American Alliance of Museums

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We're hiring a Project Manager for our Center for the Future of Museums—apply by July 23! This position plays a key role in supporting work that is shaping the future of the museum field through managing project timelines and budgets, fostering external relationships, overseeing communications and resources, and supervising contractors, volunteers, or interns. If you are passionate about advancing strategic foresight for the museum field, we encourage you to apply. Learn about this position and working at AAM! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dBqa3dd Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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Looking to stay connected, share your ideas to benefit the museum field, and make your mark in the museum community? Don't miss these deadlines quickly approaching! ⬇️ 💭 July 12: Session proposals due for the 2024 Future of Museums Summit: https://lnkd.in/ec2-GA6m 💭 July 15: Applications due for the Museum Social Impact in Practice cohort: https://lnkd.in/e9DV2sxW 💭 July 16: Paper proposals are due for the Spring 2025 issue of Exhibition journal on the theme of ethics: https://lnkd.in/eMZ_MFzW 💭 July 30: Share your thoughts in the comments below about the topics you think that Museum magazine should address in 2025, as we're crafting next year's Editorial Calendar! Check out more ways to get involved: https://lnkd.in/ezJpXrBd

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🚨 This is your last chance—apply for the Museum Social Impact in Practice (MSIIP) initiative by July 15! Join a cohort of 30 museums in this year-long program, designed to support museum professionals in measuring their museums’ social impact and advocating with robust data. Selected participants will receive advanced materials, training, and connections with peers in a community of practice. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your museum's impact. Apply now! MSIIP is led by AAM and funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Get more details: https://lnkd.in/eNs6gCZY

Struggling with reduced attendance since the pandemic? The results from a multi-year study by The Wallace Foundation reveal key strategies to rebuild audiences! The data from the report, "Building Audiences for Sustainability," indicates what works consistently, what sort of works, and what doesn't. Learn more in our summary, and discover strategies to consider to revitalize your museum's attendance: https://lnkd.in/emDESKre

As museums increasingly play a significant role in individual and community health, check out dozens of resources related to museums and health and well-being in the AAM Resource Library! Whether by acting as sites of healing, training healthcare professionals, or educating the public about health and wellness, learn how to stay informed and engaged in this vital intersection. This intersection of healthcare and museum practice was the timely theme of the 2024 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. Delve deeper into this topic: https://lnkd.in/eQuU5hXT While a sample is currently free to explore, AAM members get access to all of the On-Demand Programs and member resources throughout the Resource Library. Learn about becoming a member at https://lnkd.in/dhhMsCQ.

Titanic Belfast and the D-Day Museum are enhancing historical storytelling with immersive experiences! In this perspective from Blooloop, learn how using cutting-edge technology can transport visitors into pivotal moments like the Titanic's maiden voyage and the Normandy landings, creating emotional and educational journeys. Learn about these immersive exhibits and their impact on education and engagement: https://lnkd.in/ecyaJT8y

How can museums challenge colonial narratives? Explore a more nuanced history of mannequins and alternative display methods, which can shed light on how museums might broadly adopt more inclusive practices in exhibitions. Read the perspectives in this free article from the Spring 2024 issue of Exhibition Journal, by Ariadna Solís and Hector M. Meneses Lozano: https://lnkd.in/et3KSEJt