A sculpture garden or sculpture park is an outdoor garden or park which includes the presentation of sculpture , usually several permanently sited works in durable materials in landscaped surroundings.
66-543: Laumeier Sculpture Park is a 105-acre open-air museum and sculpture park located in Sunset Hills, Missouri , near St. Louis. Laumeier is maintained in partnership with St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department . It houses over 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures and features a 1.4-mile (2.3 km) walking trail, an indoor gallery, the Aronson Art Center, and educational programs. A 1917 Tudor stone mansion,
132-679: A branch librarian at the Edison Township Library in New Jersey, where she was president of the Public Library Association. She has also been the city librarian in Seattle and state librarian of California. In addition, Hildreth was deputy director of San Francisco Public Library. Kathryn K. Matthew (2015): A scientist with a 30-year museum career, Matthew's experience includes curation, collections management, and research roles at
198-649: A budget of $ 313.58 million. As of 2023, IMLS currently has 70 full-time employees, many of whom still work remotely. In 2022, the employees voted to unionize, joining hundreds of thousands of federal workers who have joined the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) to “build power and have a voice at work.” The agency is a member of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities , along with
264-763: A master's degree from Villa Schifanoia Graduate School of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy; a second master's from American University in Washington, D.C.; and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Radice returned to IMLS in 2018 and currently serves as a senior advisor in the Office of the Director. She previously served as Director of the Division of Public Programs at NEH. Susan H. Hildreth (2011): She began her career as
330-598: A panel of jurors during the Laumeier Annual Art Fair , hosted on Mother's Day weekend at the Park since 1987. The Aronson also includes the 3,280-square-foot Whitaker Foundation Gallery for temporary exhibitions by regional, national, and internationally-known artists each year, as well as collection storage facilities and workspace for the Preparator and Assistant Preparator. The Siteman Carriage House, located next to
396-590: A practice of more than sixty years centering around the German-American families of St. Louis’ south side. The mainstay of his practice was brewery architecture, and his characteristic style for residential buildings has been called “Brewer’s Baronial.” Between 1894 and 1911, Janssen designed more than a dozen St. Louis houses, as well as the Grand Boulevard entrance pillars to the Compton Heights subdivision in
462-663: A proposal by President George W. Bush , the activities of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science was consolidated under IMLS, along with some of the activities of the National Center for Education Statistics , in order to create a unified body for federal support of library and information policy. The consolidation took effect in early 2008. When Congress passed the Library Services and Technology Act in 1996, it moved library responsibilities out of
528-571: A range of regional literary and arts events. Representing five geographical regions of the nation, the 2023 National Student Poets are: On November 13, 2023, First Lady Jill Biden honored the Class of 2023 National Student Poets at the White House in Washington, DC. Save America's Treasures is a National Park Service grant program in collaboration with IMLS, the National Endowment for the Arts, and
594-658: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services ( IMLS ) is an independent agency of the United States federal government established in 1996. It is the main source of federal support for libraries and museums within the United States, having the mission to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development.” In fiscal year 2023, IMLS had
660-632: Is administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC). Program provides small and mid-sized museums with partial funding toward an assessment of their policies and procedures relating to collections care and a study of their collections, buildings, and building systems. MAP is supported through a cooperative agreement between IMLS and the American Alliance of Museums. MAP offers museums an opportunity to strengthen operations and plan for
726-548: Is charged with helping libraries and community organizations support the challenges, faced by people of all ages, of a lack of literacy in many areas, from health, climate, and finance to civic engagement and public safety. This is the “nation’s highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.” Since 1994, IMLS has presented the award to 182 outstanding libraries and museums of all types and sizes that deeply impact their communities. On May 23, 2023, IMLS announced eight winners for
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#1732868609250792-551: Is mostly woods, and is reserved for site-specific sculptures, including an abandoned Depression-era concrete pool from the Orchard Valley estate that once occupied the land which was transformed into Pool Complex: Orchard Valley , 1983–85 , a large sculptural installation by Mary Miss. The founding executive director of Laumeier Sculpture Park, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was Dr. Beej Nierengarten-Smith, whose tenure lasted 22 years from 1979 to 2001. During these early years,
