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59-535: The Yellowstone Art Center (now the Yellowstone Art Museum, or YAM) opened in October 1964 in the former Yellowstone County Jail. The construction of the county jail in 1884 was the first act of the newly instituted Yellowstone County government. It began as a small red brick structure. The partial basement of the jail functioned as storage, while the upper two floors served as cell blocks. In 1916,

118-711: 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

177-467: A collection and programs that acknowledged the rich artistic practice occurring in the present. Today the YAM remains the only visual arts institution within an immense geographic area, which it serves with a very active program of changing exhibitions in the main galleries, adjunct programs for adults, curriculum-based art education, and community events and festivals. The YAM's Annual Art Auction, begun in 1969,

236-794: 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

295-687: 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

354-640: 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

413-631: Is a publicly accessible art storage facility that houses the permanent collection in an open, visible fashion. The facility also includes an artist-in-residence studio. Artists-in-residence have included Tracy Linder , Brian Keith Scott , Brooke Atherton , Carol Spielman , John Pollock and Bently Spang . The Yellowstone Art Museum is one of only a handful of art museums in the country that have placed their entire collection storage areas on public view. 45°47′09″N 108°30′26″W  /  45.7858°N 108.5071°W  / 45.7858; -108.5071 Yellowstone County Yellowstone County

472-652: 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

531-640: 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 a budget of $ 313.58 million. As of 2023, IMLS currently has 70 full-time employees, many of whom still work remotely. In 2022,

590-548: 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

649-539: Is now Yellowstone County. Yellowstone County is included in the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area . According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,649 square miles (6,860 km ), of which 2,633 square miles (6,820 km ) is land and 16 square miles (41 km ) (0.6%) is water. As of the 2020 census there were 164,731 people living in

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708-474: Is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Montana . As of the 2020 census , the population was 164,731. Its county seat is Billings , the state's most populous city . Like the nearby park , Yellowstone County is named after the Yellowstone River which roughly bisects the county, flowing southwest to northeast. The river, in turn, was named for the yellow sandstone cliffs in what

767-492: Is the earliest contemporary art auction in a region that now boasts dozens that emulate the YAM. Summerfair, begun in 1979, was also the region's first outdoor arts & crafts fair and holds its lead as one of the region's finest. Pride in the growing permanent collection (now numbering over 7,400 works of historic and contemporary regional art), has grown steadily as the YAM has matured. A concerted effort has been made to collect work from outstanding regional artists ranging from

826-533: 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

885-607: 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

944-540: Is very conservative for an urban county. Its voters have been reliably Republican for the better part of a century. Lyndon B. Johnson 's 1964 landslide was the last time that the county voted for a Democratic candidate. School districts include: K-12 (unified): High school districts: Elementary school districts: 45°56′N 108°16′W  /  45.94°N 108.27°W  / 45.94; -108.27 Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services ( IMLS )

1003-709: 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

1062-770: 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

1121-481: 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

1180-807: 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;

1239-572: 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

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1298-878: 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

1357-649: 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

1416-578: 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 the federal government is to promote education and access to information for people of all backgrounds, wherever located. By supporting museums and libraries throughout

1475-524: 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

1534-516: 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

1593-747: 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

1652-756: 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,

1711-917: 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

1770-582: 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

1829-563: 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

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1888-602: The Virginia Snook Collection, the largest gathering of the work of cowboy writer and illustrator Will James , has given the collection another popular and resonant dimension. The estate of Isabelle Johnson, a pioneering Montana Modernist, is unparalleled. The YAM holds hundreds of works in its Poindexter Collection of New York Abstract Expressionism including the works of such artists as Nell Blaine , Earl Kerkam , Franz Kline , Willem de Kooning , Jules Olitski , Teiji Takai , and among others. In 2009,

1947-674: The YAM was proud to be the Montana recipient of a gift of 50 works of Minimalist and Conceptual art from the internationally significant collection of Herbert and Dorothy Vogel . The Vogel gift—50 Works for 50 States—transpired under the auspices of the National Gallery of Art and involved the selection of one institution per state to receive a gift of 50 works. The Peter Norton Family Christmas Project Collection ensures that several internationally important artists (for example, Yinka Shonibare and Takashi Murakami ) are represented in

