AAMC FOUNDATION LAUNCHES APPLICATIONS FOR THIRD EDITION OF THE PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CURATORS OF

AAMC FOUNDATION LAUNCHES APPLICATIONS FOR THIRD EDITION OF THE
PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CURATORS OF COLOR

The Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC) Foundation announced the Professional Alliance for Curators of Color (PACC), an initiative designed to support curators of color around the globe, has opened applications for its third edition. Leveraging the AAMC Foundation’s experience and networks, the PACC program seeks to address issues of isolationism, racism, inequity, and lack of access that are far too often the experience for curators of color. 

With full funding provided for all travel, as well as a program stipend, the AAMC Foundation’s PACC program incorporates key elements of:

• Multi-day in-person intensive in NYC.  With featured speakers, workshops, and tours.
• DEAI consultant: Three dedicated group sessions, one in-person and three virtual, with Gigi Gilliard of Gigi Gilliard Development, an esteemed consultant that leads in both the corporate and nonprofit sector.
• Online sessions. Four to five additional virtual learning immersive sessions, with guest speakers and curatorial program advisor, Kelli Morgan.
• Art Curators Conference with private PACC workshop in San Francisco.  Concluding interactive in-person PACC workshop, with in-person attendance at the 2023 Art Curators Conference, including a Program Alumni Reception, Members’ Party, and full access to all activities.
• Mentor.  A one-on-one dedicated mentor connection for direct and confidential advice and guidance, over three to four virtual conversations.
• Peer-to-Peer:  In addition to peer-to-peer pairings throughout the program, this year Alliance members will also have an open meeting with PACC alumni. 
• Access: The fellows will receive complimentary access to AAMC Foundation’s full network and to all our professional development activities and website, which includes professional resources, a webinar archive, field-specific forums, and a member directory of 1,500 curators for a full two years. 

Applications are open to curators that self-identify as a person of color, with 2-5 years working experience as a curator (including fellowships) with full-time work in a nonprofit visual art organization within the last 12 - 16 months.  There is no cost to apply or to participate in the program.  Ten individuals will be awarded to participate in the program. 

For more information and to access the application, please click here.

The Professional Alliance for Curators of Color is made possible with support from the Getty Foundation.

ABOUT AAMC & AAMC FOUNDATION 
The Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC) & AAMC Foundation supports, values, and advances the work of nonprofit art curators at all stages of their careers through leadership and connectivity. The organization’s work is grounded on diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging (DEIAB) and seeks to recognize the full breadth of a person’s lived experience, self-identification (gender, ethnic, racial, and ability), and socio-economic background. We are a compelling leader and resource for those who care about the role of curators as agents of change, social impact, and multicultural understanding. Founded in 2001, the Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC) today has over 1,500 members from over 500+ institutions in over 40 countries. Artcurators.org