858-525: Is the largest source of federal funding for libraries in the nation, directing population-based funding to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the US territories, and Freely Associated States through its Grants to States program. In FY2022, IMLS awarded $ 257.2M to institutions across the country, of which $ 168.8M was through its Grants to States program. In addition to its other responsibilities, IMLS annually awards
924-592: Is the primary source of Federal funding for libraries. She also manages grant programs that fund library leadership, workforce development, small libraries, and Tribal and Native Hawaiian libraries. Over a professional career of more than 20 years, Ms. Landrum has served in public libraries across the country. She was CEO of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (IN) and assistant director for Oak Park Library (IL) and Mt. Lebanon Public Library (PA). She has taken on leadership roles at all levels of
990-600: The Riverfront Times , described the sculpture as having become "a symbol of both the park and the city". Sculpture park A sculpture garden may be private, owned by a museum and accessible freely or for a fee, or public and accessible to all. Some cities own large numbers of public sculptures , some of which they may present together in city parks . Exhibits range from individual, traditional sculptures to large site-specific installations . Sculpture gardens may also vary greatly in size and scope, either featuring
1056-461: The Collection . Alexander Liberman completed one of the park's best-known works, The Way , in 1980. Constructed from 18 salvaged steel oil tanks, the sculpture is 65 feet (20 m) tall, 102 feet (31 m) wide, and 100 feet (30 m) deep, and weighs 55 short tons (50 t). It is painted cadmium red . The park website describes the sculpture as a modernist work, "meant to represent
1122-677: The Kansas City Public Library , from 2005 until his confirmation as IMLS Director. Kemper’s career began in banking; he most recently served as CEO of UMB Financial Corporation. Kemper has received the Difference Maker Award from the Urban League of Kansas City, the William F. Yates Medallion for Distinguished Service from William Jewell College , and the 2010 Harmony Humanitarian Hoffman Legacy Award. His board service has included
1188-739: The Kansas City Symphony , the Black Archives of Mid-America , Union Station Kansas City, the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, the Rabbit Hole—a center promoting children’s books—and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation , which operates Monticello . Cyndee Landrum (Acting Director) (2024): As Deputy Director for Library Services, a position she has held since June 2019, she oversees the agency’s largest program—Grants to States—which
1254-578: The National Endowment for the Arts , the National Endowment for the Humanities , and the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities . In creating IMLS, Congress observed that the federal library and museum programs are far reaching, spanning cultural, educational, scientific, and information policy matters. Congress declared in the institute’s authorizing legislation, “Democracy demands wisdom and vision in its citizens,” and an important role of
1320-474: The National Medal for Museum and Library Service , which is the nation’s highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Since 1994, IMLS has presented the award to outstanding libraries and museums of all types and sizes that deeply impact their communities. IMLS is located at 955 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW, Suite 4000, Washington, D.C. 20024-2135. IMLS
1386-773: The Texas State Library and Archives Commission . He articulated the convergence of new media in lifelong learning at the beginning of the millennium at the 21st Century Learners Conference in November, 2001. Anne-Imelda Radice (2006): She previously served as chief of staff for the Department of Education and as curator in the Office of the Architect of the Capitol. She earned a bachelor's degree from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts;
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#17328686092501452-474: The 1917 estate house, is designated for curatorial activities, including the office of the curator, a collection-focused library, and planned archive offices. Among the 105 acres of Laumeier Sculpture Park are 70+ large-scale outdoor sculptures, including works by notable artists such as Alexander Liberman , Mark di Suvero , Mary Miss , Dan Graham , Beverly Pepper , Jackie Ferrara , Vito Acconci , Donald Judd , and Niki de Saint Phalle , among many others in
1518-561: The 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Museums: The award is typically presented by the First Lady of the United States. On July 17, 2023, First Lady Jill Biden hosted the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service ceremony. This is the nation’s highest honor for youth poets presenting original work. This partnership between IMLS and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers recognizes student poets’ achievements at
