The HueCultures Northeast project will provide key insights on museums and cultural centers founded and led by Black, Latino/x/e, Indigenous, Asian, Middle Eastern, and other ethnic communities in eleven states and one district: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington D.C. The project will result
Read moreCultural Competence Learning Institute (CCLI) is pleased to introduce the CCLI Actionable Insights Tool, an innovative online course designed for museum professionals. This self-pace, self-guided platform is meant to help individuals and museum teams transform the way you think about and serve your communities; improve equity and inclusion practices in your museum; and help you create a more
Read more“Interpretation is a purposeful approach to communication that facilitates meaningful, relevant and inclusive experiences that deepen understanding, broaden perspectives and inspire engagement with the world around us.” The National Association for Interpretation’s annual conference will be held in St. Augustine, Florida December 3-6. We are expecting 600 interpreters from around the world, from park rangers, environmental educators,
Read moreThe Association of Children’s Museums is again partnering with Nickelodeon, the ultimate expert in all things fun, for the 2024 Our World: Worldwide Day of Play! Scheduled for September 28th, this event is dedicated to bringing opportunities for joyful learning through play to member museums and their communities, with a focus on getting kids and their families
Read moreNominate someone today and help us shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of individuals and institutions in the Mid-Atlantic museum community. Together, let’s celebrate excellence and inspire future generations of museum professionals. Refer to the Call for Award Nominations for criteria by clicking here. Nominees must be individual or institutional members of MAAM at the time
Read moreUnderstanding Use proposes a way of thinking and of developing practice around four varieties of use of objects in science and technology museums: first, the ways that machines, instruments, and equipment were used in their pre-museum “lives” (which provides the most frequent reason for their acquisition); second, the ways in which research can re-create usage history
Read moreMonday, June 24, 9:15 AM, online event, free, but pre-registration required: Perspectives on Museums and Democracy. https://advanced.jhu.edu/event/perspectives-on-museums-and-democracy/. Museums occupy a unique space in our history and culture. This lecture and panel discussion will examine how the museum and heritage fields serve the public good. Join the conversation as today’s thought leaders reflect on and imagine new
Read moreThe Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Review Committee has an upcoming vacancy for a traditional Indian religious leader and two vacancies for members nominated by national museum organizations or national scientific organizations. The Secretary of the Interior will appoint members from nominations submitted by Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, traditional Native American religious
Read moreThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City announced today that it has engaged specialist consultancy Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC) to manage the forthcoming architectural competition for the museum’s new expansion. The open international competition is expected to launch in early fall and run for six months. “We have spent several years weighing both the
Read moreThe National Endowment for the Humanities is now accepting applications to the 2024 Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations grant program with a deadline for submission of June 12, 2024. To assist in expanding impact, reach, and excellence of your public programs, these awards support a variety of activities that focus on enriching interpretive strategies, strengthening interpretive skill
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