Spots are filling up - Claim yours today - In person meet up scheduled for March 26th at University of Delaware!
Hi Everyone, We¡¯re thrilled to invite you to join us for an AAMG meet-up on Wednesday, March 26th, starting at 10:00 AM at the Mechanical Hall Gallery at the University of Delaware. It¡¯s going to be a fantastic day filled with great company and inspiring discussions! Here¡¯s what we have planned: Tour of the MINE exhibition: We¡¯ll kick things off with a guided tour of the MINE: What is Ours in the Wake of Extraction exhibition. Open Discussion: After the tour, we'll gather for a round robin and open discussion to learn more about the work of our respective museums. Lunch: We¡¯ll wrap up with lunch (each person will pay for their meal) in small groups on East Main Street (5 minute walk or 2 minute drive) ¨C a perfect chance to catch up and network. Parking Info: You can park at the Trabant Garage, right next to the Trabant University Center. It¡¯s a pay-to-park facility. Here¡¯s a map of the parking area to help you out. RSVP: Please let us know if you can make it by emailing Alexandra Chamberlain at AAMG by March 21st - aacademicmg@... Because of space constraints, we are capping this event at 20 people - we will keep a waitlist in the event someone has to cancel. We can¡¯t wait to see you there and spend a wonderful day together! Your AAMG Delaware State Representative, Lori Birrell Associate University Librarian for Special Collections and Director of Museums, Library Museums, and Press, University of Delaware
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Collection Manager position, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas
Dear Colleagues, The Spencer Museum of Art is looking for a new collection manager colleague. Please share among your networks. Thanks! https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25752&siteid=5541&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=5072661 Position Overview The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas stewards and supports broad public engagement with a collection of nearly 50,000 works of art created across a wide range of time periods, geographic locations, and cultural affiliations. The Collection Manager works closely with the Head of Collection Management, fellow Collection Manager, the Curator of Global Indigenous Art and Lifeways (GIAL), and Exhibition staff to care for the Spencer Museum of Art¡¯s collections, including the approximately 10,000 artworks in the GIAL department (62% North and Central American, 15% African, 9% South American, and 14% Asian, Oceanic, and European). This collection encompasses historical and contemporary artworks across mediums that came to the Museum through a variety of channels, often by people associated with the University. The Collection Manager is responsible for maintaining the physical well-being and documentation of the collection, contributing research and content knowledge for the GIAL collection and related exhibitions, class visits, scholarly and tribal requests, and conducting public outreach. This position requires frequent interaction with various individuals, including donors, tribal representatives, volunteers, researchers, artists, students, faculty, and vendors. This position requires extensive participation in all grant-funded projects that involve the collections, including building renovations, gallery reinstallations, and storage improvements and conservation. Required Qualifications Master's degree or higher in Anthropology, Art History, Museum Studies or related field. Three years of museum registration/collection management experience. Two or more years of experience with a collections database, including data entry, as evidenced by application materials. Knowledge of professional standards for collections care as evidenced by application materials. Familiarity with museum legal and ethical issues, particularly with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, as evidenced by application materials. Experience handling a wide variety of museum collection objects, including ethnographic works, paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and textiles, as evidenced by application materials. Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials. Preferred Qualifications Five years of museum registration/collection management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (paid, volunteer, or internship). Familiarity with preventive conservation methods and procedures, including IPM, as evidenced by application materials. Demonstrated ability to work with very little direct supervision, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Previous supervisory experience in a museum setting, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Familiarity with copyright and reproduction permissions. Demonstrated experience with Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act compliance. Demonstrated ability to communicate well with a broad range of individuals including donors, Indigenous community members, volunteers, artists, faculty, students, and vendors. Strong verbal communication skills. Advertised Salary Range $41,300-$58,000 --- Celka Straughn, Ph.D. (she/her) Deputy Director for Public Practice and Curatorial, and Mellon Director of Academic Programs Spencer Museum of Art University of Kansas straughn@... +1 785 864 6796 www.spencerart.ku.edu Only complete applications will be considered. A complete online application includes: Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Resume. Contact information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor). The application deadline date will be on 3/17/2025.
