Learning From: Museums and HBCU Partnerships

When: Wednesday, June 26, 12:00PM EST
Where: Zoom Webinar

Centering on the evolution and implementation of the ART_CC program, the panel of Learning From: Museums and HBCU Partnerships will discuss how the program is designed to provide students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities with two-year fellowships in Registration and Collections Management, panelists will share their acquired insights and experiences throughout the journey of developing the project.

This webinar is part of our three part summer series "Learning From", spotlighting three unique endeavors: Diversifying Curation and Conservation, ART_CC, and The Paper Project. Through three individual sessions, we will delve into the inception, evolution, and key takeaways from each project, offering valuable insights for museum professionals. From balancing expectations between institutions to fostering diversity in curation and conservation, and preserving traditional expertise while embracing innovation, this series will bring with it practical tips and tools to navigate complex projects successfully.

Discounted registration for a package of all three sessions is listed below. Individual session registration is also available.

Learning From: Museums and HBCU Partnerships

Learning From: Curating Paper Wednesday, July 10, 12pm ET

Speakers participating in Learning From: Curating Paper will share their insights as recipients of funding from Getty Foundation's Paper Project. This initiative aims to preserve the traditional expertise of print and drawing curators while also encouraging innovative curatorial approaches and maintaining relevance in the graphic arts realm of the 21st century. They will discuss how the project responds to broader institutional shifts that sometimes overshadow subfields, especially historical areas of focus. They will explore the challenges faced by curators dedicated to advancing methodologies and promoting accessibility in their work.

Learning From: Diversifying Curation & Conservation
Wednesday, July 31, 12pm ET

Learning From: Diversifying Curation and Conservation will discuss the duty of museums to diversify the fields of curation and conservation concerning race and to collect, preserve, and study non-Western art, including tips and tools museum professionals can implement to balance work and expectations between two institutions for a multi-year program. 

REGISTRATION Purchase all three sessions: $65 for AAMC Foundation Members / $270 for non-members
Individual session registration is also available through the individual links above.

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June 26 Speakers:
		Moderator Zoe Kahr, Executive Director, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Zoe Kahr is the Executive Director of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art (MBMA). Founded in 1916, MBMA is the City of Memphis’ art museum and the largest and oldest museum in the mid-South. Its collection includes over 10,000 objects reflecting more than 5,000 years of human creativity. The museum is currently engaged in building a new home designed by Herzog & de Meuron on the banks of the Mississippi River that will open in 2026.  Prior to coming to Memphis, Dr. Kahr was the Deputy Director for Curatorial and Planning at the Los Angeles County Museum (LACMA), where she oversaw LACMA's award-winning and innovative artistic program. Dr. Kahr has produced over 300 exhibitions, and led DEIA efforts for LACMA through its exhibitions and acquisitions, as well as through the development of programs to attract and retain staff from diverse backgrounds into the museum field. Before coming to LACMA in 2010, she served as Assistant Director of Exhibition Planning at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. She currently serves as an Accreditation Visiting Committee Member and Museum Assessment Program Peer Reviewer for the American Alliance of Museums. She holds a BA in Art History (Magna Cum Laude), and an MBA with a specialization in Nonprofit Management from Yale University, as well as a PhD in Art History from University College London.
		Speaker Jamaal Sheats, Director and Curator, Fisk University Galleries Jamaal B. Sheats, MFA is Director and Curator of the Fisk University Galleries and an Assistant Professor in the Fisk University Art Department. In addition to his appointments at Fisk, Sheats founded Sheats Repoussé his art gallery and studio in 2003; as well his art education organization, the Charlotte Art Project, in 2013.  Sheats obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from Fisk University and a Master of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Studio Art from the School of the Museum of Fine Art (SMFA)-Boston and Tufts University. He completed a postgraduate Teaching Fellowship at SMFA-Boston and Tufts University, as well as a Teaching Artist-in-Residence at the Nashville Public Library.
		Speaker Caryl MacFarlane, Higher Education Diversity Programs and Strategy Consultant Dr. Caryl Loney-McFarlane is a Higher-Education Diversity Programs Consultant, strategic planner, and organization and program developer, who seeks to aid in the racial healing of the nation one interaction at a time. She aided in the development of the Alliance of HBCU Museums and Galleries and continues to work with Princeton University, LACMA and other institutions, building strategic partnerships and intensive programs to prepare HBCU students for careers in the art and archival realms.
		Speaker Erika Franek, Director of Registration & Collection Information, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Erika is the Director of Collections at LACMA. She oversees the Collections division, which is comprised of five departments: Registration, Risk Management, Collection Information & Digital Assets, Art Preparation & Installation and Collections Management. Erika is a co-creator of the ART-CC Fellowship Program and FLICCR. She has administered LACMA’s fine art insurance program and served as the lead registrar on multiple international touring exhibitions. Before coming to LACMA in 2010, Erika worked at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston for nine years.