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News From Monday, June 14, 2010
9:28:03 PM Conservation Center of Egypt's Grand Museum opens
The Associated Press

CAIRO — Egyptian officials say the initial phases of the country's massive new museum for its ancient heritage have been completed, ... [more]

8:58:25 PM Guggenheim embraces YouTube video project
Reuters UK - UK

But in a sign the art world is taking YouTube and amateur video seriously, the prestigious Guggenheim museums and YouTube launched a competition on Monday ... [more]

8:18:04 PM State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces Finalists for Annual 'Art of the
PR Newswire (press release) - USA

PR Newswire (press release) In addition, the William D. Davis Memorial Award for Drawing, the Rose Roy Memorial Award, and The State Museum of Pennsylvania Purchase Award are selected. ... [more]

6:53:25 PM James N. Wood, Head of Getty Trust, Dies
American ...

He was the first person with a deep background in art and museum administration to serve as president of the Getty since its formation in 1982. ... [more]

5:22:11 PM YouTube Videos To Become High Art at the Guggenheim
PC World - USA

The search giant and one of the most famed museums in the world for modern and contemporary art are collaborating on a new project called YouTube Play: A ... [more]

3:09:17 PM Museum Presents Exhibit on Jewish Life in NC
ABC News - United States

AP The North Carolina Museum of History is hosting an exhibit on 400 years of Jewish life in the state. "Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina," on view ... [more]

2:58:32 PM James Wood, CEO of Getty Museums, dies
89.3 KPCC - CA,USA

A leader of the art world has died. James Wood was CEO of the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. He was also President of the J. Paul Getty Trust. ... [more]

12:09:54 PM Guggenheim Museum and YouTube Launch Search for the World's Most
Market Wire (press release) - USA

Marketwire (press release) A Biennial of Creative Video; Distinguished Jury to Select Videos From YouTube Global Community for Presentation at Guggenheim Museums Worldwide on October ... [more]

11:05:06 AM Businessman saves Canterbury's Westgate Tower Museum
BBC News - E,UK

Charles Lambie has donated £250000 to keep Canterbury's Westgate Tower Museum open, the largest medieval city gateway in the UK. ... [more]

10:39:21 AM Aldrich Museum is free to military this summer
Redding Pilot - Georgetown,CT,USA

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is a “Blue Star Museum,” one of 600 museums across America to offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and ... [more]

6:53:04 AM Sixth Floor Museum's security firm uses guards who shouldn't be
Dallas Morning News - Dallas,TX,USA

By TANYA EISERER / The Dallas Morning News The Dallas Cowboys, the State Fair of Texas, the Sixth Floor Museum and other high-profile organizations ... [more]

6:03:55 AM Construction of broadcast museum resumes Monday
Marina City Online - Chicago,IL,USA

13-Jun-10 – After being told for years by the state to “please standby,” the Museum of Broadcast Communications finally has money to resume construction of ... [more]

4:39:16 AM William Lee Golden Honored at Tennessee State Museum
Art Daily - Eastport,Maine,USA

"Bush Garden" on loan from the George Bush Presidential Library & Museum where the piece was recently chosen as part of the facility's prestigious permanent ... [more]

2:50:14 AM Museums celebrate railroad heritage
Hagerstown Morning Herald - Hagerstown,MD,USA

By ANDREW SCHOTZ HAGERSTOWN — “Hub City” history lives at the Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, where train layouts replicate the vibrancy of decades past. ... [more]



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