WEEKLY STAFF NEWS | 05.17.2021
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Staff Feedback on Getty Benefits
Getty strives to offer benefits that meet your needs. Getty Human Resources will be launching a survey today, May 17, to learn more about the benefits you value, and your satisfaction with the current options. Your participation will help us evaluate whether we make changes. At 11 a.m. today, benefit-eligible employees will receive a personalized link in an email from Mercer Sirota. If you don’t see the email, please check your junk folder. The survey will remain open until May 28. If you have any questions or difficulty accessing the survey, please contact Human Resources.
Masks Still Required on Sites
Despite the recent change in mask guidelines from the CDC, Getty continues to operate under L.A. County orders that require staff and visitors to wear masks both indoors and outdoors at all Getty sites.
Reminder: Getty Center Preview Days
Staff, docents, and volunteers, along with members of their households, are invited to preview the Getty Center May 18–23, before we open to the public. Reservations are free and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Library Curbside Service
The next Getty Library Curbside Service is May 18–20. You can still make an appointment in Reservio, our self-scheduling reservation system, to pick up items that you requested April 15–May 12, 2021, or to return items that you have at home. Instructions for making an appointment are in the Getty Library Curbside Service appointment information and Reservio instructions document (attached). Curbside service dates and related information are also listed on the Getty Library at Home guide’s Circulation Curbside Service page.
Please note that curbside service hours are now 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with five-minute appointment times. When picking up your books, please park at the designated location and walk to the labeled book cart on the sidewalk.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND INCLUSION (DEAI)
Development DEAI Task Force Update
The Development DEAI Task Force has made diversification of the Getty Patron Program one of its priorities. The Task Force identified prospective donors from 15 ethnically diverse L.A. neighborhoods to share information about the Patron Program, and expanded its outreach beyond the five-to-10 mile radius around the Getty Center and Villa. These, along with additional efforts, have resulted in the addition of 25 newly represented zip codes in the Patron community. As a way to promote socioeconomic diversity among donors, Development also created the Getty Fund, which allows donors to give at any dollar amount (whereas Patron Program giving begins at $1,000 annually).
The Development team would like to thank colleagues from the Museum, GCI, and GRI for their support and participation in virtual Patron events, and the Foundation for providing the terrific initiative to fundraise for the L.A. Arts Recovery Fund. We are excited to recognize our Patrons this week at our virtual Patron Sunset Reception on Thursday, May 20.
Actualización del Equipo de Trabajo de Desarrollo de DEAI
El Equipo de Trabajo de Desarrollo de DEAI puso como una de sus prioridades la diversificación del Programa de Patrocinadores del Getty. Mientras preparaban solicitudes recientes, el Equipo de Trabajo de Desarrollo identificó donantes potenciales de 15 vecindarios con diversidad étnica de Los Ángeles para compartirles información sobre el Programa de patrocinadores. Así, expandió su alcance más allá del radio de cinco a diez millas alrededor del Getty Center y la Villa. Estas y otras iniciativas tuvieron como resultado la incorporación de 25 códigos postales nuevos representados en la comunidad de patrocinadores. Con el objetivo de promover la diversidad socioeconómica entre los donantes, Desarrollo también ha creado el Fondo Getty, que les permite a los donantes aportar cualquier monto en dólares (mientras que los aportes del Programa de patrocinadores comienzan en $1,000 anuales).
El equipo de Desarrollo quisiera agradecer a los colegas del museo, del GCI y del GRI por su apoyo y su participación en los eventos virtuales para patrocinadores, y a la Fundación por brindar la fantástica iniciativa de recolectar fondos para el Fondo de Recuperación para las Artes de L.A. (L.A. Arts Recovery Fund). Estamos muy emocionados por reconocer a nuestros patrocinadores esta semana en nuestro evento virtual Patron Sunset Reception, el martes 20 de mayo.
NEWS
Still Life Challenge
The social media team in Trust Communications launched the Still Life Challenge, which invites our followers to make their own still life of three things that represent this past year, or have helped them through it. Read more about still lifes and how you can join the challenge.
In-Home Vaccinations
California residents can now request in-home vaccinations and/or transit assistance to get vaccinated by registering at MyTurn.ca.gov or by calling the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) COVID-19 Call Center at 1-833-422-4255. We encourage everyone to get vaccinated!
EVENTS
L.A. Graffiti Black Book: Artists in Conversation
Getty Research Institute will host a conversation with five of the contributing artists of the L.A. Graffiti Black Book, which collects the work of over 150 of Los Angeles's leading graffiti and tattoo artists, and drew inspiration from many rare books in the GRI's collection. The conversation takes place on Zoom, Tuesday, May 18, 4-5:30 pm. Register in advance for this free online event.
June Opportunities to Meet with Jim
Jim Cuno invites any staff member who has a topic they would like to discuss in one-on-one meetings to sign up for informal 10-minute conversations. His availability for the month of June is listed below. The 10-minute meetings will be filled first-come, first-served, and will be conducted via Zoom. Please contact Piedad Garcia to schedule. Jim will be available:
- June 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- June 24, 2-3 p.m.
Reminder: Trauma Sessions
As a reminder, the first two racial trauma sessions will be offered today and tomorrow. The workshops are led by Priscilla Murphy (LPCMH, MS, MEd, BSN, RN), a board-certified counselor with Health Advocate’s Employee Assistance Program. During the first hour of each session Ms. Murphy will make a presentation on racial trauma, which will be followed by an hour of facilitated discussion. Registration is not necessary. Use the Zoom links next to the session you wish to join.
Art Break: Touching Pictures
In the past year of violence and loss, grief has taken many forms. The inability to touch those lost or physically console loved ones has made the process of mourning especially difficult. On May 21 at noon, artist Jenelle Esparza and curator Naoko Takahatake discuss powerful prints and drawings by Käthe Kollwitz and deeply personal textiles by Esparza that grapple with grief. Moderated by curator Mazie Harris. Register for this free online event.
Managing Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
The JONES team will lead sessions on June 10, 9-11 a.m., and June 23, 3-5 p.m. To register, please use this Survey Monkey link to select your preferred date. You will receive a confirmation email and an Outlook appointment from DEIworkshops@getty.edu for the session for which you are scheduled. Please remember that space is limited and we need a minimum of 15 participants for each session to move forward. More sessions are being added for 2021 and dates/times will be shared as soon as they are scheduled.
Save the Date: All-Staff Update June 15, 2021
Getty staff, docents, and volunteers are invited to join an all-staff update on Tuesday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom webinar. The agenda and Zoom information will be provided at a later date.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Getty Anniversaries This Week
Five Years
- Torrey Manz, Publications Administration
- Alexandra Shanley, Design, Museum
- Jeff Bovard, Security Operations
- Margarito Dominguez, Security Operations
- Sandy Beacom, Registrar, Museum
- Heather LaBruno, Enterprise Systems and Integration, Getty Digital
- Tarren McNally, Visitor Services
25 Years
- Francisco Romero, Grounds and Garden
30 Years
- Lance Stewart, Network Services, Getty Digital
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