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Call for candidates for the
2006 Latino Museum Studies Program (LMSP)

Sponsored by the Smithsonian Latino Center (SLC)
 

Overview and Objectives: Established in 1994, the LMSP brings together
mid-career museum professionals and graduate students with curators,
scholars, administrators and other professionals in the museum field to
generate discussion and new knowledge on the interpretation and
representation of Latino cultures in museums, research centers and cultural
and performing arts institutions across the United States. 

The program is a four-week seminar designed to provide participants with
the tools to enhance their leadership, research and creative skills through
a series of lectures, panel sessions and practical experiences at the
Smithsonian Institution and other cultural organizations within the
Washington, DC metropolitan area.  Workshop topics cover various areas of
museum and cultural work including curatorial practice, education,
exhibition design, collections management, public programming,
administration and development.

Each year fifteen mid-career museum professionals and graduate students are
selected from a nation-wide pool of applicants.  Participation is free and
includes the cost of round-trip travel to Washington, DC and housing
accommodations for the duration of the four-week seminar.

Eligibility Requirements: LMSP is open to mid-career museum professionals
and graduate students enrolled or engaged in the fields of Latino and Latin
American art, culture and history; these include but are not limited to
visual arts, sociology, performing arts, literature, cultural anthropology
and related studies.  Successful candidates should have considerable
research and/or leadership experiences within their field and hold an active
interest in theoretical and practical issues related to museums or other
cultural centers.

Seminar Dates: June 18 - July 14, 2006

How to Apply: Those interested in LMSP are required to complete and submit
the 2006 Latino Museum Studies Program form online.  The form is available
on the SCLI website at http://latino.si.edu.  The application requires a
two-page essay, resume and two letters of recommendation.
 
Deadline for Application: March 24, 2006

Contact Information: For further information, please visit the Smithsonian
Latino Center online at http://latino.si.edu , or contact Joanne Flores,
Manager, Core Programs at 202.633.0807, or email : [log in to unmask]

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