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Help inform article ” Present Tensions: Exhibiting Under Pressure”

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U.S. museums are navigating intensified external pressures that shape exhibitions and public programs. Help by participating in a national survey to document how institutions—especially small and mid‑sized museums—are responding. Findings will inform the peer‑reviewed article, Present Tensions: Exhibiting Under Pressure, accepted for publication in the American Alliance of Museums’ Exhibition journal. Broad participation will strengthen the analysis and

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Help Shape MAAM’s Future: Strategic Planning Survey Now Open

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The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is excited to announce the launch of our strategic planning process—and we are inviting you to be a part of it. At its core, strategic planning is about driving a clear, thoughtful, and responsive path forward. It is a chance to pause, reflect on where we have been, and

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Assist Student at Central Washington University with Thesis by completing a survey regarding NAGPRA

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The student will compare museum practitioners’ views of the impact of the 2024 NAGPRA updates on the participant museum’s own collections. The interviewer will omit any identifying information during surveys or interviews to maintain your identity as confidential and anonymous in this study. If you decided to participate in the second part of this study,

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Professional learning opportunity for museum educators!

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Developed by the Intrepid Museum, the Exploring Civics Through Historic Spaces toolkit is a model for civics learning at museums, historic sites and cultural institutions using your collections. During this program, participants will explore practical uses of the toolkit in a museum/school partnership model. The toolkit is designed for use with varied historical collections, archives

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blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List 2025 nominations are open

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Nominate your favorite museum influencers to create the List. Celebrate your colleagues who you feel have made a significant contribution to the museum sector over the past year.  A panel of expert judges will then review all of the entries and judge them on merit, regardless of the nominee’s location, job title, or employer. You

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New NEH Grant Program: Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition 

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A new grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition, honors the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s principles of equality, liberty, and government by consent. The program supports activities to preserve and improve access to primary source materials that document:  1) The history of American independence

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The National Conference on Cultural Property Protection – September 22-24, 2025

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The National Conference on Cultural Property Protection (NCCPP), hosted annually by the Smithsonian Institution, brings together more than 150 professionals in the operational and physical security field to discuss insider threat and employee accountability, visitor experience, international affairs, and activism. Each year, NCCPP has global representation from museums and cultural property sites, universities and colleges, libraries, and

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Annual Conference Call for Proposals Deadline Extended

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We are happy to share that the deadline to submit proposals for the 2025 MAAM Annual Meeting has been extended to June 9, 2025 at 5:00 pm ET. This extension gives you more time to collaborate with colleagues, shape your ideas, and craft a strong proposal. We’re excited to see your innovative sessions and thoughtful

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2026-2028 Levitt Music Series Grants

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Applications Open for Levitt Music Series GrantsThe Levitt Foundation has announced an exciting grant opportunity forU.S.-based nonprofits to present a Levitt Music Series in 2026, 2027 and 2028. These multi-year matching grants of up to $40K/year (up to$120K total) will activate underused public spaces, ensure access to the arts,and strengthen the social fabric of communities—bringing people together of all ages

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Some Good (Museum) News!

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Your six museum associations have brought back Some Good (Museum) News! Inspired by John Krasinski’s “Some Good News”, this museum edition was launched to spotlight the inspirational and uplifting stories and programs of our nation’s museums. This year, your stories can motivate many and we can’t wait to celebrate them! Check out the most recent broadcast

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