The Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) are thrilled to share that Museums for All – a cooperative agreement between IMLS and ACM – has surpassed 1000 participating museums, spanning every state and every discipline. Museums for All is an access program that encourages people of all backgrounds to
Read moreWhile the small museum workplace of the past was one of long hours and little compensation, the last three years have inspired many of us to reevaluate what we look for in a workplace. How do we find a work-life balance and still care for the cultural and historic resources that our institutions are entrusted
Read moreThe Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums seeks an energetic, dynamic, creative, and networked professional to lead the Mid-Atlantic’s regional museum association as the Executive Director. This position reports to an active board of directors consisting of regional museum professionals and industry partners and is responsible for the overall operation of the Association. The Association is dedicated to the philosophy that
Read moreONWARD!What’s Next? Register today!Sunday, October 9–Tuesday, October 11, 2022Washington, D.C.Omni Shoreham Hotel If 2020 and 2021 were about re-imaging the work of museums, 2022 is about taking what we learned, saw, and felt, and making lasting changes to our work in service of our visitors and our communities. This year’s conference embraces the work in
Read moreApplications for the 2022 Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program are closing soon. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2022. Participating institutions receive funding for a general conservation assessment from a qualified collection and building assessor. The assessment is a study of all the institution’s collections, buildings, and building systems, as well as its policies and procedures relating
Read moreAcademic museums have to demonstrate our value in different ways than most museums and most other academic departments. But the data we sorely need just doesn’t exists. That is about to change as AAMG has partnered with Wilkening Consulting to collect data to help all of us. This is step one: baseline data collection. Some
Read moreHelp researchers have a better understanding on how online courses reached and supported audiences during the pandemic. Knowing that it is important to gain a field perspective, the survey was created for the global cultural sector to provide deeper context. Here is the link to the survey: 2022 Online Learning Courses – Survey for the
Read moreApplications Now Available Through the generosity of the 400 Years of African American History Commission, and in collaboration with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program is pleased to announce the availability of $100,000 in grant funds for 2022. These
Read moreCalling all academic museum and gallery colleagues! As you know, academic museums have to demonstrate their value in different ways than most museums and academic departments. But the data needed just doesn’t currently exist. This is going to change. Thanks to a generous grant from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, AAMG is working with Wilkening
Read moreEstablished in 2017, the Alan Cooper Leadership in the Arts Award celebrates leaders who continue Cooper’s legacy of creating responsive and innovative opportunities for artists, arts organizations, and audiences. DEADLINE FOR 2022 AWARD NOMINATION: May 26, 2022 REVIEW CRITERIA The Alan Cooper Leadership in the Arts Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated visionary leadership in
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