We are often in the same place, serve the same audience, have similar names, & partner together to create awesomeness. No wonder people often ask "Who are you again?" or "Wait, you are different?". Here is a handy chart that outlines each organization
to help you understand its functions & clear up any confusion.
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Utah Museums Association (UMA) builds the capacity of Utah's museums through professional development, networking, and advocacy opportunities.
We envision a collaborative and inclusive network of museums, which are connected to their communities and endeavor to implement best practices.
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Utah Arts & Museums (UA&M) is a relevant and knowledgeable agency working with and for Utahns to encourage a vibrant and culturally engaged state. UA&M connects the people and communities of Utah through arts and museums.
We work in collaboration, building with, not building for. We strive to bring our best to all that we do. We are passionate about our work and commit to act in service of our constituents and their excellence. |
| STRATEGIC GOALS |
- Build the capacity of Utah museums.
- Cultivate year-round advocacy.
- Strengthen Utah’s museum community.
- Demonstrate leadership through governance.
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- Promote the value & impact of our cultural community.
- Preserve, protect & activate Utah’s art & cultural resources.
- Build capacity in UA&M’s constituents through professional development, investments & convening.
- Cultivate & nurture effective partnerships & collaborations to strengthen Utah’s cultural sector.
- Model inclusive & accessible practices.
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| STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE |
A nonprofit 501(c)3 professional membership association governed by a volunteer board of directors. |
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Utah Arts & Museums is a state agency under the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement (CCE). Our agency is accountable to the Utah State Legislature & the Governor’s Office.
Utah Arts & Museums is served by two advisory boards and receives funding primarily through the Utah State Legislature. |
| SERVICES OFFERED |
The Utah Museums Association focuses on professional development, connecting museum professionals, and advocacy. Professional Development
* Annual Utah Museums Association Conference
* Sites & Insights
Connections
* Museum Exchange
* P.O.D. [Peer Outreach & Development]
Advocacy
* CulturalAdvocacy Day
* Museum Month |
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Utah Arts & Museums strengthens and supports museum and arts organizations and their staff by providing: Workshops and Training
* Utah Collections Preservation | Breaking Barriers | Change Leader | StEPs-UT (Standards & Excellence training) | Creative Aging
Research and Surveying
* Measurement of Museum Social Impact | Utah Museum Survey
Investments through Grantmaking
* General Operating Support | Project Grants Technical Assistance * Environmental Monitoring Kit | Preservation Site Assessments |
| AUDIENCE |
Museum professionals and volunteers throughout the state of Utah. |
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Utah’s cultural organizations and professionals, educators, and artists. |
| ACCOUNTABILITY |
Accountable to membership. |
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Accountable to the Governor's Office, Utah State Legislature, and the public. |
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