JANUARY 19, 2018

EXCLUSIVE STAFF & VOLUNTEER MURMUR EVENT

Staff and Volunteers are invited to experience Murmur: Artic Realities on Tuesday January 23 from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Additional information about Murmur: Artic Realities can be found here: https://www.mysticseaport.org/news/2017/murmur-arctic-realities-makes-international-debut-at-mystic-seaport-january-20/

MURMUR: ARCTIC REALITIES

The Museum is excited to open the first new exhibition of 2018 this Saturday when we host the

international debut of Murmur: Arctic Realities, the creation of one of the world’s leading

contemporary artists, John Grade. Using salvaged Alaskan yellow cedar, Grade has created an

intricately carved sculpture (15’ x 38’ x 42’) that represents a pingo, a hill of ice that grows over

centuries in the Arctic’s highest latitudes, then collapses, pockmarking the tundra. This

sculpture simulates a pingo in Alaska’s Noatak National Preserve, mapped by the artist using

photogrammetry. Visitors will not only witness the pingo’s impressive scale, but will be able to

enter inside the sculpture as its walls open and close, mimicking the hill’s life cycle.

In addition to the sculpture, a key part of the experience is a mixed reality component using

Microsoft’s HoloLens technology. Grade is projecting the surface of the pingo and the

surrounding area onto the sculpture and gallery so that visitors can view and literally walk

through the digital projection by donning the headset. There are only a few museums in the

world who are presently utilizing this kind of technology in an exhibition. Murmur is being

staged in collaboration with Anchorage Museum, where it will permanently reside following its

tour. It will be here through April 22. To learn more, there is a wealth of content regarding the exhibition online:

FOR MIXED REALITY ARTIST, THE VIRTUAL WORLD IS HIS CANVAS MURMUR: ARCTIC REALITIES MAKES INTERNATIONAL DEBUT EXHIBITION PAGE

As always, we encourage staff and volunteers to share their experience with Murmur on their

social media channels. Our Facebook page has an album chronicling the construction process in

the Collins Gallery:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/mysticseaport/photos/?tab=album&album_id=101560386764092

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Why Murmur? Some of you have asked why Mystic Seaport is hosting this exhibition and how it fits into our

mission. Murmur seeks to explore new methods of engagement with exhibitions and our

environment through contemporary art, craft, and immersive technology. We hope the

experience of this exhibition will inspire people to think differently about the Arctic, one of the

least populated regions of the earth, and the impact of time upon the life cycle of a pingo--and by

extension our own world.

Murmur represents a natural feature within the largest undisturbed watershed in the US. It is an

American maritime subject in the extreme, not the least because pingos are inherently dependent

on water to form. John Grade describes the waterlogged landscape he traversed as a marine

environment and Mystic Seaport is excited to bring a sense of this little-visited part of our nation

to our visitors.

Daniel McFadden Director of Communications

STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED TO THE MEMBERS ONLY ARTIST TALK WITH JOHN GRADE

– 8:30 A.M. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

Contemporary artist John Grade will lead members on an exclusive walk-through of Mystic

Seaport’s new exhibit, Murmur: Arctic Realities before it opens to the public this Saturday,

January 20, 2018. The talk begins at 8:45am in the Thompson Exhibition Building. Grade will

discuss his inspiration and the process for creating this immersive experience. Following the

artist talk, members will be first in line to try the new HoloLens technology when the exhibit

opens to the public at 10:00am. This event is free for members, staff, and Mystic Seaport

volunteers. To register, please call Central Reservations at 860-572-5331. Libby Daly

TECH TALK WITH NEW MEDIA ARTIST REILLY DONOVAN

2:00 P.M. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

Staff and volunteers are invited to attend a talk and presentation by new media artist Reilly Donovan, designer of the mixed reality experience in the new exhibition, Murmur: Arctic Realities, in which visitors can virtually explore the unusual textures, flora, and fauna of a precise geographic location 80 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Reilly works with emerging technology to produce interactive installations, virtual reality artworks and augmented reality exhibits. His work explores how computer simulations, machine learning, and interactive environments challenge the boundaries of our senses. It examines how machines are molding our future, changing our culture, and confronting our perceptions of reality. Reilly will discuss his collaborations with contemporary artist John Grade, Microsoft’s HoloLens technology, and mixed reality content contextualized within an art experience.

