The association of moving image archivists (amia) will extend its existing fellowship program, which is designed to expand access to careers in audiovisual preservation while strengthening the…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Association of Moving Image Archivists $547,910 on September 1, 2026, under the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (CFDA 45.313) to extend its existing fellowship program for audiovisual preservation professionals.

AMIA will support two cohorts of fellows through paid internships, mentorship, a professional development program, and a continuing alumni program. Fellows will work with audiovisual collections and contribute to preservation activities at host institutions. Through a partnership with the Community Archiving Workshop (CAW) collective, fellows will gain hands-on experience supporting under-resourced community archives. The program targets individuals who may be unable to pursue graduate education, providing a practical and replicable entry pathway into the audiovisual preservation field.

The award period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029. Place of performance is Hollywood, California.

The association of moving image archivists (amia) will extend its existing fellowship program, which is designed to expand access to careers in audiovisual preservation while strengthening the capacity of institutions that steward audiovisual collections. Building on previous success, this iteration will support two cohorts of fellows through paid internships, mentorship, a professional development program, and an alumni program that continues skills development beyond the fellowship. Fellows will work with audiovisual collections, contribute to preservation activities at host institutions, and, through a partnership with the community archiving workshop (CAW) collective, gain additional hands-on experience that supports under-resourced community archives. This program represents a practical and replicable model for expanding entry into the field, particularly for those who may be unable to pursue graduate education.