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At Humanitru, diversity is a key component of our history, culture, and identity.
We strive to maintain an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. Our employees, clients, and the communities we serve all contribute unique perspectives and experiences to our mission. We believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful.
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Have a session that you want to present at the conference? Proposals are due on September 15, 2023.
To use the fillable conference form, click the form below.
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VAM Annual Conference
March 9 - 12, 2024 | Virginia Beach
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The theme for this conference is Building Community: Engagement, Access, and Support.
VAM 2024 invites our museum community to add your experiences, challenges, successes, failures, and more to the discussion on the value and means by which we build community inside and outside of our walls. We look forward to these discussions with you all in Virginia Beach!
Be on the lookout for more information.
Visit the hotel here.
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VAM is looking for volunteers to help plan and coordinate the Silent Auction for the 2024 VAM Annual Conference!
The Silent Auction Task Force is responsible for planning the silent auction, soliciting donations, and coordinating the Silent Auction at the annual conference with VAM staff.
Time commitment is moderate with virtual meetings from October to January, one in-person meeting in February, and at the 2024 Annual Conference at Virginia Beach. Attendance to the annual conference is encouraged and members would qualify for the committee rate.
Email membership@vamuseums.org or sign up here by September 18 to let us know! Please include your contact information and someone will contact you shortly.
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Upcoming VAM Member Events | |
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Fostering Psychological Safety
September 14 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Virtual | Register
October 18 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Virtual | Register
November 14 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Virtual | Register
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Do you feel included? Safe to learn, grow and contribute? Do you feel safe to explore new ideas? We invite you to one of our newest workshop sessions that provides pre-workshop content via a 10-min prerecorded video and a live session to develop tangible ways to create safety within organizations.
Psychological safety is the foundation for developing workplace cultures that increase the overall sense of belonging for all employees. Register to learn about psychological safety from our DEAI director, Richard Josey.
*Please note, the space is limited to 30 people. Secure your seat today!
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September 21 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Virtual
| Leave with a better understanding of how to adapt your institution's strategy to maximize success in the current fundraising climate. | |
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Learning to Engage Federal, State & Local Representatives
October 5 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | In-Person
Hanover Museum of History and Culture
| Join us for an in-depth workshop to learn about what advocacy looks like at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as how you can interact with your legislators. | |
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Tickets include free admission to the Frontier Culture Museum. Guests are welcome to tour the museum before and after the event.
Special thank you to the Frontier Culture Museum for organizing and hosting this event!
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VAM Fall Fundraiser
October 14 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | In-Person
Frontier Culture Museum
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We invite all VAM members and their families from across the Commonwealth to join us for a FUNdraising event in Staunton, VA. Come spend the day in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley during the leaf-peeping season.
Both kids and adults can enjoy fun activities and food organized by VAM members from the Mountain Valley region. All proceeds will go to VAM and its mission to support museum professionals with professional development and networking opportunities.
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Stay tuned for monthly in-person & virtual workshops to November! | | |
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September 9, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Stratford
Stratford Hall
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A Collaborative Effort of Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, Preservation Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, and Westmoreland County Museum. A Northern Neck 250 event. In the walk-up to commemorations of this nation’s 250th anniversary, join us in the Stratford Hall Council House for a symposium on patriot and painter Charles Willson Peale’s portrait of British statesman William Pitt.
Seating is limited, so reserve your space now! Traveling from a distance to attend? Stratford Hall offers high-quality and affordable accommodation; contact (804) 493-1967 for details or book your room here: www.stratfordhall.org/lodging.
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Sweet Justice: BBQ and Brews at the John Marshall House
September 14, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Richmond
John Marshall House
| Father of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice John Marshall, enjoyed barbecue, lawn games, and the Constitution, and this fall in recognition of his 268th birthday we invite you to celebrate in a similar fashion. | |
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Historic Homes Tour
September 29, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Salem
Salem Museum
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The Salem Museum and the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation present a day trip to tour two notable historic homes, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum in Lynchburg. The fee includes motor coach transportation, all entrance fees, guides, tours and lunch at The Neighbor’s Place Restaurant.
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October 19, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Richmond
Historic St. John's Church
| Elvatrice Belsches is an author, researcher, and public historian, specializing in chronicling the experiences of African-Americans in Richmond and beyond. She has authored several biographies for the “African American National Biography,” and served as a researcher for Steven Spielberg’s movie “Lincoln.” Her talk will be based on her book “Black American Series: Richmond, Virginia.” | |
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Thank you to the Mariners' Museum for sharing their #summercamp pics with us! Here are a few photos from The Mariners' Museum and Park's Summer Membership Swap with The Virginia Zoo in July.
Together, they engaged over 500 Member families. Each of their members enjoyed visiting both The Mariners' and The Zoo, and gained new followers. Both shared educational resources with the Hampton Roads community and beyond.
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Would you like to share exciting updates or how your museum is innovative? Contact our Communications Coordinator, Kristina, at kristina@vamuseums.org. Our readers would love to hear from you!
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Please welcome new and returning members! | |
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Please welcome new individual members:
Tressell Carter
Terry Daniel
Anna Carter
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Welcome back individuals, businesses, and museums:
Sarah Erdman
Brian Daly
Lovettsville Historical Society
Design and Productions, Inc.
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Share your story! Contact communications@vamuseums.org if you would like to share what got you interested in the museum field and be featured on the e-newsletter! | |
It is never too late to make a gift to support career development opportunities for present and future Virginia museum professionals. | |
Congrats to the Preservation Award Recipients | |
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Two of our members received Preservation Awards from Preservation Virginia and will be recognized on September 29 at 6:00 pm! Way to go!
Ana Edwards, Outstanding Historic Preservation Research
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, Trustees' Excellence in Achievement
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Resume Review submissions are back! | |
Are you interested in starting or advancing your museum career through these training and networking opportunities?
Get involved with VAM today by serving on a committee, attending one of our many programs to come this fall, and checking out the resources that we have on our website!
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Search VAM's Career Center for information on resume review help, job listings, and more.
Search the Job Board for these current listings and more.
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Don't forget to pay your VAM membership dues. To see if you have an open invoice, log in to your VAM account. If we can be of any assistance, contact VAM's Membership and Program Coordinator, Whitney here. Thank you! | |
VAM advocates for the importance of museums in our communities and strengthens the cultural sector by supporting museum professionals throughout their careers with professional development, networking, and thought leadership. | | | | |
