Wednesday, December 12, 2022 – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Museum House
Present: Wilhelm Bjarnason, Chair; Gunnhildur Ásta Guðmundsdóttir; Helga Lára Þorsteinsdóttir; Hlynur Hallsson; Inga Lára Baldvinsdóttir; Guðrún Jóna Hilmarsdóttir; Hilmar Malmquist; Harpa Þórsdóttir; Klara Þórhallsdóttir; and Þóra Björk Ólafsdóttir, Executive Director.
1. Presentation case
- Overview of the council's activities since the last meeting.
- The application deadline for the 2022 Collections Fund Supplemental Allocation was Monday, December 5 at 4:00 PM. A total of 86 applications for one-year grants were received from 40 accredited museums. The total amount is 28,348,000 kr., and approximately 18 million will be allocated. The evaluation committee is the same as in previous years.
- The new definition of a museum by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has been translated into Icelandic and is as follows:; "A museum is a permanent, not-for-profit institution that serves society through the research, collection, preservation, interpretation and communication of tangible and intangible heritage. Museums are open to the public, accessible and inclusive, and contribute to diversity and sustainability. In their work and active engagement with different community groups, they are guided by professionalism and ethical values, and offer a variety of experiences for the sake of education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge enhancement."
- The status of two museums in Eyjafjörður was discussed.
2. Matters for decision
- 2023 Museum Board budget approved.
- Approval of the nomination of one individual to the Heritage Council of the Heritage Agency.
3. Other matters
No other matters discussed
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM / THB