January 15 | Building Powerful Museum Advocacy

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Advocacy starts at home. This Southeastern Museums Conference program explores how museums can create meaningful impact without a national platform by learning from regional success stories.

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 1 – 2 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Price: Free for SEMC members; $15 for non-members

Featuring the Virginia Association of Museums, the North Carolina Museums Council, and their member institutions, participants will discover proven grassroots strategies to engage local and state leaders, build advocacy campaigns, and empower museum teams to speak up for their missions. Learn from the legacy of regional leadership and leave prepared to lead your museum’s advocacy efforts into the future.

Register here.