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Faculty and Student Engagement Plan Examples?
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Dear Colleagues, Would any of you be willing to share faculty and student engagement plans you have drafted? We are starting with plans that only encompass one academic year but are interested in any examples you are up for sharing. Many thanks! Alison Rossi Alison Rossi| Director of Education & Community Connection (858) 371-1835 | She/Her/Hers
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2025 Annual Conference Registration is HERE! And there's a surprise for the first 45 registrants!
Ding ding ding! It's time! 2025 Conference Registration is here! Check out the registration page and all the details we've got ready so far... Find details and registration rates here! This year¡¯s conference in Albuquerque is bringing some new things to our regular slate of programming ¨C including, but certainly not limited to¡a celebration of AAMG¡¯s 45th year! (We started in 1980) Our new coordinator, Katie, has created a limited edition, particular to #AAMG2025, screenprint design that we will be screenprinting on site onto 45 tote bags ¨C the first 45 registrants for conference this year will receive one of these limited edition totes to carry around and take home with them. *AAMG Members: if your membership is due for renewal and at least one person from your institution plans on attending conference, you might take a look at the Maroon sponsorship level opportunity this year. The Maroon levels gets an annual membership plus one free conference registration. Additionally, be sure to renew your membership (if not already done so) by May 22 to cast your vote in our officer election. Please note, all conference speakers and volunteers will receive a code for a 20% discount after their paperwork is complete. *All speakers will be contacted the week of February 18 with instructions. Volunteer opportunities will be posted beginning of March. *If you are registering 3 or more from your institution, we can offer a 10% discount for each. Please reach out to Alexandra at aacademicmg@... for details. All conference registrants will be sent access to our conference platform, Whova, in early June. All conference communications will come through our membership database, Wild Apricot in advance of the onsite conference and then through Whova during the conference itself. *Any accessibility requirements must be received by email to aacademicmg@... by May 1st for accommodations. We can't wait to see you in Albuquerque! Alexandra
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With The Stakes So High - COLLECTive Concerns: Collage and Assemblage - Available for Bookings
With the stakes so high, the traveling exhibition, COLLECTive Concerns: Collage and Assemblage is a prescient collection of compelling artworks that intimately address alarming issues facing our culture today. 2027 bookings are now available. Thanks for taking a look. Twelve artists explore collage and assemblage as a coping mechanism, siren call, or cautionary warning for collective concerns that impact our culture. Their ¡°collections¡± are focused on environmental, emotional, and societal stressors; collective concerns that address climate change, covid, grief, identity, and politics. Whimsical to macabre; refined to raw, poetic to strident; these intimate works pack a hefty punch that belie their small scale. Assembled from discarded but highly curated materials, each artist presents a unique collection of works that speak to the challenges posed by unprecedented times. Size of Exhibition: Approximately 110 - 150 running feet (walls) + open areas for pedestal works. Exhibition may be sized to suit your gallery specifications. Number of Works: Twelve ¡°collections¡± that include 92 small wall mounted works and 45 small 3-d works to be installed collectively on pedestals, shelves or in cabinets / cases. Support Materials Provided by Wylie Contemporary, Inc: Press Packet (High resolution jpgs, texts, logo, label template), Catalog, Condition Report, and detailed Installation Instructions Support Materials Provided by Venue: Signed contract, pedestals (with bonnets preferred), mailing / e-vite, gallery signage and labels, press material to appropriate media list, reception, installation / de-installation / repacking, security (guard/gallery attendants during the day- alarmed doors/windows at night), onsite insurance with transit insurance to next venue, and a non-refundable fee of $2500 - paid at point of booking. Transport: Packed in reusable museum quality boxes. Each venue to provide one-way insured shipping to the next venue Total # Boxes: 25 ¨C Total Weight (lbs): 416 Total Cubes / Volume of Boxes Stacked: 90 cubic feet / Freight Shipping Class 70 / NMFC # 16180 Total Value Artwork: $83,100.00 Available on request: Onsite or virtual Gallery Talks / Panel presentations / workshops by artist(s) when funding permits Extra catalogs / Available at venue expense through Blurb COLLECTive Concerns: Collage and Assemblage by Reni Gower | Blurb Books Itinerary: Museum of Arts & Sciences, Macon, GA; Nov 8, 2024 ¨C Mar 15, 2025 Mills Station Arts & Culture Center, Rancho Cordova. CA; May 8 - 24, 2025 Available April 15, 2025 ¨C September 15, 2025 