The Mid Atlantic Association of Museums board announced that Caroline Brown has been hired as the new Executive Director. In this role she will lead the major museum organization serving New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. Brown will plan and coordinate MAAM’s popular annual conference and its national Building Museums event. She will
Read moreThe Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums honored Carol B. Stapp, Ph.D., the director of the Museum Education Program at the George Washington University, as the recipient of the Katherine Coffey Award for her numerous contributions to the field as an educator of museum educators. Dr. Stapp began her career as a museum educator at the Philadelphia
Read more2 Twin Horsehair Beds circa 1900These 2 custom sized twin mahogany beds have been used in our family for over a 100 years. They are in beautiful condition. The beds come apart where the footboard and headboard meet the metal supports through a hidden square bed bolt locking system. They have horsehair mattresses, which currently sit on
Read moreWe are excited to share that the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums is undergoing a strategic planning process in partnership with the Cooperstown Graduate Program | SUNY Oneonta. As part of this process, we are looking for feedback from our members and non-members. Please click the link below to complete a survey on your thoughts about the strategic
Read morehe Institute of Museum and Library Services is pleased to announce the launch of a new online resource center featuring dynamic digital museum content for K-12 educators searchable by subject and grade. Teachers across the country can now find resources that feature engaging activities from a growing number of museums all aligned with national education standards. Originally
Read moreColleagues: FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution co-sponsor the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, a partnership of 62 national service organizations and federal agencies created to protect cultural heritage from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies. The Task Force provides resources to help the public salvage cherished photographs, letters, and other irreplaceable objects: Save
Read moreInbox On behalf of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums, thank you for supporting us through, what has been, a challenging time. MAAM is committed to bringing you high-quality professional development, networking, and education. MAAM is moving all in-person events for the 2021 Annual Meeting to an online space, creating our 2nd all-virtual conference. We hope
Read moreNew York colleagues, FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution co-sponsor the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, a partnership of 62 national service organizations and federal agencies created to protect cultural heritage from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies. The Task Force provides resources to help the public salvage cherished photographs, letters, and other irreplaceable
Read moreThe Rescue Plan’s Grants to Organizations program will be carried out through one-time grants to eligible organizations including, but not limited to, nonprofit arts organizations, local arts agencies, arts service organizations, units of state or local government, federally recognized tribal communities or tribes, and a wide range of other organizations that can help advance the
Read moreBecome a member in July and enjoy this 15% discount on Individual Memberships. Join now and SAVE money on Annual Meeting registration! Plus, members can always post on our job board at no additional cost. Visit midatlanticmuseums.org/membership and click “Join & Renew” then using promo code JULYSAVINGS to receive your discount. Questions? Contact info@midatlanticmuseums.org
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