $72,950 $90,550
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Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library Move Expenses
Expenses
Curatorial Assistant $20000 Storage and Library Shelving $39600 Shelving Contingency 10% $3960 Exhibit Display Cases $20000 Exhibit Contingency 10% $2000 Move Expenses (Truck & Packing) $6000 Marketing Documents $10000 Leasehold improvements $150000 Leasehold Contingency 15% $22, 500
Total $274060
Revenues Confirmed Pending
Winnipeg Foundation $65000 $65000 Thomas Sill Foundation $25000 $25000 Community Incentive Grant (City of Winnipeg) $30000 $30000 Community Places (Province of Manitoba) $40000 $40000 Heritage Grants Program (Province of Manitoba $7000 $7000 Cultural Spaces (Government of Canada) $40,000 $40,000 Manitoba Craft Council S60,000 $60,000
Total $267,000 $97,000 $170000