University Art Gallery, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI; Oct 10 ¨C Nov 8, 2025 Phillips Museum of Art, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA; Jan 20 ¨C Apr 23, 2026 Gumenick Family Gallery, Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Glen Allen, VA: May 14 - Jul 12, 2026 Piedmont Art Museum, Martinsville, VA; Aug 28 ¨C Oct 31, 2026 Available December 2026 and beyond Please use the Dropbox link for the complete prospectus. https://www.dropbox.com/s/obuwu3tcpb45vsu/COLLECTive%20Concerns%20Propsectus%20SMALL.pdf?st=89i9c3p6&dl=0 Curator/Administrator: Wylie Contemporary, Inc / Reni Gower - renigowerwylieinc@... - (804) 357-5442 c Photos courtesy of the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon, Georgia 2024, photos by Mark Walhimer Reni Gower 2023 Virginia Commission for the Arts Fellowship Recipient - Works on Paper 2020 Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant Recipient 2017 SECAC Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement 2014 CAA Distinguished Teaching of Art Award Curator / Wylie Contemporary, Inc Professor Emerita / Virginia Commonwealth University www.renigower.com renigowerwylieinc.com (804) 357-5442 c
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Open Position-Oklahoma State University Museum of Art Marketing Coordinator-Stillwater, OK
The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for all of the marketing and public relations efforts of the Museum. This position is a continuing 12-month administrative professional staff position reporting to the OSU Museum of Art Director. Marketing Duties: Coordinate and/or execute all marketing activities for Museum exhibitions and programs, including writing, editing, designing and distributing brochures, publications, advertisements, e-newsletters, news releases, public service announcements, articles, event and exhibition signage, website copy, calendar updates, social media posts (FB, IG), and other messaging as assigned. Write copy for digital and print materials including social media captions, digital and print advertisement copy, website copy, and other messaging as assigned. Respond to media inquiries and set up interviews. Maintain an eye for detail and deliver on deadline. Maintain a consistent graphic design style and layout elements across communications platforms. Have a good eye for design and ability to work within a team to achieve integrated communication goals. Work with graphic designers as needed. Manage social media content across multiple platforms. Respond to customer service messages received via social media. Understanding of current trends in social media and how to effectively reach target audiences using data-driven analytics. Maintain and report Museum¡¯s digital statistics and social media analytics. Work closely with Exhibition and Programming staff to develop creative ideas for partnerships that can expand OSUMA¡¯s reach and assess both the reach of marketing efforts and the impact of OSUMA programming in the community. Work closely with Exhibition planning team to develop and maintain accuracy in printed materials, news releases, and to provide editorial feedback. Act as primary liaison to the OSU and OSUF Marketing Departments. Administrative Duties: Archive all publications, contact information, and other pertinent materials appropriately. Organize all photography and documentation of media for future reference to support record keeping, grant applications, and other planning documents. Work within the OSU Dept. of Brand Management guidelines along with OSUMA¡¯s style guide. Produce Museum reports. Supervise Marketing interns and staff. Manage budget with the Coordinator of Fiscal Operations. Perform other related duties as directed to achieve the goals, mission, and objectives of the museum. Required Qualifications: Bachelor¡¯s degree in related field. Six months of related work experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to organize materials, write, edit, visualize concepts, communicate and interpret goals, including demonstrated proficiency in the use of AP style and adaptive writing. Personable and diplomatic in working with diverse constituencies and capable of inspiring participation from partners, media outlets, and community members. Fearless in reaching out to media. Enthusiastic about team work. Ability to work well with staff, interns, and volunteers. Must learn quickly and adapt to ever-changing environment. Self-driven, able to multi-task, creative, and superb on follow-through. Loves working with a variety of social media tools and creative approaches to community engagement both online and out in the world. Comfortable working with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, website layout, and video editing tools. Preferred Qualification: 1-3 years of experience in marketing and communications strongly preferred. Experience at an art museum or cultural organization. Knowledge of art, a degree or minor in Art History or Studio Art. Experience in graphic design, Adobe Creative Suites package preferred. Hiring Range: $40,000 - $58,700 To learn more about this opportunity, visit https://okstate.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/8/home/requisition/19191?c=okstate or contact Lacy Brown at lacy.brown@.... Initial review of applicants will begin on 3/3/2025. LACY BROWN Coord. of Fiscal Operations Oklahoma State University Museum of Art 405.744.2763 ? 720 S Husband St,