Free with Museum Admission and to Museum Members, Volunteers and Staff

Masin Room, Thompson Exhibition Building

Pre-registration is recommended, as space is limited. Priority will be given to pre-

registered attendees. Call 860.572.5331 to reserve your spot now! (Limit of 4 reservations per caller.)

https://www.mysticseaport.org/event/murmur-tech-talk-with-new-media-artist-reilly-donovan/

-Arlene Marcionette, Public Programs Project Manager

2017 ANNUAL FUND

I am delighted to share that Mystic Seaport set a new record for the Annual Fund, raising the highest amount in the history of the Museum ($1,818,000). And, but for the timing of two major gifts, we would have surpassed our goal by $37,000. Still, we exceeded our 2016 Annual Fund total by $130,000! Many thanks to Board Chair Barclay Collins, Advancement Committee Chair Grant Cambridge, the rest of the trustees, and to all of you! Fundraising is indeed a “team sport,” and virtually every department and every person in this Museum helped us achieve this record. Thank you so very much for all you do day in and day out to further advance the mission of Mystic Seaport and in the process, for helping us build philanthropic support that is so critical to our success. With great appreciation, -Betsy Bowman, Director Annual Fund

ANNUAL OFFICE CLEAN UP DAY & SHRED IT DAY

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30TH

Our Annual Office Clean-Up Day/Shred It Day will be held on Tuesday, January 30th. If you do not have any physical areas that need attention, please consider reviewing your departments Shared drive. Internal meetings will not be scheduled on this day. Some staff have external or client obligations that will take priority; please check with your Department Director if this applies to you. This day is set aside to provide staff the opportunity to clean out file cabinets, closets, office areas and computers of past or unwanted materials as well as gather any documents that are REQUIRED by Law to be shredded. These documents are categorized as legal documents, documents containing personal information and or confidential financials.

These are two distinct projects –Office Clean–Up is regular trash, recycling or large bulky items (office chairs, file cabinets, desks) and Shred It Day is legal documents that require shredding by Law. Office Clean-Up items are to be put in your recycling bins, trash cans or if larger amounts a central location in your building marked trash. If you have large bulky items or need larger recycling containers see *** Note below Shredding materials need to be in the designated area noted below for your location. Any items other than Legal documents as reviewed above should be placed in your recycle bins and not processed as shredding materials. The Facilities Department will do one pick up per building for both projects. Pickup will be done on Wednesday morning, January 31st. Both projects must be completed by end of work day on Tuesday, January 30th to be included in this event. PLEASE NOTE: Any Office clean-up items not ready for pick up at 7AM on Wednesday, January 31st will not be picked up until your next regularly scheduled bulky trash pickup. Any shredding materials not ready for pick up will have to be stored by your Department until next year’s scheduled day. Please note these pick up locations listed below are for SHREDDING MATERIAL ONLY and Office Clean-Up items should not be located in these areas. SHREDDING MATERIALS ONLY Rossie Mill – *Finance Office – 1 location within office – email to be sent to Facilities with specified location no later than Monday, January 29th *Velvet Lane Entrance Doors (both hallway locations may be used) Exhibits – Visitor entrance door – main level of office area 90 Greenmanville (HR & Communications) – rear entrance North door hallway Thomas Greenman – Conference Room Administration – Main level Lobby area Haynes House – Front Hallway Constantine – Handicap Ramp entrance door Brustolon – Main level near front door Laboree – Kitchen area Shipyard – Front door at Stock Room Security – Chiefs office Membership – 1st landing on the stairway downstairs Art Gallery - - Near Riets’a desk area YTB – Front door to the left upon entrance VRC – Members Re-entry closet – labeled Shredding Main lobby alcove area next to drinking fountain If you plan on having items that need to be shredded and you do not fall within these locations, please email Heidi in the Facilities Office via email no later than 2pm on Friday, January 26th so an area can be designated for your pickup.

*** Note: In the event that your Department anticipates large bulky items (office chairs, file cabinets, desks) or you believe you will need additional recycling containers to complete your project, we ask that the Department Director send an email to facilities@mysticseaport.org by Noon on Friday, January 26th so arrangements may be made for pick-up of the bulky materials or to drop off additional containers. We hope that this day affords you the opportunity to refresh your office spaces and make room for new ventures, goals and opportunities for both the staff and visitor experience alike.

WILLIAMS-MYSTIC 82

nd SEMESTER

WELCOME Spring 2018!

The following 20 students, from 16 different colleges arrive on Monday, January 22

nd at Mystic

Seaport for the 17-week Williams-Mystic Maritime Studies Program.

The Spring 2018 students will experience life at sea on the Corwith Cramer from San Juan,

Puerto Rico January 28th

– February 7th

. They’ll explore the California Coast March 17

th – March 25

th and the Gulf Coast from April 3

rd – April 6

th. These field seminars are

in addition to their course work, research projects, field trips, seminars, maritime skills, and jobs

here at the Seaport! Please welcome them aboard!

