National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Nominations Open for IMLS National Medal Recognizing the Excellent Community Service of Museums and Libraries

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Local library and museum employees, board members, and elected officials have one month left to nominate their institution for the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor awarded to museums and libraries. Since 1994, the award has honored more than 200 institutions that exemplify extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service. 

Key Points: 
  • "The IMLS National Medal celebrates libraries and museums that are making a difference for individuals, families, and communities across the country," said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper.
  • We urge the public to join us in recognizing the libraries and museums that are going above and beyond for their communities by nominating them for the 2024 National Medal."
  • To learn more about the museums and libraries who have previously been selected to receive a National Medal, visit www.imls.gov/medals .
  • First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and IMLS Director Crosby Kemper presented the National Medal to eight institutions that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities.

Riverside Art Museum Celebrates First Year Success of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture

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Friday, June 16, 2023

One of the nation’s first permanent spaces dedicated to showcasing Chicano art and culture is celebrating the first year of operation.

Key Points: 
  • One of the nation’s first permanent spaces dedicated to showcasing Chicano art and culture is celebrating the first year of operation.
  • The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum in downtown Riverside has surpassed its attendance goals and helped redefine the role that a regional museum can have on an art form, a city, and a community.
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    Gypsy Rose Piñata by Justin Favela, featured at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum.
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    Developed as a public-private partnership between the City of Riverside, Riverside Art Museum, and collector/entertainer Cheech Marin, The Cheech became home to Marin’s gift of more than 500 notable Chicano artworks.

The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) Recognized as a 2023 Recipient of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Over the past 29 years, the award has celebrated institutions that are making a difference for individuals, families, and communities.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past 29 years, the award has celebrated institutions that are making a difference for individuals, families, and communities.
  • “IMLS is delighted to announce the eight worthy recipients of the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, including the Center of Science and Industry (COSI),” said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper.
  • “COSI is honored to be recognized as a recipient of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service,” said Dr. Frederic Bertley, president and CEO of COSI.
  • For a complete list of 2023 recipients and to learn more about the National Medal winners, visit the IMLS website .

King County Library System Named Finalist for 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

ISSAQUAH, Wash., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the King County Library System (KCLS) is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

Key Points: 
  • ISSAQUAH, Wash., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the King County Library System (KCLS) is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
  • The National Medal is the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities.
  • We are very proud to announce the 30 finalists for this year's IMLS National Medal," said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper.
  • To see the full list of finalists and learn more about the National Medal, visit the IMLS website .

"Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited" Holds Ribbon Cutting

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) hosted a ribbon cutting Feb. 2 for the outstanding multi-media photographic exhibition "Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited" at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) hosted a ribbon cutting Feb. 2 for the outstanding multi-media photographic exhibition "Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited" at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
  • The photos were compelling, and the specially curated Chicago section of the exhibit was particularly arresting with its black backdrop.
  • Each local philanthropist celebrated had a shadow box of memorabilia that further engaged the viewer with historical data.
  • Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited was made possible through a grant in 2014 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

PNC Bank Pledges $500,000 For New Education Center At The Tampa Museum of Art

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tampa Museum of Art today announced a major contribution from PNC Bank consisting of $500,000 toward the Museum's Centennial Campaign. This award will help to grow education and exhibition programming at the new PNC Family Classroom and Gallery, a new 1,680 sq. ft. space located in the Museum's renovated and expanded Vinik Family Education Center.

Key Points: 
  • The Tampa Museum of Art today announced a major contribution from PNC Bank consisting of $500,000 toward the Museum's Centennial Campaign.
  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tampa Museum of Art today announced a major contribution from PNC Bank consisting of $500,000 toward the Museum's Centennial Campaign.
  • "PNC Bank has long been generously invested in the success of the Tampa Museum of Art," said Michael Tomor, Ph.D., the Penny and Jeff Vinik Executive Director of the Tampa Museum of Art.
  • PNC Bank is also a sponsor of Museums for All at the Tampa Museum of Art.

BUBBLEFEST IS BACK AT DISCOVERY CUBE ORANGE COUNTY WITH A FESTIVAL OF SOAPY SCIENCE FUN AND THE MEGA BUBBLE LASER SHOW

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The bubbles are back! Discovery Cube, Southern California's leading children's science museum, is excited to welcome back Orange County's #1 family-friendly annual event, Bubblefest, running March 30-April 17. The Southland's most popular spring break event features a hands-on festival of soapy science fun and activities throughout the Orange County campus, as well as the award-winning Mega Bubblefest Laser Show starring world-famous bubble artist Melody Yang. The festival combines all the wonders of music, lasers and bubbles for an exciting, one-of-a-kind soapy science sensation.

Key Points: 
  • Discovery Cube ,Southern California'sleading children's science museum,is excited to welcome back Orange County's #1 family-friendly annual event, Bubblefest, running March 30-April 17.
  • The Southland's most popular spring break event features a hands-on festival of soapy science fun and activities throughout the Orange County campus, as well as the award-winning Mega Bubblefest Laser Show starring world-famous bubble artist Melody Yang.
  • The festival combines all the wonders of music, lasers and bubbles for an exciting, one-of-a-kind soapy science sensation.
  • Tickets for Bubblefest are now available for purchase: https://www.discoverycube.org/oc-bubblefest/
    To learn more about Discovery Cube Orange County and reserve your tickets, visit: https://www.discoverycube.org/buy-tickets/ .