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Webinar about Making Your Museum More Accessible
Hi AAMG, Please join us for our upcoming webinar "Creating Accessible Arts Institutions to Welcome Visitors with Disabilities" on Thursday, February 27th @ 2pm ET | 11am PT. Register here. About the webinar: Join Artwork Archive and expert presenter Heather Pressman, co-founder of Achieving Access, for an inspiring and practical webinar on making arts institutions more welcoming and inclusive for visitors with disabilities. Nearly 27% of Americans live with a disability, yet many arts organizations struggle to create accessible experiences for this significant audience. Accessibility isn¡¯t just about compliance¡ªit¡¯s about fostering inclusion and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage with cultural and artistic spaces. Heather Pressman, an educator and accessibility advocate, will share her expertise on simple, actionable steps that arts institutions can take¡ªmany of which require little to no budget¡ªto begin building a more inclusive environment. These strategies will help you get started right away, making your organization more welcoming and accessible to all. Heather¡¯s extensive experience includes co-founding Achieving Access, co-authoring The Art of Access: A Practical Guide for Museum Accessibility, and teaching accessibility at Johns Hopkins University. With her guidance, you¡¯ll come away with a number of practical ways to create a more inclusive space for visitors with disabilities. Don¡¯t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take meaningful steps toward greater accessibility. Together, we can ensure the arts are for everyone. Can't make the webinar? Register and we'll send you the recording! -- Elysian McNiff Koglmeier (she/her) Head of Partnerships Artwork Archive https://www.artworkarchive.com Part Time Hours Online: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH) Board Treasurer
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Calling all New England and Mid-Atlantic Members! In person meet up scheduled for March 26th at University of Delaware!
Hi Everyone, We¡¯re thrilled to invite you to join us for an AAMG meet-up on Wednesday, March 26th, starting at 10:00 AM at the Mechanical Hall Gallery at the University of Delaware. It¡¯s going to be a fantastic day filled with great company and inspiring discussions! Here¡¯s what we have planned: Tour of the MINE exhibition: We¡¯ll kick things off with a guided tour of the MINE: What is Ours in the Wake of Extraction exhibition. Open Discussion: After the tour, we'll gather for a round robin and open discussion to learn more about the work of our respective museums. Lunch: We¡¯ll wrap up with lunch (each person will pay for their meal) in small groups on East Main Street (5 minute walk or 2 minute drive) ¨C a perfect chance to catch up and network. Parking Info: You can park at the Trabant Garage, right next to the Trabant University Center. It¡¯s a pay-to-park facility. Here¡¯s a map of the parking area to help you out. RSVP: Please let us know if you can make it by emailing Alexandra Chamberlain at AAMG by March 21st - aacademicmg@.... Because of space constraints, we are capping this event at 20 people - we will keep a waitlist in the event someone has to cancel. We can¡¯t wait to see you there and spend a wonderful day together! Your AAMG Delaware State Representative, Lori Birrell Associate University Librarian for Special Collections and Director of Museums, Library Museums, and Press, University of Delawar
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PANORAMA SEEKING RESEARCH NOTES EDITOR
Panorama (journalpanorama.org), the online, open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the Association of Historians of American Art (AHAA), is seeking a Research Notes editor to join the journal for a three-year term beginning with our June 2025 issue. This position comes with a stipend of $500 per completed issue. In alignment with our mission to ¡°embrace the study of the diverse artistic production that circulates within and beyond the constructed geographies of what is now the United States¡± and ¡°model collaboration, inclusivity, and dialogue,¡± we encourage applications from diverse scholars, including those who may be new to the Association of Historians of American Art and/or Panorama readership. Museum professionals, independent scholars, academics, and those who work in adjacent or interdisciplinary fields grounded in art-historical inquiry and visual and material culture study are welcome. For more about Panorama: https://journalpanorama.org/about. Ideal candidates will be organized and detail oriented with an excellent record of scholarship and must be members in good standing of AHAA. Successful candidates should be comfortable with MS Word and Google Docs; Panorama will provide training in OJS, our online submission management system. Research Notes are mid-length(2,500-4,500 words) works of original scholarship that bring attention to recent research discoveries, creative methodologies, or projects in development. Panorama publishes twice a year, in June and November, and usually publishes about three Research Notes per issue. Reporting to the Executive Editors, the incumbent will work with a team of two other Research Notes editors to review and solicit submissions, provide authors with guidance in terms of editorial development, and ensure that they are following Panorama¡¯s style guide. Research Notes editors also participate in monthly conference calls and, as members of the full editorial team, work together to shape strategic planning for the journal. To apply for this position, please send a CV and statement of interest by March 7, 2025, to journalpanorama@... with the subject line ¡°RESEARCH NOTES EDITOR APPLICATION.¡±
