Held between Juneteenth and July 4th, Civic Season unites our oldest federal holiday with our newest, in a summertime celebration of who we are as a nation, how we got here and where we want to go next. This summer, hundreds of communities and organizations are joining together to inspire and ignite civic engagement through exhibits, tours,
Read moreThe Visitor Experience Group is excited to announce that we are currently accepting session proposals for the 2023 Visitor Experience Conference taking place October 22-25 in Wilmington, DE. Proposals are due in by March 31. To help you craft the perfect session proposal for this year’s conference, check out the official VEX23 Session Proposal Guide. Once you are ready to
Read moreThe Society of American Archivists would like to solicit recommendations for writing and publishing awards. There are 5 awards up for grabs with varying prize amounts. All submissions must have been produced during 2022.
Read moreThe 2023 American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) National Visitation Survey is now open! Your response to the survey will help AASLH create the National Visitation Report. This is the only report that monitors and assesses nationwide visitation trends at history institutions of all types and sizes. Your response will help your organization
Read moreThere is an outdated perception of the typical museum worker as an intern or retiree who is compensated only with the privilege of doing something they love. However, there are now 249 museum study programs according to the American Alliance of Museums and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a museum workforce of 125,000
Read moreThe Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2023 Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program with a deadline of February 28, 2023. Participating institutions receive support for a general conservation assessment from a qualified collection and building assessor. The assessment is a study of all the institution’s collections, buildings,
Read moreThe 2023 AAMG Annual Conference Call for Proposals is live now and they need voices like YOURS! What is required for academic museums and galleries to fully embrace their potential as dynamic civic institutions? AAMG’s 2023 annual conference will explore the role of our institutions in forwarding ethical social, civic, political, educational, environmental, and community
Read moreThe 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
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