John G Riley Center and Museum of African American History and Culture

The John Gilmore Riley Center will coordinate the Florida African American Museums Exchange Project (FAME),� an initiative designed to build the institutional capacity and sustainability of African American museums throughout the state of Florida. Five museum directors, strategically selected to represent the geographic regions within the state of Florida, will be the core target participants. Funding will support a series of intensive training sessions on topics including museum management, strategic planning, revenue building, preservation, and exhibit presentations. Following the training, the five directors will identify and mentor directors of other African American museums in their area, sharing new skills and knowledge. The FAME project is intended to build a stronger and more effective network of African American museums throughout the state of Florida.