[Ohiodig] FW: Ohio Museums Monthly - November 2025

[Carleton, Janet (she/her)]

Lots going on, including scholarships for next year’s conf in Columbus!

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Ohio Museums Monthly - November 2025
Volume 28, Issue 11
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Ohio Museums Monthly - November 2025 Highlights
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Please note: You must be logged in to the OMA website to view the full edition, including People in the News, Museums in the News, OMA Events, Advocacy Update, Opportunities, Professional Development, and Job Listings.
November highlights include:
Register today for OMA's November Webinar
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Click here to register<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=7b05bc3c0d&e=62cda6f278>, and learn more in the OMA News Section.
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The Empowering Museum Voices Fellowship is Accepting Applications for the 2026 Cohort
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OMA is proud to continue our year-long Empowering Museum Voices Fellowship program in 2026.

This fellowship will connect OMA with up to 5 applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in the museum sector due to historic exclusion. Applications are being accepted through November 21.

Learn more here<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=b76e073296&e=62cda6f278> or in the OMA news section.
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Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor at the 2026 OMA Annual Conference
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Support the Ohio Museums Association while promoting your business and services to the Ohio museum community as an Exhibitor<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=4808a92e88&e=62cda6f278>, Sponsor<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=6f5264d2c9&e=62cda6f278> or Advertiser<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=4439774263&e=62cda6f278> as part of the 2026 OMA Annual Conference, April 18-20 in Columbus!

Learn more about how your business can get involved on the Conference Vendor<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=1a6b353b09&e=62cda6f278> page!
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Student Scholarships available for OMA 2026
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The Ohio Museums Association is committed to connecting and empowering museum professionals at all stages of their career– including our student and emerging museum professionals!

Through generous donations, OMA is very proud to once again offer those students who are seeking careers in the museum field Full Conference Registration Student Scholarships <https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=f12ac4e40d&e=62cda6f278> for OMA 2026 in Columbus. Learn more in the OMA News section!
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OMA Conference Fellowships available for OMA 2026
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The Ohio Museums Association is committed to connecting and empowering museum professionals at all stages of their career, and we recognize how important professional development events like conferences are in advancing careers. We also know not all museum professionals have professional development opportunities built into their personal or institutional budgets.

Through generous donations, OMA is very proud to offer conference fellowships<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=c5d3852695&e=62cda6f278> to museum professionals for OMA 2026 in Columbus. These fellowships are available to non-students, currently working or volunteering at an Ohio museum, or for professionals currently seeking a career in museums. Learn more in the OMA News Section!
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Become a Social Media Ambassador at OMA 2026
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The Ohio Museums Association knows a conference isn't just about sessions and speakers, it's about making connections, sharing ideas, and sparking conversations - and OMA is looking for vibrant online museum voices to help us do just that in 2026!

Our Social Media Ambassadors<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=63c1174ab3&e=62cda6f278> will help create a robust online presence during OMA2026 - both for folks joining us in-person in Columbus, and for those not able to attend the conference. Learn more in the OMA News section!
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Nominations are being accepted for OMA's 2025 Annual Awards Program
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The Ohio Museums Association is proud to recognize excellence in Ohio’s museums and museums professionals with the 2025 Annual Awards Program! The OMA Awards Program is divided into two categories: the Visual Communication Awards<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=1885967ff2&e=62cda6f278> and the Awards of Achievement<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=1d708cbc5d&e=62cda6f278>.

Learn more in the OMA News section!
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Save the date for November's OMA Shop Talk
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Join OMA and your colleagues from across the state for our quarterly colleague connector lunch chat, Tuesday, November 4 from noon-1pm.

Register here<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=74a3de44f7&e=62cda6f278>, and learn more in the OMA News Section.
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Join us for November's Ohio Museum Director Chat
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Join OMA and your museum director colleagues from across the state for our bi-monthly colleague chat, Tuesday, November 11 from 11am-12pm.

Register here<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=482b74e15d&e=62cda6f278>, and learn more in the OMA News Section.
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Join us for November's Ohio Museum Mem/Dev Chat
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Join OMA and your museum membership and development colleagues from across the state for our bi-monthly colleague chat, Monday, November 10 from 1pm-2pm.

Register here<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=8f167d37e6&e=62cda6f278>, and learn more in the OMA News Section.
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You can be part of our 49th birthday story, and your birthday gift can make a BIG impact! Be a part of our 49 for 49 campaign today and help us build the future of Ohio museums! Learn more in the OMA News Section or by clicking here<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=d1802a06be&e=62cda6f278>.
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Bundle and Save with our Professional Development Discount Package!
You’ve heard the tv ads countless times - but did you know you can “bundle and save” when it comes to your OMA webinars? Learn more about our Professional Development Discount Package<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=e100448f41&e=62cda6f278> in the OMA News Section!
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Check out the OMA Merch Store!
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Did you know? OMA has merch! Show your Ohio museum pride, find gifts for employee rewards, and grab the latest gear at: https://buff.ly/61hRelf<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=17620cb103&e=62cda6f278>
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OMA welcomes OPOC.us as our health benefit partner
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Learn more in the OMA News Section, or visit www.onepointofcare.com/oma<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=455852cb26&e=62cda6f278>, or call 866.676.2871.
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November Job Openings
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology seeks a Museum Associate (Education).

Ohio History Connection seeks a Technical Preservation Services Manager.

Greater Cleveland Aquarium seeks a Digital Marketing Coordinator.

Western Reserve Historical Society seeks a Sales and Marketing Manager.

Law Reed Huss Farm Foundation seeks a Director of Exhibits and Outreach.

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology seeks a Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor.

The Dayton Art Institute seeks a Controller.

Ohio History Connection seeks an Interpreter - Ohio History Center/Ohio Village.

Ohio History Connection seeks an Assistant Site Superintendent – Ohio History Center/Ohio Village.

Ohio History Connection seeks a Facilities Engineer.

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​OMA thanks you for your support of Ohio Museums.
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