New England Museum Association

Museum Hue is seeking feedback from leaders of culturally specific institutions in New England. See their post below for more information about completing their survey and a $100 thank you that will be provided for your time and expertise.

On September 5 from 3-4 pm, join the September Environmental Community of Practice meeting featuring guest speaker Marny Kindness, Exhibition Manager at RISD Museum, who will present on the museum's climate team initiatives, how it started in 2021 and how it's going 4 years later. Sign up on the NEMA website: https://lnkd.in/e_MP-Dpe

With an important legislative session coming up in the new year, now is the time to reach out to your elected leaders and let them know the economic, educational, and social impact your organization has in your community. The American Alliance of Museums' Invite Congress to Visit Your Museum (August 12–16) is a field-wide initiative that empowers museums of all types and sizes to invite their federal, state, and local legislators and stakeholders to see firsthand the power of their work. We're collaborating with AAM and our state partners to help you get energized and started. We'll have with us: Barry Szczesny, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy at the American Alliance of Museums, who will share information about Invite Congress, offer resources to get you started, and give an overview of AAM's federal legislative priorities this year Jason Mancini, Executive Director of Connecticut Humanities, who will give an update on plans for the 2025 legislative session, and offer insights into the messages resonating with Connecticut legislators and the Governor Jennifer Wilson, Director of Programming and Advocacy of the New England Museum Association, who will give us a sense of what's happening across the region, provide advocacy tips and resources, and preview some of the advocacy opportunities at NEMA's conference in November In partnership with American Alliance of Museums, Connecticut Humanities, and Connecticut League of Museums. Register here: https://ow.ly/AFla50SSgho

At NEMA, we love creating opportunities for members to meet up with one another, whether it's to network with new people, commiserate, see old friends, or tell that hilarious story that only a fellow museum person would really understand. On August 15, there will be not one, not two, but THREE opportunities across the region to join a Museum People Meet-Up! Mark your calendar and RSVP at the corresponding link if one of these works well for you: North of Boston Meet-Up Granite Coast Brewing Peabody, MA 5:30 - 7:30 PM https://ow.ly/j0IA50SQ2fq Registrars and Collections Care Specialists Meet-Up (This meet-up is geared towards RACCS members in Connecticut but is open to all! ) Two Roads Brewery Stratford, CT 6 - 8 pm https://ow.ly/v02r50SQ2fp MASS MoCA Meet-Up Summer Chalet happy hour North Adams, MA 6 -8 pm https://ow.ly/1enF50SQ2fs Enjoy a summer evening with colleagues and friends. We can't wait to see you there!

We want to hear from you! In the upcoming months, NEMA will be sending out quick pulse surveys about a variety of topics related to our programing and member benefits. The first survey will focus on professional development opportunities throughout the year. As a thank you, you will be entered to win a free 2025 Workshop Registration. Take this quick survey to shape the future offerings at NEMA! https://ow.ly/56hO50SPc11 Survey closes August 16. Thanks from Team NEMA!

Funding opportunity for Massachusetts museums: The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) are pleased to announce a new competitive grant program to support the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Massachusetts 250 Grant Program will fund projects that highlight historic themes of revolution and independence, celebrate significant "firsts" in Massachusetts history, or take a creative or innovative approach to commemorating the state’s past 250 years. MA 250 guidelines and information are available on MOTT's website. Applications must be submitted through MOTT's Online Application Portal. Applications are due by August 26th at 3p.m. and grant awards are anticipated to be announced in September 2024. https://ow.ly/Zt2z50SPn5U An informational session about MA 250 Grants will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, August 6, at 2 p.m. To register, please RSVP at this link: https://ow.ly/UB1k50SPn5V.

Are you looking to make your next museum career move? Be sure to check out NEMA Jobs, where new listings are added every week Here are just a few of the titles recently added to the board. https://ow.ly/nNLo50SMHhH

Celebrate excellence in the museum field, and the 10th anniversary of the award program, by nominating someone for a NEMA Excellence Award, today! Every day museum colleagues are doing excellent work for and with their communities! Now is the time to celebrate them by nominating them for a 2024 NEMA Excellence Award. Recognize excellence in the field, your own or a colleagues, and complete a quick online nomination form: nemanet.org/excellence Nominations are due on Friday, August 30, 2024.

Are you interested in showcasing your product or service to Northeast museum professionals? Don't miss your chance to lock in Early-Bird Booth Member Rates to reconnect with colleagues in the NEMA Exhibit Hall in Newport! Download the 2024 NEMA Conference Marketing Kit here: https://ow.ly/o7hF50SKb9L. Explore exclusive member Early-Bird Booth rates AND advertising in the preliminary program book, and view the remaining sponsorship opportunities! The Early-Bird discount ends August 1. Sign up today!

The Museum Social Impact in Practice (MSIIP) initiative has extended its application deadline to August 15. 🌟 Apply today; it's free to participate! Led by the American Alliance of Museums and funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, this three-year project measures museums' success beyond traditional metrics, focusing on their impact on health, well-being, education, engagement, social connection, and awareness of diversity. MSIIP is ideal for museums of all sizes, types, and geographic locations in the US who believe social and community impact is central to the sustainability of museums. Learn how your organization can apply to join the cohort: https://ow.ly/3sP450SIuvB