The withers collection museum and gallery will build staff capacity to better serve the public through increased community programs and improved management of its archives
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- MH253585OMS23
- Recipient
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Withers Collection, Inc. UEI M8MQWL23G778
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $97,000
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 45.309 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
- Completion date
- Place of performance
- Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
The project will support an exhibition curator and archivist with responsibilities to develop an exhibit on the civil rights movement in memphis and the mid-south, increase the number of digital images in the archives, and improve accessibility to the physical archives. Activities will include professional development training for staff and volunteers, identifying strategies to increase local visitors, hosting an educator event that will k-12 visitors, and developing a curriculum for the exhibit. By providing varied levels of engagement and opportunities to add voice to the photographs, the withers museum believes that the target groups will come to understand the value of the collection and view themselves as stakeholders and stewards.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | -$3,000 | |
| Original award | $100,000 |
Quick answers
Who received award MH253585OMS23?
MH253585OMS23 was awarded to Withers Collection, Inc. by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on July 1, 2023.
How much is award MH253585OMS23 worth?
$97,000 has been obligated on MH253585OMS23.
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