Professional Networks

Organized around job responsibilities and areas of common interest, there are the 22 Professional Networks available to you as part of Individual Professional member benefits at no additional cost.  

Asian Pacific American: the study, discussion and presentation of Asian Pacific American issues through museums 

CARE: audience research and evaluation and the voice of the visitor in all aspects of museum operations

COMPT: professional preparation, training and development of museum staff

CURCOM: curatorial practice and collections research, care and exhibition

DAM: development, fundraising and membership

DIVCOM: the advancement of diversity and inclusion

EDCOM: the advancement and understanding of learning theories, educational practices and programming

Historic House Museums: issues common and unique to historic houses

Latino: the study, discussion and presentation of Latino culture, heritage and issues of the Western Hemisphere through museums

Leadership and Management: leadership, governance, administration, finance and human resources.

LGBTQ Alliance: the range of issues relevant to the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender community and museums

Media & Technology: use of media and technology to meet museum's public mission

NAME: exhibit development and design

Native American and Museums Collaboration: the range issues relevant to Native Americans and museums

PACCIN: proper care, handling, packing, crating and transporting of museum collections

PIC Green: environmental sustainable practices in museums

PRAM: public relations and marketing

Registrars: registration and collections management

Security: security, fire, health and safety issues

SMAC: the advancement of small museums

Traveling Exhibitions: the specialized area of traveling exhibitions

Visitor Services: making service to visitors a core component of museum operations