1584-831: The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia and Cranbrook Institute of Science. Her experience includes fundraising and marketing roles at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Virginia Museum of Natural History, The Nature Conservancy, the Historic Charleston Foundation, and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. She was also executive director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science . Crosby Kemper III (2020): Previous director of
1650-649: The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), launched Communities for Immunity to provide funding to museums and libraries to enhance vaccine confidence at the local level. OCLC, IMLS, and Battelle are working together to create and distribute science-based information and recommended practices to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 for museums, libraries, and archives. The Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) supports IMLS's efforts to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. ORE executes three key functions: policy research, evaluations, and surveys & data. Key initiatives include
1716-439: The American Alliance of Museums. When Nierengarten-Smith retired in 2001, Glen Gentele became Executive Director. When Gentele accepted a position at another museum in 2009, Marilu Knode, the former head of research at Future Arts Research at Arizona State University took the position. Knode left Laumeier in 2016 and was succeeded by Stephanie Riven of The Riven Company as Interim Director. Current Executive Director Lauren Ross
1782-640: The Arts and Education Council of St. Louis. In 2015, Laumeier closed its first major capital campaign, Sculpting the Future , culminating in the renovation of Laumeier’s 1917 estate house into the Kranzberg Education Lab and the construction of the Aronson Fine Arts Center for exhibitions, programs and events. The project was designed in 2010 by Trivers, a St. Louis architectural firm, and completed in 2015. The 1917 estate house now functions as
1848-450: The City of St. Louis, and the 12,000 square-foot “Magic Chef Mansion,” built in 1908 for American Stove Company co-founder Charles Stockstrom. Kahle died in 1938. In 1940, his wife, the former Ada B. Riegel, sold the property to Henry Laumeier. Laumeier married Matilda Cramer in 1941 and recommenced construction to restore and modify the house, including glazing the large south porch and expanding
1914-515: The Department of Education and created the IMLS as a new agency. The act stipulated that the agency maintain a rotating directorship starting with the former director of the Institute of Museum Services for a four-year term. In the fifth year, the directorship would pass to a representative from the field of library and information science. Each new director is appointed by the current president and confirmed by
1980-516: The IMLS's strategic goals of advancing "innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement." The Agency’s discretionary grants are selected through a highly respected and competitive peer review process, drawing on professionals located across the nation. This work enables museums and libraries located in geographically and economically diverse areas to deliver essential services that make it possible for individuals and communities to flourish. The Office of Library Services (OLS) supports
2046-680: The Kranzberg Educational Lab, providing classrooms, presentation spaces, and staff offices for mission-driven programming and organizational sustainability. Located beyond the foyer inside the Aronson is the Emerson Visitor's Center and Gracie’s Shop , Laumeier's gift shop. The majority of products sold in the shop are made by local artists, including those of the winners of the Gracie's Shop Featured Artists' Award. These are awarded annually by
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2112-736: The Museums for America program); 21st Century Museum Professional; National Leadership Grants for Museums; Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services; and Museum Grants for African American History and Culture, as well as the new Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture. This initiative is designed to provide opportunities for internships and fellowships at American Latino museums for students enrolled in Institutions of Higher Education, including Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The initiative will nurture students carrying out studies relating to American Latino life, art, history, and culture. CAP
2178-750: The National Endowment for the Humanities. Designed to support the preservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections, the grant program is competitive and requires a dollar-for-dollar match. Individual properties or collections that received an SAT grant in the past are not eligible for additional funding. Museums for All is a partnership between IMLS and the Association of Children’s Museums that encourages low-income families to visit museums and build lifelong museum habits. Participating museums offer free or greatly reduced admission fees year-round to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders. To date,
2244-892: The National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, and the Library Programs Office of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement which had been part of the Department of Education under various names since 1937. Lawmakers saw "great potential in an Institute that is focused on the combined roles that libraries and museums play in our community life." As amended, MLSA authorizes IMLS to promote improvements in library services; to facilitate access to resources in libraries; to encourage resource sharing among libraries; to support museums in fulfilling their public service and educational roles; to encourage leadership and innovation to enhance museum services; to assist museums in
