JANUARY • FEBRUARY • 2012
he World Takes What Jackson Makes:
The History of the Jackson Area Manufacturing Association To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Jackson Area Manufacturing Association ( JAMA), the Ella Sharp Museum will highlight the Association with an exhibit in our Hurst Gallery.
the interesting variety of products that have been manufactured in Jackson.
Jackson, was founded in 1937 and was formally incorporated in 1938 after a year of informal meetings.
In addition, the exhibit will focus on the Academy for Manufacturing Careers. Launched in 2005, the Academy is a customized skilled trades-related technical instruction apprenticeship program designed by manufacturers to meet the needs of companies across south-central Michigan.
JAMA began with a membership of 13 area companies and over the years has expanded to serve hundreds of manufacturers and associate member companies across south-central Michigan. Beginning with a brief history of the original 13 companies, the exhibit will continue by exploring Jackson’s rich manufacturing tradition and telling the stories of how manufacturers have overcome challenges by working together. Visitors will also discover
WHEN & WHERE February 14 and run until April 14.
HistoryÊofÊtheÊJAMA FebruaryÊ14 ÊÊ ÑAprilÊ14 HurstÊGallery
Celebrate Ella’s 155th birthday Merriman Sharp. To honor her memory there will be a special exhibit in the Museum’s Pyron Gallery. Opening February 14, Ella’s 155th birthday, the exhibit will take an up close and personal look into the life of Ella Sharp.
letters, papers and the research of many current and former exhibit will run through May 5.
IN THIS ISSUE: Fine Arts Competition (pg. 2) Winter events (pg. 3) Clay Gallery (pg. 4)
Special thanks to our sponsor for this newsletter:
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