GREETINGS
The Idaho Association of Museums (IAM) promotes and aids the enrichment and advancement of museums as educational centers, agencies of research, cultural centers, and the ultimate public repositories for objects having cultural, aesthetic, scientific, and historical significance.
IAM furthers cooperation and communication among museums, museum workers, and others interested in museums, and fosters and supports special training for professionals and volunteers. It sponsors public and museological programs that encourage cultural involvement, and generally furthers public understanding and interest in the goals of its member organizations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec 7, 2020
IAM Connects-Museum Optimisim in 2021
Join us for our next scheduled IAM Connects event on Monday, Dec 7th, 10am MST/9am PST.
We will discuss what we are most excited for in our work in 2021. How are museums in Idaho planning for the future?
IAM Board members will also present a short business report as part of our annual meeting.
Please RSVP to join this discussion. You will need an email address to receive the link to the Zoom conference call.
Oct 5, 2020
IAM Connects-Virtual Fundraising and Revenue Development
Join us for our next scheduled IAM Connects event on Monday, Oct 5th, 10am MST/9am PST.
We will discuss considerations for online fundraising and revenue development.
Please RSVP to join this discussion. You will need an email address to receive the link to the Zoom conference call.
June, 15 2020
IAM Connects
Due to the postponement of the 2020 Heritage Conference and other educational offerings in our state and beyond, IAM Board of Directors invites you to join us for a roundtable discussion with other museum staff and volunteers. We will discuss considerations for reopening our spaces safely, strategies for addressing budget shortfalls, and ways to keep audiences engaged.
Monday, June 15, 10am MST
To register, renew your 2020 IAM membership
www.idahomuseums.org/membership
This call will facilitate digital login and landline
calls so you will be able to join us either way to
connect with others in the state.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81177353864
or dial
+1 346 248 7799 and enter Meeting ID
Meeting ID: 811 7735 3864
POSTPONED to Fall 2021
Idaho Heritage Confrence
The Idaho’s Heritage Conference was created to engage statewide partners in Preservation, History, Museums, and Archaeology in a cross-discipline conference that would allow for collaboration, inspiration, and networking. Whether you are an archaeologist, teacher, student, community leader, museum professional or volunteer, amateur preservationist, or simply a local history buff we invite you to attend.
CLICK HERE for more information.
CONTACT US
Examples of Reopening Safety Manuals
Museum of Idaho
Reopening Resources
May 2020
As Idaho prepares to reopen, here are some resources for museums:
American Association of State and Local History:
American Alliance of Museums:
https://www.aam-us.org/programs/about-museums/preparing-to-reopen/
Idaho Non Profit Center:
https://www.idahononprofits.org/global-health-issues.html
Wilkening Consulting:
http://www.wilkeningconsulting.com/data-stories.html
Coronavirus Resources for Museums
April 17, 2020
In these unprecedented times, the Idaho Association of Museums has gathered resources to help our state's institutions navigate the uncertainties museums are currently facing. In addition to these resources, we are adding a "COVID-19 Questions" thread to our Facebook page where we hope Idaho's museum community can come together to support one another during this time.
COVID-19 Resources
American Alliance of Museums (AAM):
COVID-19 Resources & Information for the Museum Field
Strategies for Short-term Financial Survival
How Nonprofits Can Apply for Loans and Other Emergency Benefits
American Association of State and Local History (AASLH):
COVID-19 Resources - Blog, Webinars, and Other Resources
Idaho Arts:
COVID-19 Emergency Funds - Orgs
Idaho Nonprofit Center:
COVID-19 Resources & Free Webinars
The Chronicle of Philanthropy:
Help for Nonprofits During the Coronavirus and Uncertain Economic Times
Cuseum:
Coronavirus Resources and Webinars
IAM 2020 Membership Renewal
Feb 1, 2020
Renew your 2020 Institutional and Individual Membership!
Don't miss out on news and opportunities for members through out the year!
Join your Idaho Museum Community!
CLICK HERE to renew online.
IAM Listserv - Now Live!
IAM now has a Listserv open to all members in good standing. The IAM Listserv is meant to allow museum staff and volunteers across the state to share ideas and seek advise on how best to handle collections, programming, and more. You can sign up for the group by visiting this webpage. For more information or assistance getting started, please see the guide developed specifically for our group HERE.