The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago received a $556,726 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to develop a yearlong internship program for undergraduate students. The grant, awarded under the IMLS American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative (CFDA 45.031), will support the placement of interns in various museum departments, including education, youth initiatives, permanent collection, and visual art exhibitions. Project funds will...
The National Museum of Mexican Art will partner with four organizations that make up the Mexican Cultural Arts Alliance to deliver leadership development and arts programming to strengthen cultural identity in Mexican communities across four Midwestern cities. Funded by a $413,269 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Museums for America program, the National Museum of Mexican Art and its partners will grow the capacity of local arts organizations in...
The National Museum of Mexican Art received a $361,108 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America (MFA) program to increase accessibility and build inclusive design capacity for blind and low-vision visitors. The 2-year project will engage an accessibility consultant to conduct 12 staff workshops, convene advisory groups, and develop an inclusive design roadmap for the museum. This work will continue the museum's efforts to make their...
The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago received a $138,103 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to advance digital inclusion for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funded under IMLS's National Leadership Grants program, the project supports the design of a bilingual mobile application and content management system to provide inclusive experiences for children disproportionately impacted by...
The Chicago History Museum received a $1,033,752 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will support the installation of a temporary exhibition to explore the history and persistence of Chicago's diverse Latino communities. The project builds upon a previous IMLS-supported initiative to foster deeper relationships with these communities through restorative practices and co-creative processes....
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago was awarded a $1,103,244 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will fund an initiative to improve support for Spanish-speaking visitors to the museum. Key activities include:
Providing Spanish language education and translation resources for museum staff to produce bilingual materials, outreach, wayfinding signage, and programming for exhibitions, events, and...
The Chicago History Museum will receive $648,029 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Museums for America federal grant program (CFDA 45.301) to launch a community-driven initiative sharing the diverse historical narratives and contributions of Latino people to Chicago's development from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2025. Key deliverables include establishing sustainable relationships with Chicago's Latino communities through restorative practices and co-creative...
The Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, TX received a $450,807 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the CFDA 45.031 American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative. The grant award will be used to improve and formalize the museum's Latino museum internship program. Project activities will include hands-on training for undergraduate students in areas such as exhibition development, curatorial work, education, and social/digital media. The grant...
The National Museum of Mexican Art received a $102,300 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America federal grant program to digitize and provide online access to the Sandra Cisneros Textile Collection. The Museum will digitize 78 outfits and select an additional 70+ objects from the Collection, which features mid-20th century Mexican garments and textiles of cultural, artistic, historical and anthropological value. Museum curatorial staff and a...
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $1,153,326 Project Grant under the American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative (CFDA 45.031) to the Museum of Latin American Art. This grant will support the development of the Latino Museum Research and Fellowship Consortium, a paid fellowship program for masters and postdoctoral students. Key project activities include forming an advisory council, purchasing collections management software, providing digitization...