March 13, 2006 Eileen Maxwell,
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202- 653-4632 Mamie Bittner,
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IMLS to Host National Conversation on New Funding Opportunity for
African American History and Culture Museums
Audio Conference Call March 28, 2:00 P.M. EST
Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
invites all representatives of the museum field to participate on a
national audio conference call to discuss recommendations for a new
funding program for Museum Grants for African American History and
Culture.
WHO: Christopher Reich, Senior Program Officer, Museum Grants for
African American History and Culture, IMLS;
Mary Estelle Kennelly, Associate Deputy Director for Museum
Services, IMLS; and
Schroeder Cherry, Deputy Director for Museums, IMLS
WHAT: Audio Conference Call
WHEN: March 28, 2:00 P.M. EST
HOW: Call 1-800-946-0712 at the appointed time and connect to the
"African American History and Culture" conference call
Congress has appropriated $842,000 to IMLS for the Museum Grants for
African American History and Culture program in FY2006. IMLS is seeking
comments about program direction and priorities from the national museum
field. The National Museum of African American History Culture Act
supports a wide range of activities. For important background
information about this new funding opportunity and instructions on how
to submit suggestions prior to the conference call, please read the IMLS
press release published February 17, 2006 at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/021706.shtm
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent federal
agency, grows and sustains a "Nation of Learners" because life-long
learning is critical to both societal and individual success. Through
its grant making, convening, research and publications, the Institute
empowers museums and libraries nationwide to provide leadership and
services to enhance learning in families and communities, sustain
cultural heritage, build 21st century skills, and provide opportunities
for civic participation. To learn more about the agency, please visit:
http://www.imls.gov.
Eileen Maxwell
Public Affairs Officer
Institute of Museum and Library Services
1800 M Street, NW
9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-5802
202-653-4632
202-653-4600(fax)
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