• AAHC Forum: The Development of MoCADA’s Curatorial Fellowship

    November 29, 2012

    This post is a part of the AAHC Forum. In the coming months we will invite current and past grantees to contribute their project experiences via blog posts on our UpNext Blog and then ask you to respond through the AAHC Virtual Forum. We hope you will add your voice and share your needs and opinions so that AAHC can continue to help African American museums thrive.

  • From the Bench: The Peabody Museum Maps 140 Years of Anthropology Fieldwork

    November 27, 2012

    This post is part of the “From the Bench” series celebrating the work of conservators. Part scientist, part detective, they work to preserve the past for the future. This series features the voices of conservators who are working on IMLS-supported projects in museums across the United States. For more information about IMLS funding for museums see www.imls.gov/applicants/available_grants.aspx.… Read more

  • From the Bench: New Storage Safeguards Newark Museum’s Jewelry and African Art Collections

    November 27, 2012

    This post is part of the “From the Bench” series celebrating the work of conservators. Part scientist, part detective, they work to preserve the past for the future. This series features the voices of conservators who are working on IMLS-supported projects in museums across the United States.

  • From the Bench: Conservation Effort Opens View of Tiffany Window Designs

    November 20, 2012

    This post is part of the “From the Bench” series celebrating the work of conservators. Part scientist, part detective, they work to preserve the past for the future. This series features the voices of conservators who are working on IMLS-supported projects in museums across the United States.

  • AAHC Forum: Pacific Northwest Provides Professional Development for African American Museum Professionals

    November 15, 2012

    This post is a part of the AAHC Forum. In the coming months we will invite current and past grantees to contribute their project experiences via blog posts on our UpNext Blog and then ask you to respond through the AAHC Virtual Forum. We hope you will add your voice and share your needs and opinions so that AAHC can continue to help African American museums thrive. Please visit the AAHC forum to… Read more

  • From the Bench: These Face Lifts Require Heavy Lifting

    November 13, 2012

    This post is part of the “From the Bench” series celebrating the work of conservators. Part scientist, part detective, they work to preserve the past for the future. This series features the voices of conservators who are working on IMLS-supported projects in museums across the United States.

  • From the Bench: Preserving Civil War Artifacts in Cape Fear

    November 13, 2012

    This post is part of the “From the Bench” series celebrating the work of conservators. Part scientist, part detective, they work to preserve the past for the future. This series features the voices of conservators who are working on IMLS-supported projects in museums across the United States.

  • Honoring and Serving Those Who Serve

    November 9, 2012

    By Susan Hildreth Director, IMLS As Veterans Day approaches, I would like to take a moment to honor and thank all military personnel who served and continue to serve the United States.

  • AAHC Forum: The Sustainability and Growth of the Margaret Walker Center

    November 8, 2012

    This post is a part of the AAHC Forum. In the coming months we will invite current and past grantees to contribute their project experiences via blog posts on our UpNext Blog and then ask you to respond through the AAHC Virtual Forum. We hope you will add your voice and share your needs and opinions so that AAHC can continue to help African American museums thrive.

  • Raising the Bar: Receiving a Scholarship to Attend the ARSL Conference and the Power of a Free Iced Tea

    November 7, 2012

    By Elizabeth Ann Watson Duplin County Library Director Kenansville, North Carolina elizabeth.watson@duplincountync.com (910)296-2117 I was honored to receive one of the scholarships offered by the State Library of North Carolina to attend the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, in September. I went with a thankful attitude and a determination… Read more