Please note that VAM observes the federal holiday schedule and will be closed on January 20, 2025. | | |
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Nominate a Museum Educator, Museum, and more!
Who is ready? The Annual Award Program is open for nominations! This is your chance to recognize the incredible contributions of museum professionals who are making a lasting impact in our field...read more
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Bring Your Swag to Advocacy Day
We’re excited to invite all museum professionals to join us for Advocacy Day – an event designed to showcase the incredible value museums bring to our communities. This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate how museums serve as centers for culture, education, and engagement...read more
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Room Blocks and Conference Highlights
Don’t forget that our special room blocks for the event will end on February 13. Be sure to reserve your stay before then to secure discounted rates!...read more
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Get Involved: Volunteer at the Conference
Receive a discount for attending the conference. Volunteering is an excellent way to give back to the museum community, gain valuable experience, and make lasting connections!
*Apply Here-Needs approval by VAM staff*
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Promote an Artifact!
2025 marks the 14th anniversary of the Virginia Association of Museums' successful Virginia's Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program which has benefited over 200 institutions to date, shedding light on the importance of Virginia museums and the expense and expertise necessary to care for the unique historic and cultural items in their care...read more
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Library of Congress Funded Opportunity
This program offers professional development for educators at cultural institutions, such as museums, archives, and historic sites, in rural Virginia to lead in-service workshops for social studies teachers, focusing on teaching difficult topics such as the history of school desegregation within their rural communities. The application deadline is January 13, 2025...read more
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Open Office Hours
January 9, 2025 | Every 2nd Thursday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Online Chats | Free
Continuing into 2025, you are invited to share, learn, and grow together as we navigate the world of museum work in this monthly online chat series.
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VAM Book Club
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.
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Tuesday Talks: TBD
January 21, 2025 | Every 4th Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Online Chats | Free
January's topic is coming soon
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Advocacy Day Training
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.
Please stay tuned for more details!
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VAM Advocacy Day 2025
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.
Members are encouraged to attend AAM Advocacy Day on February 24th and 25th. If you'd like to attend, please use the promo discount code to register: VAMMBR25
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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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Enrollment in the Virginia Certificate in Museum Management will open on March 1, 2025. Certificate students may obtain credit if they attend the conference on March 15 - 18, 2025.
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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!*
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Help VAM support career development opportunities for present and future Virginia museum professionals. Contribute today! | |
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Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
Franconia Museum
Barbara Harvey
Thomas Prescott
Rachel Swain
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Kimberly Trickett
Christine Lane
Hilary Meehan
Nathan Zimiga
Caroline Carter
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend, Danna Bell. Danna’s passion for museums and sharing primary sources knew no bounds, and she was willing to assist any member of VAM with a smile. She was a speaker from the Museums and Teaching with Primary Sources webinar presented in June. As we grieve her loss, we are comforted by the many beautiful memories she leaves behind. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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Congrats to The Valentine and design firm Studio Joseph who have been honored with four awards for the transformative exhibition, Sculpting History at the Valentine Studio: Art, Power and the “Lost Cause” American Myth, which opened to the public on the museum’s main campus in January of 2024. | |
Share news and updates with our membership community to stay connected and informed. Your voice matters, and your contributions play a vital role in supporting one another through all experiences. Contact communications@vamuseums.org
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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 us here for 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. | | | | |
