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Point of View: Letting the Outside In

When we welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we can increase our reach, relevance, …

A Time to Unite for the Semiquincentennial

The US Semiquincentennial is an opportunity for museums and cultural institutions to bring people together in the quest for liberty, equality, a…

A Mini Master Class in Museum Advocacy

Key lessons on how to effectively engage elected officials from a Capitol Hill chie…

A Penny for Your Arts at the Denver Cultural Institutions

The Denver arts and cultural community has built an ecosystem that encourages voters to fund its work, one penny…

Collective Action with the California Association of Museums

Working with the California Association of Museums, a fundraiser with the San Diego Natural History Museum gained valuable advocacy …

Meeting an Educational Need at the William King Museum of Art

To reach rural schools, staff at the William King Museum of Art get in the Va…

Point of View: Leading from the Front Lines

As museums focus on community engagement, museum educators are more important…

Transcending Dogma at the High Museum of Art

The High Museum of Art considers polarization, values, and civic good in its art educatio…

Belonging from the Beginning at Filoli

Filoli works with preschool programs throughout the year to help young children become comfortable…

Widening the Lens at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is engaging students in inclusive discussions of artworks where diversity is not necessaril…

Sharing Tools, Expanding Knowledge at the California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is partnering with museums across the country—and the globe—to engage more young community …
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September Advocacy Updates – Congress Returns and NVRD 2023

Category: Advocacy Alert
Advocacy Alert – September 8, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Speak Up for Museums: Congress Returns for a Busy Fall Season – and a Government Shutdown? News You Can Use: …

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