Brianna Buckley SUNY Maritime Maritime Studies Bronx, NY

Tracy Cook Rhode Island College

Biology Foster, RI

Sarah Daum Smith College Psychology Arlington, MA

Audra DeLaney Bowling Green State University

Public Relations Bellville, OH

Micala Delepierre College of the Atlantic

Human Ecology Portland, OR

Olivia Glaser Skidmore College Environmental Studies Los Angeles, CA

Shelby Hoogland Bryn Mawr Biology Seward, AK

Byers Kadow Suffolk University English Anchorage, AK

Rebecca Koske Smith College Environmental Science and Policy

South Hadley, MA

Katie Maddox University of Georgia

Ecology St. Simons, GA

Cristina Mancilla Williams College Environmental Studies Mission, TX

Jaelon Moaney Williams College Political Science Easton, MD

Ian Ortiz Swarthmore College

Biology/

Environmental Policy

Denver, CO

Meghan Patulak University of Connecticut

Resource Economics Manchester, CT

AJ Rush University of Rhode Island

Marine Affairs Toledo, OH

Thomas Sayre Williams College Psychology Montara, CA

Wenting Shu College of New Rochelle

Biology Brooklyn, NY

Stewart Silver University of Pennsylvania

Biochemistry Columbus, OH

Bailey Talbott UCONN – Avery Point

Maritime Studies Northbridge, MA

Devin Vaillant Williams College Economics Ann Arbor, MI

2018 MALLORY INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE JANUARY 31, 2018

I am pleased to announce that proposals are now being accepted for the 2018 Mallory

International Exchange Fellowship Program. The Mallory Exchange Fellowship will be used for

professional international exchange at a foreign museum, library, historic site, or other

educational institution for research and study purposes. The Mallory Endowment was established in 1993 by Wade and Angela Thompson to honor

Clifford and Pauline Mallory for their many years of service to Mystic Seaport. The stated

purpose of the fund is “...to create an international exchange program between the Seaport and

other institutions...” The intent is that one year an international scholar, in any discipline related to Mystic Seaport’s

mission, will come to the Museum for study and research purposes; in alternate years, a Mystic

Seaport staff member will visit a foreign museum for study and research purposes.

A number of staff exchanges have taken place since the inception of the fund, with the first

exchange taking place with Hobson Wharf, Maritime Museum of Auckland, New Zealand, in

honor of Mrs. Mallory’s native country.

Proposal Guidelines: The Proposal should be submitted by a Mystic Seaport staff member to travel to another site for

research or other specific study purposes at a foreign museum, library, historic site, or other

educational institution.

The submitter of the successful proposal(s) will have the general responsibilities of any project

manager -- to ensure that funds are spent according to the approved budget, and to prepare a 1-2

page narrative project report at the conclusion of the project, which the Advancement Office may

forward to the donor. Funds are available to fund one or more projects (total funding for the Fellowship Program not to

exceed $8,500).

Each proposal must contain: - Project Title - Title Page including name and signature of staff member, department director, and vice

president sponsoring the proposal.

- Project Abstract (1-2 page maximum) including goals and intended outcomes of the project,

description of the resources to be researched, and names of colleagues for consultation. - A letter of support from the foreign institution. - Project Budget indicating proposed budget period and detailed breakdown of expenses not

to exceed $8,500 per project. - Proposed exchange timeframe and schedule. - Applicant resume. Due date is January 31, 2018. Send proposals to Jeanne Gade, Director of Human Resources, for

transmittal to Mallory Fellowship Selection Committee for review. Late submissions will not be

accepted. Proposal Evaluation and Selection: Proposals will be evaluated by the Selection Committee on a number of different criteria, with

the overriding factor being the relationship of proposed activities to the advancement of Mystic

Seaport’s mission and strategic initiatives. The top 3 proposals may be shared with the donors for

their involve-ment and input prior to making the final selection. Selections will be announced in

early March, 2016.

-Susan Funk

WAREHOUSE INVENTORY REDUCTION

We are cleaning our Warehouse and want to share. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1PM to

3PM starting January 23rd

, we will be offering overstock items for free to Staff and Volunteers.

You must wear your Staff or Volunteer badge. Please bring your own bags as none will be

supplied by the Warehouse.

Every month the product will change so come often to see what is on the give-away tables. Mary Anne Stets

FIRST THURSDAY

Our February 1, 2018 First Thursday will be a presentation by Chris Gasiorek, VP of Watercraft

Preservation and Programs, a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and

a professional mariner with an unlimited tonnage master’s license from the U.S. Coast Guard,

who will share photos and sea stores from 20 years at sea. Coffee and donuts will be served in the Campbell Room in the basement of the Planetarium at

8:30 am followed by the presentation at 9 am.