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Statement of Delegation of Authority to Director
Hi all, I'm working on a statements on institutional recognition/commitment that includes working on delegation of authority to the director. I've found great examples of statements of permanence through AAMA guides and other sources; would anybody be able to share wording on delegation of authority to the director? I'd appreciate any insight or assistance! Thanks in advance! Matt Bailey, Gallery Director, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Gallery of Art and Design
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Curatorial Fellowships in American Art and Ceramics
Anticipated pay for this role is $62,000 The W&L Art Museum and Galleries invites applications for two inaugural curatorial fellowships: the Louise C. Herreshoff Curatorial Fellowship for American Art and the Euchlin D. Reeves Curatorial Fellowship in Ceramics. The two-year fellowships, with the possibility of a third-year renewal, are designed to support emerging curators and scholars while advancing the museum¡¯s purpose, scholarship, and national impact. Reporting to the Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs (ADCA), the curatorial fellows will support scholarly research on museum¡¯s permanent collection of American art and decorative arts. The selected fellows will collaborate with the Collection and Curatorial team, along with members of the Washington and Lee campus community. The fellows are integral members of the museum's staff whose work serves the museum's mission. The fellows will develop practical skills in all four areas of curatorial practice: research, installation and exhibition development, collections management and planning, and public engagement. The fellows will also participate fully in the intellectual life of the campus community. The curatorial fellow must be in residence in Lexington, Virginia, during the fellowship period. Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise. Visit jobs.wlu.edu to learn more about working at W&L, our benefits, community, and living in the area. Essential Functions: Contribute to knowledge about the collections and increase access to the collections through deep research and cataloging, including interdisciplinary interpretation and provenance research. Research artists and artworks in the permanent collection, rectify outdated or inaccurate records, and write interpretive texts. Mine the permanent collection for curatorial inspirations. Assist the ADCA with formulating plans for continuing to grow and shape the American art collection. In concert with Collection staff, assist with expanding physical and digital access to the art collection, establish priorities for storage and display, and work with contracted specialists to identify conservation needs and treatment. Supervise interns and students. Support the University¡¯s teaching needs by facilitating direct engagement with the American art collection, including teaching or co-teaching courses, conducting gallery-based class visits, or leading object study sessions. Develop and contribute to public and campus-based programs, lectures, and other special events, including programs for and with students and faculty, with particular attention to expanding and diversifying Museum audiences. Represent the Museum and contribute to the field through participation in conferences, public lectures, publications, and institutional and scholarly partnerships. Inspire researchers, scholars, and students beyond the southeast to engage with the Museum¡¯s collections, exhibitions, events, and other activities. Minimum Qualifications: A master¡¯s degree in art history, decorative arts, or other allied interdisciplinary humanities. Candidates with a doctoral degree must have been officially conferred within seven years of the start date of the fellowship. Knowledge of museum ethics and the legal regulations governing collecting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in a curatorial career. Commitment to fostering the appreciation of works of art in a museum context. Demonstrated strength working collaboratively and in an innovative manner. About the Museum at Washington and Lee: The Museums at Washington and Lee are a dynamic hub where art, history, and scholarship intersect. Comprising two distinct entities¡ªthe Art Museum and Galleries, and the forthcoming Institutional History Museum and Chapel Galleries, the Museums are dedicated to fostering a co
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Welcome to the New AAMG Website!!!