2006-470: The YAM's own permanent collection had grown faster than expected and that the YAM needed to expand storage, made a grant to the YAM in 2005 to purchase the warehouse at 505 North 26th Street, with the intention that it be converted into high quality, expanded collection storage space. In 2006, the YAM entered into an agreement with the Charles M. Bair Family Trust that would result in a $ 2.15 million grant upon

2065-524: The YAM's raising $ 1 million in new capital and endowment gifts and pledges. The YAM achieved 147% of the goal by the deadline of 31 December 2007 and used the Bair Trust's challenge grant as the launching point for another major fundraising campaign. In 2007 a two-phased $ 17 million Expansion Campaign began. One result of this campaign was the YAM's innovative Visible Vault , which opened in August 2010. It

2124-628: The collection. In 1995, the YAM (then the Yellowstone Art Center) received the Montana Governor's Award for Service to the Arts. This recognition of the institution's statewide importance underscored the fact that the Museum had outgrown its facility. Expansion plans and a capital campaign were launched. The campaign was a major success: $ 6.2 million was raised primarily from and through the local community. In February 1998,

2183-490: 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

2242-541: The county constructed additions to the west and north. In spite of Montana's location in the Wild West , only one hanging, in 1918, is known to have taken place at the Yellowstone County Jail. Operating in a region where the established museums emphasized Western genre art and historic artifacts, staff and volunteer leadership early on defined an alternate, wide-ranging mission. The goal was to develop

2301-535: The county. As of the 2010 census , there were 147,972 people, 60,672 households, and 38,367 families residing in the county. The population density was 56.2 inhabitants per square mile (21.7/km ). There were 63,943 housing units at an average density of 24.3 per square mile (9.4/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 90.7% white, 4.0% American Indian, 0.6% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.7% of

2360-678: 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 the National Endowment for the Arts , the National Endowment for the Humanities , and the Federal Council on

2419-522: The expanded facility. Temporary exhibitions include local, national, and international arts. Education is a key focus; class and workshop programs are coordinated to relate to temporary exhibitions or are stand-alone. In 2003, 2007, and 2010, the YAM received three-year grants from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in support of its art education programs, both on-site and outreach. Lectures featuring nationally known contemporary artists and critics, gallery talks, and special events are

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2478-555: 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

2537-504: 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

2596-425: The internationally celebrated Rudy Autio , John Buck , Deborah Butterfield , Isabelle Johnson , Richard Notkin , Jaune Quick-to-See Smith , Ted Waddell, and Patrick Zentz to lesser-known and emerging artists. At the time the Museum began to collect, these artists were not represented as a group in any Montana museum. The popularity and growth of the "Montana Collection" has exceeded expectations. The acquisition of

2655-517: The main programs for the adult audience. In addition, a successful Young Artists' Gallery, established in 2006 in a large space that is free to the public at all times, features work by artists under 18 who are part of the YAM's school partnership programs. The Raven's Café d'Art opened in 2010 and has gained a reputation as a site for excellent, satisfying fare. In 2003, the Montana-based Charles M. Bair Family Trust, recognizing that

2714-612: 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

2773-779: 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

2832-451: 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

2891-534: 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

2950-433: The newly renamed Yellowstone Art Museum reopened its doors after two-years of renovation and new construction. Its beautiful new facility was designed to protect its collections and display them to the public in the most inspiring and meaningful way possible. The YAM is now recognized nationally as a premier regional art museum, proud to be recognized as the state's "flagship" art museum. Growth has not stopped since reopening

3009-510: 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

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3068-444: The population. In terms of ancestry, 32.4% were German , 14.0% were Irish , 11.3% were English , 10.0% were American , and 9.9% were Norwegian . Of the 60,672 households, 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.8% were non-families, and 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

3127-619: 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

3186-682: 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

3245-450: 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

3304-724: 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

3363-688: 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

3422-477: Was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 38.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 48,641 and the median income for a family was $ 62,380. Males had a median income of $ 42,899 versus $ 30,403 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 26,152. About 7.9% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over. Yellowstone County

3481-498: 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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