EveAnne Stouch & Susan O'Donnell

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Engine Show & Car Show (8/18-19/2018 & 9/23/20218) One volunteer needed as Support Staff 8 AM – 4 PM Tuesdays (just about year round).

This opportunity would involve being a member of a 3-5 person Show Team responsible for

producing both the Antique Marine Engine Expo and the Antique Motor Vehicle Show (By Land

& By Sea). The Show Team is basically a self-managed group and creates the products needed to conduct

these two shows each year including: mailing invitations, processing registrations, event

production and wrap-up, and completing them with a minimum of supervision from Seaport

staff. Interested volunteers should have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and preferably, Access,

and be able to work with other members of the volunteer team as well as staff and show

exhibitors. The group meets weekly throughout the year, more the week in advance of each event. If

interested, please contact EveAnne Stouch at eveanne.stouch@mysticseaport.org or call

extension #5378.

Film Screening for Holocaust Remembrance Day – January 27, 2018 Two volunteers are needed to assist with check-in, ticket sales, and book sales of Howard Veisz

new book about GERDA III history at the Mystic Luxury Cinemas from 1 pm to 4 pm on

Saturday 27, 2018. Please contact EveAnne Stouch at eveanne.stouch@mysticseaport.org or call extension #5378.

Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover – May 12-20, 2018 Time to be announced Two volunteers are needed to help staff a MSM booth at Ft. Adams at the One Ocean

Exploration Zone segment of the Volvo Race Village. Mystic Seaport will be an exhibitor at the Newport Volvo Race Village One Ocean Exploration

Zone. Volunteers will share our story and activities with visiting adults and school groups. The

race village had 125,000 visitors in 2015 so this will be a great place to share our story with

others with maritime interests. Lunch and parking will be provided each day by the event

organizers and participants will be able to explore the race village and see the race boats. All

participants will be required to pass a Rhode Island state background check for security. For

more information see: http://volvooceanracenewport.com/ Please contact EveAnne Stouch at eveanne.stouch@mysticseaport.org or call extension #5378.

EveAnne Stouch

NOMINATE MYSTIC SEAPORT

Please take a moment to nominate Mystic Seaport in The Day’s Best of 2018 contest. Best attraction: http://ow.ly/N35N30hP27J

Best museum: http://ow.ly/PuFT30hP29L Best wedding venue: http://ow.ly/40QL30hP2cY

Elissa Bass, Social Media/Digital Manager

ALL STAFF MEETING –FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23

Please note that date and start time for the All Staff meeting has been changed to Friday

February 23. Coffee will be available beginning at 8:15 and meeting will start at 8:30 AM.

THIS WEEK FROM THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Saturday January 20, 2018 - New Exhibition MURMUR Opens No Scheduled Groups Scheduled Events: 8:45am Members-Only Artist Talk with John Grade in Collins Gallery

12:30pm Michnevitz/Lori Baby Shower in Morgan Suite East and West 2pm Tech Talk with New Media Artist Reilly Donovan in Masin Room 4pm D’Andrea/Quider Reception in River Room

Sunday January 21, 2018 - Last Day of ASMA Exhibit No Scheduled Groups No Scheduled Events: Other Items Discussed: o Discussed progress and plan for wall maps inside Thompson and Sanger

o Discussed language and layout used in map & guide

o Discussed schedule for Spouters and Latitudes as well as Spouter’s extended menu.

o Discussed events surrounding the opening of Murmur: Artic Realities.

o Operations Committee reconvenes 1/31/18

DUTY OFFICER/WATCH CAPTAIN/SHIPYARD

Saturday, January 20, 2018 Sunday, January 21, 2018

Duty Officer: WATCH CAPTAIN Duty Officer: WATCH CAPTAIN

Security: Gary Doerfler, ext.5310 Security: Diane Alley, ext. 5310

Watch Captain: Erik Ingmundsen, radio Watch Captain: Erik Ingmundsen, radio

Shipyard: Matt Zapp, ext. 5341 Shipyard: Matt Zapp, ext. 5341

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Full & Part-time Opportunities Museum Teacher

Anchor Watch Overnight Program Educator

Ship to Shore Overnight Program Educator

Carpenter

Seasonal – Joseph Conrad Overnight Sailing Camp

Director

Sailing Instructor & Alternate Director

Sailing Instructor & Assistant Waterfront Director

Sailing Instructor & First Aid Director

Sailing Instructor & Office Manager

Sailing Instructor & Waterfront Director

To view and apply to job listings please visit the Mystic Seaport ‘s job posting page by clicking

here.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Pingo Rising - Photo by Andy Price