Posted on July 29, 2009	print  e-mail
Deadline: September 15 and March 15, Annually

National Museum of the American Indian Offers the Visiting Indigenous Professional Program

The National Museum of the American Indian offers the Visiting Indigenous Professional Program to provide hands-on training in various disciplines to further the experience of individuals currently working in Native museums and cultural centers. The VIP Program also provides technical advice in the planning and development of a museum or cultural center.

Areas of interest include collections management, conservation, registration, library services, membership and visitor services, and exhibition development. Past VIP Program study projects have included photo and collections research on tribal dance styles for community use, technical advice and guidance on moving a tribal museum collection, and analysis of the NMAI as a model for interactions between Native communities and museums.

Applicants must be directly involved with an Indigenous museum or cultural program (staff member, volunteer, consultant, etc.) or a member of a formal committee charged with developing a museum. In addition to other application materials, applicants must prepare a thorough study plan addressing study goals and expected outcomes for community enrichment.

The program has two application deadlines each year — September 15 and March 15.

Visit the NMAI Web site for complete program information.

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Primary Subject: Arts and Culture
Geographic Funding Area: National

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