We¡¯re thrilled to announce the launch of AAMG¡¯s brand-new website! Designed with you in mind, our new digital home offers a fresh look, improved navigation, and enhanced resources to better support academic museums and galleries nationwide!! Here¡¯s what you can expect: ? A modern, user-friendly experience ? Streamlined access to essential resources and professional development ? An updated member portal for networking and collaboration ? The latest news and insights from the AAMG community Explore the site today: https://www.aamg-us.org/ And don't worry we know change can be overwhelming so we are having a Website Walkthrough session on Wednesday, March 5th at 12:30pm EST. There's no need to register just drop in with the zoom link below! Topic: Website Walkthrough Time: Mar 5, 2025 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88265139999?pwd=AVY6Yn480bb5RqTLByILCZGBtB8wLO.1 Meeting ID: 882 6513 9999 Passcode: 275637 Thank you for being a valued part of AAMG. Your feedback is important to us¡ªlet us know what you think of the new site! Best, Katie Farkas --
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Additional Bloomberg Connects Info Sessions + University Cohorts
AAMG Members, We hope this finds you well. A quick note that due to positive interest, we are hosting additional Bloomberg Connects info sessions for academic museums and galleries through April. The next session takes place Wednesday, February 12. If you are interested please fill out this quick form and you can see the full list of upcoming info sessions, plus find registration links here. We have also organized two additional academic museum and gallery "cohorts"/"classes: Start w/o April 28, launch w/o 7/14 Start w/o 9/29, launch w/o 12/15 The academic cohorts will have special guest speakers, built-in peer review, and a customized curriculum. Below is a bit more info about Bloomberg Connects. We hope to see you at an upcoming session! Alex and the Bloomberg Connects Team About Bloomberg Connects: Bloomberg Connects is a free app that offers digital guides to over 770 museums, galleries, historic houses, gardens, and other cultural spaces around the world. It is designed to provide an enhanced experience for onsite visitors or the chance to virtually explore an organization anytime, from anywhere. The app is completely free for users and completely free for all of the participating cultural organizations. Our team provides training, marketing support, and access to a community of cultural institutions - all as part of the mission of Bloomberg Philanthropies to expand access to arts and culture. Bloomberg Connects currently partners with approximately 60 academic museums and galleries around the world and is looking grow this community on the app.
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Artist Copywrite Attorney Recommendation
Dear Colleagues, Could any of you recommend a copywrite attorney that you have worked with? Our Museum represents one artist who is deceased, and we are trying to clarify copywrite for both our objects and archival materials based on our incorporation documents and the law. Thank you all! Ashley Ashley Ross Associate Director of Collections & Impact Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum (p) 989-964-7125 (e) AMRoss13@...
