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• MAM Member Check In

  • When
    18 Feb 2026
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

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  Join Executive Director Lucy Hannington and your fellow MAM members for a casual conversation about the state of museums and archives in Maine today. This will be a chance for you to connect with your peers in other institutions around the state, express your concerns and goals for the coming year, and say what you hope MAM can do for you (types of programs, advocacy efforts, etc.). MAM is made stronger by its members, so we hope you'll join us!

  
  

  This conversation will not be recorded. 

  
  

  This is a free event for MAM members. Not a member yet? Join here.

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• Multi-sensory Strategies for Greater Accessibility, Inclusion, and Fun

  • When
    27 Feb 2026
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    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Employing the senses in expected and unexpected ways can build points of access for people with disabilities, benefit people with all types of learning styles and preferences, and create a welcoming environment that includes all. This webinar will include an introduction to the broader concepts and approaches of multi-sensory engagement as a strategy for creating or enhancing accessibility, and building connection and inclusive environments. These practices can apply to drop-in visitors, scheduled tours and programs, and student groups. After sharing specific strategies and examples, we’ll collectively experiment with a few ideas. 

  We’ll wrap up with Q and A and a brief time to consider next steps.

  
  

  About the Presenter: 
  

  Hannah Goodwin works for the Institute of Human Centered Design with a focus on Inclusive Cultural Projects. She has deep experience working at the juncture of art and accessibility. As a teaching artist she worked with students with disabilities in a variety of settings. She then spent nearly 20 years leading Accessibility at the MFA, Boston, where she worked on all aspects of accessibility, working collaboratively to expand opportunity and inclusivity. Hannah has led trainings locally, nationally and internationally and won multiple awards for her work in the field.  She has been involved with Cultural Access New England since its inception, and worked with the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Conference, Open Door Arts and freelanced with other cultural organizations prior to joining staff at IHCD in 2024.   Hannah believes deeply that the arts belong to everyone, with choice and equity essential. 

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• Cultural Advocacy Day

  • When
    19 Mar 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hall of Flags, Maine State House, Augusta

  Register for Cultural Advocacy Day 2026!
  

  Thursday, March 19th, 2025, 1 - 4 p.m.
  Hall of Flags, State House, Augusta (directions & parking information)

  Each spring, to celebrate Cultural Heritage Week, the Cultural Alliance of Maine and its partners host a vibrant gathering at the Hall of Flags in the State Capitol. This event brings together peers from across Maine and its creative industries to honor and advocate for the transformative impact of culture in our communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow advocates, stay updated on key policy and advocacy priorities, and engage directly with your elected officials!

  Register here!

  Cultural Advocacy Day is a partnership between:

  • Cultural Alliance of Maine

  • Maine Archives & Museums

  • Maine Arts Commission

  • Maine Film Association

  • Maine Humanities Council

  • Maine Library Association

  • Maine Music Alliance

  • Maine Preservation

  • Maine Alliance for Arts Education:

    • Maine Art Education Association

    • Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

    • Maine Educational Theater Association

    • Maine Music Educators Association

    • Maine Thespians

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• Building Together: Co-Creating Meaningful Community Engagement

  • When
    09 Apr 2026
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

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  How do we move beyond assuming what our communities need, to truly understand and respond to their interests? Join Educational Programs Manager Aimee Keithan (Greater Portland Landmarks), Museum Education Specialist Kate Webber (Maine State Museum), and Mayfield Museum Curator Kim Smith (Presque Isle Historical Society) for a collaborative workshop where we'll work through these questions together.

  We'll offer a framework for thinking about community-centered programming, then flesh it out with your experiences and ideas. Together, we'll explore how to identify what your communities actually want from your institution, develop creative programs that respond to these needs, and figure out what success really looks like. Through discussion and hands-on exercises, we'll learn from each other's challenges and successes.

  Whether you're just starting to think about community partnerships or looking to strengthen existing relationships, you'll leave with practical approaches shaped by the collective wisdom in the room—strategies you can adapt and use in your own work.

  
  

  
  

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• Disaster Preparedness & Response

  • When
    24 Apr 2026
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    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Avenue, Skowhegan
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Spend a day in Skowhegan and join colleagues from around the state for an in-person, hands on workshop at the Margaret Chase Smith Library. You will learn the skills you and your institution need to be prepared for disaster. 

  Over the course of a three hour workshop you will: 

  • Learn the basics tools for writing a disaster plan and what materials you need for institutional disaster kits
  • Learn about resources available via MAM's partner organization North East Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
  • Take part in a hands-on wet salvage activity

  Time permitting, attendees will participate in disaster simulation and formulate their own response plans

  
  

  About the Presenters:
  Nicole Potter, Curator of Collections at the Margaret Chase Smith Library holds an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University School of Information Studies. Nicole’s specialization is cultural heritage preservation. Previously she worked at cultural institutions in New York, New Mexico, and Alaska, including ones preserving the legacies of other noteworthy Americans such as artist Georgia O'Keefe and author Ernest Hemingway. Nicole serves on the Board of Directors of MAM.

  John Taylor is the Museum Assistant & Communications Manager at the Margaret Chase Smith Library. He is the state coordinator for National History Day (NHD) in Maine and represents New England on the NHD Executive Council of Coordinators. He also assists in educational programming, emergency planning, and the creation, installation, and maintenance of museum exhibits. John is a past member of the Board of Directors of MAM and served as the organization's last Interim Executive Director. 

  Mary Kate Kwasnik of North East Document Conservation Center provides preservation consultations, training programs, assessments, and disaster advice to a variety of cultural heritage organizations nationwide. As a former “lone arranger,” Mary Kate specializes in working with public libraries and historical societies. Mary Kate Chair's the Conference Committee for MAM and currently represents NEDCC on the COSTEP MA (Coordinated Statewide Emergency Preparedness in Massachusetts) Executive Committee.
  

  
  

  MAM members receive discounted rates for workshops. Please login to your account to ensure your discount is applied. Trouble logging in? Email info@mainemuseums.org.

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