MAAM presents a summer Cornerstone™, “Copyright 101”, in conjunction with the The Library of Congress Copyright Office. Join your colleagues at the Library of Congress as the Copyright Office covers topics including a brief overview of copyright law, museums and copyright law, overview of the registration process, and presentation of records and certification. Speakers will
Read moreThe Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC) is seeking session proposals focusing on internal and external engagement within art organizations for its 2019 Conference, slated for May 4-7, 2019 in New York City. This is an internationally relevant topic shaping the future of our arts organizations and encompasses dialogues about access, inclusion and empathy. We request proposals
Read moreThe National Endowment for the Humanities’ Division of Preservation and Access has offered Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions since 2000. These grants help smaller and mid-sized cultural heritage institutions such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities improve their ability to preserve and care for
Read moreCALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 1 Didn’t get your session proposal submitted yet? Not to worry, we understand that deadlines can come up more quickly than anticipated. You now have until 5pm EST on Tuesday, May 1st to submit your session. APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW0SiKE5_A690Z6gfqIhXRN0NOdtXfp6q7_0yCWWDwdfBVJA/viewform We are divided as a nation–politically, socially, culturally. But
Read moreMCN is pleased to offer scholarships to 15 qualified applicants from the cultural sector to attend MCN 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The MCN Scholarship program is made possible by the support of our members, sponsors, and conference attendees. Scholarship Benefits Every scholar will receive: Complimentary conference registration Choice of one complimentary professional workshop on Tuesday, November
Read moreMonday, May 21, 2018 at Teachers College, Columbia University How do we react and respond? How do museums stay relevant to today’s visitors in the context of our changing and evolving world? This year’s theme of “React & Respond: The Next Steps” is reflected in conference sessions that focus on immediate reactions to events occurring throughout our
Read moreIn most museums, the archives isn’t the only department stewarding records of archival or permanent value. Other departments, such as curatorial, conservation, and registration, also manage such records and are in charge of all aspects of their care, from preservation to access. Though they exist outside of their holdings, museum archivists are uniquely positioned to
Read moreThe Cutting Edge of Public History: New Directions in Interpretation will be held at the Department of the Interior in DC March 28 – 29, 2018. The symposium is designed to focus on new approaches and best practices in presenting American history and showcase leaders in the field. Public history specialists will lead panel discussions
Read moreTwo new groundbreaking reports from the American Alliance of Museums reveal indisputable evidence that museums contribute more to the United States economy than previously thought and have widespread public support that transcends political affiliations and geographic locations. The first study, Museums as Economic Engines, reveals that museums support 726,000 jobs in the United States, and
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