2310-581: The Quick Meal Stove Company to form the American Stove Company. Now known as Magic Chef , the company endures today as a well-known maker of cooking stoves and components. In April 1917, Kahle obtained a building permit for a stone house, adding a stone garage to the property in 1931 and a gatehouse in 1936. Although he listed himself as the owner, builder, and architect, the house was actually designed by Ernst C. Janssen, an architect with
2376-570: The SLAAs. The program also addresses a variety of different types of agency priorities, including broadband access and advancing digital literacy, workforce development, learning and education, civic engagement, climate change, and services that address historic and growing inequities. Each year, approximately 1,500 Grants to States projects support the purposes and priorities outlined in the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). SLAAs may distribute
2442-555: The Senate for a four-year term. Diane Frankel (1996): Prior to leading the agency through its transition to include federal library as well as museum programs, Frankel served as director of the Institute of Museum Services. Robert S. Martin (2001): Preceding his position at IMLS, Martin was a professor and interim director of the School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman's University. He also served as Director and Librarian of
2508-587: The Sutton Plow, purchased the 143-acre parcel from the U.S. Government in 1835. It was one of two large parcels of land Sutton purchased for farming in the mid-1800s that became part of St. Louis County in Missouri. Sutton’s contribution to St. Louis County lives on today. An image of his plow is seen at the center of the official seal of St. Louis County. The first unit of the Sutton parcel that became Laumeier Sculpture Park
2574-530: The United States, the oldest public sculpture garden is a part of the joint park and wildlife preserve Brookgreen Gardens , located in South Carolina. The property was opened in 1932, and has since been included on the National Register of Historic Places . This article related to an art display, art museum or gallery is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This garden-related article
2640-525: The Winter Solstice program Fire and Ice, the Sand Castle Festival, Safari Camp in the woods for children and parents, and numerous other festivals for diverse audiences, including children. A volunteer program for the park and its special events was also created. During the first 22 years, attendance rose from several hundred to 500,000 people, and the park twice received museum accreditation from
2706-522: The awe-inspiring impact of classical Greek temples and mammoth Gothic-style cathedrals" and modeled on post and lintel architecture. The Way , 1972-80 was composed on-site in a clearing later named "Way Field". The work was funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and a donation by Alvin J. Siteman. In September 2011, it was restored by two workers using a hydraulic lift and 50 US gallons (190 litres) of paint. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch described it as "iconic", while another St. Louis newspaper,
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2772-595: The cave, broken stalagmites were arranged in a series of stacked or ring-like structures approximately 175,000 years ago. Garden statues , often of very high quality, were a feature of ancient Roman gardens , revived at the Renaissance , and then especially a feature of the Baroque garden . Palace gardens, such as the Gardens of Versailles , featured a concentration of sculpture equalling that of larger modern sculpture parks. In
2838-451: The collected works of multiple artists, or the artwork of a single individual. These installations are related to several similar concepts, most notably land art , where landscapes become the basis of a site-specific sculpture , and topiary gardens, which consists of clipping or training live plants into living sculptures. A sculpture trail layout may be adopted, either in a park or through open countryside. The Irwell Sculpture Trail ,
2904-490: The conservation of America's heritage; to support museums in achieving the highest standards of management and service to the public; and to support resource sharing among museums, libraries and other organizations. MLSA also authorizes IMLS to carry out and publish analyses of the impact of museum and library services. The act comes up for reauthorization every five years. It was most recently reauthorized on December 31, 2018 by President Donald J. Trump (PL 115-410). Following
2970-493: The county, and specified that would be used for passive purposes (e.g., no sport fields). The park was 76 acres (0.31 km) at its opening in 1975, but did not attract many visitors until a year later, when St. Louis sculptor Ernest Trova donated about 40 pieces of his work to the park. It soon became a popular tourist attraction, and received an additional 20 acres (0.081 km) from the Friends of Laumeier. The additional land
