Conference Reminders: Save the Date | | |
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VAM Annual Conference
March 9 - 12, 2024 | Virginia Beach
| We look forward to seeing you all in Virginia Beach! | Online conference registration ends on March 3 at 11:59 pm. | |
Mentorship Program at the Conference
There will be a conference mentor program in 2024. We know you would make a great mentor at the 2024 conference, or you have staff that would. Be on the lookout for that announcement coming soon.
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Volunteer at the Conference
Volunteer opportunities are open to all interested in helping.
The member rate is $375, but if you are a selected volunteer, you will save over $200 and pay just $150. Please fill out the below application to apply to be a volunteer and receive the discounted rate.
The application deadline is February 9, 2024.
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Conference Scholarships
Looking to attend the conference? VAM and the Peninsula Museums Forum Annual Scholarship are offering limited scholarships to exceptional professionals to cover the costs of attending the conference.
The deadline to apply is February 20, 2024.
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Donate Items to the Silent Auction
The Silent Auction Committee is now taking donations. If you have a donation or think we should reach out to a specific company or reach out about an experience, let us know. Email Kim (Kimberly_robinson@nps.gov) or Whitney (whitney@vamuseums.org).
The application deadline is February 22, 2024.
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Become a Sponsor
Apply to become a sponsor at the conference in 2024!
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Virginia's Top 10 Endangered Artifacts Program | |
Public voting begins on February 20
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The MacArthur Memorial Unveiled the 1899 Declaration of Philippine Independence | |
During the 2023 VA Top 10 Endangered Artifacts Program, the MacArthur Memorial nominated a copy of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo’s 1899 Declaration of Philippine Independence.
The document underwent conservation and was unveiled at the Memorial in early February 2024 as part of a free public event marking the 125th Anniversary of the Philippine-American War. See the before and after images below!
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"...the [VA Top 10 Endangered Artifacts Program] contest helped raise international awareness about the artifact."
"After the contest, we received a number of inquiries from individuals interested in contributing to the conservation of the document. Within weeks, due to the generosity of people around the world, we were able to crowdfund 100% of the conservation cost as well as all the elements needed to support and protect the document while on public display..."
Amanda Williams
Director
MacArthur Memorial
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On View Through April 7, 2024 | Taubman Museum of Art | Roanoke
| Joe Kelley (American, 1967-2022) was a valued colleague to those at the Taubman Museum of Art and to gallery construction and exhibition installation teams across southwest Virginia...read more | |
Joe Kelley (American, 1967-2022) and Carlton Sturges Abbott (American, b. 1939), Pathways, Appalachian Trail Frieze (detail), 1993-95, 35 composite gelatin silverprint photographs and pencil on paper, Taubman Museum of Art; Gift of Ray Kass and Jerrie Pike, 2021.013 | |
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March 5 - 7, 2024 | Colonial Williamsburg | Williamsburg
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Do you need help creating or refining a historic firearms program?
Colonial Williamsburg will be conducting a Firearms Safety Seminar in 2024. This 3-day course will cover best practices of everything you need to either start demonstrating historic firearms or to help ensure your staff is current on best practices in the industry....For more information, please visit the Firearm Safety Seminar website.
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What does a Virginia State Park Interpretive Ranger do? | |  |
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Radio Collection Looking for a New Home | Rob Thomas, a local Industrial Designer, is assisting the Museum of Yesterday in finding a home for this historic collection of radios, telephones, and other communications technology and wrote to Rick, Executive director at VAM, to see if any museums out there would be interested and have space for all or some of it. | Thanks so much for your assistance on finding a home for this unique collection of American History. Without radio, there would not be most of the advancements made in the last 100 years especially in the realm of space exploration and indeed the American way of life itself... | |
If you are interested in this collection, please contact:
Rob Thomas at 804-833-4470.
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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 February Anniversaries: | |
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Member:
Scott Harris
Jeffrey Nichols
Shelley Brooks
Martha Katz-Hyman
Valerie King
Dianna Gabay-Selby
Ann Berry
Caitlin Finlayson
Mike Anderson
Whitney Zahar
James Dean
Heidi Kunz
Robin von Seldeneck
Alyssa Fisher
Eric Larson
Barbara Bass
Carling Ramsdell
April Kelly
Laurie Baty
Ronald Witherspoon
Lori Kimball
Amanda Wells
Christina Newton
Gordon Calhoun
Karen Haizlett
Louise Oliver
Heather Hakimzadeh
Mary Lauderdale
David Le Moal
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Since:
2/28/1987
2/16/2001
2/26/2001
2/8/2005
2/11/2010
2/4/2011
2/12/2016
2/4/2017
2/25/2018
2/27/2018
2/6/2019
2/10/2019
2/26/2019
2/3/2020
2/3/2020
2/12/2020
2/29/2020
2/3/2021
2/7/2021
2/9/2021
2/10/2021
2/16/2021
2/7/2022
2/9/2022
2/13/2022
2/13/2022
2/14/2022
2/24/2022
2/28/2022
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Please Welcome New Members: | |
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Student-level members
Kaity Wasinger
Heather Ludeke
Veronka Faltes
Mariah Paras
Julia Guevera
Emily Goodman
Riley Harris
Hannah Watson
Rachel Whitley
Alison Morton
Alanna King
Natalie Leon
Ashley Powers
Lillian Seely
Monet Watson
Nova Leta
Ian McGregor
Hailey Robbins
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Individual-level members
Amanda Griffith
Mary Rachel Whetstone
Jennie Davy
Macy Pniewski
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Individual-level members
Amanda Griffith
Mary Rachel Whetstone
Jennie Davy
Macy Pniewski
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We want to know your hails and farewells, news, and events. Let us and your fellow VAM members know what’s happening in your neck of the woods.
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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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Connect with us on Instagram at the Conference!
Looking for a fun way to stay connected with our awesome community? Snap some pics with the #VAM2024 hashtag!
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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. | | | | |