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Syracuse University Art Museum Communications and Outreach Specialist
Communications and Outreach Specialist Syracuse University Art Museum, Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $60,450 - $63,000 Application link: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/108167 Job Description The Syracuse University Art Museum seeks a dynamic and creative Communications & Outreach Specialist to manage its communications, marketing, and outreach to increase awareness and build audiences for the museum. This position will develop and implement marketing communication efforts that meet budgetary and time constraints, while considering the museum¡¯s overall communication objectives, as well as university brand and strategic goals. This position will also help build and manage long-term relationships with university and community partners and manage communication for museum programs and events. The Communications and Outreach specialist plans the museum¡¯s public relations strategies and activities via traditional media, website, social media, and community outreach to promote Syracuse University Art Museum collection, exhibitions, programs, and special events. They also will enhance and protect the public image of Syracuse University Art Museum, as well as support the director with alumni and donor engagement. Requires event attendance that may include non-business hours, nights, weekends, and/or holiday periods. Education and Experience Bachelor¡¯s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business or related field. Three (3+) plus years of experience in communications and/or public relations or other related field. Experience with HTML, CSS, and WordPress with the ability to pull basic reports from Google Analytics Skills and Knowledge Interest in Art and Culture. General knowledge and awareness of museums and galleries. Knowledge of trends, algorithms, and broader social media and museum days. Highly creative, with experience identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform, and motivate. Must have impeccable judgement and be able to collaborate frequently with team members. Ability to work independently with sound judgment and discretion. Proven ability to work with media (and influencers) to obtain reviews, features, previews of exhibitions, coverage of signature family and public programs Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing. Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communications skills, including public speaking. Demonstrated interpersonal and team building skills, especially in cross-functional teams; ability to collaborate with team members and leaders throughout the museum. Deep knowledge of social media platforms and practices (Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram and associated business/ad platforms) and ability to champion use of social media within the museum. Project management and reading comprehension skills. Proficiency in using Photoshop for basic image editing and resizing and understanding of image optimization techniques for the web Basic understanding of security best practices and ability to maintain compliance with web standards (such as accessibility) as directed by senior team members and university Proficiency with Canva, the Adobe design suite, and content management systems preferred. Responsibilities In coordination with the University¡¯s marketing and content teams, write, produce and edit a variety of content that conveys the Museum¡¯s value proposition and pillars in valuable and relevant ways to varying audiences. Create a content calendar that aligns with the Museum¡¯s strategic plan and University editorial calendar. Write and disseminate effective press releases and media alerts, prepare background information for media, and contribute content to annual fundraising University Central Advancement campaigns. Work across museum department to find and develop stories and circulate relevant material to media. Collaborate closely with the University¡¯s central communications and marketing staff to ensure messaging aligns with the University¡¯s overarching communication an
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Collection Documentation Templates?
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Hi all, I am the newest manager of our campus collection and have not found any contracts or other documentation for acquiring new works. Some pieces in the collection have an acquisition paper with general information, but I don't have anything that covers any legal agreement in the purchase, i.e. if we purchase photographic negatives how we would handle printing them at a later date or even copyright. Does anyone know of any templates for this type of thing? -- Rachel Rushing (she/her) Director, Taber Art Gallery Holyoke Community College www.hcc.edu/taber
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And we're back with Museums Today! Feb 26 6pm EST
