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Beyond the Budget: Unlocking Hidden Funds for Collections

Presenter(s)
Laura Browarny, Culture Supervisor, Town of Windsor
Sarah Frederick, Collections Manager, The Museum of Flight
Moderator
Rachael Faust, Director of Collections & Exhibitions, Palm Springs Art Museum

 

Learning Format: Active Learning

Got a collections project that needs to happen but no budget to make it a reality? Tried squeezing it into your annual budget or chasing elusive grants with no luck? You’re not alone! In this lively session, collections staff will share their most creative (and successful!) strategies for securing funding. From tapping into direct care of collections funds to securing financial support alongside new acquisitions, we’ll explore outside-the-box approaches to get your collections the love (and dollars) they deserve. Bring your funding frustrations—and leave with fresh ideas to make your next project happen!