3036-480: The estate. After Laumeier’s death in 1959, Wayne C. Kennedy, director of the St. Louis County Department of Parks and recreation, was searching the diminishing areas of rural land for acreages to add to the park system. Laumeier’s nieces urged him to talk with Matilda about her estate, and Kennedy met with her in 1963. Mrs. Laumeier was enthusiastic about park use, but not for playing fields. She favored uses that would maintain
3102-949: The federal government is to promote education and access to information for people of all backgrounds, wherever located. By supporting museums and libraries throughout the nation, IMLS enables these organizations to carry out their public service role of connecting the whole of society with the cultural, artistic, historical, natural, and scientific understandings that constitute our heritage. The Agency helps to ensure that all Americans have access to museum, library, and information services, and invests in new and exploratory approaches, as well as proven and tested methods. IMLS reports that it funds work that advances collective knowledge, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement, as well as projects that support broadband access and advancing digital literacy, learning and education, civic engagement, climate change, and services that address historic and growing inequities. The Agency also builds capacity within
3168-540: The former residence of Henry and Matilda Laumeier, is now the Kranzberg Education Lab. Laumeier is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums . The park sees about 300,000 visitors each year and operates on a $ 1.5 million budget. The land upon which Laumeier Sculpture Park now stands came to the U.S. through Spanish and French land grants of the 1830s. James C. Sutton, farmer, blacksmith, and inventor of
3234-555: The funds through competitive subawards to, or through cooperative agreements with, public, academic, research, school, or special libraries or consortia (for-profit and federal libraries are not eligible). The Office of Library Services offers five funding opportunities: National Leadership Grants for Libraries, Native American Library Services: Basic Grants, Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants, Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants, and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. The Office of Museum Services (OMS) supports
3300-504: The future through a low-cost, year-long process of self-assessment and consultative peer review. Gearing up for America250, the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, IMLS has launched IMLS250: All Stories, All People, All Places. IMLS is convening an interagency taskforce and facilitating the development of a portal of resources bridging information literacy research and practice to advance information literacy within communities. This Information Literacy Taskforce
3366-483: The general character of the landscape, possibly with such features as a formal garden, a conservatory building, and plantings compatible with the specimen trees she and her husband had placed in the broad lawns and meadows. Upon her death in 1968, Matilda bequeathed the grounds and buildings, including the seven-room estate house, to the St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation in memory of her husband, Henry Laumeier. The will gave their land and country house to
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#17328686092503432-412: The largest public art scheme in England, includes 28 art pieces along a 30-mile (48 km) footpath stretching from Salford Quays through Bury into Rossendale and up to the Pennines above Bacup . Sculpture gardens have a long history around the world – the oldest known collection of human constructions is a Neanderthal "sculpture garden" unearthed in Bruniquel Cave in France in 1990. Within
3498-612: The museum and library fields to enable better service to communities through workforce development grants and to enhance community decision making by sharing trends and data. IMLS supports a vast range of museums, including art, history, natural history, and children’s museums, zoos, science and technology centers, historic houses, nature centers, and botanical gardens. Similarly, IMLS invests in libraries across America, including public, academic, tribal, research, and special libraries, as well as other eligible institutions like archives, nonprofit cultural organizations, and universities. IMLS
3564-451: The nation. The Grants to States program is the largest source of federal funding support for library services in the United States. IMLS funds enable State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) to advance library services throughout all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the US territories, and Freely Associated States. The program cuts across all geographies and all community types with population-based formula grants administered through
3630-470: The national level and highlights the importance of literacy. Each year, a national panel of literary luminaries selects five National Student Poets from gold and silver national medalists in the poetry category of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The young poets, nominated while in grades 10 and 11, are appointed at a special ceremony. During their year of service, the poets lead readings and workshops at libraries, museums, and schools, and participate in
