***ARCS Board of Directors Call for Nominations***

Member engagement and strong leadership are critical to the success of
ARCS, and the ARCS Board of Directors play a critical role in helping to
advance the association’s mission.

As the term of two of our Board of Directors concludes, and in order to
strengthen our diversity and meet the needs of a global community, we call
on members from all backgrounds and experiences to consider serving.

The FY25 Nominating Committee is seeking applicants for two (2) positions
on the Board of Directors to advance the association's strategic plan and
support its ongoing growth in response to the evolving needs of ARCS
members.

ARCS is seeking professionals to join our board who are ready to help shape
the profession for the future. In addition, we seek collections
professionals:

-Able to work with diverse members from various geographic, professional,
and social backgrounds.
-From small galleries and private collections, or those who steward
culturally specific and niche collections.
-Who enjoy or have experience in project management and project
organization.
-Who have some budgetary experience.
-Who have strong writing skills and are comfortable voicing their point of
view in group settings.
-Who are globally connected, particularly in North and South America.
-Who steward living collections.
-From adjacent fields (e.g. conservation, preparation, archives and
libraries) who are at all stages in their career.

Deadline for submission is February 11, 2024.

Find out about the submission process, requirements and expectations, and
our Board Nomination Process.:

https://www.arcsinfo.org/opportunities/getting-involved-with-arcs/board-of-directors-call-for-nominations

***Save the Date Textile Workshop April 25 & 26, 2024***
Join us for a two-day, hands-on workshop about the handling, storage, and
display of textiles. This workshop is geared toward professionals working
in small to mid-sized museums who have little to no textile experience.

Day One: Basics of handling, storing, and caring for textiles
Day Two: Display and exhibition of textiles
Location

Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

https://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/2410/0/arcs-textile-workshop

-Workshop Seeking Sponsors
The Fundraising Subcommittee is seeking sponsors for the upcoming ARCS
textile workshop on April 25 and 26, 2024 at the Senator John Heinz History
Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Please email Suzanne Hale at [log in to unmask] to learn about
sponsorship benefits and costs for this in-person educational program.
Thank you!

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