The catfish row museum will build its capacity to offer relevant museum experiences for the public, while expanding its collections and working toward the development of a new exhibit

Ended Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
MH251600OMS22
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$50,000

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.309 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Completion date
Place of performance
Vicksburg, MS, USA

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Description

With the assistance of consultants and local professionals, the museum will provide training for employees in the handling and care of museum and archival collections. The museum will also hire an administrative assistant, who will receive training in best management practices. In partnership with jackson state university, the museum will conduct research and host community workshops to document local stories and artifacts as IT develops a new exhibition highlighting past and present contributions to the civil rights movement in vicksburg. The university will also assist the museum in recruiting and training a graduate intern to support project activities. Exhibit design consultants will guide museum staff in designing and installing the exhibit.

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Who received award MH251600OMS22?

MH251600OMS22 was awarded to Shape Up Mississippi by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on May 10, 2022.

How much is award MH251600OMS22 worth?

$50,000 has been obligated on MH251600OMS22.

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