FANA maintains a number of projects and committees that serve to facilitate organizational goals.
Publications and Communication:
The FANA Forum is our newsletter contact with paid members. Articles, updates, notices, reports, and fan-related information are provided to maintain our connections on a regular basis. You may share stories, reports, anecdotes, events, exhibit notices and items of interest with the Forum Coordinator. Member and guest input is welcome and encouraged. The FANA Journal is a publication for material related to fans that may reflect a more in depth view, research, scholarly studies, translations, lectures or personal experiences involved in fan collecting. The Journal Editor is pleased to receive items for publication.
Archives: Organizational records, our FANA history, photos, slides, past publications, donated and purchased archive material, fan books, and a variety of other informational pieces are maintained in the Archives. Members and qualified individuals may request items from the Archives. These items are available in compliance with the FANA lending policy. Typically a deposit and postage expense will be required before material is released. A due date for return will be specified.
Grants: Organizations, entities or individuals with appropriate projects related to education, research, publication, field of study, exhibition or conservation related to fans are encouraged to apply for grant consideration. The FANA Trust Funds support these awards. FANA will accept and review grant requests on an annual basis. An application must be submitted by February 1 to the FANA President. Applications are reviewed by the Grant Committee and the Board of Directors. Recommendations for a grant award will be presented to the membership at the annual Assemblage for approval.
Museum Committee: The FANA Museum Committee purpose is to encourage exhibition, display, cataloging, conservation and publication of fan information. The Committee's on-going project is to help identify museums, societies or organizations with fans in their collections. Assistance is offered, where appropriate, in identification and conservation. FANA members are advised on the committee activities and welcome expanded knowledge of collections that exist.
Public Relations: FANA is interested in outreach to other organizations, the media, magazines, museums, art and antique groups, and unaffiliated private collectors where we may share mutual interests and information. FANA can refer knowledgeable speakers to make presentations on hand fans, collecting and preservation. Inquiries are welcome.
