Subject: AAMV Updates: Annual Meeting, AAM 2026, and Upcoming Opportunities
Dear AAMV Members,
As we look ahead to an exciting season for our field, we are pleased to share several important updates and opportunities to connect with colleagues across museum volunteerism.
AAMV Annual Meeting | May 13
We invite you to join us for the American Association for Museum Volunteerism Annual Meeting on:
📅 Wednesday, May 13
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM (EST)
This year’s meeting will feature the Annual Report from President Chris Morehead and updates from AAMV leadership. Together, we will reflect on the progress made over the past year and look ahead to what is next for our organization.
This meeting will also include the election of AAMV’s next President, marking an important leadership transition and the beginning of a new chapter.
We hope you will join us for this important moment.
👉 REGISTER HERE: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/NLlYNZRjQ3uosHKHuDjcYg
AAM 2026: Philadelphia
We look forward to connecting with many of you at the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in Philadelphia.
As part of the conference, AAMV will host a Networking Lunch & Reception:
📅 Friday, May 22, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:15 PM
Space is limited and filling quickly, so we encourage you to secure your spot soon.
Community of Practice: Conference Wrap-Up
Following the conference, we invite you to continue the conversation through our AAMV / AL!VE Community of Practice session:
📅 Wednesday, May 27
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
This session offers an opportunity to reflect on key insights, share takeaways, and discuss how we can apply what we learned across our institutions.
👉 REGISTER HERE: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/PxtUztKkQp6heMcGSzsxUQ
Staying Connected
This is a season of momentum for AAMV. From leadership transitions to national convenings, your engagement continues to shape the future of museum volunteerism.
If you have questions, ideas, or would like to get more involved, we encourage you to reach out.
With appreciation,
Luke Leyh
Communications Director
American Association for Museum Volunteerism