We wish you great cheer and fun this holiday season and look forward to seeing you in 2025! Please note that VAM observes the federal holiday schedule and will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Why VAM Needs YOU
You are at the heart of VAM and the good work we do each day to support our museums and their staff and volunteers. We are incredibly proud of our support of our museum communities...read more
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Submissions Open in January
The wait is almost over! Soon, weβre opening the nominations for YOU to submit your most critical artifacts for our upcoming Virginia's Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program. This is your chance to showcase your artifact and claim your spot among the 10 most endangered artifacts. Will your artifact make it to the top?...read more
Sneak Peak of What's at the Silent Auction
We're excited to give you a sneak peek of some amazing items that will be available at our upcoming Silent Auction! From unique experiences to one-of-a-kind treasures, there's something for everyone!...read more
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VAM Workshops and Events
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Open Office Hours
December 12, 2024 | Every 2nd Thursday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Online Chats | Free
Come join us for these supportive sessions where we can share, learn, and grow together as we navigate the world of museum work.
January 9, 2025 | Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Online Chats | Free for Members
Connect with fellow book lovers and expand your professional network.Join the first meeting, submit your book suggestions, and vote for the next book to discuss.
January 24, 2025 | Time and Zoom Link Are TBD | Webinar | Free for Members
Join us for a transformative Advocacy Day Training designed to empower museum professionals to confidently engage with state and local government officials.
January 29, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Webinar | Free for Members
We are excited to announce our VAM Advocacy Day which gives us a chance to connect with legislators to promote your organization and VAM as an essential resource in the Commonwealth.
Stay connected and informed by sharing news and updates with our membership community. Your voice matters and your contributions play a vital role in keeping our members engaged and knowledgeable. Contact Kristina at communications@vamuseums.org
Volunteer Opportunities
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Silent Auction Donations Are Appreciated
Interested in sending a donation? Please use this form or this link to submit donations before February 22, 2025.
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Career Center
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Enrollment in the Virginia Certificate in Museum Management will open on March 1, 2025. Certificate students may obtain credit if they attend the conferenceon March 15 - 18, 2025.
VAM's job board receives an average of 6.4k views per month!
We would like to encourage all our members* to take advantage of our platform by listing their open job positions with us. By doing so, you will have the opportunity to reach a wider audience and attract top talent from the museum community.
Non-members can post job openings for a nominal fee!*
We want to know your hails and farewells, news, and events. Let us and your fellow VAM members know whatβs happening in your neck of the woods. We can't wait to hear from you!
Reminders
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Please remember to make sure your primary and billing contact information is up-to-date.
Keep in mind of your membership status! Memberships annually renew on the anniversary of their join date and invoices are typically sent via our member management system and may end up in spam folders. To see if you have an open invoice, log in to your VAM account.
If we can be of any assistance, contact Kevin herefor membership questions. Thank you!
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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.
