Introducing VAM's Council President | |
At our Annual Meeting during the Conference last month, Karen L. Daly was elected President of VAM. The following is an excerpt from her introductory remarks:
Thank you all for joining us at the Annual Conference here in Virginia Beach and for your ongoing support of the Virginia Association of Museums. You, our members, are VAM and I am humbled to serve as your President alongside all of you, in partnership with Rick and our hard-working staff team, and with tremendous fellow council members. Thank you, all, for all you do on behalf of our museum community.
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VAM Annual Conference
March 9 - 12, 2024 | Virginia Beach
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Thank you to:
Gunston Hall for sponsoring the keynote speaker, Caroline Klibanoff.
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Thank you to:
The Curtis Group for sponsoring the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center evening event
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Thank you to Glave & Holmes Architecture for sponsoring the Leadership Forum!
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Thank you to our sponsors:
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Glavé & Holmes Architecture
GOLD SPONSORS
Riggs Ward Design
SILVER SPONSORS
Virginia Humanities
Spacesaver
Marshall Craft Associates
BRONZE SPONSORS
Richmond University
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Congratulations to Robert Russa Moton Museum for receiving the Juried Award! |
Moton Museum received $1,000 for conservation efforts towards the 1954 Robert Russa Moton High School composite. | |
Patrick Henry's Red Hill took the People's Choice Award for Virginia's Top 10 Endangered Artifacts Program! |
Patrick Henry's Red Hill received $1,000 to fund the conservation of Elvira Henry's cookbook. | |
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Congrats to the winners of the student poster session:
(1st place) Hailey Robbins
(2nd place) Alexa McNeil
(3rd place) Madison Hall
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Image credit: Whitney Royster | |
Congrats to Sam Futrell who received the Ann Brownson Awardee. | |
The Office of Historic Alexandria received the Innovative Museum award. | |
The 2024 Museum Educator Award goes to Truly Matthews | | |
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VAM Annual Conference
March 15 - 18, 2025 | Blacksburg | The Inn at Virginia Tech
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Karen L. Daly, Executive Director of Stratford Hall and VAM Council president | |
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Demystifying Museum Finance: Budgeting & Financial Statements
May 15, 2024 | virtual| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM|
Eligible to Receive 1 credit: Internal Affairs
Untangle and master museum finance. Our panel will include two museum leaders experienced in both 501c3 and government museums, as well as federal and foundation grants. Come with your specific budget questions as we build in time to apply principles to specific case studies.
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Museums and Teaching With Your Primary Sources
June 4, 2024 | virtual| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM| Eligible to Receive 2 credits: Collections or Education & Outreach
Learn how staff at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library make their collections accessible and provide primary source analysis to students, teachers, and general visitors. Gain information on how to support museum education activities while still maintaining your collection.
| When you register, please select which certificate track you would like to apply to your certificate in Museum Management. Attending this workshop can be applied to either Collections or Education & Outreach. Credit will be awarded per certificate track. We don’t offer crossovers for credits. | |
Emily Kilgore, Director of Education and Engagement at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library | Danna Bell, Educational Resource Specialist at the Library of Congress and member of the Board of Trustees at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library | | |
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April 16, 2024 | Agecroft Hall & Gardens| 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Richmond
It’s almost William Shakespeare’s birthday! In commemoration of the Bard, join tour guide Tracy Weldon for a look at culinary customs during Shakespeare’s lifetime. What was dining like in Elizabethan England? What are medlars, lamb’s wool, and other spring ingredients used for? A brief talk is followed by a tour through seasonal displays in Agecroft Hall’s Great Hall, Dining Parlor and Tudor Kitchen. Then take home some period recipes to try in your own kitchen! (This tour will also be held on April 30th and June 15th.)
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April 21, 2024 | Agecroft Hall & Gardens | 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Richmond
In honor of William Shakespeare's birthday, enjoy a guided tour of Agecroft Hall’s unique Shakespeare Garden. William Shakespeare’s writings reflect beliefs in witchcraft, fairies, and the "language of flowers” that were common throughout Elizabethan England. Learn about this and other Tudor-style gardens from a Shakespearean perspective. Don’t forget comfortable shoes for this all-outdoor tour. The tour requires walking on grass, gravel paths, and stone walkways. The route has several stair steps.
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April 27, 2024 | Agecroft Hall & Gardens | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Richmond
To celebrate Shakespeare’s 460th birthday, we are having a birthday party! In honor of this occasion, we will be having a full day of entertainment: dances, games, songs, and other merry activities! Wander through our Shakespeare Garden and join our living history staff for Tudor-era crafts. Bring a picnic and enjoy the gardens and grounds of Agecroft Hall. This event will take place on the grounds of Agecroft Hall, and all outdoor activities are FREE to the public. (House tours of Agecroft Hall will be available for the regular rate.)
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Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area| Friday, May 10 6:00 pm - Saturday, May 11 9:00 pm | Richmond
Richmond Bus Tour
VPHA Members $175, Non-Members $195
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of American history as we take you on a captivating exploration of the Civil War era. Join us on a day-long bus tour to the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar and the White House of the Confederacy. Read more...
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Youngkin Signs Rural Roads Bill
Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed bills from the General Assembly that will allow highway construction district grants to be used for gravel road improvements other than paving.
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Announces 30 Finalists for the 2024 National Medial for Museum and Library Service.
One of those finalists is a VAM museum member, the Mariners' Museum and Parks! Congrats!
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VMFA Appoints New Director of Government Relations
David Cary Brings 15 Years of Advocacy and Public Policy Experience to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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New Volunteer Committee Lineup:
- Community Engagement Committee
- Governance Committee
- Resource Development Committee
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Want to have insider knowledge and be involved in the planning of all things VAM? Volunteer with us!
Any member of VAM may request to join a committee that oversees just about every aspect, from our annual conference to workshops and more. Get the most out of VAM. We are here to support you.
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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!*
Current members: Please send job details to Careers@vamuseums.org for posting.
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Get Your Resume Reviewed! | |
It is never too late to make a gift to support career development opportunities for present and future Virginia museum professionals. | |
We would like to recognize our members each month and when they joined VAM! Thank you for your support of the Virginia Association of Museums! Tune in next month to see our members' anniversaries! | |
Members Celebrating April Anniversaries: | |
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Member:
Dennis G Feldt
Jayda Justus
Lee Shelhorse
Liz Guarnieri
Michelle Erhardt
Kristin Jacobsen
Mary Steed Ewell
Tom Natale
Sharown Isra-Ul
Elizabeth Sharrett
Megan Thomas
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Since:
4/7/2011
4/16/2019
4/7/2020
4/20/2020
4/12/2021
4/21/2021
4/26/2021
4/22/2022
4/11/2023
4/14/2023
4/24/2023
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New Member last month:
Rawls Museum Arts
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In Memoriam~
We are saddened to share news of the passing of dedicated VAM member Brianna Morris last month. Brianna served as the Executive Director of the Westmoreland County Museum in Montross, VA, and was an engaged museum leader in our tight-knit Northern Neck community. A passionate VAM member, Brianna joined over 50 VAM programs and meetings throughout the Commonwealth and online during her thirteen-year tenure at the museum. Brianna's memory will live on at the Westmoreland County Museum, throughout the Northern Neck National Heritage Area, and with all of us in the VAM community.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Brianna's family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. A memorial service for her museum community is being planned for later this spring and her family has requested donations in Brianna’s memory be made to the Westmoreland Museum.
In this time of sorrow, we remember the life that Brianna lived and commit to honor her memory, emulating her dedication to the community, museums, and education.
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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! | | |
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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. | | | | |
