WHO WE ARE + WHAT WE DO
We are Michigan-based museum lovers and professionals who believe that collaboration, outside-the-box thinking, and community-building are key to the future of museums. We connect our over 500 Michigan-based members in all stages of their careers, foster collaboration between Michigan’s museums, and provide a space for Michigan’s EMPs to explore new ideas and current issues in museum practice. We share internships and job postings, volunteer opportunities, professional development and networking opportunities, and a whole lot of fun around Michigan museums!
OUR CHAPTER MISSION
Our mission is to connect Michigan museum professionals in all stages of their careers, foster collaboration between Michigan's museums, and provide a space for Michigan's EMPs to explore new ideas and current issues in museum practice.
OUR CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
Our group activities aim to provide:
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1. social and networking opportunities for museum professionals
2. informal professional development
3. a venue for dialogue and idea-sharing
4. plenty of mid-Michigan-based fun!
Michigan Emerging Museum Professionals is a member of the National Emerging Museum Professionals Network. ​
The mission of the National Emerging Museum Professionals Network is to engage museum professionals across all stages of their careers in building vibrant communities of networking, knowledge exchange, and resource sharing.
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The National Emerging Museum Professionals Network envisions communities in which museum professionals make meaningful connections within and across backgrounds, disciplines, and institutions by:​
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providing leadership
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responding to changing needs
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enriching experiences
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growing capabilities
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sharing resources
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advocating for the museum profession
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connecting groups on a local and national level