Encore Series: Advocacy in Turbulent Times

The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is excited to bring you MAAM Encores—a virtual learning series. Each session offers practical insights, innovative strategies, and inspiring stories from across the museum field.

How does advocacy work when there's so much uncertainty? Over the last year, the funding landscape for cultural institutions has become a battlefield, and museum advocates have responded to near daily calls for action from associations in allied fields addressing a plethora of threats. Let's talk about what has happened and what's happening now. We will explore what the near future of museum advocacy may look like and what opportunities, best practices and success stories have emerged.

Join colleagues from across the region (and beyond!) for interactive presentations, Q&A sessions, and opportunities to connect with peers—without leaving your desk. Whether you missed the original conference session or want to dive deeper into the topic, Encores brings expert knowledge straight to you.

Free for MAAM Members; Non-members: $15.

Free for 2025 Annual Conference Attendees: Registration Code, 2025MAAMATTENDEE