The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum received a $504,175 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (CFDA 45.032). The grant will fund the creation of a paid apprenticeship program to provide hands-on training in collections management and art preparation for emerging museum professionals in Northern New Mexico. The program aims to address the shortage of qualified registrars and art handlers in the local museum workforce. The grant will also support informational workshops and training opportunities for current students at partner higher education institutions, fostering new pathways for emerging professionals in the arts and culture field. The project performance period is from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.
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