The clark atlanta university art museum (cauam) will expand capacity to serve its community by establishing a museum educator position to expand access to the collection, foster partnerships with…

Clark Atlanta University received a $308,768 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (CFDA 45.309), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The award supports the establishment of a Museum Educator position at the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum (CAUAM) to expand institutional capacity and increase community access to the museum's collection. The museum educator will develop and deliver customized educational programs in collaboration with at least five faculty members across at least three different departments, extending resources and programming to serve approximately 8,500 students across the Atlanta University Center consortium, which includes Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College.

Project deliverables include the creation of the new museum educator position, establishment of formal partnerships with participating faculty members, development and presentation of tailored educational programs for students and faculty, and evaluation of program effectiveness and impact. This initiative aligns with the AAHC program's core objectives of building institutional capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and supporting the growth and development of museum professionals to serve their communities.

The clark atlanta university art museum (cauam) will expand capacity to serve its community by establishing a museum educator position to expand access to the collection, foster partnerships with CAU faculty, and enhance programs for the public at the museum. Project activities will include establishing the position of museum educator, establishing connections with at least five faculty members in at least three different departments, developing and presenting customized programs for those faculty and the students, and evaluating their effectiveness. The museum educator will bring the museum's resources to light and enhance student education and experiences across the atlanta university center, a consortium of CAU, spelman, and morehouse, impacting approximately 8,500 students.