Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG)

What is AAMG?

AAMG is a Professional Interest Network of the Mountain-Plains Museums Association.

MISSION

The Association of Academic Museums and Galleries is the leading educational and professional organization for academic museums, galleries, and collections. In recognition of the unique opportunities and challenges of its constituents, the AAMG establishes and supports best practices, educational activities and professional development that enable its member organizations to fulfill their educational missions.

HOW TO JOIN

MPMA Members: Please sign in and go to your profile.  You can edit your profile and choose this PIN and/or any of the other PINs that you wish to join from a checkbox list in your profile.

Non-Members: Please fill out the PIN Sign-up Form and you will be added to this MPMA PIN.

BENEFITS OF JOINING

• Connect with colleagues

Go to the AAMG website https://www.aamg-us.org/wp/  and join the AAMG Listserv.  This is the place where members can pose questions to each other, seek vendor recommendations, and share experiences among collegial peers.

• Build your skills with professional development

AAMG supports members through a number of programs such as webinars, online meet-ups, and more. AAMG’s robust engagement at MPMA’s Annual Meeting includes AAMG-endorsed sessions, thought-leaders at the AAMG event and networking opportunities.

• Enjoy fellowship and mentoring opportunities

Scholarships are available for AAMG members to attend MPMA’s Annual Meeting. The award covers basic conference registration, tickets to attend AAMG events, an invitation to the AAMG Breakfast, and a travel stipend. Mentoring is available to AAMG colleagues new to the field.

Please contact us if you would like to get more involved in AAMG or if you would like to submit a session or webinar idea. We welcome your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions.

GET INVOLVED

AAMG is a volunteer committee of MPMA members. Its leadership is dedicated to sharing information about Academic Museums and Galleries.  Join us and help us build our  the museum village! 

Contact the network’s leadership to find out about volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule and interests.  Contact information is below.

Connect with us via social media to share your stories, challenges and thoughts.

Encourage colleagues to join us!