Fellowships and Financial Aid

 

Museum EXP Exhibits Professional Conference Fellowship

Museum professionals working in exhibit design, development, and fabrication are essential to creating the engaging, hands-on experiences that define children’s museums. ACM is pleased to recognize the importance of supporting emerging professionals in these disciplines as they advance their careers and contribute to the field.

As sponsor of the Exhibit Professional Conference Fellowship, Museum EXP invests in the professional development of individuals working in exhibit disciplines through participation in the InterActivity conference.

Sponsored by Museum EXP

Fellowship Includes:

– Conference registration to InterActivity 2027
– Travel stipend of $550 to support conference attendance
– Complimentary one-year Friend of the Field membership to ACM

The application period for 2027 is open through December 18, 2026.

This fellowship is open to professionals working in exhibit design, development, or fabrication. Priority will be given to emerging exhibitions professionals with 1-5 years of experience in the field, professionals new to the museum field, and/or individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend InterActivity. ACM membership or employment at an ACM member institution is not required.

The application period for 2027 is now open.

Application Requirements:

The Museum EXP Exhibit Design fellowship is determined by the Museum EXP team.

Applications will be assessed based on relevance of work/projects featured and expression of need (financial and/or professional); Priority will be given to emerging exhibitions professionals (1-5 years in the field)

Applications will be assessed based on relevance of work and projects featured and expression of need for both financial and professional development support. Priority will be given to emerging exhibitions professionals with 1-5 years in the field.

Fellowship recipients will be recognized in the InterActivity 2027 Final Program and onsite at the conference during a Plenary Session.

Contact Kristin DeNovellis, Associate Director, Museum Member Services at kristin.denovellis@childrensmuseums.org.