Museums Today: Activating Art Collections for University Science Curricula Virtual, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 6-7 p.m. EST Students viewing the exhibition "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem - Notations in Blue" at The Gund, Kenyon College. Photo courtesy of Jim DeCamp @jdecampphoto In higher education today, art museum collections provide the resources and inspiration for the integration of innovative object-based pedagogies and experiential learning in science instruction. Join Drs. Liliana Milkova and Jodi Kovach, co-editors of the 2024 special thematic issue of UMAC Journal, ¡°STEM in the Art Museum: Innovative Pedagogies for the 21st-Century University,¡± who will address why and how STEM faculty can expand their teaching toolkits to include works of art. Volume contributors Dr. Sarah Petersen , Dr. Gina Hurley and Dr. Roksana Filipowska will share their perspectives on the significance, timeliness, practicalities and implications of this approach. The presenters¡¯ short remarks will be followed by a moderated discussion and time for Q&A. Speakers Liliana Milkova, Nolen Curator of Education and Academic Affairs, Yale University Art Gallery Jodi Kovach, Pamela and Christopher Hoehn-Saric Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and Education, The Gund, Kenyon College Roksana Filipowska, Arts, Culture and Equity Consultant at Keen Independent Research Gina Hurley, Associate Director, Teaching Development and Initiatives, Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning Sarah Petersen, Ashby Denoon Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Kenyon College How to Participate To participate, register online, and we will email you a link and instructions for joining the program on Zoom. Simply follow that link at the time the event starts (6 p.m. EST). When you register, you can also request to receive a reminder email one day before the program with the link included. About the Museums Today Series Each month during the academic year, museum leaders lead lively online discussions about critical issues in the field. This series is presented in partnership with The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum. Browse upcoming programs ____________________________ Alexandra Chamberlain AAMG Director of Operations 765.630.7202
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University Art Policy examples
Colleagues, The Citadel is setting a new policy regarding art in our collection, art gallery, and generally on campus and I would appreciate any examples and input. We do have a small collection but are primarily focused on exhibitions as we have very limited storage space. Key request from my leadership is to ensure we cover our bases with liability on all fronts. What might I be missing? Also, on view now in our gallery, all are welcome: https://today.citadel.edu/national-museum-of-the-marine-corps-traveling-exhibit-on-display-in-the-citadels-art-gallery/ Many thanks, Tiffany Tiffany Reed Silverman Senior Instructor and Director of Fine Arts for SHSS WHERE CRITICAL THINKERS GET CREATIVE The Citadel: English, Fine Arts & Communications Office: Capers Hall Room 2187 Mail: 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston SC 29409 Instagram/Facebook: @artatthecitadel Email: silvermant@... www.citadel.edu/finearts/friends-of-fine-arts/
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C2C Care Course: Practical Risk Assessment
Join conservator Jane Dalley for a new online course: Practical Risk Assessment for Small and Mid-Sized Cultural Heritage Institutions Dates: March 5 - 26, 2025 Registration Fee ? $99 Early Bird through February 14, 2025 ? $149 Regular Fee Captioning in English and Spanish is available. The program will be held using Zoom Meeting. Risk Assessments are one of the most important steps that heritage institutions can take in emergency and business continuity planning. The objective of this course is to enable participants from small to mid-size heritage institutions to undertake a risk assessment specific to their institution, enabling them to identify potential natural, traditional, made or non-traditional risks and evaluate their impact. Utilizing existing knowledge of their institution and its collections, programs and assets, participants evaluate hazards and risks based on information from the heritage field, the insurance industry, the commercial business resumption sector and government agencies. A recommended reading list/bibliography will be provided. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify and understand the internal and external hazards likely to affect their institution (building, collections, people) Evaluate the likelihood of these hazards affecting their institution Rank these risks posed by these hazards through the lens of their institution¡¯s key functions and program priorities Assess the likelihood and impact of these hazards on their institution¡¯s buildings and collections Summarize this information and identify risk priorities using a Heritage Risk Assessment Matrix To view the full course schedule and to register, visit https://connectingtocollections.org/practical_risk_assessment/. Tiffani Emig Deputy Director (she/her/hers) american institute for conservation Preserving Cultural Heritage foundation for advancement in conservation Protecting Cultural Heritage temig@... (t) 202.750.3346 727 15th St NW | Suite 500 | Washington, DC | 20005 culturalheritage.org | @conservators | Facebook
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Celebrate with us, our February Member of the Month!
Join us in celebrating our February Member of the Month: Emily Wilkinson, PhD! As Executive Director of Public Art at Texas Tech University System, Emily curates campus art that fosters belonging and connection. Recently, she¡¯s been learning the ins and outs of ballet while supporting her daughter¡¯s first Nutcracker performance and if she could trade places with anyone, it¡¯d be Banksy¡ªimagine creating iconic street art! Learn more about how awesome Emily is here: aamg-us.org/february-2025-emily-wilkinson-phd/ ____________________________ Alexandra Chamberlain AAMG Director of Operations 765.630.7202
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