3696-455: The other critical components to achieving full broadband access and adoption on Tribal Lands: new technologies and innovative partnership solutions to fully support tribal self-governance. IMLS partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence in communities across the United States. With support from CDC and IMLS, the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), in collaboration with
3762-411: The park won 6 operating grants and 2 conservation grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services , including a grant to create an informative video about the park and an architectural assessment of its buildings. The park also received 22 grants from the National Endowment for the Arts for exhibitions and sculpture commissions. An endowment fund was created, valued at $ 2 million by 2000, and
3828-427: The park's operating fund increased from an initial $ 30,000 from St Louis County to over one million from combined resources. A variety of national and international sculptors were featured, including Terry Allen, Manuel Neri , Andy Goldsworthy , Judith Shea , and Joyce J. Scott . Fifty percent of featured artists were women. Nierengarten-Smith also created the Contemporary Arts and Crafts Fair for education revenue,
3894-474: The profession, including serving as president of the Arizona Library Association . IMLS and the director are advised by the National Museum and Library Services Board, The board, a 24-member advisory body that includes the IMLS director, the deputy director for the Office of Library Services, the deputy director for the Office of Museum Services, the general counsel, and 20 presidentially appointed individuals, advises on general policy and practices and helps with
3960-621: The program comprises over 1,000 museums making free or discounted museum visits possible for over 5,000,000 children and families across the United States. The National Tribal Broadband Summit is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s ongoing efforts to close the digital divide and builds on an all-of-government approach to uplift Tribal sovereignty in the digital arena to ensure Tribal lands are fully connected. The Summit aims to collaborate with federal partners, Tribal nations, and organizations to make broadband development on Tribal lands less burdensome and share information to provide an overview of
4026-450: The recruitment, training, and development of library staff, boards, and volunteers, helping to grow a skilled, professional workforce. OLS enhances library resources that foster early, digital, information, health, financial, media, civic, and other types of literacies, and encourages library and museum professionals and institutions to share and adopt best practices and innovations. IMLS is the largest source of federal funding for libraries in
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#17328686092504092-724: The recruitment, training, and development of museum staff, boards, and volunteers, helping to grow a skilled, professional workforce. OMS enhances museum resources that foster early, digital, information, health, financial, media, civic, and other types of literacies. Museums cover varying disciplines, and come in many sizes, including zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and arboretums; nature and science centers; history museums and historic sites; art museums; children’s museums; natural history museums; and specialized museums. The Office of Museum Services offers seven competitive funding opportunities: Museums for America; Inspire! Grants for Small Museums and Museums Empowered (two special initiatives of
4158-559: The selections for the National Medals for Museum and Library Service. The current council members as of September 29, 2024: The Institute of Museums and Library Services Strategic Plan for 2022-2026 has four major components: 1) Champion Lifelong Learning; 2) Strengthen Community Engagement; 3) Advance Collections Stewardship and Advancement and 4) Demonstrate Excellence in Public Service. The Institute of Museum and Library Services offers numerous grants for museums, libraries, and other cultural heritage institutions. The grants support
4224-414: Was a tract of 47.67 acres on Rott Road owned by Joseph Griesedieck, the owner of Falstaff Brewing and president of Vahlaus Realty. In September 1916, Griesedieck sold the tract through Valhaus Realty Co. to Roland L. Kahle, a department manager of the Rigen Stove Company. Kahle's grandfather was George August Kahle, one of the founders of the American Stove Company. In 1901, the Rigen Stove Company merged with
4290-469: Was appointed in 2018. Today, Laumeier is an internationally recognized, nonprofit arts organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Laumeier operates in partnership with St. Louis County Parks and Recreation department. Projects and programs are supported by the Laumeier Endowment Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the Regional Arts Commission (RAC), the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), Missouri Arts Council (MAC), and
4356-427: Was established by the Museum and Library Services Act (MLSA) on September 30, 1996, which includes the Library Services and Technology Act and the Museum Services Act. It consolidated the activities of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science . The MLSA was reauthorized in 2003 and again in 2010. The law combined the Institute of Museum Services, which had been in existence since 1976 as part of
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