Museum News and Grant Opportunities

MUSEUM ADVOCACY DAY

 

AAM is pleased to invite you to join other museum advocates and professionals from around the country to participate in Museums Advocacy Day on February 23-24, 2009 in Washington, DC. Participants will learn about the American Asso1ciation of Museum's legislative agenda and how to effectively communicate the value of museums to their representatives in Congress. Following a day of advocacy training and issue briefings, advocates will make scheduled visits to Capitol Hill.

"There could not be a more critical time for museum advocates to make their case to Congress," said AAM President Ford Bell. "With a new president and a full slate of issues facing public policy makers, there is a lot at stake in 2009. We need to make our voices heard."

>>More detailed description of Museums Advocacy Day.

GRANTS FROM TARGET®
Target® will award 5,000 Field Trip Grants of up to $800 each during the 2008-2009 school year. That adds up to 5,000 more opportunities for students to explore more of the world outside the classroom.

Visit the zoo. Go backstage at a local theater. Tour a museum. Explore more with a Field Trip Grant from Target. Apply Now for 2008-2009 Field Trip Grants.

Complete a Target® Field Trip Grant application online anytime between now and Nov. 1, 2008. Only one submission per applicant, please.

SMITHSONIAN COMMUNITY GRANTS
Supported by MetLife Foundation, this grant program allows SITES exhibitors to apply for up to $5,000 for expenses related to public, educational programming produced in conjunction with a SITES exhibit. Exhibitors may choose to enhance current program offerings or to create a new program especially suited to the topic of the exhibition.

Potential programs include, but are not limited to, lecture/film series, family days, student transportation, school tours/workshops, or educational workshops/classes. Apply today!